Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch has opened reservations today ahead of its autumn debut.
Set within one of the capital’s most recognisable landmarks, hotel will feature 114 elegantly designed rooms, suites and residences.
Positioned on The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace in St James’s, the restored Grade I listed monument will welcome overnight guests for the first time in its history. The ambitious restoration project was led by Reuben Brothers, in partnership with Hilton.
“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, craftsmanship, and character for future generations,” Reuben Brothers’ Leonard Sebastian said.
“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.”
The hotel’s general manager, Guillaume Marly said that the team is immensely proud to bring the property to life for the city.
“We can’t wait to reawaken Admiralty Arch, transforming a national monument into a destination that feels unmistakably London: historic in stature, contemporary in spirit. It will be a place that is both timeless and entirely of the moment,” he said.
Preserving the ceremonial heart of London
Each guestroom has been crafted to respect the building’s historic architecture, while introducing Waldorf Astoria’s signature understated elegance.
The hotel will also debut two destination restaurants: Coreus by Clare Smyth MBE and rooftop Café Boulud by Daniel Boulud. The two globally celebrated chefs hold a combined eight Michelin stars, with Smyth the only British woman whose restaurants currently hold four Michelin stars.
Guests can expect a collection of grand and intimate event spaces, including a ballroom complete with a nine-metre antique Murano chandelier restored in Rome, as well as a spa and state-of-the-art fitness facilities.
“Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch represents a rare convergence of history, place and possibility,” senior vice president and category head, Hilton luxury brands, Dino Michael said.
“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.”
