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(
0141-353 5551;
www.thepipingcentre.co.uk
; 30-34 McPhater St; s/d £50/65; )
The
name is no strategy to lure tartan tourists; this intimate, cosy hotel is in a noble building
actually run by the adjacent bagpiping centre, and all profits going towards maintaining it.
Cheery staff, great value and a prime city-centre location make this a cut above other
places. Of the eight well-appointed rooms, Nos 6 and 7 are our faves; you won't have far
to migrate after a night of Celtic music and fine single malts in the snug bar-restaurant
downstairs.
HOSTEL
Euro Hostel£
(
0141-222 2828;
www.euro-hostels.co.uk
; 318 Clyde St; dm £17-20, s £29-40, d
£36-52; )
With hundreds of beds, this mammoth hostel is handily close to the station
and centre. While it feels a bit institutional, it has excellent facilities, including en-suite
dorms with lockers, internet access, a compact kitchen, breakfast and a laundry. Dorms
range in size from four to 14 beds, and price varies on a daily basis. It's very popular with
groups and has an instant social life, with snooker, pool, and a great downstairs bar on-
site.
Grand Central Hotel££
(
0141-240 3700;
www.thegrandcentralhotel.com
; 99 Gordon St; s/d £89/109; )
After a recent rejuvenation, this handsome Victorian hotel is back to its former glory. It's
part of the central railway station, and some rooms even overlook the platforms. High
ceilings, vast corridors stretching off into the distance and a fabulous ballroom are the
highlights of this throwback to the golden age of rail. Decent modern bathrooms and spa-
cious rooms - the executive ones are worth the upgrade - make this a far more comfort-
able pad for trainspotting than a level crossing in the drizzle.
HOTEL
Babbity Bowster£
(
0141-552 5055;
www.babbitybowster.com
; 16-18 Blackfriars St; s/d £45/60; )
Smack bang in the heart of the trendy Merchant City, this lively, pleasant pub has simple
rooms with sleek furnishings and a minimalist design (No 3 is a good one). Staying here is
an excellent Glaswegian experience - the building's design is attributed to Robert Adam.
Unusually, room rates do not include breakfast - but that helps keep prices down.
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