Glasgow is a city full of impressive, dark-stone buildings. The 19th-century train station, with its red brick-vaulted archways, glass-walled connecting bridge and Edwardian booking offices might be one of the most impressive of all. As a result, the opportunity to stay within it is always going to be an attractive proposition. The Grade A-listed Grand Central has an atmosphere all to its own, and stepping through its heavy doors does feel a bit like walking into a different century. Lighting throughout the building is atmosphere-enhancingly dim, combining with the dark-wood fixtures and stone surfaces to create an air of heft and significance. Rooms and suites  are styled with a contemporary boutique look. Don’t miss Champagne Central, the elegant champagne bar with windows overlooking the bustling concourse at the adjacent railway station. Even if you're not staying here, you can pop in for a drink.

The mood? Grade-A Listed classiness, redolent of New York in the 1920s.

Location perks? Quite literally located on top of the city’s most central train station. A dream..

Budget range? Not too bad at all. Mid-range.