Projects

Located opposite the Royal Opera House in the heart of Covent Garden, the iconic 19th century grade II listed building is hailed as being one of the most famous courts in England throughout history. The police station was once home to the Bow Street Runners and both the courthouse and holding cells housed many famous defendants, such as the Kray Twins and Oscar Wilde.

NoMad London extends, retains, restores, and celebrates the existing building to provide 91 elegantly understated guest bedrooms, a new restaurant and three bars. The Magistrates’ Courtroom has been reimagined as a space for private events and gatherings, whilst a museum featuring exhibitions honouring the history of the Metropolitan Police Force will be created in and around the original police cells on the ground floor.

The hotel is situated in the City of Westminster and extensive discussions were held with the local planning authority, highways, environmental health, local ward councillors and other community leaders in order to deliver the project.

This Grade I listed building was originally designed by Sir Edwin ‘Ned’ Lutyens in 1920’s and extended in the 1930’s and 1970’s. The redevelopment and renovation transforms 27–35 Poultry into a stylish venue providing contemporary hotel accommodation with 252 guestrooms, 9 restaurants and bars, members club and extensive leisure and spa facilities.
The Spirited team lead the development in collaboration with Soho House & Co to convert the former Midland Bank, creating a seamless transition between old and new, using the finest materials in a modern context and complementing the stunning interiors.

The retained interiors have been sensitively restored to emphasise Lutyens’ architectural trademarks such as the stone spiral and marble staircases, original boardrooms, the walnut panelled executive offices and the impressive bank vaults, made famous in the 1964 James Bond film, Goldfinger. The three basements have been converted into luxury recreational facilities with a spa, gymnasium and swimming pool, and the extensive marble clad banking hall on the ground floor has become the hotel’s reception and lobby with an array of restaurant and bar facilities. The roofscape was completely remodelled to provide a rooftop restaurant pool deck and terraces with immersive panoramic views over London.