Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
WHERE TO
STAY IN
GLASGOW
The tourist trade in Glasgow is less distinctly seasonal
than in Edinburgh, a city that sees a vast number of
visitors every summer thanks to its internationally
renowned Festival. However, for Glasgow, the increase in
budget-airline flights from the European continent has
increased the overall number of tourists, while the city con-
tinues to be a popular spot for business conferences. If,
therefore, an international association of dermatologists is
in town, finding accommodation can be more difficult.
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Whenever you're coming, it's a good idea to reserve rooms in advance.
Some business-trade oriented hotels offer bargains at weekends, and the
overall number of moderate and budget options has increased. Of course,
the Internet can be a real treasure trove of reduced room rates, albeit
with cancelation penalties. Multiple-night stays can also bring price cuts.
The Glasgow and Clyde Valley tourism office (www.seeglasgow.com) in
conjunction with VisitScotland (www.visitscotland.com) offers an
Infor-
mation & Booking Hot Line
(
&
0845/225-5121
from within the
U.K., or 44-1506/832-121 from outside the U.K.; fax 0150/683-2222).
Lines are open (local time) Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 6:30pm,
Saturday from 9am to 5pm. The fee for this booking service is £4.
The Scottish tourist board is also a source of hotel ratings, which are
based largely on amenities, like TVs in the rooms and wireless Internet
in the lobby. The stars can be limited for smaller operations that may not
offer all the modern conveniences, but these establishments are still
perfectly good places to stay. The prices or tariffs listed in this chapter
are generally the standard rates, which can potentially be reduced with
advance or Internet bookings. All hotels, B&Bs, and guesthouses are
completely nonsmoking, although some will offer smoking areas outside.
