We have recently returned from a two night stay at the Millennium Hotel in Glasgow.
Glasgow itself was fantastic, we attended a Folk Concert at the Old Fruit Market , a great venue - stood in the balcony with a super view of the stage,though we could have had cabaret seating down below which would have been fine.
We ate at restaurants over in the West End in Acton Lane, a trrendy area with a great atmosphere, buzzing with night life and were able to get the subway train for just £1.10 each from there to our hotel in the centre. Would recommend the Spanish Tapas Restaurant and the Belgian restaurant "Brel"
We had a tour around the Glasgow School of Art, all designed by Mackintosh lead by a very enthusiastic student who certainly knew her stuff. We followed this with tea at the Willow Tea Rooms. We then visited the University and the Hunterian Museum which was fascinating!
Next day we drove out to Helensburgh via Loch Lomond and visited Hill House, another of Mackintosh's designed houses, a bright sunny day which showed off the design to its best advantage.
On the down side, we had taken a Club Room at the Millenium for a touch of luxury but it turned out to have an extremely draughty bathroom and the main Standard Lamp bulb did not work. We asked for these to be sorted and they left us an electric heat to plug in ( not good in a bathroom ) and did not fix the lamp. The breakfast was very varied and extremely filling though.
Two weeks prior to this on a flying visit we had stayed at the Premier Inn near Charing Cross and the room at half the price was twice as nice !
Would certainly recommend Glasgow for a weekend , we have so much left to see on future visits. Very pleased our son has chosen this city for the next four years of his academic life !


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