Opened in November 2002, this gleaming contemporary hotel is located diagonally opposite Central Station and 100 meters from Glasgow city center, home to the largest shopping area outside London. The 246 custom designed guestrooms feature floor to ceiling windows overlooking the central city or the atrium. All are air conditioned and have cable TV, direct dial phones, safes and minibars. A range of dining options is available onsite, including Collage Restaurant, created by acclaimed artist Sir Peter Blake and chef and restaurateur Roy Ackerman. Combining art and food, the restaurant draws inspiration from across Europe for its style and eclectic cuisine, and showcases art by Sir Peter Blake, David Hockney and Patrick Caulfield, among others. Those looking for more informal dining can enjoy Spanish dishes in Tapaell'ya, or a drink and snack in the hip Collage bar. Guests can make use of the adjacent LA Fitness club with its gym, fitness studios, 65 foot indoor pool, and massage treatments. The hotel also offers 15 meeting rooms, 24 hour room service, concierge facilities and banqueting and exhibiting services. Glasgow is brimming with culture, music, arts and music events and staff can advise on local events. Football teams Celtic and Ranger's home grounds are close by, as are a host of golf courses.