Built in 1840, this period building is now home to 60 guestrooms in the middle of Glasgow's most prestigious shopping area. The hotel is 500 meters from George Square and 30 meters from the Buchanan Gallery. Guestrooms are traditionally furnished with oak furniture and dark blue carpets. All the rooms come equipped with television, direct dial telephones and a welcoming hospitality trays. The hotel offers guests the chance to start the day with a full Scottish breakfast before setting out for the day. Upon returning, the Buchanan Tea Rooms restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, serving a modern menu of European cuisine in bright Italian inspired surroundings. Additionally, there is a contemporary cocktail bar offering snacks and range of heady drinks. Guests are within 800 meters of the city's theatres, nightclubs, bars, and shops. The Royal Concert Hall is around 100 meters away. Glasgow International Airport is 20 kilometers away about 15 minutes in a taxi.