Hyatt Regency London Olympia Opens in Historic Emberton House Following Major Architectural Transformation
(IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened Hyatt Regency London Olympia, a 204-room property located within the £1.3 billion redevelopment of Olympia in West London. The hotel is Hyatt Regency’s fifth London location and is positioned to serve visitors attending exhibitions, conferences, live performances, business meetings and leisure activities in the Olympia and Kensington area. Located in the historic 1937 Emberton House building, the hotel combines industrial and Art Deco design influences with artwork referencing Olympia’s cultural heritage, including its early circus history, technology exhibitions and major music performances. The property includes three dining concepts, flexible meeting space, access to Olympia’s wider convention facilities, on-site fitness amenities and direct proximity to Kensington Olympia station.
(PRESS RELEASE) CHICAGO, IL, United States, 2026-Jul-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency London Olympia, a 204-room hotel located within the newly redeveloped Olympia destination in West London.
The new property is the fifth Hyatt Regency hotel in London and forms part of Hyatt’s continuing expansion across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Positioned in the centre of the £1.3 billion Olympia redevelopment, the hotel is designed to serve business and leisure travellers visiting one of London’s newest destinations for culture, entertainment, events and commerce.
Guillaume Paupy, Area Vice President for Hyatt U.K. & Ireland, said the opening represents an important step in Hyatt’s regional growth strategy. He noted that the hotel brings together the Hyatt Regency brand’s approach to approachable hospitality, practical design, intuitive service and a strong sense of local connection in a location that is becoming increasingly important for London’s events, business and leisure landscape.
Hyatt Regency London Olympia is situated directly opposite Kensington Olympia station, providing convenient transport connections to central London and Heathrow Airport. Holland Park, Kensington Palace, the Design Museum and the Natural History Museum are also within easy reach of the property.
The hotel is located in the heart of the Olympia redevelopment, a major transformation project that is reshaping the historic site into a mixed-use destination. The wider development incorporates office space, restaurants, live entertainment, theatre and large-scale event facilities, creating a setting intended to support both visitors to exhibitions and conferences and guests exploring West London.
A Historic Building Reworked for a New Era
Hyatt Regency London Olympia occupies Emberton House, a London landmark that originally opened in 1937 as one of Europe’s largest multi-storey car parks. The building has been reimagined through an architectural collaboration involving Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC.
London-based interior design studio twenty2degrees has transformed the former industrial structure into a contemporary hotel environment while retaining references to the building’s original character. The interiors combine elements of early twentieth-century industrial design with Art Deco influences, reflecting Olympia’s history and the architectural qualities of Emberton House.
Artwork throughout the hotel connects the property with the site’s cultural legacy. Corridor walls feature modern interpretations of Eadweard Muybridge’s pioneering chronophotography, referencing the inaugural Hippodrome Circus staged at Olympia. Guestrooms include framed visual elements inspired by the world’s first computer exhibition, which was held at Olympia, as well as references to artists who have performed at the venue, including Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd and The Chemical Brothers.
Metal detailing, figured marble and a palette of grey and deep green contribute to the interior atmosphere, combining contemporary comfort with visual references to Art Deco craftsmanship.
Dining Options for Guests and the Local Community
The hotel introduces three dining concepts designed around the pace of the surrounding Olympia neighbourhood.
The 1937 Lounge & Bar serves as the hotel’s main social setting, offering coffee, light dishes and cocktails throughout the day. The Market provides a grab-and-go option for guests with busy schedules, including attendees travelling to nearby exhibitions, meetings and events.
Next to the hotel, Idalia restaurant is located in the Grade II-listed Pillar Hall. Led by chefs Samantha Williams and Lorena Tommasi, the all-day dining concept presents modern British cuisine influenced by European and Asian flavours. Its menu is intended to reflect Olympia’s international community of visitors, residents and business travellers.
Guestrooms Designed Around Work, Rest and Preparation
Hyatt Regency London Olympia features 204 guestrooms and suites across 14 room categories. Each room has been organised around two distinct areas: a “Work and Play” zone featuring the bed and an integrated work desk, and a separate “Groom and Prep” zone divided by a sliding glass door.
The hotel also incorporates keyless entry, energy-efficient systems, flexible layouts and in-room amenities intended to support comfort, convenience and connectivity throughout each stay.
Beyond the guestrooms, the hotel’s shared spaces have been designed as welcoming areas where guests can meet, work, relax or spend time away from Olympia’s nearby exhibition halls and event venues.
Meetings, Events and Wellbeing Facilities
Hyatt Regency London Olympia offers more than 900 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across three rooms. The facilities are suited to board meetings, executive workshops and smaller gatherings.
For larger events, hotel guests have direct access to the wider Olympia event ecosystem, including an international convention centre with capacity for up to 20,000 attendees, located only a short walk from the property.
Wellbeing facilities include an on-site fitness centre and direct entry to a premium fitness studio within the Olympia complex. Guests can also use nearby floodlit tennis courts, while Holland Park offers additional outdoor space for relaxation and recreation.
Georges Moura, General Manager of Hyatt Regency London Olympia, said the hotel has been created to connect visitors with Olympia’s history, culture and evolving community. He added that the team will focus on making stays smooth and memorable for guests attending conferences, exhibitions, live performances and other events in the area.
Reservations are now available at Hyatt Regency London Olympia. World of Hyatt members can earn and redeem points when staying at the hotel.
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The Hyatt Regency brand is a global collection of hotels and resorts found in more than 245 locations in over 50 countries around the world. The depth and breadth of this diverse portfolio, from expansive resorts to urban city centers, is a testament to the brand’s evolutionary spirit. For more than 50 years, the Hyatt Regency brand has championed fresh perspectives and enriching experiences, while its forward-thinking philosophy provides guests with inviting spaces that bring people together and foster a spirit of community. As a hospitality original, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts are founded on openness—our colleagues consistently serve with open minds and open hearts to deliver unforgettable celebrations, effortless relaxation and notable culinary experiences alongside expert meetings and technology-enabled collaboration. The brand prides itself on an everlasting reputation for insightful care—one that welcomes all people across all countries and cultures, generation after generation. For more information, please visit hyattregency.com. Follow @HyattRegency on Facebook and Instagram and tag photos with #HyattRegency.
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