HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS GLASGOW CITY RIVERSIDE BY IHG, Glasgow

The hotel is on the River Clyde, 1 km from Glasgow Central Station and 500 metres from St Enoch shopping centre and subway. George Square is 800 metres away. Glasgow Queen Street Station and Buchanan Bus Station are within 2 km. Glasgow Airport is a 15-minute drive (14 km), with the No. 500 bus service available. The OVO Hydro is a 35-40 minute walk (10-minute drive), and the hop-on hop-off bus stop is a minute away. The historic Scotia pub is adjacent. The area offers easy access to Merchant City, Kelvingrove, and the Riverside Museum.

Room types include standard double (15 m²), twin (14 m²), and double with sofa bed (19 m², recommended for 2 adults + 2 children under 12). Wheelchair-accessible rooms are larger with a wet room and grab bars. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, work desk, hairdryer, iron/board, tea/coffee maker, and pillow menu. Some rooms have connecting doors (limited and must be requested). No minibar or balcony. Some rooms have views of the river. The sofa bed is suitable for children but may be less comfortable for adults. Road-facing rooms can experience traffic noise; quieter rooms are available upon request. Rooms are generally well soundproofed from external noise but some internal corridor noise may be heard.

Breakfast is included and served daily: 6:30-9:30 Monday-Friday, 7:00-10:00 Saturday-Sunday. It features bacon, sausages, scrambled egg, toast, pastries, cereals, and continental items. Grab & Go bags are available for early departures. Breakfast can be busy during peak times. The bar in the reception area serves a selection of drinks, including whisky, gin and tonic, and coffee. A snack menu is available from 5pm to 9:30pm with chicken wings and pizzas; pizzas can also be ordered at any time. There is also a vending machine with snacks and drinks. Special diet menus are available on request. Restaurant #1 offers pizza and international dishes in a family-friendly setting.

No pool, spa, or gym are available on site. For recreation, Glasgow Green with the People's Palace is a short walk away. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and the OVO Hydro are within 15 minutes' drive or a walk. The hotel provides an ice machine and microwave in the lift lobby for use. The bar serves as a social space in the evenings.

Wi-Fi is free in all areas. The 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage (free), express check-in/out, and wake-up calls. Daily housekeeping is provided; opt out for IHG Green Engage points. Cots are available on request. Business services include printing, scanning, and copying. Dry cleaning pickup is available. The hotel is fully accessible with ramps, lifts, and accessible rooms. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV, key card access, and smoke alarms. Parking is off-site at NCP King Street (5-minute walk) with discounted rate £11.95/24h; register vehicle at reception. No on-site parking. Pets are allowed at £25/pet/stay, typically on first floor. No laundry facility for use.