Explore Glasgow

Discover the sights and sounds of Glasgow – one of the liveliest cities in Britain. Set against a backdrop of outstanding Victorian architecture, a must-see is the splendour of Scotland’s best-known architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, along with the city’s world-famous art collections. You’ll also find some of the best shopping in the United Kingdom outside London here and the most vibrant and exciting nightlife in Scotland.

At the heart of Glasgow City Centre and only 15 minutes’ drive from Glasgow airport, Dakota Hotel is ideally situated for a night on the town or a productive business trip.

All guests have access to The Gym on Bothwell street, open 24 hours a day, for a cost of £5 per person, per day.

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How to find us

179 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 4DP

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Nearby Gym

Hotel residents can request a pass for The Gym on Bothwell street, open 24 hours a day, for a cost of £5 per person, per day.

Please speak with a member of the team to arrange your pass.

Local Parking

Validated car parking is available from £12 per day at Cambridge Street and Charing Cross car parks. Both car parks are within 10 minutes walk of the hotel. On-street parking is available around the hotel for £6.40 per hour.

Glasgow city centre has introduced a Low Emission Zone (LEZ); Dakota Glasgow and the surrounding area lies within this LEZ.

All vehicles entering the city centre zone area must now meet the less-polluting emission standards or face a penalty charge. To pay this charge or confirm if your vehicle is eligible or exempt, please visit https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/LEZ before your visit.

There are some exemptions to Glasgow’s LEZ, including all-electric vehicles and motorcycles and mopeds.

Sat Nav Co-ordinates

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Public Transport

Dakota Glasgow is just 5 minutes by taxi or a 15 minute walk from both Glasgow Central Station and Queen Street Station. We are also just a 15 minute walk from Buchanan Bus Station, which has the direct City Link shuttle bus to Glasgow Airport.

Things to do in Glasgow

Events in Glasgow

You can easily walk to both the Theatre Royal and Kings Theatre from Dakota Glasgow and it’s a short drive to SSE Hydro, Scottish Event Campus (SEC Centre), and Hampden Park, home to all the main music and sporting events.

Glasgow Attractions

If it’s art and architecture you’re after, you’re in the right place. Dakota Glasgow is the ideal destination hotel for George Square, The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and the Centre for Contemporary Arts.

Shopping in Glasgow

Enjoy an eclectic shopping experience in Glasgow. You’ll find everything from Apple to House of Fraser, high street names to luxury brands in Buchanan Street, just 10 minutes walk away.