LONDON—Hilton Worldwide have announced a deal with Shiva Hotels to introduce its first Curio–A Collection by Hilton hotel to the United Kingdom. Lincoln Plaza London is set to open in late 2016.
Launched as a new brand in 2014, Curio is a global set of upscale and luxury hotels hand-picked for their unique character and personality; each one a part of the city they call home. London Lincoln Plaza will join 50 properties and 13,000 rooms open or in various stages of development across the world, including in the likes of Paris, Istanbul, and Hamburg.
Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development, Europe & Africa, Hilton Worldwide, said, “Lincoln Plaza London, our first Curio–A Collection by Hilton in London, will be a unique destination in its own right as the hotel’s interior design draws inspiration from the location’s strong industrial heritage and modern architecture of the wider development.
“With its striking architecture and strong business market we anticipate high demand for a hotel of this caliber. Our excellent relationship with Shiva Hotels, having worked with them in opening a number of other properties across our range of brands, ensures they are the ideal partner to introduce the first Curio hotel to the UK.”
Integrated as part of the 31-story Lincoln Plaza building, the 129-room hotel will offer views over the River Thames. Boasting a spacious atrium and innovative design, the hotel will provide guests with the architectural impact they would expect from Curio.
Guests will also be offered a range of amenities, including high specification gym, organic deli, fine dining Indian, and Mediterranean restaurants, roof terrace, and two distinct bars, including a lounge bar at mezzanine level.
In addition to nearby London City Airport, ExCel London, and the O2 Arena, one of the largest indoor arenas in Europe, demand for the hotel will benefit from a number of large international businesses based in Canary Wharf. Catering for the district’s business travelers, Lincoln Plaza London will have 300 m² (more than 3,000 square feet) of meeting space.
Dianna Vaughan, global head, Curio–A Collection by Hilton said, “Having introduced Curio to Europe earlier this year with the opening of Reichshof Hamburg, we’re thrilled to be bringing the brand to the UK. I can’t think of a better debut hotel than Lincoln Plaza London. Guests are going to love its stunning design and superb location, which will help define this growing collection of independent hotels.”
The property will be franchised by long-term partner of Hilton Worldwide, Shiva Hotels. Rishi Sachdev, Managing Director of Shiva Hotels, said: “We are delighted to be working on another first in the UK for Hilton Worldwide with Curio. Shiva brings a sharp eye for detail and the knowledge and experience to create the distinct environment that Hilton Worldwide expects. We know that Hilton provides the distribution and commercial capabilities needed to make the property a great success.”
