October saw the grand opening of the Park Hyatt London River Thames Hotel, marking the Park Hyatt brand’s debut in the UK. With an iconic address of One Nine Elms, the 203-room hotel is housed in a spectacular 160 metre 42-storey glass and limestone tower. The hotel takes up the first 18 floors while the rest of the building is given over to Park Hyatt London River Thames Residences, a collection of 103 Hyatt branded, high specification one, two, and three bedroom apartments and penthouses.
The second tower in the development at One Nine Elms, is the 57-storey River Park Tower, which will house 334 apartments, with the two towers connected by a stunning glass bridge.
Exemplary art and design
The hotel and residences have been designed by the best names in the business including architects KPF, interior architects Studio Moren and interior designers Super Potato.
The result is modern interpretation of a classic English style with a neutral and elegant colour palette mixed with bold William Morris print wallpaper and combined with materials such as buttersoft leather. Joseph Giles hardware in bronze satin provides a luxurious finish throughout the bedrooms and suites. Floor to ceiling windows ensure every room is flooded with natural light with incredible views of the River Thames and Houses of Parliament, and from Battersea to Westminster and beyond. The combination of light and colour creates a peaceful and calm retreat away from the buzz of the bustling city below.
Park Hyatt hotels the world over are known for their incredible art collections and luxurious interior design and the London location is no different. Visitors to the hotel are greeted by Ebb and Flow, a steam-bent art installation inspired by the River Thames by Charlie Whinney, and throughout the building, works by the likes of Ewan David, Gabriel Leung, Ian Rayer-Smith and Jo Taylor can be found.
“This hotel embodies understated luxury, where personalised service and a warm atmosphere create a true sense of home and belonging in London. With its central location and thoughtful design, the hotel positions London in a new light, primed to accommodate discerning travellers looking for elevated experiences.”
Rike Erdbrink, General Manager, Park Hyatt London River Thames
A memorable dining experience
The culinary choices on offer promise to make the Park Hyatt one of London’s finest dining experiences, overseen by the hotel’s executive chef Fabrice Lasnon who brings over 35 years’ experience to the hotel.
Visitors to Nine Elms Kitchen and Terrace can enjoy all day dining with dishes influenced by London’s colourful culture. While lovers of cocktails can unwind at the Nine Elms Bar and Lounge. The TAMISé Tea Lounge & Wine Library offers views across the river and alongside its Champagne teas, offers eastern influenced delicacies and nibbles.
Wellness sanctuary
An entire floor of the hotel is dedicated to wellness and includes a technologically advanced gym with a double floor ceiling height, a luxurious 20 metre indoor pool with city views, treatment rooms, a nail salon, a riverside relaxation lounge featuring two Somadome meditation pods and sauna facilities. Personalised spa treatments are also available.
All residents of Park Hyatt London River Thames Hotel and Residences have access to all the hotel facilities 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
An incredible place for meetings and events
The hotel has a number of flexible spaces for events and meetings including one of the largest ballrooms to open in London in a hundred years, which can host over 800 guests. The ballroom can be divided into three smaller spaces, while the other seven meeting rooms can be opened up into larger areas.
“With Park Hyatt London River Thames’ exceptional views, sophisticated design, memorable meeting spaces and second-to-none culinary experiences, we are confident that this hotel will exceed expectations.”Javier Águila, group president EAME, Hyatt
The ideal location
Park Hyatt is only a five minute walk to Nine Elms London Underground station on the Northern Line extension, which means guests and residents can reach the City and West End in under 15 minutes by Tube. Or they can take the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers from Battersea Pier to Blackfriars and on to Canary Wharf and arrive in under 45 minutes.
The prime location means its walking distance to some of London’s best shopping. Battersea Power Station, with its incredible stores, restaurants, cafes and bars, is just a few minutes’ walk away, as is the US Embassy and Embassy Gardens with its luxury boutiques and cafes. Tate Britain, which houses some of the world’s best art, is a short 15 minute walk. While Sloane Square and the Kings Road are just over Battersea Bridge.
For those seeking greenery, 200-acre Battersea Park is close by, as is the 4.5 hectare Linear Park, which meanders like a green river from Vauxhall Bridge to Battersea Power Station and wraps around One Nine Elms. It provides a city oasis and an incredible place for guests and residents to read, relax or run.
