Italian real estate group Gruppo Statuto has agreed a deal to buy the 109-room Six Senses London hotel at The Whiteley development for £180m.
Six Senses, which has a 30-year agreement to manage and brand the hotel, with the future ability to extend, will open the hotel in early 2025.
The hotel preserves some of the building’s original art deco features such as the sweeping staircase which takes its revised place in the hotel lobby. Six Senses London will also be home to 14 branded and fully furnished one- to two-bedroom luxury residences.
Adam Goldin, head of UK at C C Land, joint venture investment partner with MARK at The Whiteley, said: “Gruppo Statuto has a unique vision for luxury brands having acquired a strong portfolio of leading international hotels across Europe. Six Senses London benefitted from high investor demand but, given the existing relationship with the Six Senses brand and track record of relevant experience, Gruppo Statuto proved the right fit as a long-term custodian.”
Giuseppe Statuto, owner of Gruppo Statuto, added: “With this specific deal in such an international city, we are proud to be a player in the first Six Senses London opening, providing international travellers a new iconic experience. Our strong bond with hospitality brands in the luxury segments continues in its growing. Furthermore, Gruppo Statuto is strengthening its role in the European market, with such an important milestone as London.”
Spartan Advisors and Taylor Wessing advised the vendors on the sale and Baker McKenzie advised Gruppo Statuto.
