KEAVIL HOUSE SET FOR NEW ERA

House Of Gods Glasgow Gets Its Licence

MIKE ROSS

The highly anticipated opening of House of Gods Glasgow hotel is every growing closer, with licensing now granted. The new boutique hotel, located on Glasssford Street, will offer, said licensing lawyer Archie MacIver “a luxury experience.”

MacIver told the licensing board that rooms will be priced between £200 and £500 per night depending on time of the year and other factors and 50 staff will be employed.

House of God’s creators brothers Mike and Ross Baxter, opened their first House of Gods Hotel in Edinburgh in September 2019, and the 31-bedroom Glasgow hotel is expected to open within the next few months. The new hotel is promising - private butlers on every floor, a rooftop cocktail bar made entirely of glass and filled with plants, a ‘Garden of Eden’ bar & lounge with a six metre long solid marble bar, Oak panelling on the walls, gold plated baths, and guests can enjoy House of Gods fragrance, cashmere blankets, textiles and Prosecco.

Singapore-based company Buxani Hotels Pte Limited has acquired The Best Western Keavil House Hotel, near Dunfermline from Russell Imrie and his business partner Charnisay Gwyn. Now the hotel and leisure spa will be managed by Compass Hospitality UK Limited.

The 70-bedroom hotel, which has been owned by its former owners since 1988, is set within 12-acres and has been extended over the years and now includes a thriving health club and spa, as well as the Elgin Suite for large functions and weddings.

Kishore Buxani, chief executive of Buxani Group, said, “We are grateful to the existing owners for building a wonderful hospitality and leisure spa business over the last 35 years.

“We intend to carry on providing a fantastic experience to our guests and customers going forward.”

Harmil Singh, president and chief executive of Compass Hospitality said the Fife hotel is a “charming” addition to its portfolio. Our continued expansion in the UK reflects our strong favourable outlook for the UK hospitality industry.

The sale was handled by Christie and Co. Hotel director Gary Witham said, “Whilst having the heart of a country house, this is a thoroughly modern and successful hotel which will continue to thrive. It is a great credit to the owners who have developed it over the last 35 years of ownership.”

Cameron House appoints Michael Lavizani as Resort Director

Cameron House on Loch Lomond, has appointed Michael Lavizani as Resort Director. His ambitious work ethic and handson approach to leadership will drive the resort’s 500 strong team to further successes.

Michael most recently served as General Manager at Marine Troon Spa and Resort, where he oversaw the refurbishment of the hotel to 5-star standards under new ownership.

An entrepreneurial and strategic leader, Michael began his career in hospitality as an Assistant Manager with 5-star hotel The Royal Horseguards, before becoming the General Manager of Shrigley Hall Hotel & Spa inCheshire. companies such as De Vere Estates and DoubleTree by Hilton. Says Michael, “I have lived in close proximity to the resort for the past 25 years and have always considered it the pinnacle of Scottish hospitality. I’m privileged to be leading such an incredible team.”