Canadian hospitality group to open fifth UK property in expansion push

Canada-based Sandman Hotel Group is opening its fifth hotel in the UK this spring as part of "ambitious growth plans" for the market.

The 179-bedroom Sandman Signature Glasgow hotel will join sister Sandman Signature properties in Newcastle, where the business is headquartered in the UK, Aberdeen and London Gatwick, along with the Quays hotel in Sheffield, which the group acquired last year.

The hotel will be located on the west side of the city centre in the Pegasus House building, with nine room categories across 10 floors. It will also have a fitness centre, bar and steakhouse.

Mitch Gaglardi, director of Sandman Hotel Group United Kingdom & Ireland, said: "This particular hotel is especially close to my heart, as I spent a number of years living in Glasgow creating great memories with my wife and kids. From its incredible architecture to its vibrant cultural scene, Glasgow is hands down one of my favourite cities in Europe."

Sandman Hotel Group is owned by Northland Properties and operates hotels across Canada, the US, the UK and Ireland. Sandman opened its first UK site in Newcastle in 2011.