About the Grand Central Hotel Glasgow
The Grand Central Hotel Glasgow is due to open in September 2010 after a recent Principal Hayley takeover and subsequent overhaul. The group is set to spend millions of pounds on the central Glasgow venue over the coming months and hopes to be ready for the grand unveiling come the beginning of 2010. The traditional hotel will be transformed into one of the Scottish city’s leading four-star hotels once the refurbishment and redecoration work is complete.
The Grand Central Hotel Glasgow, formerly the Quality Hotel Glasgow, was made famous in 1927 when John Logie Baird transmitted the world’s first long-distance television pictures from there. When it re-opens it will take on the new name but between now and then it will remain closed. An extra 30 bedrooms will be created at the Grand Central, bringing the total number to 186.
Grand Central Hotel Location and Access
The Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow is situated, as its name suggests, in the centre of one of the nation’s largest cities – Glasgow. More precisely, it is found next to Glasgow Central train station and so access is made easy once you are in the city. Meanwhile, if you are travelling to the area by aeroplane Glasgow Airport is 11 miles from the hotel and Prestwick International is 48 miles away to the south east.
What they say about the Grand Central Glasgow
Principal Hayley CEO Tony Troy said he was excited about the addition of the Grand Central Hotel Glasgow to the group’s ranks. ‘Glasgow is a thriving tourism and conference destination and the acquisition of the Grand Central Hotel is in keeping with our strategy of offering dedicated conference hotels in key city centre locations around the UK,’ he said.
Location
Grand Central Hotel
99 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3SF
By air: Glasgow Airport is located 11 miles from the Grand Central Hotel, while a little further away, at 48 miles, is the Glasgow Prestwick International Airport.
By rail: The hotel is situated next to Glasgow Central Station.
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