Accor’s luxury Raffles brand will open its first UK property in central London on 29 September.
Raffles London at The OWO forms part of the long-awaited redevelopment of the historic Old War Office building in Whitehall, which is famous for being used by Winston Churchill during the Second World War.
The Westminster-based property, which has been under development for eight years, will include 120 rooms and suites, as well as 85 branded residences.
Meetings and events spaces at the hotel will include the 678sqm Whitehall ballroom, which can cater for up to 700 guests, as well as the Morse and Code meeting rooms.
The OWO complex will offer a total of nine restaurants and three bars, including three dining outlets at Raffles and a rooftop venue with views across St James’s Park, The Mall and on to Buckingham Palace.
The new hotel featured in BTN Europe's 2022 Hotlist before its opening was delayed until this year.