Great Scotland Yard will be the first hotel in Britain to be part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, which groups together hotels with individual and unique characteristics around the globe. Great Scotland Yard Hotel is situated in the exclusive area of St James, a few steps away from Westminster, and is characterised by the distinctiveness of its location: the historical building has hosted in the past the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police. During the grey and foggy Victorian era, policemen would begin their shifts from this very building. Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who followed the policemen searching for inspiration for their novels paced the corridors. Often featured in books and films, the buildings’ history dates back to Tudor times when it was used as the embassy for the Scottish Royal Family during their visits to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, who both resided in the nearby Whitehall Palace, and from this the name Great Scotland Yard was born.

Entering the building is a voyage back in time thanks to the refined stylistic details – shields and glass and bronze emblems recall its prestigious history. The hotel features a refined restaurant, a “secret” whiskey bar that recalls the 20s era of prohibition, a library, a gym, a cocktail bar, a Palm Court hall and a ballroom.

Designed by EPR Architects, Lema has looked after the designing, developing and installation of the fixed furnishings in the bedrooms, supplying the bespoke wardrobes, TV units, wooden bathroom furnishings and the doors of both rooms and corridors. This reconfirms once again the great capacity to manage tailor—made supplies of furnishings corresponding to the technical and stylistic requests of the architects.

This new project is particularly important for Lema Contract, ideal partner for projects both in hospitality and residential sectors. Lema Contract is registering significant growth and has a team dedicated to Contract clients in its two hubs: Giussano in northern Italy and in Chelsea, London. London is, indeed, one of the most important cities in terms of contract sales for residential and hospitality projects; Lema is currently completing another prestigious development at 20 Grosvernor Square, which comprises 37 apartments in the heart of Mayfair.

Year 2019

Work finished in 2019

Status Completed works

Type Hotel/Resorts