Insite Contracts, a division of the Insite Group, is proud to announce it has been awarded the £15 million contract to transform Cotton House into a flagship aparthotel for the award-winning brand Roomzzz.
Located in the heart of Glasgow’s vibrant Merchant City at the corner of Cochrane Street and Montrose Street, the project involves the extensive internal refurbishment of a former office building to create 153 modern, luxury serviced apartments.
This marks a significant expansion for Roomzzz in Scotland, following their successful launch in Edinburgh.
Building on the technical expertise recently showcased in their award-nominated renovation of The New Picture House in St Andrews, Insite Group is executing a sophisticated structural programme at Cotton House.
Key works include:
- Structural Intervention: The partial removal of the existing basement concrete slab to increase floor-to-ceiling heights, creating a more usable space.
- Space Optimisation: The installation of a new mezzanine level, unlocking a larger footprint for guest amenities and giving greater flexibility.
- Modular Integration: The precision installation of high-quality modular rooms designed to maximise the building’s capacity while maintaining a 60 week delivery schedule.
- Specialist Facilities: Construction of a modern gym, co-working spaces under the WorkInc brand, and a podcast studio.
- Heritage Preservation: In keeping with Insite’s commitment to the circular economy, existing windows and mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems are being repaired and upgraded in-situ to reduce waste and preserve the character of the building.
The project is being delivered by a dedicated local Glasgow team to minimise transport emissions, with high-quality flooring salvaged from the strip-out being diverted from landfills for secondary use.
Scott McMillan, Managing Director of Insite Group, commented: "Winning the Roomzzz project in Glasgow is a testament to our team's reputation for handling complex, high-value refurbishments. Similar to our work on the historic New Picture House, Cotton House presents unique structural challenges that require precision and a 'one-team' collaborative approach.
“We are thrilled to be working with The Parklane Group to bring this premium aparthotel concept to life in such an iconic city-centre location."
The project commences in June 2026 and is scheduled for completion in August 2027.
