The Social Hub to launch in UK market with new Glasgow site

The Social Hub, a hybrid hospitality concept, is set to debut in the UK market with the opening of a four-star hotel in Glasgow this April. The Social Hub Glasgow will be the 18th property to open in Europe for the Amsterdam-based company, with other locations currently operating in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain. The hybrid hospitality concept features hotel, extended stay and student rooms through to spaces to work and meet, such as large co-working facilities, dynamic meeting and event spaces, a large community kitchen, restaurants, bars, and gyms alongside a schedule of curated purpose-driven events, workshops and social moments. The new Glasgow property has received an investment of over £90m, and employs more than 80 locals. It is located in Merchant City, a district said to be known for its cafés on cobbled streets and “thriving” music scene. The newly built 20,000 square-metre hub will feature 494 rooms, and one of the city’s largest rooftop bars as well as a restaurant and bar serving a range of international and locally-inspired food and drink options throughout the day. A shop will also offer grab-and-go food options as well as essentials, and curated local and The Social Hub products. The hotel accommodation provides “comfy beds, inspiring workspaces”, as well as laundry and ironing facilities and daily cleaning services. There are also a number of extended stay studios featuring in-room kitchenettes. The average nightly room rate for a hotel stay is £105. Students can also book a variety of rooms available, with access to a community kitchen with all utensils, onsite laundry, study spaces, gym membership, monthly linen and room cleaning services, high-speed Wi-Fi utilities and maintenance, free bike rentals, and more. They can of course take advantage of the bar, restaurant and shop with special discounts. The Social Hub Glasgow also provides room for up to 222 co-workers daily, offering flexible memberships, dedicated desks, and 20 private offices. Eight flexible meeting and event spaces totalling 1,500 square-metres are also available to hire. Membership also includes use of a gym and the ability to join in a range of networking events and workshops. CEO and founder of The Social Hub, Charlie MacGregor, said: “I am so proud to be launching The Social Hub in the country I grew up in and where I began my professional career, getting hands-on experience and inspiring a business model that evolved into what is now The Social Hub. “As pioneers in the hybrid hospitality industry, I am excited to be back home and to see the impact our Glasgow Hub will bring to the community through our spaces and experiences, ones that blur the boundaries of traditional hospitality offerings through our relentless ambition to create a better society, together with all those who walk through our doors.”