A NEW hotel has opened close to the Scottish Event Campus bringing dozens of jobs to the area. 

Dutch hotel operator Hotel Co. 51 has opened Glasgow’s Courtyard SEC by Marriott for business creating 45 jobs.

The hotel is the second Courtyard to open in the city and is located close to the OVO Hydro.

It features 216 bedrooms with a classic design and views across Finnieston. 

It includes 16 family rooms and 44 superior rooms.  

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It also has a 24-hour fitness centre, five full meeting rooms, conference and event spaces, a covered walkway to the SEC and on-site parking.

The hotel has also opened Hopscotch, an 80-cover restaurant and bar. 

General manager Ross Saunders, originally from Glasgow, has moved from the Moxy at Merchant City to open the Courtyard.  

He said:  “It’s just over 36 years ago to the day that the first Courtyard Marriott opened for business travellers.  

“I’m proud to be launching this stunning new hotel at the SEC but also within striking distance of the thriving bars and restaurants in Finnieston.”

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The hotel was opened ahead of COP26 to host delegates attending the climate summit.

It is built with attention to the environment, using sustainable and energy-efficient construction, mobile room keys and a no-plastic policy in place for their bar.

Donovan Sumner, regional director of operations UK for Hotel Co. 51, added: “This is our 14th hotel opening in the UK and first Courtyard Marriott.  

“We’re excited to be working with the team at the SEC as events and conferences get back on track.  

“Thanks to the location of the hotel, we were full for the Climate Change Summit and will continue to build on that as one of the key hotels in the city for travellers and delegates attending events in the area.”