The new-build hotel in Belgravia looks out onto Hyde Park Corner and London’s famous Wellington Arch and centres around an off-street courtyard, landscaped in the style of a classic English garden with ivy, wisteria, and 120-year-old Japanese maples.
The Peninsula London’s interiors are designed by Peter Marino, and include 190 guest rooms and suites which “evoke the feel of private residences”. The hotel has worked with a range of British brands, artisans and artists to create its first UK property, such as fashion designer Jenny Packham, perfumier Timothy Han, and more than 40 artists from The Royal Drawing School.
Dining will include Brooklands, a signature rooftop restaurant designed as collection of spaces inspired by classic British aviation and motorsport and showcasing modern British cuisine from Michelin-starred chef director Claude Bosi.
At Canton Blue and its adjacent bar, Little Blue, the focus will be on innovative Chinese cuisine, cocktails and teas, with decor celebrating the spice-trade union of Asian and British cultures. Traditional Peninsula Afternoon Tea will be served at The Lobby while lighter bites will be available throughout the day at The Peninsula Boutique and Café.
“We are delighted to launch The Peninsula London, which is the culmination of decades looking for the most exceptional location in London,” said Clement Kwok, managing director and CEO of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, owner and operator of The Peninsula.
“We believe the investment we have made into this project, the dedication of our people and the project teams we have worked with, and the quality and the attention to detail that we have strived for, will make this a unique hotel that we believe will stand out not only in London but globally, and will be one of the most important hotels in our group for generations to come,” he added.
Later this year the Spa and Wellness Centre will open offering classes and workshops, fitness centre, and a “dramatically lit” 25-metre indoor pool, while a dedicated digital Wellness Portal will also provide guests with in-room, round-the-clock access to wellness programming.
The hotel will also have a ground-floor retail arcade with nine boutiques such as Asprey London, DMR – David M Robinson Jewellery and Watches, Mouawad, Moussaieff Diamond and a floral shop.
Events venues opening later this year will include the pillar-less St George Ballroom (with back-of-house lifts large enough for cars to access) and a private cinema.
To celebrate the launch, the hotel is introducing an opening nightly offer of £1,300, which will include daily breakfast for two; Peninsula Time (fully flexible check-in and check-out times); use of a house car; and complimentary airport pick-up for all suite reservations.
“It is always an important ingredient of The Peninsula that the hotel has been designed and planned not only to service international guests but that it will also become an integral part of the local community. We are very excited to welcome local residents and international visitors to experience this exceptional property and to enjoy The Peninsula’s sophisticated hospitality and service in one of the world’s most dynamic cities,” Kwok said.
