the penthouse has a private dining room, a free minibar and a rooftop terrace. there's a sophisticated restaurant and 2 bars, 1 serving light fare and afternoon tea. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities include a posh spa and event facilities. 5 miles from the kelvingrove art gallery and museum. it's 1. overlooking blythswood square and a 9-minute walk from king's theatre, this upscale hotel is set in an elegant building. suites add separate lounge areas and espresso machines. the chic, contemporary rooms feature italian marble bathrooms, tea and coffeemaking facilities, satellite tv and free wi-fi Edinburgh Airport 49 min
The Lighthouse (9 min) Landmark Rennie Mackintosh-designed exhibition space dedicated to architecture, design and the city. Riverside Museum (6 min) Hyper-modern museum with collections of historic vehicles and state-of-the-art interactive displays. People's Palace (13 min) Exhibits describing Glasgow industrial past and the local vernacular with an onsite glasshouse cafe. Glasgow Necropolis (8 min) Victorian-era cemetery containing the graves & mausoleums of prominent Glaswegians of the day. Hunterian Art Gallery (9 min) Over a million items from meteorites to mummies in eclectic art and artifact collections. Gallery of Modern Art (10 min) Eye-catching mansion with permanent collection, temporary exhibitions and artists' talks. The Glasgow School of Art (6 min) University-level art school offering design and architecture courses within a Mackintosh building. George Square (10 min) Civic square named for King George III and laid out in 1781 filled with statues of famous Scots. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (7 min) Impressive sights of diverse Scottish and international art with museum and interactive displays. Glasgow Science Centre (9 min) Science & technology museum offering interactive exhibits, plus a planetarium, IMAX theatre & cafes. Kelvingrove Park (7 min) One of Glasgow's oldest public parks sees walkers, cyclists and runners using the extensive grounds. Glasgow Botanic Gardens (10 min) Acclaimed 27-acre park for plants, working vegetable plot and Victorian cast-iron glasshouse Glasgow Cathedral (7 min) Church of Scotland place of worship, consecrated in 1197, with post-war stained glass windows. The Willow Tea Rooms (4 min) Quaint tea rooms in a 1915 department store with Charles Rennie Mackintosh style interior design. St. Mungo Museum Of Religious Life & Art (8 min) Stately, castle-like building with eclectic religious art and artifacts spanning centuries. |