Sanyehailong
June 16, 2025
My Glasgow trip was amazing. I had originally planned to stay an extra night in Edinburgh, but my travel companions mentioned the Edinburgh Marathon, which meant rooms were virtually impossible to find, with even hostels charging upwards of 1700. So I arrived in Glasgow earlier than anticipated.
On a rainy day, I initially overshot the hotel and ended up at an Express hotel. The very friendly lady at their front desk kindly directed me back to the correct location.
After settling in, I had a deep sleep. The next morning, my power bank was fully charged, but my phone wouldn't turn on. I then realized my charging cable had broken at the worst possible moment – I was stunned! Fortunately, the staff member on duty at the front desk helped me charge my phone and even directed me to the nearest Apple store. It was also lucky that the hotel is very close to the central pedestrian street and square. Thanks Paul for the power line help!
The hotel's location is truly excellent. While it's a few blocks from Central Station, the immediate area is flat and central – a significant plus, as I later discovered other parts of the city, like the university and station areas, involve steep uphill walks, which would be tough with luggage. Various theatres, concert halls, and cinemas are right next door. Buchanan Bus Station is just across the road, and next to it is a Sainsbury's (a very convenient supermarket). During my stay, many children participating in a dance competition at the concert hall were also staying here. The surrounding area offers incredibly convenient options for dining and shopping.
My room was an economy type, not huge, but comfortable enough. The window faced a gallery apartment and a concert hall across the street. While the soundproofing might not have been the best, I was so exhausted I fell asleep instantly.
Glasgow's weather cycled through heavy rain, light showers, and sunshine multiple times a day. While some people might brave it, an umbrella is definitely useful here. In the city center, it's not too windy for an umbrella, and the downpours always arrive very suddenly. Even though locals seemed quite used to the heavy rain and unfazed, it was nice that when the sun did appear, you dried off quickly.
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