The Spa at the new five star Blythswood Square Hotel is set to become the first luxury spa in Glasgow following development of one of the city�s most famous and historical buildings, the former Royal Scottish Automobile Club.

The 10,000 square feet Spa at Blythswood Square has been designed by Jim Hamilton of Graven Images as a discreet haven for the hotel�s residents and day guests. Created to reflect the glamorous style of the hotel and the sociable personality of Glasgow�s populace, the Spa will house a number of exclusive features including the UK�s first indigenous Scottish treatments designed by Spa Director, Matt Laird in conjunction with luxury organic product house, ila. The Spa will also feature Scotland�s first Seaweed Bath complete with organic seaweed sourced direct from the Hebrides and a decadent Dark Pool where guests will be able to relax in warm waters under the gentle light of a crystal chandelier. A grand hydrotherapy pool provides centerpiece for the marble Heat Suite which offers a range of heat and ice experiences including an elevated glass fronted laconium overlooking the 11m relaxation pool. There will be nine spacious and tranquil treatment rooms including a double suite where guests will be able to enjoy a full range of face, body and holistic treatments from ila and haute couture specialist, Anne Semonin. Blythswood Square�s Signature Treatments are centred around a �Turus� (Gaelic word for journey) which combine the natural benefits of Scotland�s purest ingredients including Scotch Thistle extract, seaweed and sea lavender, with healing therapies to provide a complete body and mind experience. The Spa at Blythswood Square also houses a Rasul, a choice of wet and dry relaxation rooms and a spa lounge where guests can peruse the spa menu and choose from an array of beautifully presented, locally sourced, organic dishes created by the hotel�s award winning Executive Chef, Daniel Hall. Spa Director, Matt Laird says: �The Spa at Blythswood Square will be very much a city spa with a real cutting edge feel to it, blending the best spa therapies with fabulous facilities. We will be sophisticatedly Scottish with a touch of contemporary elegance that Glasgow has become famous for� Blythswood Square is situated in the heart of Glasgow on one of the city�s few remaining green space. The hotel will have 100 bedrooms including four spacious suites and a top floor penthouse complete with rooftop hot tub. It will also house a restaurant, bars, a private screening room and event facilities. Blythswood Square will be one of Scotland�s most environmentally-friendly hotels through the incorporation of renewable energy technologies to achieve reduced carbon emissions. Blythswood Square spa packages start from �135 for a spa day and �285 for a one night spa break. For further information visit www.blythswood square.com, telephone 0141 274 7418 or visit www.thetownhousecollection.com

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Note to editors: Blythswood Square is owned by The Town House Collection, owner of the finest boutique hotels in Edinburgh � The Bonham, Channings, The Howard and The Edinburgh Residence. www.thetownhousecollection.com. For further press information contact: The Spa PR Company E: tracey@thespaprcompany.com T. 020 7100 7018