{"id":148291,"date":"2025-06-01T02:05:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T02:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/148291\/"},"modified":"2025-06-01T02:05:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T02:05:26","slug":"dog-friendly-city-hotel-crowned-best-in-scotland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/148291\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog-friendly city hotel crowned best in Scotland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>IF you\u2019re looking for a brilliant base for a staycation where you can take your four-legged family member, then look no further than Glasgow\u2019s Sandman Signature hotel.<\/p>\n<p>Not only did it walk away with the prestigious title of \u2018Scotland\u2019s Best City Hotel\u2019 at the a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/tourism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tourism<\/a> Oscars, it was also Highly Commended in the Best Pet Friendly Hotel category.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Couple and their white dog on a bed.\" height=\"960\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sandman-Signature-Glasgow-Hotel-1.jpeg\" data-caption=\"Dogs are welcome at the Sandman Signature in Glasgow\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sandman-Signature-Glasgow-Hotel-1.jpeg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6<\/p>\n<p>Dogs are welcome at the Sandman Signature in Glasgow<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sandman Signature Hotel at night.\" height=\"800\" width=\"860\" data-credit=\"\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sandman.webp\" data-caption=\"The award-winning hotel is located near Glasgow's Charing Cross\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sandman.webp\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6<\/p>\n<p>The award-winning hotel is located near Glasgow&#8217;s Charing Cross<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Person kissing a cat wearing a bow tie.\" height=\"960\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sandman-Signature-Glasgow-Hotel-5.jpeg\" data-caption=\"Furry feline family members are also welcome\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sandman-Signature-Glasgow-Hotel-5.jpeg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6<\/p>\n<p>Furry feline family members are also welcome<\/p>\n<p>The honours came when tourist destinations across the country were presented with gongs at a lavish ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelawards.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"8th annual Prestige Scottish Hotel Awards, (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">8th annual Prestige Scottish Hotel Awards,<\/a> held in Glasgow\u2018s Doubletree Hotel, saw everything from luxury resorts to self-catering stars gain recognition for their customer service and facilities.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandmansignature.co.uk\/glasgow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"4* Sandman Signature (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">4* Sandman Signature<\/a> in Glasgow walked away with the title at the Innis and Gunn sponsored awards.<\/p>\n<p>The stylish city-centre hotel opened in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">summer<\/a> 2023 on West George Street and quickly won popularity with guests and their four-legged companions.<\/p>\n<p>The awards, voted for by the public and judged by a panel of industry experts, celebrate excellence across Scotland\u2019s hospitality industry.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hotel room with king-size bed and kitchenette.\" height=\"800\" width=\"860\" data-credit=\"\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sandman1.webp\" data-caption=\"Bedrooms are spacious and dog-friendly\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sandman1.webp\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6<\/p>\n<p>Bedrooms are spacious and dog-friendly<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Restaurant interior with teal chairs and light wood tables.\" height=\"800\" width=\"860\" data-credit=\"\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sandman2.webp\" data-caption=\"The CHOP bar and grill is a city fav\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sandman2.webp\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6<\/p>\n<p>The CHOP bar and grill is a city fav<\/p>\n<p>Inga Gadisauskaite, General Manager at Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel, said: \u201cWinning Scotland\u2019s Best City Hotel is a fantastic recognition of everything we\u2019ve built here in two years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud of our team, who bring energy, warmth and a genuine Glasgow welcome to every guest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt also shows just how much Glasgow\u2019s city-centre hospitality scene is thriving. Being recognised in the pet friendly category was the icing on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/cake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cake<\/a> and shows we\u2019re delivering on our promise to create a welcoming space for everyone &#8211; paws and all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Part of the Canadian-based Sandman Hotel Group, the Glasgow property is one of four Sandman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotels<\/a> in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Located in Glasgow\u2019s iconic Pegasus House building, renovated over a period of four years, the hotel has 179 rooms set across ten floors, a fitness centre and popular on-site steakhouse and bar CHOP Grill &amp; Bar.<\/p>\n<p>Warren Paul, who runs the awards, says the calibre of the finalists was incredible.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cThey\u2019re all the very best operators in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland<\/a>, delivering amazing service and much- needed escape from the rigours of modern life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe all need time out to rest, recover, recharge \u2013 especially right now \u2013 so our world-class, in fact world-beating hospitality industry should be celebrated and shouted from the rooftops.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI really wish the powers that be would support and help the hard-working people who give up their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/weekends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weekends<\/a>, days and nights to offer the rest of us all sorts of amazing breaks and escapes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhatever you want to do, you can find it in Scotland \u2013 and here tonight. From the perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wedding<\/a> hotel to the most incredible hotel bar in the heart of Glasgow\u2019s music city, country retreats, island hotels, bustling city breaks, cosy retreats for private rental, all of it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have it all, Scotland really is special and the offerings in this trade are stellar.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more on the Scottish Sun<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Two men in tuxedos pointing at a row of awards.\" height=\"960\" width=\"640\" data-credit=\"\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Warren-Paul-and-Des-Clarke-11-1-1.webp\" data-caption=\"Warren Paul and Des Clarke with the Awards\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Warren-Paul-and-Des-Clarke-11-1-1.webp\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6<\/p>\n<p>Warren Paul and Des Clarke with the Awards<\/p>\n<p>Finalists from all over Scotland attended the ceremony which was hosted by Des Clarke.<\/p>\n<p>The best\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/travel\/14843423\/luxury-hotel-seaside-best-spa-golf-destination-ayrshire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">golf hotel<\/a>\u00a0was revealed as was the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/travel\/14800547\/best-value-hotel-scotland-travel-oscars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">best value hotel<\/a>\u00a0in the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"IF you\u2019re looking for a brilliant base for a staycation where you can take your four-legged family member,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":148292,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7826],"tags":[748,1102,918,4884,209,712,13315,18461,213,1014,21291,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-148291","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-glasgow","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-edinburgh","10":"tag-glasgow","11":"tag-great-britain","12":"tag-longtail","13":"tag-scotland","14":"tag-scotland-football-team","15":"tag-staycation-tips-and-ideas","16":"tag-sun-club","17":"tag-travel-advice","18":"tag-travel-deals","19":"tag-uk","20":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114605662618836364","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148291","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148291"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148291\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/148292"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148291"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=148291"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=148291"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}