On 8 November UK's leading hospitality chain Edwardian Hotels London celebrated the ‘Topping Out’ of its ambitious new £300 million development in Leicester Square, The Londoner. The ceremony was led by Edwardian Hotels London Chairman and CEO Jasminder Singh OBE. The ‘Topping Out’ was held on what is set to become the spectacular roof-top bar area, boasting unrivalled views across Leicester Square and the surrounding neighbourhood.
The five-star, 15 level hotel is set to transform London’s hospitality scene complementing the capital and the West End neighbourhood.
What is considered to be a pivotal construction milestone, the 'Topping Out' started the countdown to the official opening of The Londoner which is scheduled to take place in early 2020. Calling it an expression of the vision and leadership of Chairman Jasminder Singh whose ambition is to own hotels on the 'perfume trail' - London, New York and Paris, Iype Abraham Commercial Development Director Edwardian Hotels London said that the hotel group aims to cement its position as the leader in UK's hospitality industry. The group, he said, is committed to the capital and its position as a globally competitive city.
Architecturally The Londoner is designed to be sympathetic to the surroundings of its historic and iconic location and sit graciously and seamlessly with Leicester Square. The building has gained recognition for its exceptional environmental credentials on par with some of the highest performing sustainable buildings in the world. At peak construction the development will have employed 700 people.
Commenting on the milestone moment Iype Abraham, Commercial Development Director Edwardian Hotels London said, ‘As Edwardian Hotels London’s first purpose-built hotel, The Londoner will embrace the drama and heritage of its West End setting whilst retaining the high standards and quality our guests have come to expect. The Londoner demonstrates our pioneering and ambitious vision in its ability to conceptualise, design and develop a world-class London landmark.’ Despite the Brexit uncertainties the development demonstrates Edwardian Hotels London’s continued commitment to the UK and unwavering confidence in its future.
At 30 meters the property has one of the deepest commercial basements in Europe and will include leisure facilities, two ODEON Luxe cinemas, spa, and state-of-the-art conference facilities. It required the excavation of 75,000 cubic meters of soil.
There will be 350 bedrooms, including 35 luxury suites, concept restaurants, lounges and will create more than 500 new jobs when open.
Woods Bagot are the Architects along with project engineers Arup; project developers McGee; and interior design team Yabu Pushelberg.
About Edwardian Hotels London
Edwardian Hotels London is a privately-owned hotel group, which has been owning, operating, and developing an upscale and luxury hotel and hospitality portfolio since Jasminder Singh OBE began his career within the hospitality industry in 1977 – forming the beginnings of what would become Edwardian Hotels London. Across multiple cities in the UK group employs more than 2,500 staff. They also support a number of charitable causes contributing to the fabric of the city. Today, Edwardian Hotels London owns and operates eleven Radisson Blu Edwardian London hotels in London and central Manchester, The May Fair Hotel and a collection of restaurants and bar brands including the May Fair Kitchen, Monmouth Kitchen and May Fair Bar.
