The Wellesley - London

The Wellesley, to be located at 11 Knightsbridge, will be managed by Arab Investments’ City and Country Hotels and is being developed at a cost of £36 million. The building was formerly commercial offices in Arab Investments’ property portfolio.

The hotel will take on a contemporary and classic style with interiors by Fox Linton Associates using a combination of the building’s 1920s art deco history and glamour and the striking wide colonnades which the hotel’s Cigar Terraces, Crystal Bar and Oval restaurant will be centered around. The private heated cigar terraces will feature the UK’s largest bespoke humidor, whilst The Crystal Bar will house a whisky and cognac wall. The Oval restaurant will serve high-quality Italian cuisine next to a dedicated jazz bar aimed at showcasing established and up-and-coming jazz acts in a private atmosphere.

The hotel bedrooms are to be spread over six floors, with the sixth floor providing a four bedroom suite with uninterrupted views over Hyde Park, a private lift and the latest security technological advancements for discerning business travellers and high profile individuals who require several rooms.

“We are delighted to be creating one of the most high quality suite hotels in London. The location of the hotel and size of 36 keys determined that the product is not only elegant and private but the service and restaurant and bar offerings will be second to none, we are very much looking forward to the opening of The Wellesley in November 2012.” says Khalid Affara, Managing Director Arab Investments.