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Welcome
to Hotel du Vin.
Set in a tree-lined Victorian terrace in the fashionable West End of Glasgow
and only 30 minutes from the Loch Lomond, Hotel du Vin Glasgow at One
Devonshire Gardens is a luxury boutique hotel - Hotel du Vin with that
little bit more.
This luxurious hotel has an enviable reputation for service and style, with 49 stunning bedrooms and suites, bistro, bar, cigar shack and whisky room, there is only One Devonshire Gardens for escapes, weddings, golf and field sports.
Hotel du Vin Accommodation
Club Double Room sleeps 2:
Room Notes: Double rooms with queen or king size beds
and include a top of the range Bose CD player, DVD player and a flat screen
television, luxurious duvets, golf putter and returner, Egyptian cotton
bedding, fluffy bathrobes, satellite tv and mini bar
Deluxe Double:
Room Notes: Our Deluxe rooms are spacious with king or queen size beds
and include a top of the range Bose CD player, DVD player and a flat screen
television, luxurious duvets, mini bar stocked with goodies, oversized
and plentiful Arran Aromatics toiletries.
Hotel du Vin Facilities
· No. of rooms: 49
· Hotel Non-Smoking Throughout
· Disabled Facilities
· 24 Hour Reception
· Babysitting services
· Cots available
· Wedding Licence
· Car parking available onsite
· Wi-Fi Available
· Meeting Facilities
· Restaurant
· Gymnasium
· Massage
· Beauty Salon/Manicure
· Video/DVD Player
· TV
· Satellite TV
· Safety Deposit Box
· Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room
· Hairdryer in each room
· Trouser press in each room
· Iron And Board In Each Room
· Minibar in each room
· Telephone In Each Room
· 24 Hour Room Service
· Concierge
· Laundry/Valet Service
· Wake Up Call Available
· Currency Exchange
· Interconnecting rooms available
· Doctor on call
· Porter
· Ground floor bedrooms
· Valet Parking
· Disabled Access Public Areas
· Disabled Access Bedrooms
· Disabled toilets on ground floor
· Wheelchair Access
· Wheelchair Access To Reception
· Wheelchair Access To Restaurant
· Wheelchair Access To Bar
· Wheelchair Access To Disabled Car Parking Spaces
· In-room Broadband
· Wi-Fi Available In Public Areas
· Wi-Fi Available In Rooms
· Business Centre
· Secretary Service
· Private dining services
· Lounge Menu
· Bar
· Breakfast to go
· Video/DVD Library
· CD Player
· CD Library
· [Channels] News
· [Channels] Sky Sports
· [Channels] Music
· Radio
Local attractions:
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery: Mackintosh House
Art Gallery, 82 Hillhead Street, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ
· The Hunterian Museum includes collections on anatomy, zoology,
the personal collection of William Hunter, and an art gallery. The gallery
contains a reconstruction of the Mackintosh House - the residence of Charles
Rennie Mackintosh.
· The house is comprised of original features and furnishings taken
from Mackintosh’s home.
Gallery of Modern Art
Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, G1 3AH
· The Gallery's contemporary collections and temporary exhibitions
attract many visitors every year.
· With sculptures and paintings from all over the world, there
is much to see.
Saint Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
2 Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0RH
· The museum and its exhibitions focus on faith in the world’s
communities.
· There are four exhibition areas dedicated to the Gallery of Religious
Art, the Gallery of Religious Life, the Scottish Gallery, and a temporary
exhibition space.
· See Salvador Dali’s famous painting, ‘Christ of Saint
John of the Cross’, and take time out in the UK's first Zen Garden.
Clydebuilt
Braehead Shopping Centre, Kings Inch Rd, Glasgow, G51 4BN
· Museum spans 300 years of ship building on the Clyde, and incorporates
many interesting interactive activities.
· There is also the chance to see MV Kyles, the oldest surviving
Clyde-built ship in the UK.
The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, G1 3NU
· The Lighthouse spans six floors, and is dedicated to architecture
and design.
· Designed by Mackintosh, the Lighthouse has a dedicated space
to the world renowned architect, and a comprehensive guide to his work
in Glasgow.
· The Lighthouse also features a great number of visiting collections.
Theatre & Entertainment
Scotland has a vibrant and comprehensive theatre and entertainment scene,
stretching from the traditional to the modern and avant-garde.
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3NY
· One of Glasgow’s major concert venues hosting mainly classical
performances, but also concerts of other genres.
King’s Theatre
297 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JN
· Open since 1904, this theatre hosts many West End musical productions.
Pavilion
121 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 3AZ
· Scotland’s only remaining variety theatre.
· Shows are based around comedy and traditional comedic acts as
well as music.
Citizens Theatre
119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow, G5 9DS
· The theatre produces plays for the people - i.e. home talent
that would normally go unseen.
· Established in 1943 by James Bridie, the theatre continues to
produce ground breaking works.
Tron
63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB
· Modern theatre presenting new productions, as well as revamping
existing ones in its unique style.
There are also numerous festivals which take place:
West End Festival
· Incorporates parades, carnivals, music and art.
· Usually a fortnight in mid June.
Glasgow International Jazz Festival
· Every year the city buzzes with the influx of visitors from all
over the world wanting to see the many renowned jazz artists who perform
each year.
· Usually takes place in June.
For the Kids
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1EA
· Visit the Science Mall, and try your hand at the many hands-on
exhibits.
· See many live shows, and also take a closer look at the night’s
sky through the Scottish Power Planetarium.
· There is also an IMAX cinema showing 2D and 3D films, as well
as the Glasgow Tower, which offers unsurpassable views of Glasgow.
The Big Adventure
2 Napier Street, Linwood, PA3 3AJ
· If the children need to let off steam, then what better place
than Europe’s biggest indoor play area?
· There are play areas dedicated to babies, the under 5s and the
under 12s.
· Contains 5 levels of slides, helter skelters and ball pools.
The Ceramic Experience
24 Albion Way, East Kilbride, G75 0YN
· Offers the chance to let you and the children’s imaginations
run wild by designing and painting your own ceramic plate, coaster or
cup.
· Trained staff will be on hand to help you get the most out of
your ceramic experience.
Vikingar
Greenock Road, Largs, KA30 8QL
· This attraction provides an insight into Viking life, with characters
based on those who once lived on the nearby
Viking fjord
· Also located within the complex is a swimming pool, meaning you
can make this trip a full family day out.
M&D’s Scotland Theme Park
· Scotland’s largest theme park offering a range of rides
and attractions.
· Experience the thrilling Vortex ride, or venture into the indoor
play area.
· There are also a range of places to eat.
Shopping:
Glasgow is renowned for being one of the UK’s most stylish shopping
Meccas outside of London. Oozing with panache and offering an abundance
of choice, it is truly a shopper’s paradise.
The main shopping streets are:
· Sauchiehall Street
· Buchanan Street
· Argyle Street
If you are looking for designer products, then the areas around Princes
Square and Merchant City are top hot-spots.
It is also worth paying a visit to the Italian Centre which houses shops
such as Versace and Armani.
For independent stores, quirky boutiques, and vintage clothing, head for
the West End where you will find lots of hidden gems.
Gay & Lesbian
Glasgow has a very comprehensive and flourishing gay and lesbian scene.
Many of Glasgow's gay/lesbian bars and clubs are located in the Merchant
City area, however there are many other bars and clubs dotted all over
the city centre. With the centre being compact, it is really easy to move
between venues and areas.
Popular bars and clubs:
Polo Lounge
84 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1UZ
· This bar/club has multiple rooms playing a range of different
music.
· The décor is grand with lots of draping velvet, leather,
and mirrors.
· Attracts a friendly, varied crowd.
Bennets
80 Glassford Street, Glasgow, G1 1UR
· Club spans 2 floors and plays a range of classic and modern pop
tunes.
· One of Glasgow’s oldest gay clubs.
Revolver
6A John Street, Glasgow, G1 1JQ
· Relaxed, fashionable venue that is new on the gay scene.
Delmonica
68 Virginia Street, Glasgow G1 1TX
· This popular venue attracts a trendy crowd with its modern surroundings.
· Plays mainly mainstream chart music.
For support, advice and further information on the scene in Glasgow visit the Glasgow LGBT Centre. The centre has different social events and workshops. There is also a café, where you can meet people and socialise.
Directions:
Getting There and Away
Glasgow International Airport is located 8 miles/13km west of central
Glasgow. Edinburgh Airport is also only one hour from Glasgow by car.
To and from Glasgow International Airport:
Bus 905 and 950
· Services are operated by Citylink, Fairline and Linnpark (950).
· Bus stops are located outside the terminal and stop at numerous
points in the city including Buchanan bus station.
· Services depart every 10-15 minutes at peak times and every 30
minutes off peak
· Journey time: 25-30 minutes
Taxi
· Depart from the front of the terminal
· Journey time: 20 minutes
By Train
Two main rail stations:
· Central Station, Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3SL - Most national
arrivals will call at or terminate here.
· Queen Street Station, North Hanover Street, Glasgow, G1 2AD -
The Edinburgh Express service departs every 15 minutes from here.
Central Station and Queen Street Station are linked via the 398 bus service,
which is free on production of a valid train ticket. This departs every
10 minutes from 07:00 Monday to Saturday and from 10:00 on Sunday.
By Coach
The majority of coaches to Glasgow will call at, or terminate in, Buchanan
Bus Station (Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW), which is conveniently
located next to Queen Street Station.
Getting Around:
Walking:
· Glasgow’s centre is very compact and easy to navigate on
foot.
· The centre can be crossed in around 20-30 minutes.
Subway:
· The Subway operates a circular system around the city and has
15 stops.
· Services operate from 06:28 to 23:10 Monday to Saturday and from
10:03 to 17:36 on Sunday.
Bus:
· All buses depart from Buchanan bus station.
· A variety of operators manage a range of services across Glasgow
and Scotland, however further information can be offered by Strathclyde
Passenger Transport, who have many travel shops throughout the city.
· Ticket prices vary depending on the operator, but usually return/day
tickets are better value than single tickets.
Ferry:
Renfrew-Yorker Ferry
· One of Scotland’s oldest passenger ferries.
· Crosses the River Clyde, making it easy to get from North to
South.
· Operates Monday to Saturday 06:30-21:30 and Sunday 10:00-18:30.
Kilcreggan Ferry:
· Operates on the Clyde Estuary between Kilcreggan, Helensburgh
and Gourock.
· Connects conveniently with transport links to other parts of
Scotland, including Loch Lomond and Dunoon.
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