YOTEL has announced plans for an exciting property in Glasgow, one of Scotland’s trendiest cities. The new hotel will be YOTEL’s second Scottish expansion and fifth in the UK. Slated to open in the heart of the city centre in November 2019, it will also bring the brand’s key count in the UK to 823 as part of its European expansion strategy.
Located in a prime city centre location opposite Glasgow’s Central Station (across from the Radisson Blu Glasgow), the new YOTEL Glasgow will see the Westergate building on Argyle Street transformed into a 256-room hotel that will be equipped with YOTEL’s unique design and technology-driven hospitality offering.
The hotel will also feature Glasgow’s first destination rooftop bar complete with bowling alley. The project to transform this former office building into all out luxury suitable for the modern traveller is being designed by Glasgow-based architects Mosaic Architecture + Design. What’s more, the hotel will provide over 100 new jobs for the capital.
As one of the fastest growing cities in the UK, Glasgow (the home of the deep-fried Mars bar) is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of investment, with several high-profile projects planned including the £150 million expansion of the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).
YOTEL CEO Hubert Viriot told FOUR, “Glasgow is a forward-looking city that has real vibrancy and energy, bolstered by careful planning and investment initiatives. The city is building on its excellent infrastructure and is shaping up to be a world-class business destination. These were all important characteristics that helped us choose Glasgow as our next UK location and we’re excited to be part of the positive momentum that is driving growth in the city.”
Known for its seamless technology and cleverly designed spaces, YOTEL Glasgow’s cabins will feature the brand’s signature adjustable SmartBed™ as well as YOTEL’s leading technology offering that includes smart TV’s for guests to stream their own content.
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