Glasgow SECC. The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (the SECC) and the Clyde Auditorium are both renowned as an architectural masterpiece, ideally located by the riverside. The Clyde Auditorium's structure, named' the armadillo' has an architectural resemblance to the Sydney Opera House. Adjacent to the Armadillo is the magnificent SECC, one of the only four integrated exhibition and conference centres in Europe with a capacity of 3000 people. Throughout the year the SECC and the Clyde Auditorium plays host to the biggest international names in the music industry as well as high-profile comedians and performers that entertain a large-scale audience. Exhibitions and shows are also held throughout the year including, Ideal Home Show, formerly, the Modern Homes Exhibition, Car Exhibitions, Trade Shows and formal conferences designed for business, research and education. The final show of the year is the SECC Christmas carnival and circus that runs from late November till Mid January. Refreshments facilities are widely available in the SECC and Clyde Auditorium, with a selection of bars, cafes and a newsagent. The Complex is fully accessible for disabled people with Exhibition Halls located at ground level and lift access to the upper floors. Regular rail services serve the SECC station from Glasgow Central and Argyle Street Low Level, Clydebank, Partick, Motherwell and Hamilton. Tel: 0141 248 3000 Theatre Breaks Visitors to Glasgow will not be dissapointed with the wide array of theatres and stage performances that take place annually. Glasgow's original city centre theatres were constructed in the Victorian period such as The Kings's, The Theatre Royal and The Pavilion, each of them retaining their victorian opulence and grandeur. Other venues in the city are more recent additions to Glasgow's Theatre Scene: The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, by far the largest; The Citizens; The Arches and The Tron, set in the neo-gothic Old Tron Church at Glasgow Cross. Glasgow's theatres are not only venues that play host to theatrical performances, theatres such as The Arches and The Tron are renowned for hosting live music and DJs until the small hours. Licenced bar facilities are available at each venue. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall hosts the largest events in Glasgow's performing arts, including Celtic Connections and high-profile performances in classical music, comedy and drama. Smaller theatres can be found in other areas of the City, particularly the South Side and West End, namely The Tramway, Cottiers and The Mitchell amongst others. Stage productions and performances are well publicised and seats can be easily booked in advance online or by telephoning box offices direct. Glasgow's Theatre's are all accessible by public transport, however, city centre and West End venues are within walking distance from Smith's Hotel. Should you require more information about up and coming performances and to check availability of our rooms, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our informative staff are only too happy to assist you. Booking Offices are listed below. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - Box Office: 0141 353 8000. Citizen's Theatre - Box Office: 0141 429 0022. The Theatre Royal, Glasgow: 0141 240 1133. The King's Theatre - Box Office: 0141 240 1111. The Tramway - Information: 0141 422 2023. The Pavillion - Box Office: 0141 332 1846

Availability / Book Online. Established in 1928, Smiths Hotel is a warm and friendly, family-run hotel set in an elegant Victorian town house in Glasgow;s West End. The hotel is ideally located within short walking distance from Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow Art Galleries, Glasgow Transport Museum and the University of Glasgow, with its imposing neo-gothic architectural design. Glasgow city centre lies less than 1 km to the east of the hotel and is easily accessible on foot and public transport. The proprietors and staff pride themselves in successfully running Smith;s Hotel for over four decades and provide excellent and attentive service to guests, providing comprehensive tourist information of Glasgow and Scotland and recommendations on Restaurants, Bars, Shopping, Cultural Events and Performances. Perhaps you are visiting Glasgow on business, attending a conference or concert at the SECC, Smith;s Hotel is an ideal base for visitors to the SECC and Clyde Auditorium, only a short 10-minute walk from the hotel. We are proud to offer contemporary, clean and comfortable accommodation to all of our guests at affordable rates. Traditional Scottish Breakfasts are included in the price of your accommodation. All breakfasts are prepared, cooked and presented to a high standard with vegetarians being catered for. Why not pamper yourself to a relaxing theatre or leisure break at the Smith;s Hotel, Glasgow. You will not be disappointed with our quality of service and hospitality. Request availability at the Smiths Hotel. Click here for a map of Glasgow's West End. Smiths Hotel 963 Sauchiehall Street, City Centre, Glasgow, G3 7TQ Tel: 0141 339 7674 + 0141 339 6363 Fax: 0141 334 1892 info@smiths-hotel.com. © Smith's Hotel, Glasgow

Smith's Hotel 963 Sauchiehall Street,City Centre, Glasgow, G3 7TQ Tel: 0141 339 7674 www.smiths-hotel.com Directions from Glasgow Airport. (Approx. 10 miles away) Join the M8 motorway on leaving the Airport. Follow the signs to Glasgow City Centre and exit the motorway at Junction 19, signposted City Centre. This exit verges to the right. Please keep to the left lane and at the traffic lights take a left up the hill. At the next traffic lights, turn left down the hill onto St. Vincent Street. Go straight through the next two sets of traffic lights, the motorway runs underneath. Follow the road for approximately half a mile until the Police Station on the left-hand side. Take a right from the main road onto Derby Street and finally turning left on to Sauchiehall Street where Smith's Hotel is situated. From Glasgow Prestwick Airport. (approx. 40 miles) On leaving Glasgow Prestwick by local road, turn right onto the A79 northbound. Bear right on to A78 (East) and take left on to A77 (northeast) where signposts for Glasgow are clearly marked. Stay on the A77 for approximately 26 miles or so and bear left on to the M77 on approaching Newton Mearns. The M77 joins on to the M8. On the M8, keep on the left hand lane and exit at Junction 19. The exit verges to the right. Please keep on the left lane and at the first set of traffic lights, turn left up the steep hill. Take the first left at the top of the hill on to St. Vincent Street. Go straight through the next two sets of traffic lights, the motorway runs underneath. Follow the road for approximately half a mile. As you pass through the nest two sets of traffic lights you will see a police station on your left. From this point you travel 500 meters, turning right into Derby Street and finally at the junction left in to Sauchiehall Street. Our Hotel is situated on the right-hand side. From the M74 and the South Follow the signs for the M8 and Glasgow City Centre. Take Junction 18 signposted Charing Cross. As you come off this exit keep to the right. Go straight through the first set of traffic lights; take a right at the second set of lights. Keep to the left. Continue straight through the next set of lights, keeping to the left and following the road all the way to the bottom. There is a natural progression to the right, follow the road until you come to the junction and turn left onto Sauchiehall Street. Smiths Hotel is approximately 500 meters on the right hand side. Travelling by Train. Glasgow has 2 main-line train stations, Glasgow Central Queen Street. Glasgow Central Station is the larger of the two main-line railway stations and is approximately 10 minutes by taxi to the hotel. Queen Street is located in George Square right in the heart of the city and is roughly the same distance. From Queen Street Station low-level westbound platform, there are regular trains serving Charing Cross station, which is approximately a 10-minute walk from Smith's Hotel.

WHERE TO FIND US IN GLASGOW for a printable version Directions from Glasgow Airport. (Approx. 10 miles away) Join the M8 motorway on leaving the Airport. Follow the signs to Glasgow City Centre and exit the motorway at Junction 19, signposted City Centre. This exit verges to the right. Please keep to the left lane and at the traffic lights take a left up the hill. At the next traffic lights, turn left down the hill onto St. Vincent Street. Go straight through the next two sets of traffic lights, the motorway runs underneath. Follow the road for approximately half a mile until the Police Station on the left-hand side. Take a right from the main road onto Derby Street and finally turning left on to Sauchiehall Street where Smith's Hotel is situated. From Glasgow Prestwick Airport. (approx. 40 miles) On leaving Glasgow Prestwick by local road, turn right onto the A79 northbound. Bear right on to A78 (East) and take left on to A77 (northeast) where signposts for Glasgow are clearly marked. Stay on the A77 for approximately 26 miles or so and bear left on to the M77 on approaching Newton Mearns. The M77 joins on to the M8. On the M8, keep on the left hand lane and exit at Junction 19. The exit verges to the right. Please keep on the left lane and at the first set of traffic lights, turn left up the steep hill. Take the first left at the top of the hill on to St. Vincent Street. Go straight through the next two sets of traffic lights, the motorway runs underneath. Follow the road for approximately half a mile. As you pass through the nest two sets of traffic lights you will see a police station on your left. From this point you travel 500 meters, turning right into Derby Street and finally at the junction left in to Sauchiehall Street. Our Hotel is situated on the right-hand side. From the M74 and the South Follow the signs for the M8 and Glasgow City Centre. Take Junction 18 signposted Charing Cross. As you come off this exit keep to the right. Go straight through the first set of traffic lights; take a right at the second set of lights. Keep to the left. Continue straight through the next set of lights, keeping to the left and following the road all the way to the bottom. There is a natural progression to the right, follow the road until you come to the junction and turn left onto Sauchiehall Street. Smiths Hotel is approximately 500 meters on the right hand side. Travelling by Train. Glasgow has 2 main-line train stations, Glasgow Central Queen Street. Glasgow Central Station is the larger of the two main-line railway stations and is approximately 10 minutes by taxi to the hotel. Queen Street is located in George Square right in the heart of the city and is roughly the same distance. From Queen Street Station low-level westbound platform, there are regular trains serving Charing Cross station, which is approximately a 10-minute walk from Smith's Hotel. Should you require more information or assistance with arranging transportation to or from Smith's Hotel, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

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