Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, announces its first Colbert Collection property in the UK: The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection will open in London in Q4 this year. This announcement represents a key strategic step for Minor Hotels to launch a hotel at the heart of this global gateway city. Colbert Collection, the group’s new premium soft brand, will encompass a global collection of independent hotels designed for those fuelled by a passion for culinary excellence and genuine social connection.
With a prime location on Piccadilly in central London, the five-star property will offer 50 guest rooms and suites across six floors, in addition to a restaurant and bar. With a corner positioning on Piccadilly and Albemarle Street, the building was formerly the NatWest bank and offices and is being converted to 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 distinguished testament to an era when banks were temples of trust and grandeur. The building’s forthcoming transformation into a refined hospitality destination reflects a broader West End renaissance, where historic commercial landmarks are being re-imagined for a new generation, gracefully balancing heritage with contemporary relevance.
The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection represents a unique strategic opportunity for Minor Hotels to grow on its presence in London in an exceptional city centre location. The property will offer both business and leisure guests the ideal base, with easy access to many of London’s attractions such as Hyde Park and Green Park, Buckingham Palace, Bond Street, Piccadilly Circus, and both Mayfair and Knightsbridge. London’s West End and theatre district are within close proximity, in addition to many of the city’s leading restaurants and night spots. The hotel is also well connected, just a couple of minutes’ walk from Green Park tube, with direct access to Heathrow Airport, and close to Victoria Station.
Owning company, Royal Group of Companies Singapore, is an international investor and developer with more than 70 years of expertise in the hotel and property segment. Their hotel portfolio includes properties in Asia and the Pacific region, in addition to shopping malls, offices, industrial and residential properties. This Colbert Collection hotel in London will be the group’s first venture into Europe.
Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of parent company Minor International, commented, “We are excited 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 be present in an exceptional location in central London and unlocks new avenues to partner with distinctive, character-led properties. We are delighted to be working with Royal Group of Companies Singapore to bring Colbert Collection to London and are confident this new property will represent a highly attractive offering for visitors to the city.”
Bobby Hiranandani, Co-Chairman of Royal Group of Companies, stated, “This is an asset of exceptional architectural pedigree, and our ambition has been to reinstate its inherent grandeur while sensitively reinterpreting 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 view this project as a meaningful contribution to the continued renaissance of Mayfair and the wider West End. By reactivating a distinguished heritage building on Piccadilly, we are not only preserving its legacy, but also introducing a thoughtfully curated hospitality experience that will enhance the character, energy and global appeal of the precinct,” 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 togetherness with cultural and culinary moments that foster a real sense of community. Each hotel expresses its individuality through curated experiences, from insider-led itineraries to story-rich dining and gatherings that bring people together.
Minor Hotels owns The Wolseley Hospitality Group, operating in the UK with restaurants including 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.
Royal Group of Companies is a Singapore-based real estate investor and developer with over 70 years of experience across hospitality, commercial, retail, industrial and residential asset classes. The Group has built a diversified international portfolio spanning Asia-Pacific and, more recently, Europe, with a growing presence in the luxury and upscale hospitality segment. Adopting a disciplined investment approach, Royal Group focuses on the acquisition and repositioning of prime assets in gateway cities, unlocking long-term value through thoughtful design, active asset management and strategic partnerships with leading global operators. Its hospitality portfolio comprises a collection of distinctive properties in key urban and resort destinations, reflecting a commitment to quality, heritage preservation and contemporary relevance.