The first Colbert Collection property will open in the UK, with Minor Hotels confirming The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection as the brand’s debut.
To open in London in Q4 this year, it represents a strategic move by the expanding hotel company to lanch a hotel at the heart of this global gateway city, with the collection to independent hotels designed for those “fuelled by a passion for culinary excellence and genuine social connection”.,
“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,” Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of parent company Minor International, said.
“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.”
With a prime location on Piccadilly in central London, the five-star property will offer 50 guest rooms and suites across six floors, in addition to a restaurant and bar. With a corner position on Piccadilly and Albemarle Street, the building was formerly the NatWest bank and offices.
The building was designed in 1922-23 by Sir William Curtis Green, a master of refined classical architecture. Now Grade II listed, the building’s imminent transformation into a hotel reflects a broader West End renaissance, with it among a number of historic commercial landmarks being reimagined for a new generation.
Minor Hotels plans to grow its presence in London with this launch, with the property to offer both business and leisure guests an ideal base to access many of the city’s attractions.
The owning company, international investor and developer Royal Group of Companies Singapore, has more than 70 years of expertise in the hotel and property segment. Their hotel portfolio includes properties in Asia and the Pacific region, in addition to shopping malls, offices, industrial and residential properties. This Colbert Collection hotel in London will be the group’s first venture in Europe.
“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,” Bobby Hiranandani, Co-Chairman of Royal Group of Companies, said.
“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.
“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.”.
