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Six Senses Hotel enters London, plans to open in 2023

Six Senses London is scheduled to open in 2023.

On January 8, 2020, Bayswater in west London is adjacent to Hyde Park and Kensington Palace. It is known for its quiet and vast Kensington Garden Square and its streets lined with buildings decorated with white stucco. Famous, landmarks include the former Whiteleys department store, which will be refurbished into a Six Senses London hotel.

The brand will take the lead in entering the UK market as a hotel, health club and spa, with 110 rooms and suites ranging from 33 square meters in size. The design integrates the origin of the building while creating a modern space for modern life. Subsequently, Six Senses launched 14 branded hotel residences, and owners will have all the exclusive benefits and superior hospitality of Six Senses, including customized interior design, concierge services, catering, home management services and health and wellness programs.

Known as a global commercial and arts hub, Whiteleys Department Store was once a vibrant and popular landmark for nearby residents. However, as market competition became increasingly fierce, it officially closed in December 2018.

The redevelopment project of Whiteleys department store is managed by the funds of private real estate investment company Meyer Bergman and the famous residential real estate developer Finchatton, in collaboration with Foster + Partners, a prominent British architectural firm with a long history, using an environmentally friendly and sustainable design approach. The historic building undergoes restoration works and is constructed into a landmark for mixed-use development. Some of the characteristic buildings on the site will be retained, including the original facade, central courtyard and dome of the Grade II listed building, as well as an internal staircase inspired by Milan's La Scala Opera House, which will become a hotel. The core highlight within.

Inspired by the building's history, Six Senses London's interior design, by internationally renowned AvroKO in collaboration with executive architect EPR, exquisitely combines nostalgic elements, classical details, Art Deco and modern streamlined design. In order to retain the artistic atmosphere of the Great Exhibition held in Bayswater in the past, the hotel will display contemporary works by a number of British artists to add local cultural color.

Six Senses' brand philosophy is the connection between people and nature. The hotel's ground lobby will be themed to show joy and love for nature, with a comfortable lobby bar and executive lounge. The all-day dining restaurant features courtyard outdoor seating and an open The style kitchen is the highlight. Much of the lobby's design features come from the elegance and diversity of the building, as well as the surrounding greenery. Imaginative greenery, richly textured fabrics, tailor-made flooring, reclaimed wood furnishings, natural-toned upholstery and decorative glass cabinets along the walls subtly bring a sense of comfort throughout the 1,300 square meters of public space , promoting opportunities for guests to communicate with each other, dine and have fun.

In a busy and stressful life, Six Senses Spa will play an integral role in hotel services. Stepping into a space reminiscent of an old London Underground station, guests can enjoy spa treatments inspired by the dynamism of the city, as if they were wandering through colorful busy streets to cafés and tranquil parks. There is also a 325-square-meter fitness area, a 20-meter indoor swimming pool, an Alchemy Bar spa studio and a vaulted ceiling relaxation room.

A new social and health club dedicated to hotel residence owners and members will be built on the second floor of the hotel. The space will feature a bar, lounge, shared space, restaurant and health and wellness room, making it feel like you are far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The hotel will offer new therapeutic activities to encourage healthy living, reflection and reconnection.

Six Senses London is scheduled to open in 2023.

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