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The Grand Central Hotel - A Principal-Hayley Hotel

4 stars
99 Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3SF

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5 32 reviews
Lovely hotel with such friendly staff

Staff so helpful and friendly. Food (breakfast and evening meal) in their Tempus restaurant... See full review

  • Appleblossom
  • 24 Nov 2012
Great value, excellent location

We had a great overall experience with the hotel. We had a spacious, quiet room and service was... See full review

  • RVA Traveller
  • 9 Sep 2012
In the heart of Glasgow stands the historic Grand Central Hotel. A much-loved icon in the city, the hotel has undergone a 20 million refurbishment transforming it into one of Glasgow's most superior, conference, banqueting and short break destinations and once again takes its place as Glasgow's leading four-star hotel. Whether you're looking for an inspirational conference, meeting or training venue, a spectacular banqueting suite for your next event, planning a fabulous wedding, looking to indulge in a glass of bubbles in Champagne Central, or simply enjoy a relaxing break, The Grand Central Hotel is the leading business venue and first choice luxury hotel in Glasgow. From the stunning Grand Room with capacity for 400 to the eclectic mix of 21 unique and flexible event rooms, from the beautiful Champagne Bar to the stylish and relaxing bedrooms - everything at The Grand Central Hotel has been beautifully renovated and loving restored to reveal a truly magnificent hotel. Caledonian Railways opened central Station, the main train hub of Glasgow in 1879 with the neighboring Central hotel opening just 4 years later. The hotel was designed by Scottish architect Robert Rowand Anderson and he adopted the Queen Anne style of architecture; an informal style that includes picturesque details, intricate gables and multi-paned windows. Over the years, the hotel was extended and adapted but the main architecture was maintained. The Central Hotel played host to many significant celebrity faces but is probably best known for being the venue to which the world's first long-distance television John Logie Baird transmitted pictures on 24 May 1927. The Central Hotel has entertained most of the world's leading politicians, from JFK to Winston Churchill and Hollywood superstars including Laurel and Hardy and Frank Sinatra, not to mention Roy Rogers and his trusty Trigger! It was reported that Trigger had a bigger suite than Roy Rogers! The Future, now the transformation has been completed, the Grand Central Hotel has once again taken its place as Glasgow's leading four-star hotel. It is now a must-stay destination for shoppers, theatergoers and the short break guest to the city. It has the latest luxuries for business travelers and gives conference and banqueting organizers the WOW factor they want for their next event. The best luxury hotel in Glasgow is back.

The Grand Central Hotel - A Principal-Hayley Hotel Rooms

Single-Room
Elegantly decorated bedrooms in rich warm colours. All rooms have been themed around the links to Central station and also the history linked to the Caledonian Railway. All rooms have laptop safes and iron and boards. Plasma TV's and tea and coffee making facilities. Single bedded rooms.
Double-Room
Elegantly decorated bedrooms in rich warm colours. All rooms have been themed around the location of Central Station and also the history linked to the Caledonian Railway. All rooms have laptop safes and Iron and boards, plasma TV's and tea and coffee making facilities.
Executive Double
Elegantly decorated and very spacious bedrooms in rich warm colours. All rooms have been themed around the links to Central station and also the history linked to the Caledonian Railway. All rooms have laptop safes and iron and boards, plasma TV's and tea and coffee making facilities. Executive rooms are set up with bathrobes, slippers and a turndown service is offered.
Executive Twin
Elegantly decorated and very spacious bedrooms in rich warm colours. All rooms have been themed around the links to Central station and also the history linked to the Caledonian Railway. All rooms have laptop safes and iron and boards, plasma TV's and tea and coffee making facilities. Executive rooms are set up with bathrobes, slippers and a turndown service is offered.
Executive Family
Elegantly decorated and very spacious bedrooms in rich warm colours. Rooms suitable for 2 adults only and 2 children. All rooms have been themed around the links to Central station and also the history linked to the Caledonian Railway. All rooms have laptop safes and iron and boards, plasma TV's and tea and coffee making facilities. Executive rooms are set up with bathrobes, slippers and a turndown service is offered.
Twin Room
Elegantly decorated bedrooms in rich warm colours. All rooms have been themed around the links to Central station and also the history linked to the Caledonian Railway. All rooms have laptop safes and iron and boards, plasma TV's and tea and coffee making facilities. 2 Single beds.

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Hotel Map

55.8606 -4.2586
Area served
Glasgow.
Nearby airports
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) approx 6.8 miles Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) approx 28 miles.
Area description
The Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow is situated in the heart of the city centre, located within Glasgow's Central Station. Trains run frequently to the SECC Exhibition Centre, which is only two stops away and also directly to Prestwick Airport. The hotel is only minutes away from Glasgow's shopping, theatre and financial districts, with many bars and restaurants all at hand.

Nearby points of interest

  • ScotRail: 0.1 mi
  • Glasgow Central Station: 0.1 mi
  • Glasgow Chinatown: 0.6 mi
  • SECC: 0.9 mi

Amenities

  • 24 hour room service
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business centre
  • Concierge
  • Conference facilities
  • Doctor on call
  • Elevators
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • High speed internet
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safe deposit box
  • Wireless internet

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
The Grand Central Hotel is the perfect choice for a conference, training or meeting venue in Glasgow with its stunning backdrop and state of the art conference facilities. Located in the heart of Scotland's famous city Glasgow. Conference Facilities the hotel have all the conference and meeting facilities you need for hosting a successful conference or event in Glasgow including: 21 conference and event suites Up to 500 guests theatre style, up to 450 banquet style The Grand Room, a stunning venue ideal for large conferences and training events Floods of natural light Free flowing tea & coffee Delicious food and flexible menus Dedicated support team Business Centre available Whatever conference or meeting you are planning make it perfect at Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (32)

Ratings and reviews for The Grand Central Hotel - A Principal-Hayley Hotel

Overall score

4.2 / 5
About the scores
32 out of 32
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.9
Value:
4.3

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Review of The Grand Central Hotel - A Principal-Hayley Hotel

Reviewer score

2

Would recommend

Aims
Dublin
17 Dec 2012

Cleanliness overlooked slightly

Front of house staff are excellent and extremely helpful. Unfortunately the housekeeping let the hotel down slightly. The ensuite had a tootkpick on the floor when I checked into my room. I stayed a total of 4 nights and the sheets were not changed once during my stay. There were also dirty trays left in corriors for hours after people had finished with their room service. The bar and restaurant staff were excellent though.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of The Grand Central Hotel - A Principal-Hayley Hotel

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

dp001
London
3 Dec 2012

Grand Indeed

It's quite unique. Money well spent and I enjoyed my stay there (2 nights)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The Grand Central Hotel - A Principal-Hayley Hotel

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

Appleblossom
Leicester, UK
24 Nov 2012

Lovely hotel with such friendly staff

Staff so helpful and friendly. Food (breakfast and evening meal) in their Tempus restaurant excellent. Would, without a doubt, opt to stay here again when next in Glasgow. Ideal location - very central. Only negative is that the net curtains in the room were filthy! The hotel was renovated in January 2011 and it looks as if the curtains haven't been washed since!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Grand Central Hotel - A Principal-Hayley Hotel

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Amy mighty mouse
ny,ny
3 Nov 2012

Glasgow mini trip

Can not beat the location, especially if you are travelling by rail! The hotel is beautifully decorated, clean, and accommodating. My one caveat-be careful of the room service breakfast that is offered. I got charged 21 pounds for tomatoes, musrooms, tea and milk because it was part of the "Scottish Breakfast" menu even though it was not complete.And oddly, the day before onlyI got charged 11 pounds and ordered more food! The russian waitress could not explain the reason and I could not send it back. But besides a VERY expensive breakfast, it was terrific!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Grand Central Hotel - A Principal-Hayley Hotel

Reviewer score

5

Would recommend

RVA Traveller
Richmond, VA
9 Sep 2012

Great value, excellent location

We had a great overall experience with the hotel. We had a spacious, quiet room and service was excellent. As a result of reading reviews, we requested a room on an upper floor. As we had booked a twin room, this request became a problem. After arriving for a flight at 7:00 a.m. and checking our luggage at the hotel, we arrived back at 3:00 p.m. After many assurances of getting our desired room, we finally gave up at 5:00 and took a double room. The rest of the stay was totally enjoyable.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Grand Central Hotel - A Principal-Hayley Hotel

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Highlander22
Baltimore, MD
6 Sep 2012

Scottish adventure

Clean modern rooms right in train station, making travel convenient. Upscale bar in hotel, exotic drinks. Location is close to George's Square, shops and pubs. Only complaint is that there was a large party every night and some guests did not respect "sleep time" for other guests.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The Grand Central Hotel - A Principal-Hayley Hotel

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Daven32
New York, NY
10 Aug 2012

Excellent location

Clean, large modern room with great location in glasgow

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Grand Central Hotel - A Principal-Hayley Hotel

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Ontariotriptaker
Canada
9 Aug 2012

Grand Hotel

The staff are very helpfull. We had a problem with the free breakfast we were supposed to get as advetised, but got it straightened out the next day once I dug up the travel agency ad for their hotel. I believe they then contacted them for clarification. and said we would get it from then on, although we did miss the first morning as a result. The breakfast is excellent. The rooms are very comfortable, and we did change rooms due to a small problem in the first room with the carpet lifting at the bathroom entrance which was a tripping hazard and a small patch of what looked like mold on the ceiling. They were very accomodating in showing us other rooms and selected one overlooking the station. All in all we were very pleased with the hotel and would definitely stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Get the 500 Glasgow Airport Shutttle for 7.50 pounds return. It drops you off at the corner of Bothwell and the hotel is a short walk across the street. The pickup is on Waterloo St - also a short walk. It runs every 15 minutes or less. The drivers are very helpful. When you exit the airport go to the far left past the taxis.

Review of The Grand Central Hotel - A Principal-Hayley Hotel

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

JacksonNV
Atlanta, GA
17 Jul 2012

terrific hotel...

It is a beautiful hotel in a wonderful and central location. Lots of great restaurants around the corner or short walking distance away. Found the staff to be helpful and friendly. I'd stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Grand Central Hotel - A Principal-Hayley Hotel

Reviewer score

4

Would recommend

Al Morrison Bluenose
Kingsville. ON. Canada
3 Jul 2012

Mislnformation

The hotel was great......but ; We needed a cab to get to the airport in the mornjng. Speaking with the concierge we were told the cost would be 15 pounds, not 25 that others charged . The cab arrived in the morning and on arrival at the airport we were charged 23.5 pounds not 15 as promised. I paid the fee plus gratutity , as the driver said that he knew nothing that was promised. We were misled by your staff. Sincerely , A. Morrison

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
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