voco™, inspired by the meaning 'to invite' or to 'call together' in Latin, has enhanced the charm and existing grandeur of the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow with bold branding and a distinctive new identity. Showcasing 230 rooms, extensive meeting & event spaces, a locally inspired welcome treat upon arrival, and dedicated resident experts known as voco™ hosts, the new voco Grand Central in Glasgow will be a stand-out for leisure and corporate guests alike.
Whitbread, the owner of the Premier Inn and hub by Premier Inn hotel brands, is gearing itself up for a successful summer of staycations in Scotland with four new hotels due to open in the coming months.
Making headway is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, expected to open in 2022. Construction is currently progressing well in both the landmark India Buildings at 1-6 Victoria Street and the new Southern extension, which is nearing completion to the 10-story. The hotel will feature 225 Chambers and Grand Chamber Suites; multiple dining and drinking outlets, including, Commons Club, as well as numerous meeting spaces. In re-envisioning the building the design team will work to preserve its notable elements while adding a sense of style and sophistication. "This is a first-class location in the center of Edinburgh, we are delighted to be working with the team from Virgin Hotels on this development," said Peter Upton, Senior Director of Hotel Finance at Clydesdale Bank, part of Virgin Money. The property will offer a stunning mix of old and new. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh will be completed in partnership with owner and developer Flemyn and managed by Virgin Hotels.
Travelodge, Scotland's first branded budget hotel chain celebrates its 35th milestone birthday by opening its first hotel in Elgin - which is also the company's most northern point hotel.
Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners announced today that it has acquired the Macdonald Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews, Scotland. The 70-key hotel will begin pre-construction design and architectural work in November 2019 and will undergo complete renovations starting spring 2020. Once completed in summer 2021, the reimagined hotel will debut with an additional 44 keys and a rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking the 18th hole of the Old Course at St Andrews and the historic Swilcan Bridge. This marks the second acquisition by AJ Capital from the Macdonald Hotels & Resorts portfolio in addition to the Randolph Hotel in Oxford, England, which upon renovation will join the Graduate Hotels® collection.
Located in the heart of Dundee, the hotel is within a formerly abandoned linen mill, allowing guests to enjoy a sense of history and heritage during their visits. Many of the suites have the original features including exposed brick ceilings and iron beams, connecting guests directly to the buildings historic past.
This is the first time Marriott Moxy will have taken up residency in a UK city centre location. Renowned amongst budget savvy travellers, guests will sure to be impressed with each of the 181 bedrooms, boasting a unique Glasgow comic mural on the wall. The playful and edgy millennial-focused bou tique hotel brand has strategically positioned itself in one of Glasgow's oldest quarters and will fit in nicely amongst the cool bars, trendy restaurants and boutiques.
BridgeStreet has brought its original, modern Mode Aparthotel experience to Edinburgh, Scotland. This exclusive concept combines the space and freedom of apartment living with exceptional 24/7 hospitality and facilities - alongside the advanced technology and comfort demanded by today's business traveler. Mode is a concept that is elevating the extended stay model by inviting guests to feel like they're a part of a local community while offering the comforts of home.
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) one of the world's leading hotel companies, has opened Hotel Indigo® Dundee, in one of Europe's rising design destinations - Dundee, Scotland. Once famous for its textiles, the city's industrial spaces are now filled with artists and collectives, including a thriving gaming community who have helped turn Dundee into the creative heart of the world's computer games industry.