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How do I get to the Hotel from Glasgow airport?
You can get to our hotel either by taking a taxi from the terminal building to the hotel at a cost of around £18 or by taking the airport bus (number 747), which costs £4 single or £5 for an open return. The bus will take you to the bus stop just along from the hotel; just ask the driver to let you off at Kelvingrove Park. The bus leaves frequently, and you can find a timetable at http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/scotland/swscot/timetables/index.php?operator=10&service=747&page=1&redirect=no. If you are looking at the timetable, we are between Charing Cross and Partick Bus Station, although our stop is not shown on the timetable.
To get from the airport to the hotel by car, follow signs for M8 East, signposted City Centre. Follow the M8 until you get to the Kingston Bridge, Junction 19 on the motorway. Here, move into the furthest left hand lane and follow the slip road signposted 'Charring Cross'. This will take you above and across the motorway you have just left and into the City Centre. When you come to the end of this slip road, move into the left hand lane at the traffic lights, which will turn left up Pitt Street. As you come to the top of the hill at the next set of lights, turn left onto St Vincent Street. Follow this road down the hill and through the next set of lights, making sure you take the lane going straight ahead. Continue down this road until it curves round to the right at a set of lights and you see the police station on your left hand side. Shortly after these lights, turn right up Kelvingrove Street, then turn left onto Sauchiehall Street at the T-Junction. You should then see the hotel on the left hand side. How do I get to the airport from the Kelvingrove Hotel?
If you are flying from either Glasgow Airport or Prestwick Airport we would be happy to arrange transport. If you are travelling to Glasgow Airport, there are two options:
1. We can organise a taxi to take you to the airport for around £15.
2. The Glasgow Airport Link bus stops just outside the Kelvingrove and departs every 20 minutes at a cost of around £3. Contact reception for timetables. If you are travelling to Prestwick Airport, the train from Glasgow Central Station goes directly to Prestwick Airport and takes 50 minutes at a cost of £6 (discounts are available if you are flying with Ryanair). Where can I park my car near the Kelvingrove?
It's free to park in front of the Kelvingrove Hotel or in the Glasgow streets around it at weekends and in the evening after 6pm. From 8am until 6pm on weekdays a 'pay and display' system is in operation meaning that you have to pay for parking by way of a parking meter. However, we can offer you discounted parking vouchers from the hotel reception, which allow you to park without paying at the meter, at a rate of £2 for four hours or £4 for the day. How long does it take to get into Glasgow city centre?
It takes about 20 minutes to walk into Glasgow city centre. Alternatively it is a short bus ride or a taxi is inexpensive (around £4). What tourism attractions are close to the hotel?
Please go to the Tourist Attractions section of our website. How close to the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC)?
The Kelvingrove is an extremely popular choice for guests choosing to visit the SECC as it is just a 15 minute walk from the hotel. What Glasgow restaurants are nearby?
There are a great number of excellent restaurants in easy walking distance of the Kelvingrove including The Sisters (Scottish), La Mora (Italian), Mother India (Indian), Konaki (Greek), Blas (Scottish), Kokuryo (Korean) The Two Fat Ladies (seafood), and the Thai Siam (Thai). A selection of menus for local restaurants can be found at the hotel reception. A short walk from the hotel you will find Ashton Lane, just off Byres Road. This cobbled lane houses bars and restaurants including the famous Ubiquitous Chip Restaurant, popular Cul de Sac and Bar Brel. Further along Byres Road is Café Andaluz, Antipasti Italian Restaurant Also within walking distance are Stravaigin and the multi award winning One Devonshire Gardens.
Glasgow city centre offers a huge variety of interesting places to eat. Previous guests have recommended the following:
Gamba, Opus, The Arthouse Grill, Café Gandolphi, City Merchant, Mussel Inn, Mao, Oko, and the renowned Rogano seafood venue. For further information please ask at reception.
http://www.bestglasgowrestaurants.com What Glasgow shopping centres and shops are within walking distance?
Buchanan Galleries is one of the newest shopping centres in Glasgow and has many famous shopping outlets including H&M, Mango, NEXT, John Lewis, Nike, Austin Reed, Quicksilver, Levi’s, Gap, Jane Norman, Top Shop and Virgin. Boutique stores, such as Calvin Klein, Jo Malone, Jigsaw, Lacoste, Reiss, Ted Baker and French Connection, can be found further down Buchanan Street in Princes Square. Designer brands such as Prada, Max Mara, Louis Vuitton, Armani and Ralph Lauren can be found on Ingram Street as well as in the large Frasers department store located on Buchanan Street. Can I hire a car near the Kelvingrove?
Nearby car hire companies Arnold Clark and Enterprise offer competitive rate to guests of the Kelvingrove Hotel. Please contact the on duty receptionist if you would like to arrange car hire. What train, bus and subway routes are nearby?
Queen Street and Glasgow Central train stations are both approximately 30 minutes walk away. The Kelvingrove is also convenient for Glasgow’s ‘clockwork orange’ subway system. The nearest station, Kelvin Hall, is 10 minutes on foot. The hotel is situated on Glasgow’s main bus route for the city centre. The bus stop is 50 metres to the left of the hotel where the number 11, 16, 18 and 42 all go to Glasgow city centre for £1.30 (single fare). The number 57 bus, which will take you to the Burrell Collection and Pollock House, departs from Claremont Street (a five minute walk away). A single journey to/from Pollock Park costs £1.50. A two-journey ticket on the First bus network costs £2.85 and an all day travel ticket (a ‘First Day’ ticket) costs £3.20. If you are planning a journey elsewhere in Glasgow, or further afield, on the bus or train network, please contact the on duty receptionist who can advise on travel routes and timetables. What is your cancellation policy?
We have a 48 hour cancellation policy. To cancel your booking we must receive your cancellation request in writing.
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