These are the first images of the plans to transform the historic Victorian Collectors Hall in Glasgow City Centre into a new event space as part of the ongoing £100m Love Loan development.
AC Hotel Glasgow, which is operated by RBH Hospitality Management, announced the plans this week, saying that the new venue has potential to be one of Scotland’s ‘most sought after’ venues
The multi-million-pound restoration of the A-listed Collectors Hall will form part of the 240+ room four-star AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow, on George Street.
Housed within the former Parish Halls building, The Collectors Hall will offer space for 120 seated guests and 200 standing and is designed to attract a range of events including weddings, charity galas, and exhibitions.
The high-end venue’s showpiece will be a glazed canopy over the main hall where it expects to host more than 200 events annually, generating 20-30 new jobs.
It will feature a dedicated private entrance on George Street, state-of-the-art AV and lighting facilities, a canopied courtyard offering an ‘outdoor feel’ within an enclosed space, an exclusive bar, cloakroom, and restrooms, as well as a private dining space for up to 14 guests.
A new kitchen is also being developed under the leadership of Executive Chef John-Paul Giraud.
Craig Munro, General Manager of AC Hotel Glasgow, said, “The Collectors Hall is an extraordinary space, rich in Glasgow’s history that has lain dormant for some time. We’re bringing it back to life as a premier venue for everything from corporate events to weddings, product launches to film premieres. With its unique heritage, world-class facilities, and premium accommodation on-site, it’s unlike anything else in the city.
“Restoration and preservation of some of Glasgow’s history have been central to AC Hotel Glasgow, and this project is about more than just creating an events space, it’s about celebrating Glasgow’s heritage while delivering a first-class venue. From weddings in a grand historic setting to exclusive corporate events, it could easily become one of Scotland’s most sought-after venues.”
Munro added: “We see this as an opportunity for AC Hotel Glasgow and the city as a whole. There’s nothing else like this – a historic event space with luxury accommodation attached. It strengthens Glasgow’s ability to host world-class events and enhances its global appeal, and that’s something to get excited about.
Developers of Love Loan, the Chris Stewart Group, have already started work on the space.