Park Hyatt London River Thames opened today, marking the debut of the Park Hyatt brand in the United Kingdom.

Located in a riverside location in the fast-transforming South West London district of Nine Elms, the luxury property has 203 guestrooms, a dedicated wellness floor, and more than 14, 300 square feet of meeting and event space.

Park Hyatt London River Thames is just a short walk from Battersea Power Station — recently crowned one of London’s most popular attractions after welcoming 11 million visitors last year. It sits between Battersea Park and a number of cultural draws including the historic Kia Oval Cricket Ground and the Tate Britain. The property is also close to some of London’s most iconic landmarks, such as the lastminute.com London Eye, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace.

“Bringing the flagship Park Hyatt hotel to life has been a privilege,” said Rike Erdbrink, general manager, Park Hyatt London River Thames. “This hotel embodies understated luxury, where personalized service and a warm atmosphere create a true sense of home and belonging in London. With its central location and thoughtful design, the hotel positions London in a new light, primed to accommodate discerning travelers looking for elevated experiences.”

Highlights of Park Hyatt London River Thames include:

• Interior design that is a contemporary interpretation of classic English style. For example, guestrooms feature wallpaper with designs by the iconic English textile designer William Morris – a founder of the British Arts and Crafts Movement, circa 1880-1920 – juxtaposed with a modern white and ebony color scheme with leather and brass accents.
• Works from several well-known artists, including a Charlie Whinney installation called “Ebb and Flow” in the hotel’s entrance.
• Elevated dining and drink options overseen by executive chef Fabrice Lasnon, including The Nine Elms Kitchen & Terrace, the TAMISé Tea Lounge & Wine Library, and a Cantonese restaurant that is expected to open later this year.
• Extensive wellness facilities including a 1,550-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness center, a 65×26 foot indoor pool, six treatment rooms and a relaxation lounge.
• 14,337 square feet of meeting space, including a ballroom (one of the largest ballrooms to open in central London since 1920) that can accommodate 830 guests and is divisible into three smaller spaces and seven meeting rooms that can be opened up to form one large room and connect to an expansive foyer.

“One Nine Elms is an exciting mixed-use hotel and residential project with Park Hyatt London River Thames being the crown jewel among its offerings. This project brings together industry leaders across multiple fields, including KPF for architecture, Multiplex for construction, Super Potato for interior design, and Hyatt for hospitality,” said Mr. Guan Zhixiong, director and spokesman of R&F ONE (UK) LIMITED. “This collaboration of top-tier talent is set to attract like-minded elites and industry leaders from around the globe to experience the unparalleled luxury of Park Hyatt London River Thames. As a model of urban regeneration, the hotel’s opening not only offers residents of One Nine Elms a distinctive luxury experience, but also breathes new life into the local community, achieving both economic and social value. Positioned among London’s most iconic landmarks, the hotel itself is destined to become a landmark in its own right.”