A collection of historic buildings in Glasgow’s city centre, including a B-listed property, could be demolished to make way for a new Radisson Hotel and serviced apartment complex. The proposed development, located at 90-96 Maxwell Street and 40 Fox Street behind the St Enoch Centre, has sparked debate among local residents and preservationists.
Regent Property Group, the developer behind the project, plans to redevelop the site, which includes a B-listed building constructed around 1868 for McCorquodales Printers. The property currently features on the Buildings at Risk register.
Jay Singh, director of Regent Property Glasgow, stated: “We are keen to invest in Glasgow and see the city move forward with alternative thriving hospitality developments, supporting the Council’s ambition to bring greater leisure and residential amenities to the city centre.”
The proposed development would be the first UK site for the Radisson Hotel & Serviced Apartments concept, with an opening scheduled for 2027.
Adela Cristea, vice-president of business development UK, Ireland and Nordics at Radisson Hotel Group, explained: “The brand-new upscale project will consist of a combination of stylish contemporary bedrooms and spacious luxury studio and one-bed apartments in the signature Radisson design.”
Initially, there were plans to retain the facade of 90 Maxwell Street. However, following an assessment by Historic Environment Scotland, it was determined that the existing fabric does “not present the opportunity to be meaningfully repaired and integrated into a proposed development..
The proposal has met with mixed reactions from the public. Some residents have expressed concern over the potential loss of historic architecture. Andrew Stanson, a local resident, commented: “Glasgow has some of the best Victorian architecture. Why do the council and government not have the foresight to renovate and restore rather than reducing to rubble and replacing with rubbish?”
Public consultations have been held, with the most recent one taking place in February 2025. According to the developers, 89 percent of respondents supported the redevelopment during the first consultation period in 2024.
As the planning process continues, the fate of these historic buildings remains uncertain. A planning application is expected to be submitted to Glasgow City Council in the coming months.
