Minor Hotels to Launch First Colbert Collection Property in London

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Minor Hotels to Launch First Colbert Collection Property in London

Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Colbert Collection property in the United Kingdom with the launch of The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Colbert Collection Enters London Market

The property will be part of the Colbert Collection, a premium soft brand introduced by Minor Hotels, focused on independent hotels with an emphasis on culinary and social experiences.

Project Overview and Location

The hotel is located on Piccadilly, at the intersection with Albemarle Street, in central London. The five-star property will feature 50 rooms and suites across six floors, along with a restaurant and bar.

The building, previously used as a bank and office space, is being converted into a hotel as part of redevelopment activity in the West End.

Heritage Building Conversion

Originally designed in the early 1920s by Sir William Curtis Green, the structure is a Grade II listed building. The redevelopment project involves adapting the historic property for hospitality use while retaining architectural elements.

Ownership and Development

The property is owned by Royal Group of Companies Singapore, which is entering the European hospitality market with this project. The group has an existing portfolio spanning hotels, commercial properties and residential developments across Asia-Pacific.

Market Positioning

The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London is positioned within central London’s hospitality market, with proximity to key locations such as Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, Bond Street and Piccadilly Circus. The hotel is also located near Green Park Underground Station, providing connectivity across the city and to Heathrow Airport.

Brand Expansion

The Colbert Collection is being positioned as a global portfolio of independent hotels, with a focus on dining-led experiences and cultural engagement. The launch in London marks the brand’s entry into the European market.

Minor Hotels currently operates hospitality and food and beverage assets in the UK, including The Wolseley Hospitality Group, as well as a hotel under the nhow brand.

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.”

Mr Bobby Hiranandani s/o Asok Kumar - Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry — Bobby Hiranandani

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.