Dakota Glasgow

Glasgow's Dakota really does make a style statement in the city centre, promising (and delivering on) elegant luxury, and great service and food. The rooms in particular are very grown-up spaces, with muted, earth tones throughout and high-quality furnishings. You get the same care and attention from classic doubles and king-sized rooms to the deluxe suites – the big, comfortable beds and monsoon showers you might expect, but also things like cosy slippers and handy ironing facilities, plus Bluetooth media hub, and a full Sky sports and movies package. Go for one of the urban-chic suites and you're also getting a deep, rolltop bath, walk-in wardrobes, Nespresso machine, and a fridge full of complimentary goodies.

The restaurant, the Dakota Grill, is a full-on, New-York-style grillhouse – beautifully refined, great steaks, and snappy, friendly service. It's all a nod to the famous Dakota name, from the first modern American airliner, introduced in the 1930s, which brought elegance and style to air travel. The bar is also a thing of restrained beauty, a lounge-style space for daytime meet-ups, but with an outdoor Cigar Terrace and expert mixologists that make it a great night out too. Burn it all off in the nearby, 24-hour gym, a couple of minutes away – guests get complimentary access. If you like the contemporary city style of this small, impeccable chain, good to know that there are also Dakota hotels in Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester.