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Glasgow is home to many must-see attractions - and one that is particularly noteworthy is the Willow Tea Rooms. There are two branches of the tea rooms to explore - one is situated on Sauchiehall Street and the other can be found on Buchanan Street. The tea rooms are world famous thanks to the fact that the Sauchiehall Street branch was designed inside and out by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904. In 1997, the Buchanan Street tea room was launched and faithfully replicates Mackintosh's design style. Both tea rooms are extremely popular among visitors staying in hotels in Glasgow and are well worth a look if you're interested in art history. Mackintosh was responsible for designing the interiors and exterior of the Sauchiehall Street branch, with highlights including the dark, masculine Gallery room and the brighter Room de Luxe, which features silver furniture and leaded glass work. The latter room was an exclusive destination for wealthy customers when the tea room was founded - those wanting to sit in the Room de Luxe had to pay a penny more for their tea than those sitting elsewhere. A similar contrast between light and dark decor can be seen in the Buchanan Street branch of the Willow Tea Rooms. Here, it is the White Dining Room that features a bright design and the Chinese Room that is much darker. Of course, the Willow Tea Rooms are more than just a place in which to admire Mackintosh's handiwork - they also offer a host of food and drink to enjoy between sightseeing excursions. You can have breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea at both branches, with highlights including an array of cakes, pastries and biscuits, along with teas and coffees. After you've enjoyed your refreshments, there are plenty of other attractions to see in Glasgow. Staying on the theme of Mackintosh and his work, there are numerous other buildings around the city that he helped design. These include the Glasgow School of Art, Scotland Street Public School Museum and the exterior of the Daily Record Building. You can also see other works by the artist at the Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Glasgow Style gallery at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. And if you're curious to see how Mackintosh's creative talents influenced his own home, you should be sure to visit the University of Glasgow's Hunterian Art Gallery. The interior of 6 Florentine Terrace - where Mackintosh resided between 1906 and 1914 - has been recreated here. The gallery is also home to the Mackintosh Collection, which consists of more than 800 works by the artist along with some of his journals and correspondence. There are many other sights to take in on a trip to Glasgow. One highlight is The Tall Ship - otherwise known as the SV Glenlee - which was built in the late 19th century and travelled around the world four times while she operated as a cargo ship. Elsewhere, the Centre for Contemporary Arts is a great place to take in music, films, performances and other cultural events, while the Loch Lomond Sea Life Aquarium is a must-visit attraction for wildlife lovers. If you're visiting Glasgow with the kids, why not head to the Glasgow Science Centre? Here, you can travel to the top of Glasgow Tower for amazing views of both the city and the surrounding countryside and marvel at the sights of the planetarium. If you're looking for hotels in Glasgow so you can take in the Willow Tea Rooms and other attractions, visit HotelOpia. We offer a wide range of deals on hotels in manylocations, including hotels in United Kingdom destinations.
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