The Berkeley begins its journey at the corner of Berkeley Street and Piccadilly as the Gloucester Coffee House, a lively departure point for the coachmen of the Western Mail. In 1897, it is reborn as The Berkeley hotel, quickly becoming a favourite among debutantes and their beaus – and especially with their parents who trust The Berkeley’s staff to keep an eye on their daughters’ reputations.

The Berkeley moves to its new home on Wilton Place in the heart of Knightsbridge. Designed by British architect Brian O’Rorke, the hotel retains original features like fireplaces in the suites and adds a swimming pool on the seventh floor.  

The Connaught re-opens after a  £70 million restoration and refurbishment. Highlights include a new wing, the Aman Spa, a serene Japanese garden and David Collins' signature suite, The Apartment.   

A new glass entrance façade designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners is revealed at The Berkeley, featuring two new glass pavilions that extend the Blue Bar and Collins Room (formerly the Caramel Room). The Blue Bar’s interior is refreshed, and the Collins Room given a new, lighter look, with bespoke furnishings and mirrors. All the interior design work, including to the lobby, is carried out by Robert Angell Design International. The Berkeley continues its commitment to design innovation by employing world-renowned interior designers John Heah and Helen Green Design to create new rooms and suites. These spaces are contemporary, ultra-spacious, and can be flexibly connected to form apartment-style accommodation.

Led by Blair Associates Architecture, the Ballroom at Claridge’s is restored to its former grandeur, revealing striking art deco details and authentic features. From the striking three-tiered ceiling to the concealed light glinting off Palladium-leaf pilasters, every detail has been carefully considered to revive its historic elegance. The five-floor basement redevelopment houses the new Claridge’s Spa, a swimming pool, gym, wine cellar, and cutting-edge kitchen.

The wellness Members’ club Surrenne Belgravia opens, spanning four subterranean floors dedicated to a holistic approach to health. Combining medical wellness with longevity experts, biohacking, spa treatments, and a fully equipped gym, pool, and sauna, it sets a new standard in wellbeing.

The club also marks the debut of the first Tracy Anderson Studio outside the U.S. As a leader in the health and wellness industry, Tracy Anderson is celebrated for her signature Tracy Anderson Method – a fusion of aerobic and toning workouts designed to sculpt and transform the body.

In 2025, Maybourne announced a 2027 opening for its newest development in the Parisian quarter of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, The Maybourne Saint-Germain, bringing a palace-style hotel with 101 keys and 23 ultra-luxury branded residences to Paris for the first time.

The Maybourne Saint-Germain is located along the Rive Gauche within the iconic 17th-century ilot Saint-Germain, marking a new era for the historic building. The 23 Residences will be envisioned by two renowned French interior designers, with seven by Pierre-Yves Rochon along Rue Saint-Dominque, and 16 residences by Laura Gonzalez, located on Rue de I'Université.