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Back in May I had a hard-hat tour (literally) of the new Park Hyatt London River Thames hotel.

This was, and may still be, the only article available which was written by someone who had been inside the hotel.

Park Hyatt London River Thames is in Nine Elms. It is at the far end of a surprisingly long swathe of new buildings, including the American Embassy, that has sprung up on the south bank of the River Thames. The run of buildings starts just beyond the MI6 building, which some rooms at Park Hyatt overlook, and carries on via a green grassy ribbon towards the reborn Battersea Power Station.

Park Hyatt London River Thames

Nine Elms is not known for its upscale hotels, and especially not a high-end luxury brand such as Park Hyatt. Even accounting for the huge number of new luxury residential blocks nearby (you may have seen photos of the two apartment blocks which are joined by a glass bottomed swimming pool), there seems little local demand.

I was intrigued as to what sort of pricing it would command, given that £1,000 per night is now the going rate for the top slice of five star hotels in London. In any other city, a Park Hyatt would expect to be in this top band.

Rooms are now bookable from 1st November. The hotel expects to open on 1st October but, to be safe, it seems that it is holding off taking bookings for October for now.

Rooms are bookable from £490 or 25,000 to 35,000 World of Hyatt points.

As a Hyatt comparison, taking 20th November at random, you’re looking at £490 for Park Hyatt, £418 for Hyatt Blackfriars, £477 for Great Scotland Yard and £446 for Hyatt Regency The Churchill.

Looking at similar luxury hotels for that date:

  • The Emory (all suite) £1,620
  • Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park £1,200
  • Mandarin Oriental Mayfair £1,090
  • 45 Park Lane £1,000
  • The Dorchester £970
  • One Aldwych £940 (!)
  • The Peninsula £935
  • Four Seasons Park Lane £930

…. so at £490 the Park Hyatt is taking a 50% discount for its location, effectively.

We look forward to seeing the finished product soon. It is very smart inside, I can promise you. You can book here.

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Comments (35)

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  • Richie says:
    21 Jul21 July 08:26

    easyJet cabin crew will enjoy these long flights with plenty of commission opportunities on in flight sales.

    • Erico1875 says:
      21 Jul21 July 09:08

      I doubt it. Makes for a 14hr day

      • Alan says:
        21 Jul21 July 09:36

        From what I understand cabin crew tend to prefer longer trips partly due to pay being better on longer journeys. Just for one thing it will be a one out and back days work, got to be better than multiple quick up and downs.

        • RussellH says:
          21 Jul21 July 10:44

          Agreed. My cousin was – years ago, obviously – cabin crew for Pan Am, operating out of JFK.
          She hated the Caribbean flights, ~3hrs flying time, then ~4+ hrs on the ground, unpaid, and another 3 hrs back.
          10 hour day, but 6 hours pay.

      • Richie says:
        21 Jul21 July 10:44

        @Erico1875 I doubt easyJet cabin crew have any short days.

      • SamG says:
        21 Jul21 July 13:31

        Most easyjet Egypt flying is night stop now as although it’s theoretically possible in one day the slightest disruption and they were getting unexpectedly stuck downroute with £520pp compensation likely payable. They stay in pretty nice hotels so I imagine quite sought after trips!

  • Cicero says:
    21 Jul21 July 11:17

    There is both a Vauxhall and a Battersea Power Station riverboat pier, which is a much nicer way to travel.

  • Richie says:
    21 Jul21 July 12:15

    @RussellH easyJet cabin crew earn commission on inflight sales, I’m not sure if Pan Am cabin crew did before Pan Am was dissolved in December 1991.

  • Blair Waldorf Salad says:
    21 Jul21 July 13:19

    I my be misremembering but I thought the PH was hoping to overcome its location drawbacks by promoting itself as an urban spa. The facilities of an out of town spa hotel in the central zone. Having done a fair bit of commuting to/from Battersea Power Station apartments, it is just not a convenient commute for anything I wanted to do in London. Even the walk to the new tube station does not feel intuitive as at times it looks like you’re heading into goods entrances.

    • TGLoyalty says:
      21 Jul21 July 16:35

      The other part of the appeal is the concept of an urban resort. The leisure side of the hotel is close to completion so I got a good feel for the finished product. The hotel swimming pool is very large and is not in the basement – it is above ground with lots of light. The spa and gym look amazing. The hotel rooms are a good size for Central London and mainly have good views and lots of light. The hope is that guests will be happy to base themselves here and spend time relaxing in the hotel.

    • TGLoyalty says:
      21 Jul21 July 16:42

      Isn’t Vauxhall about 5 mins walk from this hotel then you’re on Victoria line? Or 10 mins and you’re at June Elms and on the northern?

      20 mins to Leicester Square including walking? 20 mins to Mayfair on Victoria. I mean I’m struggling to see the issue. For a relaxed weekend in London actually seems more accessible to the more interesting parts than The Westin over in City

  • James says:
    21 Jul21 July 17:02

    Park Hyatt is not in the same league as those hotels listed….hence lower price

    • Rob says:
      21 Jul21 July 17:13

      No, in general it’s better (at least in terms of finish, room size, F&B options, views, spa and pool). Remember that I’ve been around it. Obviously can’t account for the quality of food, service etc at this point.

    • TGLoyalty says:
      21 Jul21 July 22:07

      Honestly, unless the service is terrible I can’t see how it isn’t a contender with most the list except Peninsula (brand new hotel and looks like they’ve got everything right) and The Emory (generally service and quality at the group is excellent)

  • BizClassEasyJet says:
    21 Jul21 July 22:55

    If EasyJet offered the option of being able to buy an empty seat next to you then they’d be as comfortable on board as a BA Business Class flight to Egypt !

    • daveinitalia says:
      22 Jul22 July 08:10

      Don’t easyJet use those uncomfortable seats that BA have fitted to the read section of most their neos? I flew easyJet once from HRG-LGW in row 1 and it wasn’t comfortable. BA to CAI in CE was more comfortable but not amazing. Really both airlines aren’t ideal for this length of flight

  • omicron says:
    21 Jul21 July 23:31

    No hotels in London are going to be close to everything you want to do while there. This one might not be the best location from a business travel perspective except for the American embassy, Penguin and Apple, but for a tourist it’s much better than most options really. Closer to the river, closer to Westminster and equidistant to Covent Garden when compared to City hotels, inc. the new Hyatt Regency

  • Lonli-Lokli says:
    22 Jul22 July 16:55

    I don’t find easyJet good enough for Egypt. Travelled in May with Milan stopover, was 10x times cheaper

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