100 Queen's Gate Hotel London
100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton (previously known as DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Kensington)[1] is a historic 228-room hotel, now part of the Curio (brand), situated in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, within close proximity of Hyde Park. The hotel features three food and beverage venues: W/A Kensington, an all-day brasserie and bar offering British-French fusion cuisine; Botanica, housed in a botanical glasshouse, designed for afternoon teas and cocktails; and ESQ bar.[1]
| 100 Queen's Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton | |
|---|---|
  100 Queen's Gate Location within Central London | |
| Hotel chain | Curio Collection |
| General information | |
| Type | Hotel |
| Classification |  |
| Location | London, SW United Kingdom |
| Address | 100 Queen's Gate |
| Coordinates | 51.492383°N 0.178632°W |
| Opened | 17 Dec 2015 (DoubleTree Hotel) 31 Mar 2019 (Curio Collection Hotel) |
| Renovated | 2013 |
| Owner | Hilton Worldwide |
| Height | 16.68 m |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 228 |
| Number of suites | 11 |
| Number of restaurants | 2 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Website | |
| Official Site | |
History
Originally built in 1870 for Victorian aristocrat William Alexander,[1] the building boasts a colourful past, including being used as a hospital in the 1960s. A private hotel was first established on the site as early as 1908. In 1974 the building was reinvigorated and officially opened as The Regency Hotel.
The building was renovated by Agenda 21 Architects Studio Ltd and finished by Jan 2013. The project included full refurbishment of the existing hotel to new interior design, including full remodeling of the guest rooms, bathrooms and reception areas. Done in several phases in order to retain operation.[2]
From December 17, 2015 the hotel operated under DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Kensington and then on March 31, 2019 it became part of the Hilton's luxurious brand Curio.[3]
The hotel has been listed as a Grade II building since 15 Apr 1969.[4]
References
- "Kensington DoubleTree by Hilton to relaunch as Curio". The Caterer. 19 November 2018. Archived from the original on 16 April 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- "Regency Hotel Renovation". Archived from the original on 2016-04-22. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- Hilton opens third UK Curio Collection hotel
- Listed Buildings in Kensington and Chelsea