Synergy Hotels celebrates the Topping Out of upcoming Hilton London Bankside

LONDON -- Synergy Hotels today reached a landmark in the development of its London portfolio with the “Topping Out” Ceremony and first preview of the £115m Hilton London Bankside, slated to open in summer 2015.

Situated next to the award winning NEO Bankside development, with views over Tate Modern towards St Paul’s Cathedral, Hilton London Bankside is owned by Synergy Hotels (part of Splendid Hospitality Group) and upon completion will operate under the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand.

The contemporary, full-service hotel will offer 292 stylishly appointed guest rooms including a 100 sq m Presidential Suite and 20 further suites with different configurations, all showcasing modern design and spacious bathrooms. Other amenities will include an executive lounge and a LivingWell fitness centre with an indoor swimming pool. The hotel will also feature an opulent ballroom with capacity for 700 guests and eight meeting rooms with professional amenities including video conferencing and WiFi.

Guests will be able to enjoy three different food and beverage outlets featuring an all-day dining restaurant, an atmospheric bar and a coffee shop.

Designed by Dexter Moren Associates, working with Twenty2Degrees, the property's unique structure comprises tall and low-rise buildings, with layers of glass, bronzed metal and brick incorporated into the building. A four level glass atrium at the hotel entrance completes the sleek exterior. IGP Management is the construction partner and project management is handled by Arcacia.

Shiraz Boghani, Chairman of Synergy Hotels said: “It is exciting to see this building project move into its final stage with the Topping Out Ceremony. The South Bank rejuvenation began back in 2000 with the transformation of the riverside’s old power station into one of the world’s most iconic modern galleries. There are almost 17 million visitors to London every year and this vibrant area is now a destination in its own right. I am thrilled that in 12 months’ time Hilton London Bankside will open to guests.”

Simon Vincent, EVP and president, EMEA, Hilton Worldwide said, “London’s Southbank has been the subject of incredible regeneration over the past 15 years and it has a unique identity which attracts residents, tourists and business guests alike. Hilton London Bankside will be a striking addition to our burgeoning London portfolio of more than 30 trading hotels – its quality and scale further demonstrate our signature brand’s dominance in some of London’s best locations.”

Synergy Hotels LLP
Synergy Hotels LLP is part of the Splendid Hospitality Group. The Splendid Hospitality Group, is controlled and directed by Shiraz and Nadeem Boghani. The group is an owner, operator and developer of a portfolio of 13 hotels with nearly 1300 bedrooms located in London and across the UK, ranging from limited service to luxury.

The group enjoys the support of major brands such as IHG, Choice and Hilton and operates 8 branded hotels. A further 5 sites (adding an extra 900 bedrooms) are at various stages of development.