The United States has agreed to sell its embassy building in Grosvenor Square, Mayfair to Qatari Diar, a real estate investment company.
It hasn't been confirmed, but the group is expected to turn the building into a luxury hotel and apartments.
The building is Grade 2 listed so they will have to keep the facade, which includes the famous 35ft gilded aluminium eagle above the main entrance.
The Times predicts that this quirky look might fit Starwood's W brand or Rezidor's Missoni. The area's already packed with luxury hotels, from Claridges to the Dorchester, so whoever takes this project on will have a lot to live up to..
(pic: The Times)
Comments (3)
Hey, one more luxury hotel we have... Its good to listen that and waiting for constructed hotel soon..
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Posted by Fraiser | November 12, 2009 12:00 PM
Posted on November 12, 2009 12:00
I understand the embassy has three underground floors too - not sure they would make luxury guest rooms !
Posted by Jaz | November 28, 2009 9:24 AM
Posted on November 28, 2009 09:24
Hi Jaz, not sure I'd fancy being stuck in one of those!
Posted by Chloe | December 16, 2009 10:35 PM
Posted on December 16, 2009 22:35