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Hilton London Bankside 

Since the opening of the Tate Modern art gallery and Southwark Underground Station on the Jubilee line, Union Street, Great Suffolk Street and Holland Street have linked together to form a key pedestrian route known as the ‘Design Trail’. Located on this main route is Hilton London Bankside, Tate Modern’s closest 5-star hotel.

Architectural overview

Our design sits inside strict height constraints with the hotel conceived as two adjoining forms, one low and one tall, relating to existing and proposed neighbouring buildings.

The two forms are linked by an internal lightwell and a glazed entrance, which echoes the urban character at the junction of Farnham Place and Great Suffolk Street.

The hotel’s layered brick, metal and glass façade creates a contemporary insertion into the building typology of the locale whilst retaining a common material language with the area.

Interior Design overview

The building’s brick, metal and glass façades are echoed throughout our design for the interior spaces conceived jointly with Twenty2Degrees.

A rich palette of exposed surfaces and layered materials references the site’s industrial past.

In the lobby a wireframe installation inspired by concrete reinforcement adorns the wall behind reception, providing a minimalist backdrop.

In the guestrooms, artwork makes a cheeky reference to the urban fox whose footprints were found in the screeds during construction.

Awards and nominations

  • CHS Awards
    Best Boardroom / Small Meeting Space
    Hilton London Bankside
    Winner
    2019
  • Conference Awards
    Best Conference Venue – 650 to 1250 Theatre Style
    Hilton London Bankside
    Winner
    2019
  • Travel & Hospitality Awards
    Modern Hotel of the Year
    Hilton London Bankside
    Winner
    2019
  • Hilton Brand Awards
    Award of Excellence
    Hilton London Bankside
    Winner
    2018
  • London Venue Awards
    Best London Event Venue
    Hilton London Bankside
    Winner
    2018
  • World Travel Awards
    Europe's Leading Business Hotel
    Hilton London Bankside
    Winner
    2018
  • World Travel Awards
    Europe's Leading MICE Hotel
    Hilton London Bankside
    Winner
    2018
  • International Hotel & Property Awards
    Global Bar/Club/Lounge
    The Distillery Bar (Hilton London Bankside)
    Winner
    2017
  • Building Design
    Architect of the Year (Sports and Leisure)
    Hilton London Bankside
    Finalist
    2017
  • European Hotel Design Awards
    Architecture: New Build
    Hilton London Bankside
    Finalist
    2016
  • European Hotel Design Awards
    Interior Design: Bar
    Hilton London Bankside
    Finalist
    2016
  • European Hotel Design Awards
    Interior Design: Event Spaces
    Hilton London Bankside
    Finalist
    2016
Client
Splendid Hospitality
Location
London, United Kingdom
Status
Completed 2015
Uses
Hotel
Size
292 keys
Photos
Andy Stagg