Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch

Hilton's flagship luxury brand finally arrives in London, inside the restored Admiralty Arch on The Mall, directly opposite Buckingham Palace. The 114-room hotel occupies a building commissioned by King Edward VII in 1912, with dining from Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud, ahead of an autumn 2026 opening.

The place

The hotel occupies Admiralty Arch on The Mall, the ceremonial route linking Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace — a monument designed by Sir Aston Webb and commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of Queen Victoria.

The concept

The conversion of Admiralty Arch marks Waldorf Astoria's first London property, restoring a building that served as government offices for over a century. Interiors by historic-restoration specialist Andrew Damonte pair the arch's original architecture with 114 rooms, suites and residences — more than half the accommodation configured as signature or residential suites — alongside a grand ballroom and private spa.

Dining & wellness

Dining includes Coreus, Clare Smyth's restaurant built around British coastal produce with an adjoining whisky-and-seaweed bar, and Café Boulud, Daniel Boulud's all-day rooftop restaurant overlooking St James's Park. The spa has individual and couples' treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam room.