The Address Glasgow officially launched last month and marks the first foray into the Scottish market by family-owned Irish hotel group The Address Collective. This brings the number of hotes owned by the group’s owners, Ciara and Brian McGettigan, to five.
The classical listed building, on Renfield Street, was originally designed for Lancashire Insurance Company in 1890s, and it has now been tranformed with a £9 million investment by the McGettigans, into a new stylish 95 bed room hotel and blends contemporary design, rich heritage, and state of the art facilities over six storey’s.
The complete interior refurbishment was carried out by Diverse Projects. The hotel’s design pays homage to the Scottish landscape, with colour palettes inspired by Scotland’s rugged coastlines and rich heritage interiors.
As guests enter Address Glasgow, they’re welcomed by original eclectic artwork adorning the walls from top independent artists. They will also discover North, a new 70 seater restaurant, bar and open plan kitchen.
Guests have a choice of five modern room styles from classic, club rooms to suites. Each bedroom is the epitome of luxury created with comfort in mind; from the super premium mattresses to the carefully chosen Irish beauty products, including aromatherapeutic pillow sprays and soothing body washes. State-of-the-art amenities include superfast WiFi, rainforest showers, Nespresso machines, salon-grade hair dryers, fluffy bathrobes, and crisp linen – all to ensure a stay that transcends the ordinary.
Meticulously planned to showcase the very best of Irish design, The Address Glasgow has been curated by Ciara McGettigan, one of the visionaries behind The Address Collective brand.
True to the hotel brand values, The Address Glasgow source locally as much as possible with authentic and natural materials throughout the beautiful building; from soft furnishings using Irish wool, exclusively commissioned curtain fabric designed for the hotel and created by Edinburgh Weavers, as well as bespoke furniture upholstered in natural tan leathers and velvets, exemplifying understated elegance.
The hotel also has a wellness centre complete with ultra-modern gym, cold water therapy plunge pool, Himalayan rock salt sauna and heated loungers. This exclusive space offers guests a retreat to rejuvenate and re-energise.
Meanwhile business travellers will enjoy the well appointed meeting rooms and public spaces with superfast wifi across all six floors.
North offers elevated casual dining using the best of Scotland’s local produce, with signature contemporary dishes and bold flavours with a focus on sustainability, seasonality and locality. Featuring marble topped tables, vibrant seating, soft ambient lighting and a striking bar to expertly serve up classic cocktails and innovative drink creations. Perfect for those pre-dinner sips or nightcaps after shopping around town.
Ciara McGettigan said, “Each of The Address Collective’s hotels lovingly reflect the city they belong to, and we were excited to work with so many incredible Scottish designers and makers to bring The Address Glasgow to life.
“From moody Scottish landscape colour palettes to bespoke furniture and tailoring, this new hotel will offer the highest standard of modern, luxury stays whilst paying homage to the classical listed building and seamlessly blending the old with the new.”
Brian McGettigan, CEO of The Address Collective comments, “We’re thrilled to officially open the doors of The Address Glasgow, welcoming patrons from around the world and from our wonderful new neighbourhood to be the very first to see our beautiful new hotel. Each one of The Address Collective’s hotels mirrors its home city, paying homage to Scotland’s natural landscape with our traditional Irish touches throughout and renowned customer service. We’re excited to take luxury stays in the city to a new level and show off this fantastic new property and the team behind it all.”