Name: The Grand Central Hotel
Address: Gordon Street, Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow, G1 3SF, United Kingdom, Gordon Street, G1 3SF, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £59 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Hotel The Grand Central Hotel

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This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping for clothes, shopping and nightlife – Check location Gordon Street, Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow, G1 3SF, United Kingdom – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping for clothes, shopping and nightlife – Check location

*8.8* Princes Square: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)

*8.3* Gallery of Modern Art: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)

Glasgow Central Station: less than a minute away! (50 yards on foot)

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Staff very friendly and helpful made to feel very welcome Room was lovely

Marion, United Kingdom

Location, accommodation, friendly staff and surroundings.

Carolyn, United Kingdom

COMFORTABLE BED, SUPERB BREAKFAST, EXCELLENT STAFF IN ALL AREAS. LOVELY HOTEL IN A SUPERB LOCATION. STRAIGHT OFF TRAIN AND INTO THE FRONT DOOR. EXCELLENT STAFF LET US LEAVE OUR BAGS UNTIL IT WAS TIME TO CHECK IN, SAVED US CARTING THEM ROUND GLASGOW ALL MORNING.

John, United Kingdom

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms were lovely, comfortable and very modern. Lovely hotel and very centrally located.

Laura, United Kingdom

What a fantastic location. You literally hop off the train and fall into the hotel! The room is very spacious and the staff were all very polite and friendly. I was worried that we’d hear the trains or feel the vibrations but there was nothing of either. The location of the hotel was great and lent perfectly to a girly few days of eating, drinking and shopping.

Sarah, United Kingdom

Spotlessly clean, comfortable, quiet and peaceful. Almost everything is positive about this hotel. Including the short 30 second hop from the train to the front desk. Bliss after a day of travelling.

Christine, United Kingdom

The location is superb as befits an iconic Staion Hotel and the present day Hotel is extremely comfortable with big rooms, good linens and towels, very clean, and the staff are all very helpful and welcoming!

Fenella, United Kingdom

Property is fantastic value for money. Run in a classic way where nothing is too much trouble. I had some printing that needs to be done for my meeting and the staff couldn’t help me enough for no charge. A nice change from today's usual charge for anything above the description. Room was large, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was also very enjoyable. Absolute 10 our if 10 experience.

Alessandro, United Kingdom

Location, service, facilities and staff -all excellent

Tamara, United Kingdom

Very friendly and spacious hotel - right in the centre of Glasgow. Only drawback is traffic noise if you are light sleeper. Excellent value, excellent hotel.

Marjukka, United Kingdom

9.4

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What guests loved the most:
“Staff very friendly and helpful made to feel very welcome Room was lovely”

Marion United Kingdom
“Location, accommodation, friendly staff and surroundings.”

Carolyn United Kingdom
“COMFORTABLE BED, SUPERB BREAKFAST, EXCELLENT STAFF IN ALL AREAS. LOVELY HOTEL IN A SUPERB LOCATION. STRAIGHT OFF TRAIN AND INTO THE FRONT DOOR. ”

John United Kingdom
“Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms were lovely, comfortable and very modern. Lovely hotel and very centrally located.”

Laura United Kingdom
“What a fantastic location. You literally hop off the train and fall into the hotel! The room is very spacious and the staff were all very polite and friendly. ”

Sarah United Kingdom
“Spotlessly clean, comfortable, quiet and peaceful. Almost everything is positive about this hotel. Including the short 30 second hop from the train to the front desk. ”

Christine United Kingdom
“The location is superb as befits an iconic Staion Hotel and the present day Hotel is extremely comfortable with big rooms, good linens and towels, very clean, and the staff are all very helpful and...”

Fenella United Kingdom
“Property is fantastic value for money. Run in a classic way where nothing is too much trouble. ”

Alessandro United Kingdom
“Location, service, facilities and staff -all excellent”

Tamara United Kingdom
“Very friendly and spacious hotel - right in the centre of Glasgow. Only drawback is traffic noise if you are light sleeper. Excellent value, excellent hotel.”

Marjukka United Kingdom

Stay in the heart of Glasgow –

One of our top picks in Glasgow.Located at Glasgow Central Station, the award-winning Grand Central Hotel is an iconic hotel set within Glasgow’s shopping district. It boasts a fine restaurant, free WiFi and 21 meeting rooms for up to 500 guests. The historic building dates back to 1883. The hotel has original features including the grand staircase and the magnificent Champagne Central Bar with its domed ceiling and marble floor.

The stylish bedrooms all feature a flat-screen TV, a laptop safe and an iron. Guests can enjoy a discount on breakfast rates when selected at the time of booking.

The elegant Tempus Restaurant & Bar serves both traditional and local specialities, made from seasonal local produce as well as a varied cocktail menu. Deli Central offers fresh, light snacks in a relaxed environment.

This historic hotel has hosted stars including Frank Sinatra and Charlie Chaplin, and even features in the James Bond book, Licence Renewed. In 1927 John Logie Baird broadcast the first-ever long-distance TV pictures from a 4th-floor bedroom.

Princes Square, Argyll Arcade and St. Enoch Centre are all within a 5-minute walk. Glasgow International Airport is 7 miles away.

Glasgow City Centre is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping for clothes, shopping and nightlife.

This is our guests' favourite part of Glasgow, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Glasgow! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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The Grand Central Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 8 Jul 2010.

Hotel Chain: Principal Hotel Company

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Full English/Irish

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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An inside look at The Grand Central Hotel

Principal Hayley bought the Grand Central back in 2009 and spent over £20 million on completely refurbishing a wonderful historic building. The hotel opened originally in 1883 when it was the place to be. We have since once again made the Grand Central Glasgow's hotel by bringing the building back to its former glory.

Hotel surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping for clothes, shopping and nightlife – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Glasgow Central Station
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Arches Theatre
0.2 miles
Princes Square
0.2 miles
Argyll Arcade
0.2 miles
Gallery of Modern Art
0.2 miles
The Arches
0.2 miles
St. Enoch Centre
0.3 miles
Glasgow Queen Street Station
0.3 miles
Buchanan Galleries
0.3 miles
Pavilion Theatre
0.3 miles

Closest airports

Glasgow Airport
6.7 miles
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
27.5 miles
Edinburgh Airport
35.2 miles

Shopping nearby – all within 500m!

Argyle Street High street
Popular brands like: H&M
Buchanan Street High street
Princes Square Luxury
St Enoch Centre High street
Popular brands like: H&M
Argyll Arcade High street
Popular brands like: Zara, Nike

What travellers love about this location

“Very convenient location. Very good restaurant.”

David

United Kingdom

8.7

“Location, size of room, big comfy bed and power shower”

Amyh_1994

United Kingdom

“The view of the station, the room, the location”

Allanah

United Kingdom

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1 restaurant on site

Tempus Restaurant & Bar

Cuisine: British, Scottish

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.

The maximum number of extra beds/children's cots permitted in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The Grand Central Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

The hotel offers discounted 24-hour rates at the Oswald Street NCP car park. The fifth-floor exit of the car park leads directly to the Central Station concourse, where the hotel is located at the far end.

Please note that the Superior Double and the Junior Suite cannot accommodate an extra bed or a cot.

The credit / debit card used at the time of the booking needs to be presented upon check-in.

“COMFORTABLE BED, SUPERB BREAKFAST, EXCELLENT STAFF IN ALL AREAS. LOVELY HOTEL IN A SUPERB LOCATION. STRAIGHT OFF TRAIN AND INTO THE FRONT DOOR. EXCELLENT STAFF LET US LEAVE OUR BAGS UNTIL IT WAS TIME TO CHECK IN, SAVED US CARTING THEM ROUND GLASGOW ALL MORNING.”

John

“What a fantastic location. You literally hop off the train and fall into the hotel! The room is very spacious and the staff were all very polite and friendly. I was worried that we’d hear the trains or feel the vibrations but there was nothing of either. The location of the hotel was great and lent perfectly to a girly few days of eating, drinking and shopping.”

Sarah

“Spotlessly clean, comfortable, quiet and peaceful. Almost everything is positive about this hotel. Including the short 30 second hop from the train to the front desk. Bliss after a day of travelling.”

Christine

“The location is superb as befits an iconic Staion Hotel and the present day Hotel is extremely comfortable with big rooms, good linens and towels, very clean, and the staff are all very helpful and welcoming!”

Fenella

“Property is fantastic value for money. Run in a classic way where nothing is too much trouble. I had some printing that needs to be done for my meeting and the staff couldn’t help me enough for no charge. A nice change from today's usual charge for anything above the description. Room was large, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was also very enjoyable. Absolute 10 our if 10 experience.”

Alessandro

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	Single Room 1 single bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This modern room has warm décor. Rooms have been decorated with a theme based around the connection the hotel has with the Caledonian Railway. Each also has a plasma TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Room facilities: • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Interconnected room(s) available • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This modern room has warm décor. Rooms have been decorated with a theme based around the connection the hotel has with the Caledonian Railway. Each also has a plasma TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Room facilities: • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Interconnected room(s) available • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This modern room has warm décor. Rooms have been decorated with a theme based around the connection the hotel has with the Caledonian Railway. Each also has a plasma TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Room facilities: • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Interconnected room(s) available • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Deluxe Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious rooms with bathrobes and slippers. Can accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children. Room facilities: • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bath or Shower • Interconnected room(s) available • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Double Room 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious rooms with bathrobes and slippers. Most rooms have a bath as well as a shower. Room facilities: • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bath or Shower • Interconnected room(s) available • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious rooms with bathrobes and slippers. Most rooms have a bath as well as a shower. Room facilities: • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bath or Shower • Interconnected room(s) available • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Executive Suite 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom There is a spacious bedroom and separate lounge area with plasma TV and large bathroom. Guests will also receive a bottle of Prosecco and luxury toiletries, as well as apples and mineral water on arrival. Guests also have access to the luxurious business lounge that offers complimentary drinks and snacks. Room facilities: • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bath or Shower • Interconnected room(s) available • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Special Offer - Double or Twin Room 1 double bed or 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This modern room has warm décor. Rooms have been decorated with a theme based around the connection the hotel has with the Caledonian Railway. Each also has a plasma TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Room facilities: • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Interconnected room(s) available • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Superior rooms feature marble and granite finishes, free WiFi and a mini fridge with fresh milk and bottled water. Room facilities: • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Suite 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite has a separate bedroom, sitting room and bathroom with a roll-top bath or walk-in double shower. The rooms have marble and granite finishes and a full-length mirror with integrated TV and HDMI connection. All suites have an integrated refrigerator and chilled bottled water. This room cannot accommodate an extra bed. Guests also have access to the luxurious business lounge that offers complimentary drinks and snacks. Room facilities: • Shower • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Electric kettle • Towels • Linen • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Stay in the heart of Glasgow –

Hotel surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping for clothes, shopping and nightlife – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Facilities of The Grand Central Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

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