EPR’s sensitive conversion and extension has preserved and enhanced the style of the original building, which was formerly used as a recruiting office for the Ministry of Defence. The refurbishment involved the demolition of the entire existing structure whilst the retained façade was supported, the excavation of a three-storey basement providing staff and conference facilities and the construction of a two-storey roof extension within the existing mansard to expand the hotel’s capacity.

The neighbouring Grade II listed Georgian townhouse has been carefully refurbished to provide a set of fully serviced rooms; restoring and enhancing the building to its original grandeur whilst providing a background for the interior design narrative by Hirsch Bedner Associates.

The ground floor of Hyatt Hotel at Great Scotland Yard features a series of unexpected spaces which cleverly reference the building’s history. These include a hidden whiskey bar, signature restaurant The Yard, a cosy tea parlour inspired by Delhi’s Imperial Hotel and comfortable bar and lounge, The 40 Elephants.