Blue Orchid to convert Atlas House into a 104-room boutique hotel

Blue Orchid Hospitality has been granted permission to convert Atlas House on King Street, Cheapside, to a boutique hotel with publicly accessible hospitality.

The landmark Italianate-style property is a Grade II listed building situated at the core of the historic City of London, near to a number of historic venues including Guildhall, Mansion House, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Bank of England – on the junction of King Street, Queen Street, and Cheapside.

Atlas House joins Blue Orchid’s portfolio of independent hotels, apartments, suites and residences, including the Westminster-based Wellington hotel and the City-based Tower Suites.

Blue Orchid’s owner Integrity International Group presented plans for the 104-bedroom hotel to also offer a destination restaurant, cocktail bar and health club, spa, pool and gym together with flexible public workspaces.

Integrity International Group is dedicated to improving the building’s sustainability credentials targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and delivering a Biodiversity Net Gain.

Its proposal has minimal structural implications, with enhancements and restoration as key features of its investment into the listed building.

Integrity International Group, owned by award-winning hotelier Tony Matharu, said: “I am delighted that we are able to move forward with our proposed plans for this landmark building in the heart of the City, affording us the opportunity to demonstrate our continued commitment to invest in and breathe new life into London property, particularly those buildings at the end of their previous lives; ensuring that London remains the best place to live, work, visit, and invest.

“We look forward to welcoming guests to enjoy this special property and to continuing to make a positive difference to central London and its world-class offering to international and domestic visitors, workers, and residential communities alike.”