The Peninsula London at Hyde Park Corner is due to open during late 2021, here's a look at progress to date and what you can expect.
An aerial view showing a visualisation of the Peninsula Hotel adjacent to Hyde Park.
Following the planning decision in April 2016 which cleared the way for the demolition of 1-5 Grosvenor Place, the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Company pressed ahead with the design and construction of a grand hotel fitting for the location.
A visual render of the new Peninsula Hotel with Wellington Arch in the foreground.
Sir Robert McAlpine were appointed to lead the construction of the project. Byrne Brothers have now successfully topped out the frame in June 2019 and the top down basement excavation is due to complete shortly.
Seele are now underway with the cladding installation that has recently progressed to the 2nd floor, which will shortly release the prestigious high specification interior fit out for commencement.
An artists impression of the entrance from Grosvenor Place into the hotel lobby.
With plans for 189 guest rooms and suites the hotel will be one of the most luxurious within London. Benefiting from restaurants and bars, a spa with associated leisure facilities, a grand ballroom plus business and meeting facilities. In addition there will be in excess of 20 private serviced apartments to cater for the most discerning clientele.
An artists impression of the entrance to the valet parking from Grosvenor Crescent.
Once complete, the hotel will include a shopping precinct with nine retail outlets totally nearly 12,000 square feet, which will offer international luxury brands to provide an unparalleled hotel experience.
An artists impression of the central courtyard and valet parking area.
The Peninsula spa will provide serenity, luxury and intimate refinement to escape the bustle of London in the ultimate wellness experience with beauty treatments, pool and fitness centre.
An artists impression of Halkin Street showing the serviced apartment entrance.
We all look forward to seeing some further interior designs and to the commencement of the interior fit out shortly.