Opens iconic Great Scotland Yard Hotel, London
London, United Kingdom-Friday 6 December 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]
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Twenty14
Holdings, the hospitality investment arm of LuLu Group International
has completed investments of £ 300 million in UK, with the inauguration
of the Great Scotland Yard in London today. The hotel will be open for
business from December 9, 2019. The historic property was acquired in
2015 for Rs. 1,025 crores, and the makeover of the hotel involved a
further Rs. 512 crores. In addition to the Great Scotland Yard, Twenty14
Holdings had acquired the celebrated Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The
Caledonian in Scotland in 2018.
The
Great Scotland Yard Hotel, which is being managed by Hyatt under their
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, is located in the St. James’s
district of Westminster. The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand is a
portfolio of independent hotel properties, ranging from historic urban
gems to contemporary trend-setters. Whether it is a fascinating past, an
exclusive location, famous architecture and design or an award-winning
dining experience, each hotel has its own distinct narrative and creates
novel, story-worthy experiences for guests, while at the same time
offering World of Hyatt members all of the program’s benefits.
Steeped
in history, The Great Scotland Yard was once a dwelling for visiting
Kings of Scotland during the Tudor period, while today the building is
most famous as the former headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police
force. In 1910, the building served as the British Army Recruitment
Office and Royal Military Police headquarters.
Speaking
about the new project, M.A. Yusuff Ali, Chairman and MD of LuLu Group
International said: “London is one of the world’s greatest cities and
the Great Scotland Yard Hotel represents its illustrious past as well as
its modern significance. The hotel spotlights the city’s vibrant
history, its several celebrated aspects and its status as a global
melting pot. In essence, we have curated an unmatched experience for
every guest while recreating the historic premises into a symbol of
ultimate hospitality. We welcome you to experience this unique and
fabulous experience at the Great Scotland Yard.”
An
1820s Grade II listed building with Edwardian & Victorian
architecture, the high-end luxury boutique hotel with 7 floors and
spanning 93,000 sq. ft. has 153 rooms and 15 suites apart from a
2-bedroom townhouse VIP-suite created from part of the original Scotland
Yard Police premises. The hotel also features a library, gymnasium,
meeting/conference rooms, a 120-seater conference space/ballroom and VIP
function rooms.
Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director, Twenty14 Holdings, said “The
Great Scotland Yard Hotel is a dream come true for us. The culmination
of a path set long ago. Transforming one of the world’s most historic
addresses into an icon of modern hospitality. Twenty14 Holdings’ focus
remained steady right through, keeping the building’s reputation in
mind, every effort made in its rebirth had to be extraordinary, beyond
expectations. And, this is what has been accomplished. The Great
Scotland Yard Hotel invites you to experience its myriad stories.”
Once
the famous and historical home of law and order in London's City of
Westminster, Great Scotland Yard will be a modern destination, an
innovative and lively space offering multiple F&B options – The
Yard, The Forty Elephants, The Parlour and Sibín serving international
& British modern food under the supervision of acclaimed Chef &
restaurateur Robin Gill.
Peter Fulton, Group President EAME/SWA, Hyatt Hotels said “We
at Hyatt feel extremely proud to find ourselves charged with preserving
the illustrious heritage of this iconic building, Great Scotland Yard,
and give it a new life as the first hotel within The Unbound Collection
by Hyatt. I could not think of a better London home for this brand,
which is all about creating unique stays and story-worthy experiences. I
want to thank the Lulu Group for putting their trust in us and handing
us the keys to this one-of-a-kind hotel. We look forward to our
continued success and building further on the fruitful relationship
between Hyatt and the Lulu Group”.
The
hotel has partnered with the Koestler Trust, the UK prison arts
charity, to showcase some of the award-winning pictures, ceramics, and
sculptures by serving prisoners from the Trust’s annual competition.
The themed luxury hotel has secret doors, hidden rooms, shields,
emblems, and historic details etched into glass and metalwork. Walls are
lined in walnut paneling, antique bronze mirror work, and bespoke
joinery, secret doors give access to the whiskey bar and signature
restaurant, marble marquetry design flooring graces the cocktail bar
with built-in banquet seating lined with button-cushion leather. Newly
commissioned works of art and curated interior displays using antiques,
collectables, and ephemera recall multiple aspects of the history of
crime, detective work, and the police—as well as the hotel’s location.
About Twenty14 Holdings
Twenty14
Holdings, the leading hospitality investment arm of LuLu Group
International, was founded in 2014 to capitalise on the growth in the
global hospitality industry. The company currently has assets worth
more than $750m spread across Europe, Middle East, UK, and India. In
Europe, the group owns the historic Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The
Caledonian in Scotland. The company recently announced its entry into
mainland Europe with their first hotel in Switzerland – IntercityHotel
Zurich Airport. In the Middle East, the firm owns the Steigenberger
Hotel Business Bay in Dubai and co-owns the landmark Sheraton Oman Hotel
in Muscat, Oman. In India, besides Port Muziris – A Tribute Portfolio
Hotel in Kochi, Twenty14 Holdings is developing two properties in
Bengaluru.
Contacts
Ajit Johnson, Head of Strategic Business Relation, +971506623786
ajit.johnson@luluexchange.com
