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(
0141-332 6556;
www.glasgowhotelsandapartments.co.uk
; 140 Elderslie St; s/d £60/
87; )
Enjoying a peaceful location by a park, yet just a block from Sauchiehall St,
this smart little place has rooms that are compact but boast stylish colours and comfort-
able beds.
Heritage Hotel££
(
0141-339 6955;
www.theheritagehotel.net
; 4 Alfred Tce, Great Western Rd; s/d £40/
60; )
A stone's throw from all the action of the West End, this friendly hotel has an
open, airy feel despite the rather dilapidated raised terrace it's located on. Generally, the
rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors are a bit more spacious (No 21 is best of the doubles) and
have a better outlook. The location and very fair prices set it apart.
HOTEL
Craigendmuir Caravan & Camping£
(
0141-779 4159;
www.craigendmuir.co.uk
; Campsie View; sites for 1/2 people £14.25/
17.75; )
The nearest camping ground to town, Craigendmuir Park is about 800m from
Stepps station. It has sites for caravans and tents and there are a few well-equipped chalets
and holiday homes for weekly rental.
CAMPING
Eating
Glasgow is the best place to eat in Scotland, with an excellent range of eateries. The West
End is the culinary centre of the city, with Merchant City also boasting an incredible con-
centration of quality restaurants and cafes. Many Glasgow restaurants post offers on the
internet (changing daily) at 5pm.co.uk. Note also that pubs and bars are always a good
lunchtime option.
City Centre
Café Gandolfi££
(
0141-552 6813; 64 Albion St; mains £11-15; 9am-11.30pm)
In the fashionable
Merchant City, this cafe was once part of the old cheese market. It's been pulling in the
punters for years and attracts an interesting mix of diehard Gandolfers, the upwardly mo-
bile and tourists. It's an excellent, friendly bistro and upmarket coffee shop. Book a Tim
Stead-designed, medieval-looking table in advance for well-prepared Scottish and
Continental food. There's an expansion, specialising in fish, next door.
CAFE, BISTRO
