GLASGOW’S NEWEST FIVE STAR HOTEL BLYTHSWOOD SQUARE NOW TAKING BOOKINGS
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The 100-bedroom hotel, which also includes 7-suites is being developed by the Town House Company and is situated in one of Glasgow's most famous historical landmarks. Previously home to the Royal Scottish Automobile Club (RSAC), the building dates from 1823 and contains some of the finest Georgian features in the city including extensive wood panelling; feature staircases and marble flooring as well as numerous Art Deco fittings and fixtures.
Blythswood Square will boast one of Glasgow’s few penthouse suites located on an exclusive floor and complete with private lift, hot tub and spectacular views across the city.
The hotel will also be home to a 10,000 square foot Urban Day Spa the first of its kind in Glasgow’s city centre. There will be ten treatment rooms specialising in the use of organic products, many of which include ingredients sourced in Scotland. Day Spa guests will also benefit from the use of vitality pools, wet and heat experiences, a fitness suite and organic Spa dining.
The Town House Collection has also restored and retained many original features including the RSAC’s famous Rally Bar, named after the Monte Carlo Rally, which started from Blythswood Square in 1955. The Rally Bar will be a unique feature of the new hotel while the original ballroom is being transformed into an impressive 150-cover restaurant and cocktail bar with an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
Also Included in the £26 million development will be interiors by Glasgow’s Graven Images, four private meeting and events rooms - with catering for a maximum of 80 guests for dinner - plus a private state-of-the-art screening room, which seats up to 50 people.
Energy sustainability has been both a key focus and challenge for Blythswood Square in order to integrate environmental goals without compromising any of the hotel needs and objectives whilst still retaining the classical elegance of such a beautiful building.
Diversifying the hotel’s energy mix will see CO2 emissions reduced by 58% through the use of a host of the latest renewable energy developments including:
· Solar panels
· Bore holes (for heating and cooling)
· Rainwater harvesting
· Energy efficient lighting systems
· Ventilation heat recovery systems
· Low chlorine salt regulated swimming pool.
Hans Rissmann, Managing Director of The Town House Collection, said: “We were unbelievably proud to acquire the landmark building that is Blythswood Square in 2006. To watch the transformation into a unique, 5 star luxury hotel has been immensely satisfying for all of those involved. It is already being referred to as a trophy hotel for the city of Glasgow.
“Initial interest has been great and we’re delighted that we already have a number of bookings. We are now looking forward to our opening date in September and welcoming our first guests to experience the first class facilities at Blythswood Square.”
The Blythswood Square will be the first time that the Town House Collection has ventured outside Edinburgh. Established in 1990 by Chairman Peter Taylor, The Town House Collection owns four properties – The Bonham, Channings, The Howard and The Edinburgh Residence. www.blythswoodsquare.com
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For further information, contact:
Moira Dyer - Senior Manager, Public Relations