(Alliance News) - Amsterdam-based hotel owner and operator PPHE Hotel Group Ltd on Tuesday said it will manage the UK's first art'otel at Battersea Power Station in London.
The hotel, which is owned by Battersea Power Station Development Co, will be operated by PPHE's hospitality operating platform under a management agreement.
The hotel operator said that the property will be located within Battersea Roof Gardens, a new building designed by architectural firm Foster + Partners Ltd. It will form a key part of Electric Boulevard, a collection of buildings comprising homes, offices, and a new high street which sits to the south of the Power Station.
The art'otel will feature 164 guest bedrooms, a rooftop restaurant, bar and swimming pool, as well as a gym, spa, event facilities, a café and art Gallery, PPHE added.
Further, PPHE said that in line with the art'otel brand, which it owns, the hotel will feature colourful interiors and will be filled with art inspired by the history and heritage of the Grade II listed Power Station.
On Tuesday, Spanish artist and designer, Jaime Hayon, was named as the interior designer and signature artist for the property, PPHE said.
The art'otel is set to open later this year.
Chief Executive Boris Ivesha said: "The highly anticipated opening of art'otel London Battersea Power Station will see our unique art-inspired brand launch in the UK. This provides further evidence of our continued operational and strategic progress since the pandemic, as we continue to position ourselves strongly to take advantage of easing restrictions and the recovery in international travel."
Shares in PPHE were down 1.3% to 1,515.00 pence each in London on Tuesday morning.
By Sophie Rose; sophierose@alliancenews.com
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