A New London Hotel Is Opening In The Former American Embassy
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London's already-booming luxury hotel scene is poised for a remarkable new addition this year, with the upcoming opening of The Chancery Rosewood. Set in a prime location in Mayfair, the 144-key, all-suite property is now accepting reservations for stays commencing on September 1, 2025.
The hotel's home, the former U.S. Embassy at 30 Grosvenor Square, is a Grade II-listed building steeped in history. Designed by the renowned Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen and completed in 1960, it was the first purpose-built chancery in London. Saarinen's design is characterized by its grand façade and distinctive diagrid ceiling, symbolizing the diplomatic relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom. Over the decades, this iconic building has witnessed numerous significant events, including pivotal diplomatic negotiations and high-profile visits from U.S. presidents.
The new hotel will include eight restaurants and bars, including the first European outpost of New York's famed Carbone and a new Asian concept restaurant. The Eagle Bar, named after the iconic golden eagle that has adorned the building since its inception, will offer a rooftop bar experience, which is a rarity for Mayfair. There will also be an expansive spa with an 82-foot pool indoor swimming pool, one of the largest in the capital.
The transformation of this historic edifice into The Chancery Rosewood is being meticulously overseen by the Pritzker prize-winning British architect Sir David Chipperfield, who preserves Saarinen's original mid-century modern aesthetic while also infusing it with modern-day elegance. French interior architect Joseph Dirand complements the approach, drawing inspiration from the sophistication of the 1920s and the flamboyance of the 1960s with a warm, rich color palette; walnut paneling; and metallic accents, all meant to evoke the ambiance of a traditional British gentlemen's club.
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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages a global collection of 37 unique luxury hotels, resorts, and residences across 22 countries, including The Carlyle in New York, Hôtel de Crillon in Paris and Rosewood Hong Kong. The Chancery Rosewood will be the brand's second London establishment, following the acclaimed Rosewood London in Holborn, which is celebrated for its Edwardian architecture and exceptional hospitality.
In addition to The Chancery Rosewood, the brand has several other openings on the horizon, including Rosewood Amsterdam, which is also set debut in 2025, in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Canal District of Amsterdam.
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