The Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch London is set to open in November 2026. The hotel arguably has the most iconic position in all of London, within the Admiralty Arch at the entrance to The Mall, which links Trafalgar Square with Buckingham Palace.
For the first time, photos from inside the renovation have been released, giving a first glimpse of what to expect from London’s most exciting ultra-luxury hotel.
Bookings are now open from March 2027 until the end of May 2027. As we get closer to the grand opening, earlier dates will become available to book.
Few names carry the same prestige as Waldorf Astoria. It’s Hilton’s flagship luxury brand and one of the top names in high-end hospitality. Special touches across the portfolio include beautiful architecture, culinary talent paired with extraordinary destinations and a sense of place.
The hotel has just 114 rooms, more than half of which will be signature suites and residences, all designed to respect the historic architecture of the Grade I listed building.
Room Types include:
- Superior Rooms (including accessible rooms) – From £671
- Deluxe Rooms – From £768
- Mansard Rooms – From £784
- Junior Suites – From £953
- One Bedroom Suites – From £1,640
- Signature Suites and Residences, including the Churchill Suite, Reuben Suite, St James Residence, Lord Louis Residence and Trafalgar Apartment – £1,236-£5,976
- Family Connecting Rooms with two or three bedrooms
Highlights include the Trafalgar Apartment, which has two bedrooms and two bathrooms arranged around central living and dining spaces. The Nelson Suite is also a prime choice and has its own private terrace.
Hilton redemptions start at 160,000 points for a Superior room. Based on the cash price of £671 per night, you can get a value of 0.42 per point. This is the best value you can get at this hotel, as the higher room categories have much higher point values (e.g. a Junior Suite for 986,000 points).
The restoration has been one of London’s most ambitious projects, led by the Reuben Brothers, the billionaire property investors behind some of the UK’s most prestigious developments.
It’s served many purposes over the years, including as offices for the Admiralty and, later, various government departments. The restoration comes after over a decade of planning.
Leonard Sebastian of Reuben Brothers said:
“As custodians of Admiralty Arch, our vision has been to restore this extraordinary building with the care and respect its history deserves, preserving its architecture, craftsmanship, and character for future generations. Together with some of the UK’s finest historians, artisans, and conservation experts, and in partnership with Hilton, Clare Smyth, and Daniel Boulud, we are shaping its next chapter, honouring its remarkable past while ensuring it remains an enduring icon for the century ahead.”
Dining will be a major focus. The hotel has recruited two of the most celebrated chefs in the world, who between them hold an impressive eight Michelin stars.
- Coreus: Clare Smyth’s new fine dining restaurant celebrating the UK’s coastal heritage. Expect sustainably sourced seafood and exceptional British produce.
- Whiskey & Seaweed: This bar by Clare Smyth is named after one of her signature cocktails. Choose whiskies from across the UK, alongside cocktails, wine, and lighter bites.
- Café Boulud: Daniel Boulud returns to London with this rooftop restaurant. The all-day venue will serve everything from breakfast and pastries to afternoon tea, lunch and dinner.
Of course, the hotel has a luxurious spa, with experiences inspired by Waldorf Astoria’s philosophy of intuitive, personalised care. There’s a sauna, a steam room, and a hydrotherapy pool, all complemented by a secluded relaxation area.
Other facilities include a large ballroom, which will cater for occasions ranging from gala dinners and weddings to conferences and brand events, as well as a selection of meeting rooms for private gatherings and focused discussions.
Admiralty Arch is one of London’s most exciting hotel openings in years. We’ll keep you updated about the grand opening and when new dates are released.
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The Middle East Begins to Reopen
Yesterday, the Foreign Office removed its advice against all but essential travel to the UAE, Qatar and most of Saudi Arabia.
This follows the easing of tensions in the Middle East after the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding. However, advice has been given to monitor developments, keep departure plans under review and stay aware that tensions could start again.
The change should mean your travel insurance is now valid again for the region, but make sure you double-check your policy.
The reopening will no doubt be gradual. Many European airlines have cancelled most or all flights for a while.
- Virgin Atlantic has suspended its Dubai route until the winter 2026/27 season.
- British Airways plans to resume once-daily flights to Doha from 1st August, with Riyadh to follow on 8th August. Services to Dubai, Tel Aviv, Bahrain and Amman are currently scheduled to return on 25th October.
- KLM is due to restart flights to Riyadh, Dammam and Dubai on 10th August.
- Turkish Airlines has already resumed flights to Dubai and Amman. Services to Abu Dhabi are due to restart on 1st July, with additional flights to Dubai starting from 25th June.
- Most airlines within the Lufthansa Group, including Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines, have extended their suspensions in the Middle East until 24th October (some routes resume earlier).
- Finnair is planning to resume flights to Dubai and Doha on 3rd October.
Emirates, Etihad, Oman Air, and Qatar are operating plenty of flights. Saudia and Gulf Air are gradually resuming flights.
If you do decide to travel, there are some incredible hotel deals at the moment, and if the situation stays as it is now, these won’t be around for long. That also goes for the cheap flight deals via the Middle East.
Though contingency plans will likely remain in place for a long time, this is a big step.
