continental breakfast is available for a charge. modern apartments include free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, dvd players and ipod docks. set in an ornate victorian building in the upmarket merchant city district, this chic all-apartment hotel sits atop lively bars and shops. all have kitchenettes and work areas; some add separate living rooms. it's a 6-minute walk from scotrail trains, and within 10 minutes' walk from buchanan street's shopping and the gallery of modern art. amenities include a free local shuttle, a fitness room and a self-service laundry, as well as meeting facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Edinburgh Airport 48 min
Kelvingrove Park (10 min) One of Glasgow's oldest public parks sees walkers, cyclists and runners using the extensive grounds. Gallery of Modern Art (7 min) Eye-catching mansion with permanent collection, temporary exhibitions and artists' talks. Glasgow Cathedral (14 min) Church of Scotland place of worship, consecrated in 1197, with post-war stained glass windows. George Square (7 min) Civic square named for King George III and laid out in 1781 filled with statues of famous Scots. Glasgow Science Centre (12 min) Science & technology museum offering interactive exhibits, plus a planetarium, IMAX theatre & cafes. People's Palace (10 min) Exhibits describing Glasgow industrial past and the local vernacular with an onsite glasshouse cafe. Riverside Museum (11 min) Hyper-modern museum with collections of historic vehicles and state-of-the-art interactive displays. Glasgow Necropolis (4 min) Victorian-era cemetery containing the graves & mausoleums of prominent Glaswegians of the day. The Glasgow School of Art (9 min) University-level art school offering design and architecture courses within a Mackintosh building. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (12 min) Impressive sights of diverse Scottish and international art with museum and interactive displays. Hunterian Art Gallery (12 min) Over a million items from meteorites to mummies in eclectic art and artifact collections. Provand's Lordship (12 min) Museum in city's oldest house built in 1471, with 17th-century furniture by Sir William Burrell. St. Mungo Museum Of Religious Life & Art (12 min) Stately, castle-like building with eclectic religious art and artifacts spanning centuries. The Lighthouse (11 min) Landmark Rennie Mackintosh-designed exhibition space dedicated to architecture, design and the city. The Willow Tea Rooms (12 min) Quaint tea rooms in a 1915 department store with Charles Rennie Mackintosh style interior design. |