Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch has opened reservations, moving one of the capital’s most anticipated luxury hotel projects closer to its debut. The hotel is set inside Admiralty Arch, the Grade I-listed monument on The Mall between Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square, and will welcome overnight guests for the first time in the building’s history.
Reservations are now available for stays from March 1, 2027, with earlier availability expected as the property nears its planned autumn debut. The opening will mark Waldorf Astoria’s long-awaited arrival in central London and will give Hilton a flagship luxury address in one of the city’s most symbolic locations.
Admiralty Arch was commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of Queen Victoria and completed in the early 20th century. Designed by Sir Aston Webb, the architect behind the Buckingham Palace facade, the building originally served government and naval functions. Its history includes links to figures such as Winston Churchill and Ian Fleming, adding another layer of cultural interest for travelers drawn to London’s state, military and literary heritage.
A National Monument Becomes a Luxury Stay
The hotel will span 200,000 square feet and include 114 rooms, suites and residences. More than half of the accommodation space will be dedicated to residential and signature suites, reflecting the property’s high-end positioning. Suite and residence names will reference the building’s naval history, including the Nelson Suite, St James’s Residence and Victory Residence, named for HMS Victory.
The restoration is designed to preserve the building’s historic character while introducing contemporary luxury. That balance will be central to how the property is received. Admiralty Arch is not just another hotel conversion. It is a public-facing landmark tied to national ceremonies, royal processions and the visual identity of central London.
Its location is one of its strongest assets. Guests will be staying steps from St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall, placing the hotel at the center of London’s ceremonial and cultural map. For luxury travelers, that means the property offers not only premium accommodation but also a rare sense of place.
Dining and Wellness Anchor the Experience
Food and beverage will be a major part of the hotel’s appeal. Two acclaimed chefs, Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud, will lead the property’s signature restaurants. Together, their restaurant portfolios hold eight Michelin stars, giving the hotel immediate culinary credibility before opening.
Smyth will introduce Coreus, a fine dining restaurant focused on sustainably sourced seafood, British produce and seasonal ingredients. She will also open Whiskey & Seaweed, an intimate bar showcasing whiskies from across the United Kingdom. Boulud will return to London with Cafe Boulud, an all-day rooftop restaurant serving breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner with views across St James’s Park and Buckingham Palace.
The hotel will also include a spa with individual and couples’ treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool and private relaxation area. Event space will include a 3,540-square-foot ballroom featuring a restored nine-meter Murano chandelier, positioning the property for weddings, gala dinners, conferences and brand events.
For London, the opening adds another high-profile hotel to a luxury market already defined by heritage, service and location. For Waldorf Astoria, Admiralty Arch represents a statement project: a hotel that places the brand inside a national landmark rather than a purpose-built tower.
The result is likely to appeal to travelers who want London at its most recognizable and formal, but with contemporary dining, wellness and residential-style suites. In a city where history is part of the hotel experience, few openings will be able to claim a setting as visible as Admiralty Arch.
