Indian luxury hospitality group to open first UK hotel in London’s Mayfair 

Indian luxury hospitality group Oberoi Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to open the UK’s first Oberoi hotel in London’s Mayfair towards the end of 2027.

Grosvenor and EIH London Investments Ltd confirmed the hotel will take over 40-46 Brook Street, forming part of the new South Molton mixed-use development, which will also include offices, housing, cafes, shops, restaurants and leisure spaces.  

Property group Grosvenor secured planning permission for the restoration of the 33,000 sq ft listed building in 2022, with construction having started in November 2023.

According to Google Maps, the new Oberoi hotel is situated a two-minute walk away from Claridge’s.

The Oberoi Group was founded in 1934 by M.S. Oberoi and now manages 32 hotels across seven countries: India, Indonesia, Egypt, Mauritius, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Its hotels operate under the luxury Oberoi and “five-star” Trident brands, while the wider group also offers flight catering, airport restaurants and Nile Cruisers.

Arjun Oberoi, executive chairman of the Oberoi Group, said: “Our partnership with Grosvenor marks an important milestone in our international growth. London has always been a key market for our guests. We are excited to bring our distinctive hospitality experience to the heart of London. The Oberoi, Mayfair, will not only be a celebration of our brand at a prime location, but also an opportunity to showcase our service excellence.” 

Rachel Dickie, executive director of investment and development at  Grosvenor, added: “Confirming a brand as prestigious as Oberoi Hotels & Resorts will have its first UK presence at South Molton, in the heart of Mayfair, is what we mean when we say we are creating a destination of international significance. We are thrilled to have such a fantastic anchor for the project at this early stage of development.”

The South Molton project encompasses plans for a 267,000 sq. ft joint venture between Grosvenor and Mitsui Fudosan UK, which will deliver office buildings on Brook Street and Davies Street.

All phases of the development are due to be completed by the end of 2027.

JLL acted for Grosvenor, and EIH London Investments Ltd was advised by Johnny Sandelson.