London’s Admiralty Arch Will Open as Waldorf Astoria in 2025

The opening date for the luxury hotel is 2025, and it will be transformed from one of London's most iconic landmarks.

Admiralty Arch, located in central London, will be opened as a Waldorf Astoria hotel with unrivaled views over Buckingham Palace.

King Edward VII, Queen Victoria's eldest son, commissioned the 110-year-old building as a tribute.

It is the entrance to the Mall and leads to Buckingham Palace. The Edwardian building is also used for ceremonial entrances during royal weddings and coronations. It will be featured in the coronation of King Charles III next.

Reuben Brothers, a real estate and private equity investment company, is currently driving the restoration of this Grade Ilisted structure into a luxury 200-room hotel. It was acquired from Prime Investors Capital back in June.

Since then, the company has released revised plans for Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch. This will be home to world-renowned chefs as well as a luxury spa.

Enjoy the most exclusive private London suite
The new plans reveal details about a two-room private suite located on the central bridge of the building, which will overlook Buckingham Palace.

It is located on the fourth floor of the building's central core. This room can be booked for overnight stays or private events and will be one of the most exclusive hotel rooms in the city.

Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch also has two outdoor spaces. One on the sixth-floor rooftop terrace and one on the ground floor where guests can enjoy the view across St James Park.

The hotel's history is rich. It has hosted Sir Winston Churchill, James Bond author Ian Fleming and Earl Mountbatten.

“Admiralty Arch is undoubtedly one of the most iconic landmarks in London and we are delighted to be working with Reuben Brothers on this magnificent hotel,” said Christopher Nassetta, president and chief executive of Hilton, the parent company of Waldorf Astoria.

The Admiralty Arch development will include luxury apartments, bars, and restaurants. Four large private residences are being developed by Reuben Brothers, offering buyers the chance to own a piece of British history.

“Transforming and restoring Admiralty Arch — a true London landmark — into a five-star luxury hotel with restaurants, bars, a ballroom, spa and residences is an incredible honour for us,” said Jamie Reuben of Reuben Brothers.

Admiralty Arch's sale was the first major deal in a 2010 plan by the British government to sell a number of state-owned properties to reduce Britain’s debt following the 2008 financial crisis.

 

Source: thenationalnews.com