Glasgow arts venue SWG3 unveils hotel vision

Glasgow arts venue SWG3 unveils hotel vision

A 139-bed hotel could be developed on vacant land in Yorkhill under a Proposal of Application Notice submitted by arts and events venue SWG3.

Set for the corner of Sandyford Street, Kelvinhaugh Street and Eastvale Place, the property would include a three-bedroom duplex penthouse with terrace, two restaurants, two bars and roof terrace, co-working spaces, meeting and private dining rooms and a gym and movement studio.

SWG3 Hotel is now welcoming online feedback about the ambitious proposals before a planning application is submitted to Glasgow City Council in Autumn 2023.



The consultation website states: “The site on the corner of Eastvale Place and Sandyford Street currently lies derelict and unused. Its location can be used as a strategic point to create an enhanced gateway to the current extents of the SWG3 campus.

“As a vista from all three arrival points, it will create a strong connection between the ground floor, the existing railway arches and the enhanced public realm to welcome all visitors and work as a landmark building for SWG3.”

Glasgow arts venue SWG3 unveils hotel vision

It added: “The emerging proposal incorporates three stacked volumes expressing the different functions of the building and creating a distinctive and positive addition to the city’s wider skyline.



“The lobby and ground floor bar is the centrepiece and gateway to this new hotel concept. As a dynamic space in itself, including a three-storey central atrium, it will showcase contemporary art and design whilst creating a place for guests, neighbours and visitors to meet and mingle.

“The dedicated workspace and wellness floors will bring an array of artists, visitors, music and art lovers together to accommodate the personal and the professional sides of their daily needs.

“With a thoughtfully designed range of flexible spaces and break-out areas, the stay packages, the varied programme of events and performances, will reinvigorate the energy of the neighborhood further and will offer new destination bar and restaurant facilities along with its enviable outdoor terrace.”

A further public event will also take place on 3rd August 2023 where SWG3 will provide feedback regarding the views gathered during this pre-application consultation. A report will also be prepared on this consultation exercise which will be submitted to Glasgow City Council in support of the planning application.


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