Virgin Hotels has announced plans to open its first hotels in the UK, with both of them based in Scotland.
The 'lifestyle hotels' are coming to Edinburgh in the spring, followed soon after by another in Glasgow.
The capital site will be located in Edinburgh’s Old Town, near the Royal Mile, in the India Buildings on Victoria Street.
The 225-bedroom hotel will also come with several dining and drinking outlets. The design team plans to work to preserve the historic building, while adding modern touches to the interior.
It will be completed in partnership with owner Flemyn, with assets managed by Siggis Capital.
Its Glasgow hotel will be located at 236-246 Clyde Street, with a view of the river.
The 242-bedroom property will include a meeting and event space, multiple dining and drinking outlets, including the brand’s Commons Club - a restaurant, bar and social club where guests can both work and play.
Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, said: “Edinburgh is such an iconic city and we’re thrilled to be able to say it will be the home of the first Virgin Hotel in the UK and across Europe.
“Glasgow is a dynamic city with a rich history that is extra special to me as my wife Joan is from Glasgow.”
James Bermingham, chief executive of Virgin Hotels, added: “Virgin Hotels Glasgow will have all the brand differentiators such as our innovative chamber design, forward-thinking technology, food and beverage offerings and entertainment.”
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