Whitbread Appoints Legendre UK as Main Contractor for Phoenix House Hotel Conversion
Whitbread has appointed Legendre UK to lead the redevelopment of Phoenix House in Vauxhall, London. The ten-storey former office building will be converted into a Premier Inn hotel with 180 bedrooms and is expected to open by late 2027. Located at St George Wharf opposite Vauxhall Station, this project marks the first Premier Inn presence in the area. The redevelopment aims for BREEAM Excellent sustainability certification and includes upgrades such as new guest facilities on a mezzanine level. The hotel is projected to create around 25 permanent jobs once operational. Whitbread secured a 30-year lease from Lambeth Council, which retains ownership of the property. Phoenix House has been vacant since 2019 after serving as council offices. This project aligns with Whitbread's strategy for central London expansion and adds to Legendre UK’s growing portfolio in hotel conversions across Greater London.
Topics: hotel_construction Premier Inn expansion urban_redevelopment