Standing on the site of the Queen’s Dock on the banks of the River Clyde, the Clyde Auditorium has become a landmark of the city of Glasgow since it first opened in 1997. Affectionately known as “The Armadillo”, this concert and conference venue was designed by architects Foster and Partners from the inside out, with every attention paid to acoustics and to the comfort of audiences and delegates at the venue. The site has drawn comparisons with the Sydney Opera House due to its shape, but it was in fact inspired by the image of interlocking hulls reminiscent of Glasgow’s boatbuilding history.
The building has welcomed the Scottish auditions of Britain’s Got Talent and The X-Factor and its façade has even featured in US cartoon sitcom The Simpsons. The venue has a 3,000 seat capacity over three floors and is backed up by breakfast rooms, breakout rooms and offices. It has become a leading European conference venue boasting state of the art technical facilities capable of staging the most challenging and complex events.
The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre website has comprehensive information about the Clyde Auditorium – www.secc.co.uk.
For hotels near the Clyde Auditorium, look no further than The Sandyford hotel, just north of the River Clyde between the City Centre and the West End of Glasgow. We have 55 well-appointed rooms offering every modern comfort and B&B accommodation with full Scottish breakfast. The quality of the welcome extended by our staff will be sure to satisfy your every need and we pride ourselves on offering a top bed and breakfast service at affordable, even cheap, prices.
To enquire about availability and make a booking at The Sandyford Hotel, please contact us on (+44) 141 334 0000. Our staff will be delighted to take your call and advise you about Clyde Auditorium accommodation and getting the most out of your visit to Glasgow. You can also make a booking through our online reservation system.
Close to SECC
A comfortable night at a good price within walking distance of the SECC. Lovely scrambled egg made to order
K Welch