5-star hotel on a former King Henry VIII’s palace site in London

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars has opened a 5-star hotel housed in a historical building, situated on the site of Bridewell Palace, the former residence of King Henry VIII…

Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars is the latest Hyatt branded 5-star hotel in central London, featuring 205 rooms and suites, housed in a Grade II listed building on the former grounds of King Henry VIII’s Bridewell Palace.

The 5-star hotel on a former Henry VIII site is a great location for business and leisure

A prime spot in London’s business and leisure district, the interiors have been intuitively designed by THDP Ltd with an environment for guests to work, engage or relax. The design has been influenced by its local history, with the building’s past life as one of King Henry VIII’s royal palaces, referenced in materials such as marble ceramics and gold finishes. With Fleet Street just around the corner, the hotel’s design also pays homage to the iconic printing presses and the craftsmanship of printing and publishing, through bespoke artwork on the walls, inspired by newspapers.

The hotel features beautiful, contemporary finishes, in guestrooms and suites specifically, which span up to 70m². Guests can also enjoy spectacular views of the listed buildings that once held the historic printing presses. Accompanying the views, premium in-room amenities include dedicated workspaces and rainfall showers.

Great dining options at Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars

Outside of guestrooms, three food and beverage concepts and a lobby lounge are open to guests. The Chinese Cricket Club offers a contemporary take on Chinese classics, named in honour of Shanghai’s cricket team captain, Feng, who travelled to London in 1857 with his wife Xiu. Arriving in Blackfriars docks, the couple made their way to Limehouse, where Xiu opened the first traditional Chinese restaurant in London. Their legacy lives on in the inviting backdrop of The Chinese Cricket Club and its rich and diverse menu of homemade dim sum and signature specialties such as Smoked Peking Duck, Royal Har Gow and Golden Fish Gow. A semi-private dining area is available.

New York meets London at neighbourhood-style bistro NYnLON, with an all-day menu influenced by the two cities. The menu showcases local and sustainable dining, with elevated comfort food favourites such as Glazed Short Rib, Black Angus Beef Burger and Baked New York Cheesecake, accompanied by an extensive drinks list showcasing authentic American whiskies and natural wines.

The Leaf and Cane is a 1920s Latin American inspired hideaway offering street food, signature handcrafted cocktails and premium rums, drawing on the flavours of Latin America. Bringing the lively flavours of Latin America to central London, The Leaf and Cane immerses guests in a colourful jungle, inviting them to uncover innovative mixology, a vibrant atmosphere and its hidden garden, featuring secret stone vaults that were once used as cells in the original women’s prison.

Take your pick of the excellent meeting and event spaces

For stress-free events in the City of London, Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars offers up to 430-square-metres of flexible, purpose-built event space. Four stylish event areas including the Bridewell Suite, the hotel’s ballroom and two boardrooms, have been designed to optimise productivity, and are well suited for meetings, banquets, interviews, or small group gatherings. The elegant event space can accommodate up to 200 people and is an ideal choice for conferences or large events, benefitting from state-of-the-art technology, enviable transport connections and a sophisticated city location.

Guests also benefit from access to a 24/7 state-of-the-art fitness centre. There’s also a trio of optimised meeting spaces on offer, to host a wide range of dedicated meeting and events space in the hotel’s desirable central London location.

More about Hyatt Regency

The Hyatt Regency brand is a global collection of hotels and resorts found in more than 200 locations in over 40 countries around the world. The depth and breadth of this diverse portfolio, from expansive resorts to urban city centres, is a testament to the brand’s evolutionary spirit. For more than 50 years, the Hyatt Regency brand has championed fresh perspectives and enriching experiences, while its forward-thinking philosophy provides guests with inviting spaces that bring people together and foster a spirit of community.

As a hospitality original, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts are founded on openness—our colleagues consistently serve with open minds and open hearts to deliver unforgettable celebrations, effortless relaxation and notable culinary experiences alongside expert meetings and technology-enabled collaboration. The brand prides itself on an everlasting reputation for insightful care—one that welcomes all people across all countries and cultures, generation after generation.