Ennismore will launch the first Delano luxury lifestyle hotel in London next year.
The 67-room hotel, currently under development near Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, is scheduled to open in late 2026.
The opening will mark the UK debut of the Delano brand, which first launched in Miami in 1995 and is styled to evoke the atmosphere of a private members’ club.
Ennismore’s parent company, Accor, acquired the Delano brand in 2020 through its purchase of a stake in SBE Entertainment Group. Since then, Delano hotels have opened in Paris and Dubai, with further plans for a New York launch and a renovation of the original Miami Beach property.
The forthcoming London property will include a lobby lounge with a central fireplace, along with a library and retail space.
The hotel’s ground-floor restaurant will be developed by Ennismore’s in-house F&B team and will introduce “one of its most unique and authentic brands” to London for the first time.
A branch of the Rose Bar, originally located at Delano’s Miami Beach hotel, will open in London, featuring a cocktail menu, lounge, meeting and private dining spaces, as well as areas for live music.
It is the latest in a wave of luxury hotels set to open in London next year, including the UK debut of California’s Auberge Resorts Collection in Mayfair and the 100-room Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch, located opposite Buckingham Palace.
Sharan Pasricha, founder and CEO of Ennismore, described the Delano brand as entering a “new chapter.”
“Few hospitality brands have achieved such cultural resonance, and as we look ahead, we remain committed to protecting that legacy while evolving it for a new generation of discerning travellers,” said Pasricha.
Ennismore has named Ben Pundole, formerly VP of Brand Experience at Edition Hotels, as Chief Brand Officer for Delano ahead of its expansion.
“With Ben on board, Delano will continue to blend refinement, relevance, and innovation, creating experiences that are not only memorable but truly iconic,” Pasricha added.
The expansion plans build on Ennismore’s collaboration with Cain International, the investment firm that supported Delano in 2023.
In the UK, Cain International has been supporting the Prezzo casual dining chain since 2020.