CHARING CROSS HOTEL, Glasgow

Each room includes a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, complimentary Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, an in-room safe, a patio, complimentary toiletries, an electric kettle, an AM/FM alarm clock, and parquet floors. Bathrooms are en-suite.

The comfy dining room provides a setting to start the day with fresh food. A Full Scottish Breakfast features lorne or links sausage, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, baked beans, toast with butter and jam, potato scones, tea, and coffee. A light breakfast consists of cereals, Scottish porridge oats, fresh fruit, and yoghurts. There are onsite restaurants at the hotel.

Guests can watch classic old movies as well as new releases. The StNicholas Garden, a herb garden, is located to the rear of the house. It offers a sanctuary from the city. The hotel is the UK city of Architecture and Design 1999, oozing both class and modern elegance against the backdrop of Victorian architecture.

Charing Cross Hotel is virtually in the heart of Glasgow city centre. St George's Cross and Charing Cross are a 10-minute walk. The Gallery of Modern Art is a 20-minute walk. Glasgow Airport is 20 km away. Nearby landmarks include Glasgow Botanic Gardens (2 km), Royal Highland Fusiliers Regimental Museum (0.5 km), Kelvingrove Park (1 km), Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (1 km), Hunterian Art Gallery (2 km), and Sauchiehall Street (0.3 km). Both the SECC and OVO Hydro are 20 minutes on foot away. It has easy access to all of the region's major roads.

The hotel has a 24-hour reception with luggage storage and a tour desk. A deposit equal to the first night's stay is required. A fine of GBP 250 applies if a guest violates the no-smoking rule.