First designed as a British Railway hotel in the late nineteenth century, the prestigious building has welcomed visitors such as Winston Churchill and Frank Sinatra. Situated in the heart of Glasgow City Centre, the hotel was acquired by IHG Hotels & Resorts Group in 2019 as part of their re-branding programme. The refurbishment work on the building was complicated due to its age, Category A status and proximity to Glasgow Grand Central station, and therefore careful planning and phasing was needed to ensure all parties and stakeholders involved were satisfied with the proposals. The hotel has 243 guestrooms and 16 suites, and 184 guestrooms were refurbished throughout the programme. Other areas also redesigned and brought up to the new brand standard alongside the guestrooms were meeting rooms, the ballroom, and The Champagne Bar. To meet the Voco brand standards and modernise the iconic look, elements such as new accent lighting, signage, soft furnishings, and bespoke artwork were added that complement the original ornate listed features. A corridor ceiling raft has been introduced for guest room services to ensure these features, including original cornicing, stone archways and corridors, could remain intact and visible, restoring and maintaining the building’s history and heritage. Understanding the Voco brand allowed us to create a design that enabled the building to express its individuality and unique appearance, whilst providing a modernised hotel for guests and visitors.