Voco Grand Central Hotel, Railway hotel at Glasgow Central station, Scotland
The red sandstone Victorian building features two restaurants, 243 guest rooms, and 16 suites spread across multiple floors at Glasgow Central station.
Architect Robert Rowand Anderson designed this Queen Anne style hotel in 1883 for the Caledonian Railway, with James Miller completing an extension in 1906.
John Logie Baird transmitted the first long-distance television pictures to this hotel on May 24, 1927, marking a milestone in broadcasting history.
The hotel provides direct access to Glasgow Central station platforms and maintains meeting spaces, a ballroom, and The Champagne Bar for various functions.
The renovation process integrated modern amenities while preserving original architectural elements such as ornate listed features, arched corridors, and thick stone walls.
Location: Glasgow City
Location: Glasgow
Architects: Robert Rowand Anderson
Part of: Glasgow Central station
GPS coordinates: 55.85970,-4.25871
Latest update: September 27, 2025 12:10
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