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(
www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
; Clyde River, near Glasgow Science Centre; tickets £15-40; Apr-Sep)
The world's last ocean-going paddle steamer (built in 1947) cruises the Firth of Clyde
from April to September; the website details days of departure. It serves several towns and
the islands of Bute, Great Cumbrae and Arran. It departs from Glasgow Science Centre,
among other places near Glasgow.
Sleeping
The city centre gets very rowdy at weekends, and accommodation options fill up fast,
mostly with groups who will probably roll in boisterously some time after 3am. If you
prefer an earlier appointment with your bed, you'll be better off in a smaller, quieter
lodging or in the West End. Booking ahead is essential anywhere at weekends and in July
and August.
City Centre
BRUNSWICK HOTEL££
( 0141-552 0001;
www.brunswickhotel.co.uk
; 106 Brunswick St; d £50-95; )
Some places
have dour owners threatening lockouts if you break curfew. Then there's the Brunswick,
which every now and then converts the whole hotel into a party venue, with DJs in the
lifts and art installations in the rooms. You couldn't ask for a more relaxed and friendly
Merchant City base. The rooms are all stylish with a mixture of minimalism and rich, sexy
colours. Compact and standard doubles will do if you're here for a night out, but king-size
rooms are well worth the £10 upgrade. There's an excellent restaurant downstairs and oc-
casional nightclub in the basement.
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MALMAISON£££
( 0141-572 1000;
www.malmaison.com
;
278 West George St; r/ste £160/345; )
Heavenly Mal-
maison is the ultimate in seductive urban accommodation. Cutting-edge but decadent and
plush living at its best, this sassy sister of hospitality is super slinky and a cornerstone of
faith in Glaswegian accommodation. Stylish rooms with mood lighting have a dark,
brooding tone, opulent furnishings and a designer touch. It's best to book online, as it's
cheaper, and various suite offers can be mighty tempting.
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