Charming boutique hotels, Glasgow

Hotelier Andrew Brownsword and two-Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines have relaunched The Arthouse Hotel as ABode Glasgow. The new hotel boasts 60 guest bedrooms in total, divided between four room categories: Comfortable, Desirable, Enviable and Fabulous!

In keeping with the ABode brand, the hotel combines traditional values and quality with contemporary design features. The hotel also offers guests a range of wining and dining including a Michael Caines fine dining restaurant (see below), MC Café Bar and the first MC Vibe Bar. Altogether ABode Glasgow has proved to be an exciting addition to Glasgow’s hotel, restaurant and bar scene. ABodehotels.co.uk

- Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens

5-star Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens is a select, multi-award winning luxury hotel, designed for those who expect and appreciate only the very finest of standards.
Each of the 35 bedrooms has been individually designed, with careful attention to detail and public areas reflect the grandeur of a bygone era. There is a private garden to the rear and a residents’ only gym. The hotel is long renowned for its No 5 Restaurant and its private dining facilities, and specialises in small and distinctive events.

Awarded ‘Glasgow Hotel of the Year’ for the second year at the Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards 2006, this luxury hotel has also unveiled one of the most opulent suites available in Scotland today. Overlooking a walled townhouse garden, the duplex suite is the ultimate in privacy and luxury. The ‘Mews Suite’ is accessed through a secret doorway in the hotel. The lounge opens onto a pretty private garden and the entire suite is decorated in rich woods and sumptuous fabrics and even boasts its own private gym. Further development and refurbishment in 2006/2007 will include an additional 12 luxury bedrooms. onedevonshiregardens.com

- Langs Hotel

Langs offers 100 rooms and is based in the heart of Glasgow. All rooms are stylish and comfortable. Langs also has two award winning restaurants both offering the best in cuisine and atmosphere. Oshi and Aurora are individually styled and offer one of the best restaurant experiences in Glasgow.

The hotel’s Oshi Spa combines a relaxing environment with highly trained, friendly therapists to ensure you have an enjoyable spa experience. langshotels.co.uk

- Malmaison Glasgow

One of the city’s original style hotels, the Glasgow ‘Mal’ has come a long way from its 19th century inception as St Jude’s Greek Orthodox Church.

Guests now enter the hotel through thick, rich, dark velvet curtains. A Rupunzel-like metal staircase takes them down to the dark and moody Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar, which is pierced by sunshine from the skylight running the length of the room. Leading on from here is the intimate Brasserie in the building’s vaults.

One of the most popular features of the new-look, seventy-two bedroom Glasgow Mal is the Big Yin - the hotel’s penthouse suite, complete with nine-foot bed, freestanding tartan bathtub in the sitting room and double shower! malmaison.com

- St Jude’s

St Jude’s is a contemporary hotel, restaurant and cocktail bar, situated in the heart of Glasgow's city centre. The early Victorian townhouse with its glass cupola illuminating the central staircase, has been cleverly converted; and is now a modern, comfortable and elegant establishment with all the high tech facilities needed. It is perfectly positioned for the city's nightlife, cultural sites and shopping.

There is one exceptional penthouse suite and five other bedrooms in the hotel. They are luxurious, very comfortable yet uncluttered and have all the electronic extras required by today's guests. saintjudes.com

- Famous Glasgow Landmark to be transformed into new 5-star ’Blythswood Square’ hotel

The Town House Company has purchased one of Glasgow's most famous historical buildings, the former Royal Scottish Automobile Club in Blythswood Square.

The deal includes plans to convert sensitively the landmark property - built in 1823 - into the luxury, 88-bedroom Blythswood Square hotel, renovating the building to its former glory with conference facilities, restaurants, a bar and first class leisure club and spa.

Included in the £17 million development will be interiors by Glasgow’s Graven Images and the restoration of the famous ‘Rally Bar’, named after the Monte Carlo Rally, which once started from Blythswood Square.

The building is also home to some of the finest Georgian features in the city including extensive wood panelling, feature staircases, marble flooring, and numerous Art Deco fittings and fixtures. Blythswood Square is due to open for business in March 2008. townhousecompany.com/about_us/hot_news.html

- Mar Hall

One of Scotland's premier luxury hotels, 5-star Mar Hall is situated only 20 minutes from Glasgow city centre and 10 minutes from Glasgow international Airport.
Set in a 400-acre private estate, overlooking the Kilpatrick Hills and River Clyde, Mar Hall has been lovingly restored to its former glory as a prestigious family home.
The house dates back to 1840 and is A-listed due to its architectural and historical importance as one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture.

Steeped in history, the Earl of Mar Estate holds many fascinating stories, with references made to figures like Mary Queen of Scots and Robert The Bruce.
Each of its 53 suites has been exquisitely designed with luxurious facilities and enjoys picturesque views over the magnificent gardens.

Eight elegant conference and private dining rooms can accommodate meetings from 2-200 delegates while Mar Hall’s culinary options range from the fine dining Cristal Gourmet Restaurant to The Grand Hall and Organic Café (Spa), which offer lighter food all day.

The hotel also boasts the first UK Aveda Concept Spa offering a full range of relaxing or stimulating treatments, while 2007 will see the launch of Mar Hall’s 18-hole Championship Golf Course designed by Dave Thomas Jnr. marhall.com

- Aveda Spa at Mar Hall - Phase II about to complete

Phase II of Mar Hall's Aveda Spa to be complete by August 2006 will be an excellent enhancement to the existing facilities available at present.
Mar Hall’s Aveda Spa will have 11 therapy rooms; 8 dry treatment rooms including a couples room and Himalayan Rejuvenation room, 3 wet rooms; Vichy shower room, Rasul mud chamber & steam room. The Spa also has a Studio for yoga classes, manicure stations and a hair salon with 2 styling chairs.

- Refurbishment of Morton House

Mar Hall will also be able to offer clients an additional conference and banqueting facility at Morton House.

Originally named Morton Hall, this stunning blonde sandstone building, situated just 50 yards from the main reception, was opened in 1913 by Prince Albert, and will offer a capacity of approximately 150-160 guests for a dinner with dancing. Morton House at Mar Hall is currently undergoing a massive refurbishment to reflect the interior design of the main hotel and will be available for booking by November 2006.

With its own large stage, adjacent lounge bar / break-out area and kitchen facilities, this venue will offer guests their own private venue with the services of a dedicated team of event managers to oversee the function's perfection.
More information on: marhall.com

- De Vere Cameron House Hotel and Resort

De Vere Cameron House stands on the peaceful southern shores of Loch Lomond yet is conveniently located just 20 minutes from Glasgow International Airport.
This exclusive 96-room hotel offers a variety of sumptuous accommodation ranging from classic rooms to luxury suites.

The Hotel also features one of the finest leisure clubs in the UK and provides the perfect location to rest and relax. Its health and beauty salon offers a wide range of treatments.
Outside, another sporting world unfolds with clay pigeon shooting, archery, falconry, off-road driving and team building events available.

There is also a magnificent marina and 9-hole golf course - 'The Wee Demon' - situated overlooking the loch. Opening in spring 2007 will be the new world class 18-hole golf course "The Carrick on Loch Lomond".

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