Minor Hotels announces Colbert Collection in London | News
Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, announces its first Colbert Collection hotel in Britain: the WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection will open in London in the fourth quarter of this year. This announcement represents a significant strategic step for Minor Hotels to launch a hotel in the heart of this global gateway. Colbert Collection, the group’s new premium soft brand, will include a global collection of independent hotels designed for people fueled by a passion for culinary excellence and true social connection.
With a prime location on Piccadilly in central London, the five-star hotel will offer 50 rooms and suites across six floors, in addition to a restaurant and bar. With a corner positioning at Piccadilly and Albemarle Street, the building was previously the NatWest bank and offices and is being converted into a hotel.
The building was designed in 1922-23 by Sir William Curtis Green, a master of refined classical architecture. Now Grade II listed, it stands as a distinctive testament to an era when banks were temples of trust and grandeur. The building’s upcoming transformation into a sophisticated hospitality destination reflects a wider renaissance of the West End, where historic commercial landmarks are being reimagined for a new generation, elegantly balancing heritage with contemporary relevance.
The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection represents a unique strategic opportunity for Minor Hotels to grow based on its presence in London in an exceptional city center location. The property offers both business and leisure travelers the ideal base, with easy access to many of London’s attractions, including Hyde Park and Green Park, Buckingham Palace, Bond Street, Piccadilly Circus and both Mayfair and Knightsbridge. London’s West End and theater district are close by, as are many of the city’s best restaurants and nightlife. The hotel is also well connected: just a few minutes’ walk from the Green Park Tube, with direct access to Heathrow Airport, and close to Victoria Station.
Owner, Royal Group of Companies Singapore, is an international investor and developer with more than 70 years of expertise in the hotel and real estate segment. Their hotel portfolio includes properties in Asia and the Pacific region, in addition to shopping centres, offices, industrial and residential properties. This Colbert Collection hotel in London will be the group’s first venture in Europe.
Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of parent company Minor International, commented: “We are delighted to bring our new premium soft brand to the UK with the upcoming launch of The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection. The property represents a unique strategic opportunity for Minor Hotels to have a presence in an exceptional location in Central London and unlocks new opportunities to collaborate with distinctive, characterful properties. We are delighted to be working with Royal Group of Companies Singapore to bring Colbert Collection to London and are confident that this new property will be a very attractive offering for visitors to the city.”
Bobby Hiranandani, co-chairman of Royal Group of Companies, said: “This is an asset with an exceptional architectural background, and our ambition has been to restore its inherent grandeur and sensitively reinterpret it for a contemporary hospitality context. The building’s classical language, proportions and detailing provide a rare foundation for an intimate, design-led hotel, and we have approached its transformation with a disciplined focus on conservation, craftsmanship and long-term relevance.”
“More broadly, we see this project as a meaningful contribution to the ongoing renaissance of Mayfair and the wider West End. By reactivating a distinguished heritage building on Piccadilly, we will not only preserve its legacy, but also introduce a carefully curated hospitality experience that will enhance the district’s character, energy and global appeal,” he continued.
Colbert Collection is a global portfolio of distinctive hotels united by a passion for authentic culinary moments and visual arts. Inspired by the spirit of Parisian boulevard cafés, the brand creates a sense of belonging with cultural and culinary moments that promote a true sense of community. Each hotel expresses its individuality through curated experiences, from insider-led itineraries to story-rich dinners and gatherings that bring people together.
Minor Hotels owns The Wolseley Hospitality Group, active in Great Britain with restaurants such as The Wolseley, The Delaunay, Colbert and Zedel, in addition to operating one hotel in the United Kingdom: nhow London, part of the group’s growing premium, disruptive lifestyle brand.
