Glasgow, United KingdomCity Centre
voco Grand Central Glasgow by IHG
Victorian railway hotel
City Centre Glasgow, United Kingdom
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGVictorian railway hotel
Two sides of the hotel enclose Glasgow Central station, making it a bustling railway crossroads for travellers and locals alike.
“The rooms are comfortable and contemporary yet retain enough of their Victorian swank (and quirks) to lift them out of the ordinary.”
What it’s good at
Notable
An 1883 Queen Anne landmark where John Logie Baird transmitted early television pictures.
Notable
Generations of Glasgow families have gathered here for wedding receptions and milestone celebrations.
What they say
Michelin Selected
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Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
occupying as it does a landmark Victorian building adjacent to Glasgow Central Station. Inside, though, you’ll find little in the way of 19th-century ornament
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Buchanan Street's shops sit just around the corner, and George Square is a five-minute walk to the east.
The rooms
Mid-century furnishings and bold colors fill the bedrooms, which retain their original Victorian proportions and quirky layouts.
Bar
Champagne Central
Marble columns rise to an ornate gilded dome on the mezzanine, where afternoon tea joins small plates and champagne.
How it began
The Caledonian Railway originally planned the building as offices before architect Sir Robert Rowand Anderson adapted the design into a hotel.
Glasgow
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.