Whitbread to Convert Former Office Building into Premier Inn Hotel in Vauxhall
Whitbread has begun the development of a new Premier Inn hotel at Phoenix House, an 80,000ft² former office building located opposite Vauxhall Station in London. The project will convert the ten-storey structure into a 180-bedroom hotel and marks Premier Inn's first presence in the area. Whitbread has appointed Legendre UK as main contractor to oversee the full conversion process. The development aligns with Whitbread’s five-year growth strategy, which focuses on expanding its footprint across Central London for both Premier Inn and hub by Premier Inn properties. The project includes structural upgrades and repurposing of existing layouts into hotel guest rooms and facilities such as a restaurant and reception area. Once completed in late 2027, the site is expected to create around 25 permanent hospitality jobs. Whitbread will manage the conversion under an agreement with Lambeth Council, which retains ownership through a head lease while Whitbread secures a 30-year occupational lease for operations.
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