Locke to open its sixth aparthotel in London

Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has announced it will open its sixth Locke in London in July 2023, with the brand expanding to the city’s exclusive Kensington and Chelsea neighbourhoods.

The aparthotel, spread across eight floors, will comprise 121 apartments, ranging from studios to duplex one-bedroom apartments.

The lobby and common areas will be complemented by a coffee shop, bar, restaurant, small stage for live performances, co-working space, meeting room, and garden. Additional facilities include a gym and laundry room.

Designed in collaboration by creative and interior design studios Atelier Ochre and House of Dré, it said the inspiration behind the design was taken from the late Kensington Roof Gardens and the “laissez-faire flamboyance demonstrated by the iconic mid-century fashion brand Biba”, born in Kensington’s bohemian fashion scene in the 1960’s.

The interiors of the apartments have been curated as a series of boudoir rooms with “colourful tones, luxurious materials, vibrant patterns and Art Deco details”. Feature elements include brass detailing, fringes, tassels and heavy dividing curtains ensuring a sophisticated feel to the apartments.

Eric Jafari, chief development officer and creative director, said: “We’re very excited to be opening our first property in West London, in an ideal neighbourhood for Locke.

“This part of West London has long captured the attention of leisure and business travellers alike – you have some of the city’s best museums and shopping locations on your doorstep and in the last few years the area has had a real spotlight on it, with some of the best restaurants in London opening here. With the buzzing neighbourhood of Notting Hill close by and tranquil Hyde Park moments away, we are excited for Ember Locke to open its doors for guests.”