62 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY
INTERIORS & INTERIOR DESIGN
New look for Metropolitan Police Headquarters as
The Deluxe Group completes £5.50M project
The Deluxe Group
Bespoke Joinery Company , The Deluxe
Group, has completed a major project at the
former Metropolitan Police Headquarters in
London’s Whitehall.
The historic landmark building which was
developed by Galliard Construction, has
been transformed into the Great Scotland
Yard Hotel, a 153-key luxury lifestyle hotel
featuring several sophisticated food and
beverage outlets.
Working in association with HBA, and EPR
Architects, The Deluxe Group was appointed
to manufacture and fit all front of house
areas, for the high-end hotel, including
double height vestibule, grand entrance
lounge, concierge, main cocktail bar, palm
court style lounge, whiskey bar/clubroom,
signature restaurant, library, gymnasium,
120 seater main conference room/ballroom,
meeting rooms and function/private dining
rooms. The firm also produced the luxury
hotel’s sample bedroom, as part of the
multi-million-pound development, which is
expected to open later this year.
The bespoke joinery project, which was
worth £5.5 million was completed in just six
months, with all work completed on schedule
and within budget.
Commenting on the significance of the
project, Colm Connolly, Director of The
Deluxe Group, said:
“We are delighted to have been part
of the team which has sympathetically
developed this building to give a classic
period interpretation, reflecting the immense
history of such a landmark site. We used the
highest quality, detailed joinery and luxury
finishes throughout all front of house and
public areas, with individually themed areas
providing a stylish homage to the crime and
policing history of the building.”