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Minor Hotels will launch its first UK Colbert Collection property in London during the final quarter of this year, with the opening of The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London – Colbert Collection.
Located on the corner of Piccadilly and Albemarle Street, the five-star property will occupy a building designed in 1922 by Sir William Curtis Green which previously housed a NatWest bank and offices.
The hotel will feature 50 guest rooms and suites across six floors, and facilities at the site include a restaurant and bar. It is located near Green Park underground station and Bond Street and s sits within walking distance of Buckingham Palace and the West End theatre district.
The project is a partnership between Minor Hotels and the Singapore-based developer Royal Group of Companies.
The development marks the European debut for Royal Group of Companies. The firm has a portfolio of industrial, residential and hotel properties across the Asia-Pacific region.
Minor Hotels currently operates nhow London and owns The Wolseley Hospitality Group, which manages restaurants including The Delaunay and Colbert. The new Colbert Collection is a soft brand intended for independent hotels focused on culinary and cultural experiences.
Chief executive of Minor Hotels and group chief executive of Minor International Dillip Rajakarier said: “We are excited to bring our new premium soft brand to the UK with the upcoming launch of The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection.
“The property represents a unique strategic opportunity for Minor Hotels to be present in an exceptional location in central London and unlocks new avenues to partner with distinctive, character-led properties. We are delighted to be working with Royal Group of Companies Singapore to bring Colbert Collection to London and are confident this new property will represent a highly attractive offering for visitors to the city.”
Co-chairman of Royal Group of Companies Bobby Hiranandani said: “This is an asset of exceptional architectural pedigree, and our ambition has been to reinstate its inherent grandeur while sensitively reinterpreting it for a contemporary hospitality context.
“The building’s classical language, proportions and detailing provide a rare foundation for an intimate, design-led hotel, and we have approached its transformation with a disciplined focus on conservation, craftsmanship and long-term relevance.”
He added: “More broadly, we view this project as a meaningful contribution to the continued renaissance of Mayfair and the wider West End. By reactivating a distinguished heritage building on Piccadilly, we are not only preserving its legacy, but also introducing a thoughtfully curated hospitality experience that will enhance the character, energy and global appeal of the precinct.”
