Posted by: jim, Glasgow on 11:54am Thu 28 Aug 08
Why do all these new hotels being built ALL look the same?.No imagination what so ever.
Why do all these new hotels being built ALL look the same?.No imagination what so ever.
Posted by: jefstewa, govan on 11:56am Thu 28 Aug 08
[bold]SMASHING!!!!![bold]bold[/bold][/bold]
Posted by: jkr, Lochwinnich Greater Glasgow on 11:57am Thu 28 Aug 08
Looks good. Another positive propoposal for the city. The gap sight left by the Albany closing is bad for the area. I hope this new hotel project will go ahead as soon as possible.
Looks good. Another positive propoposal for the city. The gap sight left by the Albany closing is bad for the area. I hope this new hotel project will go ahead as soon as possible.
Posted by: Hoof Hearted, GlasVegas on 12:15pm Thu 28 Aug 08
I think it's about time that Glasgow City Council were given the credit and respect they deserve. they're moving this city foward. Well Done Mr. Purcell and Co. Keep up the good work (here's to another four years in charge).
I think it's about time that Glasgow City Council were given the credit and respect they deserve. they're moving this city foward. Well Done Mr. Purcell and Co. Keep up the good work (here's to another four years in charge).
Posted by: Brad on 12:17pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Hoof Hearted[/bold] wrote:
I think it's about time that Glasgow City Council were given the credit and respect they deserve. they're moving this city foward. Well Done Mr. Purcell and Co. Keep up the good work (here's to another four years in charge).[/quote] I think you're Sydney-baiting...
Hoof Hearted wrote:
I think it's about time that Glasgow City Council were given the credit and respect they deserve. they're moving this city foward. Well Done Mr. Purcell and Co. Keep up the good work (here's to another four years in charge).
I think you're Sydney-baiting...
Posted by: Hoof Hearted, GlasVegas on 12:22pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Brad[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Hoof Hearted[/bold] wrote: I think it's about time that Glasgow City Council were given the credit and respect they deserve. they're moving this city foward. Well Done Mr. Purcell and Co. Keep up the good work (here's to another four years in charge).[/quote] I think you're Sydney-baiting...[/quote] Moi??????
I stand by my comment. Deep in my heart I feel for Mr Purcell. Day after day he lead sthis city forward. In a relentless and often unrewarded manner, he takes us through these difficult times.
I admire the man. In fact............. he should be our Scottish Icon that the ET mention in another story.
Brad wrote:
Hoof Hearted wrote: I think it's about time that Glasgow City Council were given the credit and respect they deserve. they're moving this city foward. Well Done Mr. Purcell and Co. Keep up the good work (here's to another four years in charge).
I think you're Sydney-baiting...
Moi??????
I stand by my comment. Deep in my heart I feel for Mr Purcell. Day after day he lead sthis city forward. In a relentless and often unrewarded manner, he takes us through these difficult times.
I admire the man. In fact............. he should be our Scottish Icon that the ET mention in another story.
Posted by: Brad on 12:30pm Thu 28 Aug 08
Well, I wouldn't want his job, and who would? That's part of the problem - we get the politicians we deserve. Also, Purcell doesn't really have that much power, and on those areas he does,he is heavily influenced by his officers.
Well, I wouldn't want his job, and who would? That's part of the problem - we get the politicians we deserve. Also, Purcell doesn't really have that much power, and on those areas he does,he is heavily influenced by his officers.
Posted by: Brad on 12:36pm Thu 28 Aug 08
I'm a bit confused by this story - work is expected to start this year but do they have full planning permission? Can't imagine it being withheld but it takes time to get.
Hope something gets built there shortly though.
I'm a bit confused by this story - work is expected to start this year but do they have full planning permission? Can't imagine it being withheld but it takes time to get.
Hope something gets built there shortly though.
Posted by: milton on 12:40pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote]And details of the development - on the site of the former Albany Hotel in Bothwell Street - today earned the area the title mini Manhattan'[/quote]
...by a particularly lazy Evening Times subeditor, no doubt.
And details of the development - on the site of the former Albany Hotel in Bothwell Street - today earned the area the title mini Manhattan'
...by a particularly lazy Evening Times subeditor, no doubt.
Posted by: RapidAssistant, Glasgow on 12:40pm Thu 28 Aug 08
Aye not the most imaginative of buildings but it will be good to see it when it's built - now that Elphinstone looks to have been canned.
Don't worry HH - Sydney will be along shortly to put the mockers on this new development.
Aye not the most imaginative of buildings but it will be good to see it when it's built - now that Elphinstone looks to have been canned.
Don't worry HH - Sydney will be along shortly to put the mockers on this new development.
Posted by: Big Al, Glasgow on 12:41pm Thu 28 Aug 08
I'm surprised nobody has picked up on this yet??
[quote]...today earned the area the title mini Manhattan'.[/quote]
Err? How do you earn such a title? And why does the ET constantly need to feel the need to compare Glasgow with other cities? mini-Manhattan, Ingram Street is dubbed Glasgow's Bond street, the Financial District is dubbed Wall Street on the Clyde.
I'm surprised nobody has picked up on this yet??
...today earned the area the title mini Manhattan'.
Err? How do you earn such a title? And why does the ET constantly need to feel the need to compare Glasgow with other cities? mini-Manhattan, Ingram Street is dubbed Glasgow's Bond street, the Financial District is dubbed Wall Street on the Clyde.
Posted by: caledonian, glasgow on 1:09pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote][bold]glasgow needs to start putting its words in to action instead of empty words that mean nothing
if you want to keep the big hotel chains hear you will nead to re-educate the people on the filth they are creating and glasgow needs to start using the power they where give to combat the filth[/bold][/quote]
glasgow needs to start putting its words in to action instead of empty words that mean nothing
if you want to keep the big hotel chains hear you will nead to re-educate the people on the filth they are creating and glasgow needs to start using the power they where give to combat the filth
Posted by: caledonian, glasgow on 1:17pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[bold](GLASGOW CITY OF FILTH)[/bold]
Posted by: Southside, Giffnock on 1:28pm Thu 28 Aug 08
makes you wonder why Elphinstone Place cwas mothballed ............
makes you wonder why Elphinstone Place cwas mothballed ............
Posted by: aldo69, Glasgow on 1:29pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote][bold]caledonian[/bold] wrote:
[bold](GLASGOW CITY OF FILTH)[/bold] [/quote] Do you have OCD?
caledonian wrote:
(GLASGOW CITY OF FILTH)
Do you have OCD?
Posted by: Stewie Griffin, Glasgow on 1:56pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote]I admire the man[/quote]
I bet you do.
I admire the man
I bet you do.
Posted by: Hoof Hearted, GlasVegas on 2:02pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote:
[quote]I admire the man[/quote] I bet you do. [/quote] He, unlike you, is one of the few council workers who actually go out and earn their salary. An admirable quality in any human being.
Stewie Griffin wrote:
I admire the man
I bet you do.
He, unlike you, is one of the few council workers who actually go out and earn their salary. An admirable quality in any human being.
Posted by: Stewie Griffin, Glasgow on 2:45pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Hoof Hearted[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote: [quote]I admire the man[/quote] I bet you do. [/quote] He, unlike you, is one of the few council workers who actually go out and earn their salary. An admirable quality in any human being.[/quote] I don't work for the council. If you wish to be rude, at least get the facts right.
Hoof Hearted wrote:
Stewie Griffin wrote: I admire the man
I bet you do.
He, unlike you, is one of the few council workers who actually go out and earn their salary. An admirable quality in any human being.
I don't work for the council. If you wish to be rude, at least get the facts right.
Posted by: Hoof Hearted, GlasVegas on 2:56pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Hoof Hearted[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote: [quote]I admire the man[/quote] I bet you do. [/quote] He, unlike you, is one of the few council workers who actually go out and earn their salary. An admirable quality in any human being.[/quote] I don't work for the council. If you wish to be rude, at least get the facts right. [/quote] My mistake, I thought you worked for the council. Having read the drivel you post on a daily basis I came to the conclusion that the only place you would be employable in is the council.
See, I don't have to get the facts right to be rude.
Stewie Griffin wrote:
Hoof Hearted wrote: Stewie Griffin wrote: I admire the man
I bet you do.
He, unlike you, is one of the few council workers who actually go out and earn their salary. An admirable quality in any human being.
I don't work for the council. If you wish to be rude, at least get the facts right.
My mistake, I thought you worked for the council. Having read the drivel you post on a daily basis I came to the conclusion that the only place you would be employable in is the council.
See, I don't have to get the facts right to be rude.
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 3:24pm Thu 28 Aug 08
As for the hotel, its a carbon copy box structure much like everything else that's popping up these days - tubes design cubes!
That'll catch on ;-)
As for the hotel, its a carbon copy box structure much like everything else that's popping up these days - tubes design cubes!
That'll catch on ;-)
Posted by: leesome, Glasgow on 3:41pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote]And details of the development - on the site of the former Albany Hotel in Bothwell Street - today earned the area the title mini Manhattan'.[/quote]
Alway knew I was ahead of the times. When ever asked "where do you live" reply with the location and "like a Manhattan slum." Not geting any better GHA. But hey! that is social housing!
And details of the development - on the site of the former Albany Hotel in Bothwell Street - today earned the area the title mini Manhattan'.
Alway knew I was ahead of the times. When ever asked "where do you live" reply with the location and "like a Manhattan slum." Not geting any better GHA. But hey! that is social housing!
Posted by: RapidAssistant, Glasgow on 3:41pm Thu 28 Aug 08
As long as it actually gets built - and it doesn't end up another 'nearlyproject' that gets canned at the 11th hour...
As long as it actually gets built - and it doesn't end up another 'nearlyproject' that gets canned at the 11th hour...
Posted by: rosscobhoy, Glasgow on 4:19pm Thu 28 Aug 08
Must be pretty easy to design a hotel these days. Just look about the area its being built in and make it blend in. Hey Presto! Big commission cheque.
Must be pretty easy to design a hotel these days. Just look about the area its being built in and make it blend in. Hey Presto! Big commission cheque.
Posted by: The Missing City, Glasgow on 4:22pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote][bold]rosscobhoy[/bold] wrote:
Must be pretty easy to design a hotel these days. Just look about the area its being built in and make it blend in. Hey Presto! Big commission cheque.[/quote] Tubes design Cubes - simple
Easy Money
rosscobhoy wrote:
Must be pretty easy to design a hotel these days. Just look about the area its being built in and make it blend in. Hey Presto! Big commission cheque.
Tubes design Cubes - simple
Easy Money
Posted by: Sam Clarke on 6:11pm Thu 28 Aug 08
I have removed a substantial number of comments and am also of a mind to close down a number of posters' accounts.
Off-topic remarks, wit, humour, style and West of Scotland banter I have no problem with.
But if there is any repetition of the offensive and derogatory comments which appeared earlier, accounts will be closed without notice .
Please bear in mind that your comments are read by many thousands of people of all ages.
You have been warned guys.
Sam Clarke
Online Editor
Evening Times
I have removed a substantial number of comments and am also of a mind to close down a number of posters' accounts.
Off-topic remarks, wit, humour, style and West of Scotland banter I have no problem with.
But if there is any repetition of the offensive and derogatory comments which appeared earlier, accounts will be closed without notice .
Please bear in mind that your comments are read by many thousands of people of all ages.
You have been warned guys.
Sam Clarke
Online Editor
Evening Times
Posted by: tam-m, southside on 6:49pm Thu 28 Aug 08
Sam Clarke on 6:11pm today
could you please wait till i have read the good bits before deleting.
thank you
Sam Clarke on 6:11pm today
could you please wait till i have read the good bits before deleting.
thank you
Posted by: Brad on 6:54pm Thu 28 Aug 08
Tam-m, they werenae that guid...
ET posters should think themselves lucky... I tried noising up the horrible small-minded, mean-spirited, xenophobic, homophobic Daily Mail posters (in a perfectly polite way) earlier on but didn't even get the post up for it to be deleted...
Tam-m, they werenae that guid...
ET posters should think themselves lucky... I tried noising up the horrible small-minded, mean-spirited, xenophobic, homophobic Daily Mail posters (in a perfectly polite way) earlier on but didn't even get the post up for it to be deleted...
Posted by: Brad on 6:55pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote]but didn't even get the post up[/quote]
On the Daily Mail website, I should note!
but didn't even get the post up
On the Daily Mail website, I should note!
Posted by: tam-m, southside on 7:01pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Brad[/bold] wrote:
[quote]but didn't even get the post up[/quote] On the Daily Mail website, I should note![/quote] aye getting it up gets harder all the time.
Brad wrote:
but didn't even get the post up
On the Daily Mail website, I should note!
aye getting it up gets harder all the time.
Posted by: Scottish Rose, U.S.A. on 7:13pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote][bold]tam-m[/bold] wrote:
Sam Clarke on 6:11pm today could you please wait till i have read the good bits before deleting. thank you[/quote] Ha ha ha.. Good one Tam-m, a didnae see them either, a wonder who they were? :)
tam-m wrote:
Sam Clarke on 6:11pm today could you please wait till i have read the good bits before deleting. thank you
Ha ha ha.. Good one Tam-m, a didnae see them either, a wonder who they were? :)
Posted by: Brad on 7:16pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote]wonder who they were?[/quote]
Where "offensive and derogatory" are found, Fredo is never far away. Usually also close to "illiterate".
wonder who they were?
Where "offensive and derogatory" are found, Fredo is never far away. Usually also close to "illiterate".
Posted by: Pete, Glasgow on 7:55pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote]It will carry the charm and attraction of the Albany Hotel[/quote]
Faint praise indeed.
It will carry the charm and attraction of the Albany Hotel
Faint praise indeed.
Posted by: Joe Shmo, Glasgow on 8:41pm Thu 28 Aug 08
"European-style plaza at the site in the heart of the international financial services district." hehe - you couldn't make it up....oh wait...they did.. is that the same square block where the hookers work ?
"European-style plaza at the site in the heart of the international financial services district." hehe - you couldn't make it up....oh wait...they did.. is that the same square block where the hookers work ?
Posted by: Frank, Glasgow on 9:53pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Hoof Hearted[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Hoof Hearted[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Stewie Griffin[/bold] wrote: [quote]I admire the man[/quote] I bet you do. [/quote] He, unlike you, is one of the few council workers who actually go out and earn their salary. An admirable quality in any human being.[/quote] I don't work for the council. If you wish to be rude, at least get the facts right. [/quote] My mistake, I thought you worked for the council. Having read the drivel you post on a daily basis I came to the conclusion that the only place you would be employable in is the council.
See, I don't have to get the facts right to be rude.[/quote] So Mr Purcell who is a great leader a wonderful person and head of the council. Yet this head of council has failed to get anyone else in the council to do their job? Seems a little bit of a contradiction...lol
Hoof Hearted wrote:
Stewie Griffin wrote:
Hoof Hearted wrote: Stewie Griffin wrote: I admire the man
I bet you do.
He, unlike you, is one of the few council workers who actually go out and earn their salary. An admirable quality in any human being.
I don't work for the council. If you wish to be rude, at least get the facts right.
My mistake, I thought you worked for the council. Having read the drivel you post on a daily basis I came to the conclusion that the only place you would be employable in is the council.
See, I don't have to get the facts right to be rude.
So Mr Purcell who is a great leader a wonderful person and head of the council. Yet this head of council has failed to get anyone else in the council to do their job? Seems a little bit of a contradiction...lol
Posted by: Brad on 10:07pm Thu 28 Aug 08
[quote]failed to get anyone else in the council to do their job[/quote]
Did your bins not get collected this week or something?
failed to get anyone else in the council to do their job
Did your bins not get collected this week or something?
Posted by: absent_not_vacant, London on 12:22pm Fri 29 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Joe Shmo[/bold] wrote:
"European-style plaza at the site in the heart of the international financial services district." hehe - you couldn't make it up....oh wait...they did.. is that the same square block where the hookers work ? [/quote] The street whores will be replaced by upmarket call-girls direct to your room.
Joe Shmo wrote:
"European-style plaza at the site in the heart of the international financial services district." hehe - you couldn't make it up....oh wait...they did.. is that the same square block where the hookers work ?
The street whores will be replaced by upmarket call-girls direct to your room.
Posted by: DAVE, Merchant City on 2:29pm Fri 29 Aug 08
Is all this new building of new hotels in Glasgow absolutely necessary? We have the now empty (correct me if I'm wrong)Central Station Hotel deteriorating in Hope Street. the Central may be old but with renovation it could again become an upmarket hotel.
Why the need for £££millions to be spent on new hotels.
Is all this new building of new hotels in Glasgow absolutely necessary? We have the now empty (correct me if I'm wrong)Central Station Hotel deteriorating in Hope Street. the Central may be old but with renovation it could again become an upmarket hotel.
Why the need for £££millions to be spent on new hotels.
Posted by: allan845, Glasgow on 8:03am Sat 30 Aug 08
I'm sorry, I can't agree with most of the comments that seem to want Mr Purcell and our city fathers given knighthoods or elevated to Saints.
You only have to look back at some recent stories concerning Glasgow City Council, to see they are no better than a legalised version of the mob. Give Mr Purcell a vest, and we have our own Tony Soprano.
We truly have the best Councillors money can buy!
I'm sorry, I can't agree with most of the comments that seem to want Mr Purcell and our city fathers given knighthoods or elevated to Saints.
You only have to look back at some recent stories concerning Glasgow City Council, to see they are no better than a legalised version of the mob. Give Mr Purcell a vest, and we have our own Tony Soprano.
We truly have the best Councillors money can buy!
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