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Welcome
to McLays Guest House.
McLays Guest House is situated in the heart of Glasgow and is the ideal
base for visiting the city centre and beyond.
Close to Queen Street and Central Station, Buchanan Bus Station, subway and local bus links; McLays is accessible to all of Glasgow's attractions.
McLays Guest House Accommodation
McLays Guest House Glasgow incorporates 4 townhouses retaining much of the original design and standard features that were a requisite in the external features. This clever amalgamation of townhouses allows McLays to boast an 81 hotel room establishment in the heart of Glasgow.
McLays offers basic budget bed and breakfast no thrills hotel accommodation. The bedrooms are simply furnished and include satellite television, direct dial telephone and a hospitality tray as standard.
All hotel staff at McLays will endeavour to make your stay a pleasant one and will help answer any queries or requirements you may have.
Parking vouchers for on street parking are available at hotel reception.
We are a 1 star guest house as awarded by the Scottish Tourist Board.
McLays Guest House has 81 bedrooms and guests can choose between single
rooms, twin rooms, double rooms, family rooms with 1 double and 1 single
bed, family rooms with 1 double and 2 single beds and a family quad room
with 1 double and 3 single beds. Guests can choose en-suite or the more
economical standard room where bathroom facilities are shared.
Guests can enjoy relaxing, chatting, reading or watching television in one of the 2 spacious and comfortably furnished TV lounges. McLays has 2 dining rooms offering a choice of breakfast menu complimentary to all guests.
Singles:
Single rooms are all en-suite.
Included in every room is:
· Direct dial telephone
· A hospitality tray
· Satellite Television.
· Table and chair, wardrobe and adjustable heating.
The room is designed so that guests can relax at any time during the day or night in the privacy and comfort of their own room. Please note hairdryers are available from reception.
Doubles:
Guests can choose between a standard double room or a double room with
en-suite facilities.
Included in every room is:
· Direct dial telephone
· A hospitality tray
· Satellite Television.
· Table and chair, wardrobe and adjustable heating.
Twins:
Guests can choose between a standard twin room or a twin room with en-suite
facilities.
Included in every room is:
· Direct dial telephone
· A hospitality tray
· Satellite Television.
· Table and chair, wardrobe and adjustable heating.
Triples:
Triple room choice includes a standard room with 1 double and 1 single
bed or an en-suite room with 1 double and 1 single. Please note that a
standard room denotes shared bathroom facilities.
Included in every room is:
· Direct dial telephone
· A hospitality tray
· Satellite Television.
· Table and chair, wardrobe and adjustable heating.
Family Quad Room / Family Room:
Family room choice includes a standard room with 1 double and 2 single
beds; an en-suite room with 1 double and 2 single beds or a family room
with 1 double and 3 single beds en-suite. Please note that a standard
room denotes shared bathroom facilities.
Included in every room is:
· Direct dial telephone
· A hospitality tray
· Colour Television.
· Table and chair, wardrobe and adjustable heating.
The room is designed so that guests can relax at any time during the day or night in the privacy and comfort of their own room.
TV Lounge:
After a day out in Glasgow relax and unwind in the TV lounge. A wide choice
of channels is available on the satellite television.
For guests who have their own laptop there is free wi-fi access they
can use.
A snack machine and soft drinks machine is available in the lobby for
refreshments. Within walking distance are the main pedestrian shopping
areas including Sauchiehall Street, Argyll Street and Buchanan Street
in Glasgow.
Nearby indoor shopping malls range from high street choice in St Enochs Centre and Buchanan Galleries to more exclusive designer and independent labels in Princes Square.
Glasgow's architectural brilliance is epitomised in the design of its inner city buildings with original aristocratic townhouses lining the city centre and traditional tenements in the neighbouring streets.
Dining Room:
McLays Guest House offers dining room facilities for the exclusive use
of its guests. Relax and dine in our comfortable and friendly dining room
where our staff will serve you breakfast. A fully cooked Scottish breakfast
is provided from mainly local produce. Breakfast is served between 7 and
9am.
The set breakfast menu consists of a choice of cereals, muesli, toast
and preservatives, beans, potato scone and tomato.
There is a choice of scrambled, poached, fried or boiled egg and bacon.
Refreshments include tomato, orange and grapefruit juice and freshly brewed
tea or coffee.
Please provide McLays with 48 hours notice if the following are required :- porridge, fresh fruit (apples, oranges and bananas), low fat yogurt, soya milk.
Advance notice is required if leaving early and breakfast is required before 7am. A limited breakfast can be offered of cereals, toast and tea/coffee.
McLays doesn't offer lunch or dinner facilities but promotes a full Scottish breakfast.
Overview:
On the same street as McLays Guest House is Glasgow School of Art designed
by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1896. It is said to be one of the most
influential and significant structures of the 20th century.
To celebrate Glasgow's most famous architect, the Glasgow School of Art has guided tours, exhibitions and a gift shop. Scotland's National Centre for Architecture and Design, The Lighthouse is also based in the city centre of Glasgow and is inextricably linked to Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Much of Glasgow's fortunes were due to tobacco and cotton trading and shipbuilding during the 18th and 19th centuries with the River Clyde serving as the the main channel of trading.
The Scottish Maritime Museum is situated in Braehead were Glasgow's maritime history can be explored and enjoyed. Glasgow boasts the birthplace of the QE2, an international liner. There is a water bus that runs from the centre of Glasgow to the museum.
A diverse range of museums and galleries can be visited most of the year, many offering free admission. The Burrell Collection in Pollock Park explores the world through time, culture and ideas.
The GoMA, Gallery of Modern Art in Royal Exchange Square offers temporary exhibitions and workshops of contemporary art. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum at Kelvingrove Park is Scotland's must-see museum which includes a real spitfire soaring above visitors.
People's Palace and Winter Gardens in Glasgow Green tells the story of Glasgow from ancient to current times. Approximately 10 miles south of Glasgow is the National Museum of Rural Life celebrating the Scot's relationship with the land and farming going back 6,000 years.
Email McLays Guest House enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
