Minor Hotels is set to open a five-star property in London’s Mayfair later this year, converting a Grade II listed former bank on Piccadilly into a boutique hotel.
The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection will launch in Q4 2026, offering 50 guest rooms and suites across six floors, alongside a restaurant and bar.
The property will operate under Colbert Collection, Minor Hotels’ new premium soft brand, which brings together independent hotels united by a focus on culinary excellence and social connection. It marks the brand’s first UK entry and Minor Hotels’ second operating property in London.
With a prime location on Piccadilly in central London, the five-star property will offer 50 guest rooms and suites across six floors, in addition to a restaurant and bar. With a corner positioning on Piccadilly and Albemarle Street, the building was formerly the NatWest bank and offices and is being converted to a hotel.
The building was designed in 1922–23 by Sir William Curtis Green, known for his refined classical architecture. Positioned on the corner of Piccadilly and Albemarle Street, it formerly served as a NatWest bank and offices before its conversion. Its Grade II listed status reflects its architectural significance as one of central London’s distinguished commercial landmarks.
The hotel is owned by Royal Group of Companies Singapore, an international investor and developer with more than 70 years of experience in the hotel and property sector. The London project represents the group’s first venture into Europe. Their wider portfolio spans hotels, shopping malls, offices, and residential properties across Asia and the Pacific.
“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,” said Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of Minor International. “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.”
“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,” said Bobby Hiranandani, Co-Chairman of Royal Group of Companies. “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.”
Hiranandani added that the project is “a meaningful contribution to the continued renaissance of Mayfair and the wider West End,” describing it as an effort to preserve the building’s legacy while introducing a new hospitality experience to Piccadilly.
The hotel’s location places guests within walking distance of Hyde Park, Green Park, Buckingham Palace, Bond Street, and Piccadilly Circus. Green Park Underground station, which provides direct rail access to Heathrow Airport, is a few minutes on foot, and Victoria Station is also nearby.
Colbert Collection draws its identity from the spirit of Parisian boulevard cafés, with each property in the portfolio designed to reflect its local character through curated dining, cultural programming, and community-focused events. Minor Hotels also owns The Wolseley Hospitality Group in the UK, which operates restaurants including The Wolseley, The Delaunay, Colbert, and Zedel, as well as nhow London.
