Quick description
Located at Glasgow Central Station, the award-winning Grand Central is an iconic hotel set within Glasgow’s shopping district. It boasts a fine restaurant, a champagne bar, free Wi-Fi and 21 meeting rooms for up to 500 guests. The historic building that The Grand Central Hotel occupies dates back to 1883. The hotel has original features including the grand staircase and the magnificent Champagne Central Bar with its domed ceiling and marble floor. The stylish bedrooms all feature a plasma TV, a laptop safe and an iron. Guests can enjoy a discount on breakfast rates when selected at the time of booking. The elegant Tempus Bar and Restaurant serves both traditional and local specialities, made from seasonal local produce as well as a varied cocktail menu. Deli Central offers fresh, light snacks in a relaxed environment. This historic hotel has hosted stars including Frank Sinatra and Charlie Chaplin, and even features in the James Bond book, Licence Renewed. In 1927 John Logie Baird broadcast the first-ever long-distance TV pictures from a 4th-floor bedroom. Princes Square, Argyll Arcade and St. Enoch Centre are all within a 5-minute walk. Glasgow International Airport is 7 miles away.
Important information
The hotel offers discounted 24-hour rates at the Oswald Street NCP car park. The fifth-floor exit of the car park leads directly to the Central Station concourse, where the hotel is located at the far end. Please note that the Superior Double and the Junior Suite cannot accommodate an extra bed or a cot.