The Scotsman

Two of Scotland's newest hotels have been included in a prestigious publication showcasing the world's most cutting-edge architecture. Glasgow's distinctive Radisson SAS hotel and the Apex in Edinburgh's Grassmarket are two of only five establishments in the UK to be included in 21st Century Hotels, a collection of the best examples of modern international hotel architecture. The Scottish hotels share the accolade with the likes of the Claska Hotel in Tokyo, the Clift Hotel in San Francisco and the Miró Hotel in Bilbao, Spain. Opened in 2002, the Radisson SAS - which was named top European hotel in 2003 - is described as being "as much a hotel as a catalyst for urban regeneration as a much-needed city facility".