Hilton, Glasgow, Scotland

We loved standing at the bedroom window, watching the weather roll off the Campsie Fells where the Highlands begin. Located in the financial district, it's a short walk to the shops and restaurants in the city centre. By plane: flights from London to Glasgow take 1 hour 15 minutes. The hotel is a 15-minute drive. Parking costs £15 per day. skyscanner.com By train: 4 hours 30 minutes from London and 3 hours from Manchester. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Glasgow Central station. thetrainline.com

The enormous central atrium feels a bit like a smart airport, as do the neutral colours and vast areas of industrial carpet. However it's certainly more relaxed, with no one hurrying anywhere.

Warmly welcoming, endlessly patient staff stop this enourmous hotel from feeling coldly impersonal. There's laundry, room service, parking, a gym and a pool.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Swimming pool
• Fitness centre
• On-site parking
• Free Wi-Fi

Rooms are restful with subdued colours and king-sized beds with duvets tucked in super-tight; many have great views. Upgrade to Deluxe for bathrobe, slippers and a Nespresso machine.

Room types: Room, Double Room, Deluxe Room, Deluxe Double Room, Executive Room, Executive Double Room, Executive Suite, Executive 2 Bedroom Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, TV, free Wi-Fi

The Whisky Mist Bar and Kitchen isn't really a place to linger but is great for when you're too tired to go out - try truffle mac and cheese or comforting chicken tikka masala.

Whisky Mist Bar & Kitchen: all-day dining and whisky cocktails. Mains include fish and chips, chicken tikka masala and burgers. Open daily, 8am-10:30pm.

Dilmah Lounge: afternoon tea and light bites. Open Thu-Sun, 12-5pm. From £24.50 per person.