Mclays Guest House – A Favorite for Families in Glasgow
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
McLays Guest House offers 81 rooms, including single, twin, double, and family options. Family rooms accommodate up to 5 guests with 1 double and 3 single beds. Choose between en-suite or shared bathroom facilities. Each room includes a hospitality tray, satellite TV, wardrobe, table, chair, and adjustable heating. Some rooms feature private entrances and flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels. Ironing boards and hairdryers are available upon request.
Dining & Breakfast
Breakfast is served in two dining rooms from 7 to 9 AM. The set menu includes cereals, muesli, toast, preserves, beans, potato scone, tomato, and a choice of eggs and bacon. Beverages include tomato, orange, and grapefruit juice, plus freshly brewed tea or coffee. Early breakfast options (before 7 AM) feature cereals, toast, and tea/coffee upon request. Ingredients are sourced from local producers.
Location & Attractions
McLays is 500 meters from St George's Cross and 400 meters from Charing Cross. The Glasgow School of Art, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, is on the same street. Nearby landmarks include The Tenement House (0.5 km), Glasgow Cathedral (2 km), and George Square (1.5 km). Shopping areas like Sauchiehall Street, Argyll Street, and Buchanan Street are within walking distance.
Arts & Entertainment
Glasgow's cultural hubs include Kelvingrove Art Gallery, featuring a suspended Spitfire, and the GoMA for contemporary art. The SECC hosts concerts in halls seating 12,500 and 3,000, while the O2 Academy and Barrowlands cater to smaller crowds. The Merchant City district offers bars like Corinthian and Tiger, Tiger, alongside late-night clubs such as The Polo Lounge.
Transport & Access
Queen Street and Central Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and subway links are easily accessible. Bus #7 (to Central Station) and the Green Line Tram (Stop: Hauptbahnhof) are nearby. The hotel is 20 km from Glasgow Airport. Public transport connects to major venues like Braehead Arena (5,200 capacity) and the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Paid breakfast
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Television in lobby
Room features
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor