LGBT-friendly hotel, Revolver, opened its doors to guests yesterday after a refit of the expansive Virginia House building. The new accommodation sits above Glasgow nightclub, Polo Lounge in the Merchant City.
There are 88 beds across the three floors of the Revolver hotel. The complex has 29 bedrooms altogether, ranging from £25 to £300 per night.
There is a mix of shared rooms, pod rooms as well as hotel style rooms and apartments, aimed at solo travellers, groups or couples.
The shared rooms can hold between six and eight people at one time, with these having access to a communal bathroom. The hotel rooms and serviced apartments come with their own en-suites.
The hotel features a rooftop terrace with views towards George Square, a gym and treatment rooms.
Jonathan Doherty, owner of WORQ Group, the management company behind Revolver, said: “The group have made quite a ripple in the boutique hotel scene in the West of Scotland and the surrounding areas recently, with award-winning Boutique50 in Glasgow’s gorgeous West End, to Riva Boutique Hotel in Helensburgh, just a short train journey from the city.
“With this new project, the group are hoping to make Revolver the blueprint, and are already looking at sites in different cities to introduce Revolver to guests all over, with Glasgow being the flagship. The group has a variety of different sites, not just hotels but bars, restaurants, and even campgrounds! They also take care of facility management for other sites up and down the country, owning and operating Scotland’s biggest log cabin construction and design group.
“The group clearly have no plans on slowing down and it’s exciting to be providing the first really new project to hit Glasgow’s scene in recent years!”
Niall Gillon, Revolver’s General Manager: “We’re thrilled to be able to unveil the Revolver to the world. Merchant City is a bustling part of the city and to be sat above The Polo Lounge is a real honour. Places like Revolver are important for the LGBTQIA+ community as they act as an inclusive space to stay – whether you’re local or from overseas. I know I speak for the entire team when I say that I’m excited about what the future holds.
“We hope that Revolver can act as a hub of activity for Glasgow, hosting space for local vendors to set up and use for our services. This will include food and drink, crafts and entertainment to ensure the vibe totally encapsulates the beauty and culture of this city.”