The second Virgin Hotels to launch in the UK will open this December in Glasgow

rpbi-news.co.uk, 22 July 2022

Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, will open on 1st of December. 

Situated on the banks of River Clyde, the hotel will feature 240 Chambers spanning across 15 floors, and hosts four dining and drinking options including Commons Club, Virgin Hotels' flagship restaurant and bar that acts as a modern-day social club; Highyard, for entertaining, co-working and dining; Funny Library Coffee Shop; and the elegant late-night bar, Rocks. 

Virgin Hotels Glasgow will open in the centre of Glasgow, joining many noteworthy local restaurants, music venues and boutique hotels. The hotel was developed by Silk Property Group, which selected Twenty First Architects to work on the hotel. UK based design firm Four-By-Two was tapped to curate the hotel interiors in accordance with Virgin Hotels' localised approach to design. 

"We're thrilled to share our second hotel in the UK in a completely different city, Glasgow," said James Bermingham, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Hotels. "Virgin Hotels Glasgow will feature neighbourhood-driven design and various restaurant and bar offerings. We truly believe the hotel will be the ideal hub for visitors wanting to soak up this vibrant city while enjoying authentic experiences. Glasgow showcases fantastic museums and galleries, a thriving music scene, and innovative food and drinks outlets, and we cannot wait to open."

The hotel has been developed and is owned by Silk Property Group and managed by Virgin Hotels