
CITY planners say the design of a 13-storey hotel proposed for the SWG3 venue in Yorkhill is of ‘outstanding quality’.
The 142-bed development, at the corner of Eastvale Place and Sandyford Street, will feature two restaurants, two bars, co-working spaces, a gym, a movement studio, and a rooftop terrace.
Officials recommended that the development be approved and city councillors have approved the proposal.





Planners stated in their report: “The building would be a new landmark and has the potential to set a new standard for tall buildings in Glasgow. Overall, it is considered that the design of the building, internal offer and relationship with the public realm would be of outstanding quality.”
They continued: “The conversion of the former industrial buildings along Eastvale Place over recent years into an indigenous arts, entertainment and leisure complex has been a Glaswegian success story. The hotel is the next chapter in this development and will complement and support the existing uses on the SWG3 campus ensuring its ongoing success.
“As a bold visual statement of the aspirations of SWG3 it will be a landmark building that helps to connect The Clyde to West End and SWG3 to Finnieston. Along with the Connect Yorkhill [active travel] works due to be undertaken by the council, the new gateway building and its public square will bring life and vitality, enhancing movement and improving accessibility in the area.”
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