A SCOTTISH hotel has revealed multi-million-pound plans to transform a historic building.
Marriot’s AC Hotel on Glasgow’s George Street will be restoring the A-listed Victorian Collectors Hall, transforming it into an event space that will form part of the over 240 room four-star hotel.
The new venue within the historic former Parish Halls is expected to open in the summer and will be able to accommodate 120 seated guests and 200 standing.
It will be designed to host more than 200 events annually – including weddings, charity galas, exhibitions, product launches, and private dining experiences – and generate between 20 and 30 new jobs across hospitality and culinary roles.
It will feature a dedicated private entrance on George Street, a canopied courtyard, a new bar, cloakroom, and restrooms, as well as a private dining space for up to 14 guests.
Craig Munro, general manager of AC Hotel Glasgow, said: “The Collectors Hall is an extraordinary space, rich in Glasgow’s history that has lain dormant for some time.
We’re bringing it back to life as a premier venue for everything from corporate events to weddings, product launches to film premieres. With its unique heritage, world-class facilities, and premium accommodation on-site, it’s unlike anything else in the city.”
He added: “Restoration and preservation of some of Glasgow’s history have been central to AC Hotel Glasgow, and this project is about more than just creating an events space, it’s about celebrating Glasgow’s heritage while delivering a first-class venue.
"From weddings in a grand historic setting to exclusive corporate events, it could easily become one of Scotland’s most sought-after venues.”
