Malmaison, Glasgow, Scotland

You're in a great central location - Princes Square shopping centre, George Square and the Gallery of Modern Art are 15 minutes' walk.

If you're attending an event at Ovo Hydro, this hotel is conveniently-located close by

By plane: flights from London to Glasgow take 1 hour 15 minutes. The hotel is a 10-minute drive. Parking costs £15 per day. Book flights to Glasgow.

By train: 4 hours 30 minutes from London and 3 hours from Manchester. The hotel is a ten-minute walk from Glasgow Central station. Book trains to Glasgow.

When it comes to design Malmaison has always gone for a 'nothing succeeds like excess' philosophy. The look is more crash-pad than cassocks, although there's plenty of ecclesiastical black which offsets pops of colour; it's laid back and fun.

There's room service, as you would expect and same-day laundry and dry cleaning. There is also a discount at a multi-story car park a few minutes' walk away, but having to declare a time for breakfast when checking in may (or may not) be a mood dampener.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Garden
• Pet-friendly
• Free Wi-Fi

Colourful rooms have moody lighting with bold feature walls, clashing colours and lots of velvet. The worn terrycloth robes were somewhat disappointing, but bathrooms are smart with black and white tiling and Arran Aromatics toiletries.

Room types: Standard Room, Club Room Club Deluxe Room, Junior Suite, Suite, Signature Suite

Kay amenities: Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, kettle, iron and ironing board, TV, free Wi-Fi

The atmospheric brasserie is low-lit with vaulted ceilings, deep red banquettes and gold columns, serving steaks, burgers and comforting puddings. Breakfast is a buffet or cooked breakfast with self-service tea, coffee and toast.

Chez Mal Brasserie: relaxed dining, creative twists on classics. Open daily for breakfast and dinner. Afternoon tea served Sat-Sun from £27.

Chez Mal Bar: inventive cocktails, bar snacks and sharing platters. Open daily for 12pm.