From international brands arriving in Edinburgh and Glasgow, to a luxurious new retreat in the Highlands, here are some of Scotland’s newly opened (and soon to open) hotels.
5. AC Marriott, Glasgow
The 245-room AC by Marriott hotel is set to open in October on the edge of George Square. It forms a key element of the £100 million Love Loan development, which includes the revitalisation of the 120-year-old, A-listed former city Parish Halls into 22 heritage suites with restored period features. Prominent in the reimagined Victorian sandstone building is a stained glass window depicting Glasgow’s famous coat of arms inspired by the legend of St Mungo. It was recently announced that Soho House will open their first Scottish private member’s club, also part of the Love Loan development. Photo: AC Marriott
6. House of Gods, Glasgow
The second House of Gods Hotel is set to open in Glasgow, after a successful launch of the Edinburgh property in 2020. The ‘sexy and decadent’ aesthetic hotel, located at 61 to 65 Glassford Street, will feature a private spa, a garden of Eden inspired cocktail bar and lounge, a rooftop bar, and a butler on every floor and hopes to give guests the celebrity experience. While it has been slated to open this year, it may be late 2023 or early 2024 before it opens its door. Photo: House of Gods
7. Sandman Signature Hotel, Glasgow
Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel is the fourth property to join the Sandman Signature portfolio in the UK. The UK & Ireland arm of the business already has premium properties in Newcastle, where the business is headquartered, Aberdeen and London Gatwick, along with additional properties in Sheffield (The Quays Hotel) and Dublin (Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links). Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel is located on the west side of the city centre in the Pegasus House building. Once complete, the hotel will have 179 rooms set across 10 floors, spanning nine premium room-styles. Photo: Sandman Signature Hotels
8. Virgin Hotel, Glasgow
The second Scottish hotel from Virgin Hotels opened in Glasgow in mid-August. Located upon the banks of the city’s river Clyde, the new Virgin hotel pays homage to Glasgow’s rich cultural history in its design. The launch sees the opening of rooms as well as modern dining and drinking venues, including Virgin Hotels’ flagship restaurant and bar, Commons Club. Under the direction of executive chef Jean-Paul Giraud, who was previously the chef at The Spanish Butcher, Commons Club restaurant’s contemporary menu draws inspiration from around the world. Photo: Virgin Hotels