As one of the UK’s leading Free Venue Finding Agencies, we strive to constantly bring our clients relevant up to date information. Venues in general are notoriously opaque, no two contracts are comparable, listing sites promote those that pay the highest commission etc. We believe that by being as open and transparent as possible we can offer our clients the best possible service, we have a whole page on our website on how it works. That being said we have the latest on the new upcoming London hotels in 2023.

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair

Location: Mayfair, London
Bedrooms: 50
Opening date: Spring 2023

Located on Hanover Square, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair will act as a more intimate sibling site to Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, comprising 50 guest bedrooms and 79 private residences. The hotel will also house the first Akira Back restaurant in the UK from the Michelin star chef of the same name, as well as his ‘ABar Lounge’ concept. Elsewhere in the hotel will be an urban spa, home to an indoor 25-metre swimming pool, sauna, vitality pool and relaxation room. The hotel’s interiors have been masterminded by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, the talent behind the Lloyd’s building and the ‘Cheesegrater’ in London.

The Peninsula London

Location: Belgravia, London
Bedrooms: 190
Opening date: Early 2023

Overlooking Hyde Park Corner and the Wellington Arch, The Peninsula London will be a five-star hotel comprising 190 bedrooms and suites, as well as 25 luxury residences which are currently for sale. The much-anticipated hotel will also be home to a rooftop restaurant and bar, offering contemporary British cuisine. The rumour mill has touted acclaimed chef Claude Bosi as the top contender to take control of the kitchen – Bosi currently operates Bibendum at Michelin House and is the only chef in history to have Michelin stars awarded to the restaurant located in the original UK Michelin Headquarters.

Broadwick Soho

Location: Soho, London
Bedrooms: 57
Opening date: 2023

There are some seriously impressive names behind this 57-bedroom site in Soho, which is a collaboration between long-time friends Noel Hayden and Jo Ringestad. It will be the first London hotel designed by Martin Brudnizki, the man responsible for the looks of some of the capital’s most famous dining haunts – The Cinnamon Club, Lyle’s and Wild by Tart to name just a few. At Broadwick Soho, guests will be able to satisfy their cravings at F&B concepts operated in partnership with Jamie Poulton and chef Ed Baines, the founders of seafood joint Randall & Aubin on nearby Brewer Street.

1Hotel Mayfair

Location: Mayfair, London
Bedrooms: 184
Opening date: Spring 2023

Promising to marry luxury with sustainability, this mammoth nine-floor site overlooking Green Park will be the first UK outpost of the 1Hotel brand (existing locations include New York, Toronto and China). Expect 181 stylishly appointed bedrooms and suites, alongside a bespoke fitness and wellness centre and a communal lobby bar where guests can mingle. 1Hotel Mayfair will also be home to a restaurant and garden terrace from Michelin-starred chef Tom Sellers, which will champion sustainability. The project is part of a wider redevelopment programme in the area, which stretches across Dover Street, Piccadilly, and down to 1 Berkeley Street.

The Chelsea Townhouse

Location: Chelsea, London
Bedrooms: 35
Opening date: 2023

Formerly known as The Draycott Hotel, this site was acquired by Cadogan in late 2022, adding to the group’s collection of hospitality businesses in London (which includes Beaverbrook Town House). The 35-bedroom hotel was built in 1890 and comprises three red-brick townhouses. The property is currently undergoing a multi-million pound renovation before its relaunch as The Chelsea Townhouse, when it will be operated by Iconic Luxury Hotels. Hugh Seaborn, chief executive of Cadogan said: “We are delighted to bring this fine luxury hotel under our stewardship, as part of our strategy to ensure Chelsea has some of the world’s best places to stay.”

The St Regis London

Location: Mayfair, London
Bedrooms: 196
Opening date: 2023

Marriott International is set to bring the St. Regis brand to London, on the site of The Westbury Hotel. The hotel is undergoing a £90 million redevelopment, including the addition of an eighth floor. When complete, The St. Regis London will comprise 196 rooms and suites, alongside a signature restaurant, speakeasy jazz bar, fitness centre and spa. The hotel will retain the long-standing Polo Bar, originally designed for the Phipps family of America, avid polo players and creators of the Westbury Hotel in New York and London. The St Regis London is designed by Peter Newman-Earp of Morrison Design, with interiors by Richmond International.

Brama At Bromley Town Hall

Location: Bromley, London
Bedrooms: 24
Opening date: Summer 2022
The planning process for the conversion of the Grade-II listed Bromley Town Hall first began in 2015 and it is now finally set to be completed. The site will soon house a 24-bedroom boutique hotel, as well as a restaurant, bar, members’ lounge, outdoor courtyard and 73,000 sq ft of serviced office space. The hotel will be set within a two-storey roof extension clad in metal shingle, while the offices will be located inside the town hall’s existing loft. Design wise, expect striking interiors which take their inspiration from some of Bromley’s most famous former residents, including the likes of David Bowie and Charles Darwin.

Raffles At The OWO

Location: Mayfair, London
Bedrooms: 125
Opening date: Spring 2023
The first London hotel for the long-standing Raffles brand will be located within The Old War Office, which was once the site of the original Palace of Whitehall. The hotel is destined to become something of a foodie destination, housing 11 restaurants and bars in total. Three of the concepts – a fine-dining restaurant, an avant-garde chef’s table experience and a more casual brasserie – will be overseen by chef Mauro Colagreco, who is best known for his three Michelin-star Mirazur restaurant in Menton, France. The restaurants will be committed to seasonality and sustainability, with dishes featuring produce from local suppliers.

The Wesley Camden Town

Location: Camden, London
Bedrooms: 38
Opening date: January

In an unusual partnership, boutique hotel brand The Wesley (which already boasts a site in Euston) has teamed up with The Methodist Church and Manalo & White Architects to create a new, mixed-use project. The Wesley Camden Town will feature a worship space for the church on the lower ground floor of the building, with 38 hotel rooms spread out across the four floors above. The church space will also be widely available for community groups to use. The hotel will showcase modern contemporary design by HLM interior design architects and reflect the vibrancy of the Camden area.

Ruby Zoe

Location: Notting Hill, London
Bedrooms: 173
Opening date: February 2023

You can expect plenty of colour and fun at Ruby Zoe, which boasts a carnival theme and is the second UK site from Ruby Group (the brand already operates sites across Europe in the likes of Austria, Switzerland and Germany). Ruby Zoe will comprise 173 stylish bedrooms and follow Ruby Group’s Lean Luxury philosophy: ‘a top location, high-quality fittings, and outstanding design.’ The opening is just part of the hotel group’s UK expansion plans, with further Ruby properties earmarked for Clerkenwell and Southwark.

Dao By Dorsett Hornsey Town Hall

Location: Haringay, London
Bedrooms: 68
Opening date: Spring 2023

Hot on the heels of its West London debut in Shepherd’s Bush, comes a second site for the Dao aparthotel brand. Dao by Dorsett Hornsey Town Hall will comprise 68 apartments and suites, alongside an Arts Centre for events, co-working spaces, cinema, and a handful of F&B outlets including a rooftop terrace. The hotel is part of a significant restoration of the fully restored Grade-II listed Hornsey Town Hall building and there are further Dao sites in the pipeline, although no locations have been confirmed yet.