Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch has officially opened reservations ahead of its highly anticipated autumn debut, marking a significant milestone in one of London’s most ambitious heritage restoration projects and the arrival of the Waldorf Astoria brand in the United Kingdom.
Located on The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace in St James’s, the iconic Grade I-listed Admiralty Arch will welcome overnight guests for the first time in its history. Reservations are now open for stays from March 1, 2027, with earlier availability expected to be announced as the hotel approaches its autumn opening.
Spanning approximately 200,000 square feet, Admiralty Arch has long been one of London’s most recognisable landmarks and a focal point for royal ceremonies and national events. Commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of Queen Victoria and designed by Sir Aston Webb, the architect behind Buckingham Palace’s famous façade, the building has undergone an extensive restoration to transform it into a luxury hotel while preserving its historic character.
Commenting on the project, Leonard Sebastian, Reuben Brothers, said, “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, craftmanship, and character for future generations. 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.”
Guillaume Marly, General Manager, said, “Opening reservations marks a defining moment for the hotel, and we are immensely proud to bring this extraordinary building 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.”
Dino Michael, Senior Vice President and Category Head, Hilton Luxury Brands, added, “Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch represents a rare convergence of history, place and possibility. 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.”
