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New Hotels in London 2020
The Londoner
Open June 2020
A record high of 65 new hotels open in London in 2020. Stay at the world's first super boutique hotel, The Londoner on Leicester Square, the new Nobu in Marylebone and the NoMad London which takes up residence in the grade II-listed Bow Street Magistrates building.
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nhow London
Open 2nd January 2020
nhow London nhow London, Macclesfield Road London, EC1V 8DG New Hotels
Macclesfield Road, London, EC1V 8DG
Tube: Old Street Station
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British icons from the Royal Family to the London underground give the nhow hotel its distinctive look and feel. This modern 190-room four star hotel, part of the 250 City Road development, is the first UK venture from the brand, joining sister hotels in Berlin, Rotterdam, Milan and Marseille. London-based Project Orange is responsible for the interior design of nhow London which puts a Big Ben rocket sculpture in the lobby and has tables featuring cockney rhyming slang and oversized gold bell lights, a reminder of the city's famous church bells. In the rooms, colourful textures and contemporary art create are best described as punk meets high tech, with graffiti alongside unconventional images of past monarchs. The eight-floor hotel also houses a restaurant called The Bell - a reinvention of the British pub - a bar, gym and three meeting rooms.
Melia Kensington
Open January 2020
Melia Kensington Melia Kensington, 61 Gloucester Road London, SW7 4PE New Hotels
61 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4PE
Tube: Gloucester Road Station
After an extensive refurbishment and rebranding in 2019, Melia Kensington is back to fully functioning and with improved interiors by January 2020. A boutique four star hotel in the heart of Kensington, it's close to Gloucester Road tube and within walking distance of the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Natural History Museum. With decor inspired by William Morris prints, expect timeless elegance with muted greens and gold trimmings. The Arts and Crafts protagonist has also influenced the hotel's bar menu which lists cocktails inspired by Morris' designs and love of nature. Next to the bar is SW7, the hotel's in-house restaurant, serving a fusion of Mediterranean and classic British cuisine for breakfast, brunch, Sunday lunch and dinner. The hotel's owners, the Spanish Melia group, also operate Melia White House in Regent's Park and the five star ME London in Covent Garden.
Ruby Lucy Hotel London
Ruby Lucy Hotel London Ruby Lucy Hotel London, 100-108 Lower Marsh London, SE1 7AB New Hotels
100-108 Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7AB
Tube: Waterloo Station , Lambeth North Station
A new buzzword for 'budget boutique', the Munich-based Ruby Group has coined the term 'lean luxury' to describe its affordable accommodation for cost conscious travellers. At the Ruby Lucy Hotel London on Lower Marsh, luxury means laid-back comfort instead of formalities. They've saved on space so you save on pounds. The vibe is 'character and soul instead of polished surfaces' and while you might not get a heritage building, you do get a central location directly opposite Waterloo Station. From here it's a ten-minute stroll to the Thames, the Southbank and the London Eye, from where Big Ben and Westminster are a short walk. The decor at the 76-room hotel is paired back and minimal in the rooms, more colourful in the communal areas - the carnival theme comes from the area's bustling fairs and markets. Expect circus drums and juggling pins, rich, dark tones with bright brass fixtures. Not at home unless you're rocking out? One of the more quirky elements is a Marshall amp in each room - don't worry if you didn't bring your guitar, you can borrow one from reception where self-check-in via a tablet reduces that time to under one minute.
Zedwell Trocadero
Open February 2020 | Rooftop to open Summer 2020
Zedwell Piccadilly Zedwell Piccadilly, Shaftesbury Avenue London, W1D 7DH New Hotels
Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7DH
Tube: Piccadilly Circus Station , Leicester Square Station
Taking over the Trocadero, between Leicester Square and Piccadilly Cirucs , Zedwell delivers over 750 rooms with sleep-centric cocoons and one of London's biggest rooftop bars. You may be on one of London's busiest streets but soundproofing, fresh air circulation and calm-inducing colours and scents have all been designed to aid sleep and relaxation. Channelling the art of zen, all clutter and anxiety inducing in-room distractions - like bright TVs and complicated controls - have been removed. In this era of ubiquitous smart phones, portable screens and TV loaded tablets, it will be up to you to switch those off too. While rooms have been designed to be tranquil, the hotel also offers a gym, a yoga studio, sensory lounge, refreshment counters as well as a rooftop restaurant and bar big enough to to hold 1,000 people. Owners Criterion Hospitality also plan to open three more hotels under the Zedwell brand in 2020: Zedwell Marble Arch, Zedwell Tottenham Court Road and Zedwell Greenwich but this Trocadero branch, accessed directly from Piccadilly Circus station, is the biggest headline-grabbing hotel of the bunch.
Locke at Broken Wharf
Open March 2020
Locke at Broken Wharf Locke at Broken Wharf, 2 Broken Wharf, Broken Wharf House London, EC4V 3DT New Hotels
2 Broken Wharf, Broken Wharf House, London, EC4V 3DT
Tube: Mansion House Station , Cannon Street Station, Blackfriars Underground Station, St. Paul's Station
Overlooking the Thames by the Millennium Bridge, the 113-room Locke at Broken Wharf is a high-end lifestyle hotel with generously sized rooms and white marble worktops. On the north bank of the river path, the hotel - which supplies stylish apartments with high-spec kitchens - has wonderful views of Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe. Taking inspiration from the local area, designer Matthew Grzywinski of Grzywinski Pons has installed custom designed furniture for each studio where natural tones and pastel colours are offset by a bling of chrome, smoked glass and polished copper. Social spaces include an all-day restaurant, bar concept and buzzy co-working area, host to special events spanning wellness, fitness, art and music. Locke at Broken Wharf follows on from the first Locke hotel in London, the lovely Leman Locke in Aldgate, and sets the stage for two more London openings in Bermondsey and Dalston, expected to open in 2020.
STAY Camden
STAY Camden STAY Camden, 1 Water Lane, Hawley Wharf London, NW1 8NZ New Hotels
1 Water Lane, Hawley Wharf, London, NW1 8NZ
Tube: Camden Town Station , Camden Town Station
STAY Camden offers 169 loft-living style apartments at canal side development, Hawley Wharf, with king-size or twin beds, exposed brickwork and large windows, framing your view onto the canal below. Brought to you by co-working space The LABS Collective, this aparthotel in Camden is the first from the group. Design-led and ultra tech-savvy, these serviced apartments cater to both long and short-term guests offering one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Over double the size of a typical hotel room, these apartments also offer additional wardrobe space, washing machine and laundry facilities making them perfect for families, longer stays and larger groups. All rooms come with ensuite bathrooms, flat screen TVs and desks while many also feature an outside balcony, perfect for enjoying the London skyline.
Open late March 2020
The Gate The Gate, 41 White Church Lane, Aldgate East London, E1 7QR New Hotels
41 White Church Lane, Aldgate East, London, E1 7QR
Tube: Aldgate East Station , Aldgate East Underground Station, Aldgate Station
With a Banksy in the lobby and 360 degree views of the city, The Gate is an aparthotel for the modern traveller. Situated in Whitechapel, just a one-minute walk from Aldgate East tube station, the hotel has fitted out 20 floors with 189 one and two bed apartments. No two rooms are the same, with unique art and bespoke upholstery and new mid-century furniture in each. Rooms can be interconnected to accommodate families and some offer 360 degree skyline views. You can even arrange to have a Peloton bike put in your apartment so you can work out while overlooking city sights like The Gherkin, The Shard and Brick Lane. Artwork around the hotel, overseen by Maddox Gallery, is modern and contemporary and the ground floor cafe, Maple & The Gate, is run by healthy-eating trailblazer Maple & Co. Bathroom amenities are by New York fragrance brand, Le Labo, at this aparthotel which bridges the gap between hotel and self-catering apartment where you can stay for one night or up to three months. With a boutique gym and full-service amenities, it feels like a better version of your own home.
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
Open spring 2020
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, 22 Portman Square London, W1H 7BG New Hotels
22 Portman Square, London, W1H 7BG
Tube: Marble Arch Station
Following the success of Nobu's first London hotel in Shoreditch, the capital gets a second hotel from world-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro and Meir Teper. Exuding modern luxury and minimal Japanese design, Nobu Hotel London Portman Square combines 249 guest rooms and suites together with a Nobu restaurant, ballroom and meeting spaces. All are beautifully conceptualised by London-based architecture and interior design firm, David Collins Studio, in conjunction with Make Architects. The Nobu Hotel, north-west of leafy Portman Square and next to Home House, replaces the Radisson Blu Portman hotel. The comprehensive refurbishment includes a grand entrance, brought forward the align with the neighbouring buildings, and a double-height restaurant and lobby. Close to March Arch, the hotel is walking distance from Marylebone's independent boutiques and the Wallace Collection as well as the shops of Oxford Street and Regent Street. Stroll a little further to Mayfair and Soho for smart restaurants and late night bars.
Middle Eight
Open May 2020
Middle Eight Middle Eight, 66 Great Queen Street London, WC2B 5BX New Hotels
66 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5BX
Tube: Holborn Station , Covent Garden Station
Open fireplaces and clever of use natural materials like stone and wood help make Middle Eight both welcoming and luxurious. The lifestyle luxury hotel on Covent Garden's Great Queen Street has 180 rooms, including 12 suites, and several places to eat and drink. The main restaurant, Sycamore Vino Cucina, invites guests and visitors to mingle throughout the day with its all-day menu of Italian and Californian dishes. Over the bar are hundreds of burnished leaves - just one of the many motifs dotted around that hotel that are inspired by the elements. Overlooking both is The Balcony, a relaxing haven serving an all-day, globally inspired menu in a tranquil setting, ideal for those seeking a little more seclusion. Downstairs is QT, a space with a central stage for live performances by comedians, musicians and singers as well as screenings. With its own street entrance and something different every night of the week, this is a destination in its own right and the perfect space to hire for exclusive events. Part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Middle Eight is owned and operated by Shiva Hotels, the group which is also behind The Guardsman, another luxury boutique hotel opening in 2020.
The Londoner The Londoner, Leicester Square London, WC2H 7LU New Hotels
Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LU
Tube: Piccadilly Circus Station , Leicester Square Station, Charing Cross Station
In a prime position on Leicester Square, The Londoner is five-star hotel with eight storeys above ground, six levels below. London's largest 'iceberg', the hotel has the deepest habitable-grade commercial building basement in London. On the site where the Odeon used to be, the hotel not only includes two cinema screens but also comes with six restaurants and bars, event and leisure facilities making it an obvious choice for hosting major film premieres. Owned by Edwardian Hotels - the group behind the development of The May Fair hotel - it's described as the world's first 'super boutique' hotel . Boutique in feel yet huge in scale, The Londoner has 350 rooms including 15 suites, a spectacular tower penthouse with panoramic views, state-of-the-art ballroom for over 850 guests as well as subterranean spa. Among the six food and drink options are a tavern, alfresco dining on the ground floor and a top floor Japanese lounge bar with a rooftop terrace and - a rarity in London - open fire pit. The contemporary interiors are by Yabu Pushelberg, the designers behind the Four Seasons hotel in Downtown New York, with rooms featuring floor to ceiling windows and finishings offset by curated artworks and the latest technology.
The Guardsman
The Guardsman The Guardsman, 1 Vandon Street London, SW1H 0AH New Hotels
1 Vandon Street, London, SW1H 0AH
Tube: St James's Park Station
Set among some of London's most prestigious landmarks on Buckingham Gate, The Guardsman is a luxury boutique hotel which offers the services of a private members' club. A short walk from the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace are 53 luxurious bedrooms fitted out with custom-made furnishings and free-standing baths. On the top three floors are six exclusive one, two and three bedroom residences, designed as the perfect pied-a-terre for those with deep pockets and a need for sumptuous living spaces, dining areas and fully fitted kitchens. The hotel's in-house restaurant is open to residents and their guests only, serving daily seasonal produce sourced from carefully selected suppliers, London markets and organic farms. From the moment guests arrive, they're made to feel at home by having their preferred brand of drinks or bathroom products ready for their arrival. Owners Shiva Hotels have worked with architects Dexter Moren Associates (The Curtain Hotel, Shangri-La at The Shard) and design practice Tonik Associates to deliver a hotel for those who want the personal experience of a club and luxury of a hotel.
NoMad London
Open summer 2020
The NoMad Hotel London The NoMad Hotel London, 28 Bow Street, Bow Street Magistrates' Court and Police Station London, WC2E 7AW New Hotels
28 Bow Street, Bow Street Magistrates' Court and Police Station, London, WC2E 7AW
Tube: Covent Garden Station , Holborn Station, Leicester Square Station
Well known in the States for their stylish hotels, this is the first NoMad outside America. A partnership between Sydell Group and investment firm BTC, the NoMad London takes up residence in the historic, grade II-listed Bow Street Magistrates' Court and Police Station from summer 2020. Opposite the Royal Opera House, in the heart of Covent Garden, the 19th century building has been transformed into a 91 room hotel with much of the original architectural features preserved and woven into design. The building's original Magistrates' Courtroom has been reimagined as a space for private events and gatherings while a museum with rotating exhibitions reveals the history of the Metropolitan Police Force. A collaboration with New York-based interior design firm Roman and Williams, the design means "most bedrooms have soaring ceiling heights... softened with a theatrical drop of heavy textile curtains" (Wallpaper) while wallhangings have been sourced from both New York and London. Public areas include a casual 'booth food' restaurant, a signature library space and a 100-capacity function room in the former courtroom as well as a basement lounge bar in the old coal vaults. As with existing NoMads, all food will be directed by restaurateur Will Guidara and Michelin-starred chef Daniel Humm of three Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park in New York who are also responsible for Claridge's main restaurant.
Pan Pacific London
Open autumn 2020
Pan Pacific London Pan Pacific London, 142-150 Bishopsgate, One Bishopgate Plaza London, EC2M 4HX New Hotels
142-150 Bishopsgate, One Bishopgate Plaza, London, EC2M 4HX
Tube: Liverpool Street Station , Aldgate Station
The announcement of the arrival of the Pan Pacific London hotel marks the first European venture for the Singapore-based luxury hotel group. Set in One Bishopgate Plaza, a mixed used 41-storey landmark tower just across from Liverpool Street Station, the 237 guest rooms and suites here have been designed by Yabu Pushelberg. The Canadian design firm is also responsible for the Four Seasons Toronto, W New York Times Square and the St Regis San Francisco. At the London hotel, the largest ballroom in the Square Mile - big enough for 400 people - sits alongside nine meeting spaces including four creative spaces centred on a home-style kitchen. In their downtime, guests can work out and unwind at the indoor infinity pool, with views of the street, spa and fitness area. The signature suite, perched on the 18th floor, is the epitome of luxury with spectacular views of City landmark, The Gherkin. Above the hotel, from levels 21 to 41, are the private sky residences while adjoining the hotel at ground level is Bishopsgate Plaza, a new public square in the heart of the City framed by Devonshire Row, with its listed facade and modern glazed canopy roof covering the restaurants and shops within.
Raffles Hotel London
Open 2020
Raffles Hotel London Raffles Hotel London, Whitehall London, SW1A 2EU New Hotels
Whitehall, London, SW1A 2EU
Tube: Charing Cross Station , Embankment Underground Station, Westminster Station
Singapore's most famous hotel gets a London outpost when the Raffles Hotel transforms the Old War Office building in Whitehall into a luxury hotel and deluxe residences. Steeped in history, the name conjures up the colonial past and cocktails - the Singapore Sling was created at the hotel. In London, the hotel takes the Grade II* listed Old War Office and turns just some of its 1,100 rooms and two miles of corridors into 125 rooms. Other amenities include restaurants, a 25 metre swimming pool and ballroom in the basement. Close to 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, the Old War Office was once the workplace of Sir Winston Churchill, David Lloyd George and the British Secret Service who had their own, more discreet entrance. The £460 million hotel conversion project doubles the number of floors from seven to 14 and includes 88 private residences.
Canopy by Hilton London City
Canopy by Hilton London City Canopy by Hilton London City, 16 Minories London, EC3N 1AX New Hotels
16 Minories, London, EC3N 1AX
Tube: Aldgate Station , Aldgate East Underground Station, Aldgate East Station, Tower Hill Station
Whitechapel has been transformed by redevelopment in recent years, with the Crossrail train line set to improve transport links, and Hilton's first UK Canopy hotel is sure to benefit. Within the £76 million Minories development in Aldgate, the 314-room Canopy by Hilton London City hotel features a rooftop bar and free WiFi with a residential and an office building alongside as well as a public garden and a new city square. The interior design draws on the legacy of the Whitechapel Gallery and the melting pot of cultures in the surrounding area. Recent development in the area includes Altitude, a 35 storey tower and Cityscape, a residential building. The substantial Minories development, centred on a landscaped park, also includes an office building, pub and residential block.
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