The Outdated Warfare Workplace (OWO) of Britain’s World Warfare II period prime minister Winston Churchill is all set to open its doorways to the general public this month as a brand-new luxurious lodge within the coronary heart of London, after a multi-million-pound makeover consistent with its historic setting by the Hinduja Group.
The Indian-origin conglomerate and the UK’s richest household had acquired the landmark constructing on Whitehall, reverse Downing Avenue, over eight years in the past and tied up with Raffles Resorts to remodel the constructing into an extravagant hub full with luxurious residences, eating places and spas.
The official opening of Raffles London at The OWO, developed in partnership between the Hinduja Group and French multinational hospitality group Accor, is now set for the tip of this month, on September 29.
After we got here to Whitehall, the staff have been blown away by the dimensions and great thing about this majestic constructing, stated Sanjay Hinduja, who has overseen the undertaking.
“No expense has been spared in bringing it again to its former glory and paying homage to its heritage, while respiration new life into it. Together with Raffles London at The OWO, we hope to create a legacy that’s each timeless and unsurpassed,” he stated.
The Outdated Warfare Workplace, initially accomplished in 1906 and designed by British architect William Younger, was previously the positioning of the unique Palace of Whitehall. The constructing has since witnessed world-shaping occasions whereas influential political and army leaders like Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George held workplace within the UK. Its grand structure has additionally made the constructing a backdrop for James Bond movies and, extra lately, The Crown’ Netflix sequence.
Everybody at Accor feels honoured and privileged to be a part of this historic undertaking that has surpassed all expectations actually a legend within the making and presumably probably the most awe-inspiring lodge on the planet, stated Sbastien Bazin, Accor Chairman & CEO.
Along with the Hinduja household, we proudly invite locals and travellers alike to expertise this extraordinary lodge in addition to the authenticity and graciousness of Raffles, certainly one of our most prestigious manufacturers in one of many world’s biggest cities, he stated.
As a part of the renovation with the assistance of lots of of artisans, the historic inside parts have been restored, together with delicate hand-laid mosaic flooring, oak panelling, glittering chandeliers, and an impressive marble staircase. The OWO options 120 visitor rooms and suites, signature eating experiences by chef Mauro Colagreco, leisure areas together with a grand ballroom.
Essentially the most traditionally important areas of the constructing embody the Heritage Suites, former places of work of the influential political and army leaders related to its historical past.
A variety of these will likely be accessible for unique reservations as The Whitehall Wing, a six-bedroom suite occupying the west wing of the constructing which may accommodate as much as 12 visitors one of many largest luxurious lodge wings accessible in London.
At Raffles London, the historical past of the previous Outdated Warfare Workplace lives on, via its splendid structure, fastidiously chosen inside design and expansive Heritage Suites. We’re excited to supply visitors with the extremely personalised and intuitive service for which Raffles is understood the world over. Guests will likely be spoiled for selection with the eclectic array of world-class eating places and bars in an unrivalled location, stated Philippe Leboeuf, Managing Director of Raffles London at The OWO.
The reworked OWO additionally homes 85 Residences by Raffles as a part of the constructing’s reimagining as a brand new culinary district for London, full with 9 new eating places and three bars, together with a rooftop with panoramic views onto Buckingham Palace.
