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Hilton has announced the signing of The Derby London City, marking its 10th Curio Collection by Hilton site in the UK.
The latest deal forms part of a franchise agreement with real estate developer and operator, Dominus.
Expected to open in early 2026, the hotel, owned by Dominus and managed under its Dominus Hospitality platform, will be housed in a former office building on Great Tower Street in the Square Mile district.
Inspired by London’s historic banking district, The Derby London City, Curio Collection by Hilton will offer guests an “immersive experience that honours the past” while catering to the modern guest.
It will feature 237 guest rooms, including 10 suites with views of London landmarks, and interiors “crafted with contemporary flair and quirky charm”. The hotel will also feature an all-day dining restaurant, coffee house and bar named Rycrofte’s, with views overlooking St Dunstan in the East Church Garden.
Other amenities include a 24-hour state of the art gym, meeting rooms and private dining.
The portfolio of Curio Collection by Hilton hotels currently includes Lost Property St Paul’s London; The Trafalgar St. James London; The Caledonian Edinburgh, and The Fellows House Cambridge.
Nick Smart, Hilton vice president, development, UK, Ireland and the Nordics, said: “Curio Collection by Hilton’s continued expansion in the UK is a testament to the popularity and commercial success of our forward-thinking lifestyle brand.
“We’re delighted to partner with Dominus on another exciting hotel project, which will undoubtedly become a popular addition to our portfolio, offering guests an elegant but unexpected retreat that encapsulates London’s heritage, while reflecting the vibrancy of a city which was recognised as the world’s top destination for 2025.”
Preet Ahluwalia, CEO of Dominus, added: “As owners and operators of Lost Property St Paul’s we knew we could leverage our expertise, in partnership with Hilton, to deliver another Curio Collection hotel in a prime location.
“Since we acquired the site on Great Tower Street in 2023, we’ve taken a sustainable design approach to refurbishing and upgrading the existing building, to create a hotel that pays tribute to the past and offers an exceptional guest experience in the heart of London. The Derby is an excellent addition to our growing hotel portfolio, and we look forward to welcoming guests in early 2026.”
The new hotel will also support the Destination City programme, which is the City of London Corporation’s growth strategy to position the Square Mile as a world-leading business and leisure location.
Chairman of the City of London Corporation Planning and Transportation Committee, Tom Sleigh, said: “The City of London’s new hotel stock will play a major role in realising the ‘Destination City’ growth strategy, by helping to accommodate the rapidly rising numbers of visitors and workers coming to the Square Mile, every day.”
