The Old War Office

Conversion of the Grade II* Listed former government building and Sir Winston Churchill's base during World War II, to create the first UK hotel for luxury brand Raffles.

The former Old War Office building has been converted into a 120 bed hotel including 85 super prime residential apartments. The works will encompass the addition of three storeys and extension of its basement down to five levels to include a ballroom and deluxe spa facilities.

Works also included the demolition, relocation and reconstruction of the facades of the building's Triangular Courtyard to incorporate new external extensions.

Winner - Hotel of the Year, Hotel Conversion, Suite and Accessibility - Ahead Awards 2024