Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch has unveiled a first look at interiors ahead of its autumn debut.
Spanning 200,000sqft and standing at the ceremonial heart of London, the restored Grade I-listed monument has long been synonymous with national pageantry and state occasions. Commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of Queen Victoria and designed by Sir Aston Webb, the architect behind the Buckingham Palace façade, it was conceived as a defining gateway to the capital.
The hotel will feature 114 elegantly designed rooms, suites and residences. Each space is carefully crafted to respect the building’s historic architecture while introducing the understated elegance and service for which Waldorf Astoria is known. Expansive residential and signature suites will occupy more than half of the accommodation space showcasing a distinctly residential expression of luxury. The names of the residences and signature suites will reference the building’s unique history and naval heritage, including the Nelson Suite, St James’s Residence and Victory Residence, named after HMS Victory.
A collection of grand and intimate event spaces, including a ballroom spanning 3,540sqft featuring a nine-metre antique Murano chandelier restored in Rome, will accommodate a range of occasions, from gala dinners and weddings to conferences and brand events. Guests will arrive via a dedicated entrance, descending the building’s original oval staircase to the ballroom below.
“As custodians of Admiralty Arch our vision has been to restore this extraordinary building with the care and respect its history deserves, preserving its architecture, craftmanship and character for future generations,” comments Leonard Sebastian, Reuben Brothers. “Together with some of the UK’s finest historians, artisans and conservation experts, and in partnership with Hilton, Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud, we are shaping its next chapter, honouring its remarkable past while ensuring it remains an enduring icon for the century ahead.”
“Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch represents a rare convergence of history, place and possibility,” says Dino Michael, Senior Vice President and Category Head, Hilton luxury brands. “To open a building of such cultural and national significance to overnight guests for the first time is both a privilege and a responsibility. It reflects our vision for Waldorf Astoria as a brand that inhabits the world’s most meaningful destinations, where heritage is not preserved as a backdrop, but reinterpreted as a living, contemporary experience for today’s luxury travellers.”
