Reservations are open for Waldorf Astoria London at Admiralty Arch, where the restored Grade I landmark will contain 114 rooms, suites and residences.
Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch has opened reservations ahead of the landmark building’s transformation into a luxury hotel. The Grade I listed gateway on The Mall, directly opposite Buckingham Palace, will welcome overnight guests for the first time after an extensive restoration led by Reuben Brothers and Hilton.
A ceremonial monument becomes a hotel
Admiralty Arch was commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of Queen Victoria and designed by Sir Aston Webb, the architect associated with the Buckingham Palace façade. Its location at the ceremonial heart of London has long made it part of state occasions and national processions.
Turning such a building into a hotel creates unusual constraints. Original architecture and historical significance must be respected while adding modern bedrooms, restaurants, wellness spaces and services that guests expect from a contemporary luxury property.
The hotel will remain relatively intimate
The completed property will contain 114 rooms and suites, including signature and residential-style accommodation. That scale is modest for such a prominent building and should help the hotel feel more private than many large London luxury properties.
Smaller inventory also gives staff more opportunity to personalise the guest experience. In a landmark setting, that can be important because the attraction is not only location or architecture but the sense of privileged access to a building previously unavailable for overnight stays.
Dining brings major culinary names
Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud are both involved in the food and beverage programme, adding destination restaurants to the hotel’s appeal. The property will also include bars, event spaces and a grand ballroom, creating reasons for local guests to use the building without staying overnight.
That public-facing programme matters because a successful restoration should return the landmark to active city life rather than enclosing it behind hotel doors. Restaurants and bars can make the building feel more accessible while maintaining the exclusivity expected from Waldorf Astoria.
Wellness adds a quieter counterpoint
The hotel’s spa will include treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool and private relaxation spaces alongside fitness facilities. These quieter areas contrast with the ceremonial setting outside and give guests a more residential retreat within central London.
Reservations are now open for 2027 stays. The project’s significance lies in the combination of heritage and hospitality: one of London’s most recognisable architectural gateways is being preserved while gaining a new function as a place where guests can actually live, dine and stay.
Official sources: stories.hilton.com.
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