Holiday Inn Glasgow Theatreland
161 West Nile Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 2RL
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Expert review of Holiday Inn Glasgow Theatreland
Glasgow’s classic four-star Holiday Inn hotel is a surprising and stylish act.
Not to be confused with its sister Holiday Inn Express next door, this is one of Glasgow’s most reliable, tried and tested hotels. Having tread the boards for years like any worthy stage performer, it has recently undergone a facelift – courtesy of a few nips and tucks to its bedrooms – in a bid to maintain its justified popularity. On the ground floor, the AA rosette award winning La Bonne Auberge takes all the plaudits but for fans of theatre, opera and one off concerts its prime asset is its proximity to several theatres and concert halls across the road. The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama is also around the corner. For me, its location makes it a tough act to follow.
Location:
Tucked behind Sauchiehall Street and the city centre’s Royal Concert Hall, the Holiday Inn has a bounty of attractions on its doorstep including the Pavilion Theatre and Theatre Royal. Buchanan Bus Station is also 100 metres away, as is Cineworld, the city centre’s flagship cinema multiplex.
Bedrooms:
Having undergone a £1.5 million refit, the 80 standard rooms are small but functional and have LCD TVs, retro-fitted A/C, mirrored wardrobes and tiny bathrooms. Its eight feature rooms are a distinct improvement and have alcove window seats decked out in green and lime cushions – perfect for whiling away a rainy afternoon. Pick of the bunch, however, are the three top floor suites Renoir, Monet and Degas, which feel like you’ve walked straight into the pages of a Jane Austen novel. Located in a renovated attic, they include vintage fittings, glass drinks cabinets (including complimentary brandy), potpourri pots and luxurious bedspreads. I can easily imagine Elizabeth Bennett and Darcy cavorting under the covers.
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Public areas:
The small reception opens out into the La Bonne Auberge restaurant, where breakfast and drinks are served. Public phones are also available in the lobby.
Eating and drinking:
Decorated with numerous art deco prints from the Moulin Rouge and Parisian World Expo, La Bonne Auberge, the Holiday Inn’s French bistro and brasserie, is its trump card. Concealed behind original brick work and wrought iron lattices, the restaurant is one of the oldest names in the city and would sit perfectly in Paris’ Montmartre or Pigalle. Rather unexpectedly, it also houses some of Scottish sculptor George Wylie’s finest work – including an archaic gramophone and a flying Frenchman on Le Tour Eiffel. A two-course pre-theatre menu is available from £14.95.
Service:
Around the clock service with a slightly Scottish-Polish accent, this franchise is one of the Holiday Inn’s best rated hotels in Europe.
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Who stays there:
Popular with concert goers and shopaholics, the property predominantly caters to the leisure market. Apparently, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa stays over when she’s in town.
Price advice:
Free WiFi is available and discounted parking is on offer directly across the road.
Pros:
Super central location
La Bonne Auberge restaurant
Cons:
Small standard rooms
More information on Holiday Inn Glasgow Theatreland:
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- Type:
- Hotel
- Address:
- 161 West Nile Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 2RL
- Free tags / Keywords:
- Theatres, Cinema
- Amenities:
- Business Centre, High-Speed Internet, Parking, Restaurant, Room Service
- Neighbourhood:
- Glasgow City Centre
