The company behind the stalled George Best Hotel, Signature Living, are facing calls to complete the project, amidst concerns the spot has created an eye-sore in the city.
South Belfast SDLP councillor Gary McKeown, formerly a Belfast City Council Planning Committee member, said: “It's extremely frustrating to see such an iconic city centre building lying empty. As more and more visitors return to Belfast and spend time around Donegall Square, it's frankly an embarrassment that the old Scottish Mutual Building is boarded up and serving no purpose.
“I also have concern about its long-term welfare, as a historical listed building of this type needs care and attention.
