Argyle International Hotel
Location
Glasgow City Centre, IFSD
Address
Argyle Street, Glasgow
Description
A 6-star deluxe hotel development is to be created in the heart of Glasgow's International Financial Services District (IFSD).
The 26-storey new build Argyle International Hotel will have 158 rooms and will occupy a run down site on the corner of Argyle Street and Robertson Street, directly across from the SAS Radisson Hotel. The hotel will feature a roof-top swimming pool, banqueting for up to 630 guests and 2 penthouse suites with panoramic views of the city.
A second, smaller tower is planned on the corner of Argyle Street and York Street, with 68 serviced apartments.
The development is designed to be as green as possible by incorporating bore hole technology to get water from the ground to supplement heating, high efficiency boilers, automatic lights, very high insulation and the latest lighting technology.
The 32,000m2 scheme has been designed by internationally renowned architects, Ian Simpson Architects and is located in the IFSD within walking distance of Glasgow Central Station.
Cost
£125m
Current status
Planning permission has been given.
Lead partner
Progress Property Developments Ltd
Other partners
Ian Simpson Architects
Contact details
Ian Simpson, Ian Simpson Architects, 0161 835 2345, i.simpson@iansimpsonarchitects.com