Hilton to open first Canopy hotel in London as part of £76m scheme

Hilton is to open the UK’s first Canopy-branded hotel as part of a £76m mixed-use development in London’s Aldgate.

Construction is underway at the development, which is also set to feature a city square, public green garden, an office building and new residential building alongside the Canopy hotel.

The interior design of the property, which is expected to open in early 2018 and will be operated under a franchise agreement with 4C Hotel Group, will draw on inspiration of the Whitechapel Gallery and the “melting pot of cultures” in the surrounding area.

The hotel will also include the Canopy Central lobby concept, which is designed to reflect the local neighbourhood. Meanwhile, the property will feature a restaurant, rooftop bar, meeting room and fitness centre.

Gary Steffen, global head of Canopy by Hilton, said: “Canopy offers travellers a fresh experience in the lifestyle category with surprising extras and local know how. Aldgate was chosen for its proximity to both the stylish City of London and the more edgy and energetic East End.”