The concepts come from acclaimed chefs Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud.

London is set to welcome the new luxury hotel, Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch. Set to open in 2026, the hotel has announced that Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud will be the chef partners, and oversee the hotel’s signature restaurants. The name and opening date for the venues have not been announced, but here’s what we do know.  

Located in Admiralty Arch, Waldorf Astoria is housed in a Grade-I listed building. The location is within walking distance of Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square and is steeped in history. The arch was commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of Queen Victoria.

Guillaume Marly, General Manager of Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch, explained: “With Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud both confirmed to bring new culinary concepts to the property, Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch is set to be a truly exceptional dining destination in the heart of the British capital. We look forward to unveiling more details about these exciting chef partnerships in the coming months.”

Clare and Daniel are both behind Michelin-starred restaurants. Between them, their restaurants have been awarded seven MICHELIN Stars. Clare is a culinary trailblazer, the first and only British female chef to earn three MICHELIN stars for her acclaimed restaurant, Core by Clare Smyth. She was named the World’s Best Female Chef 2018 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Daniel is behind a range of restaurants, which can be found around the world, from Dubai to Riyadh. This marks a highly anticipated return to London for the superstar French chef, following the success of his beloved Bar Boulud London. Chef Boulud oversees 33 restaurants worldwide, including the MICHELIN-starred Restaurant Daniel, Café Boulud at Maison Barnes, Le Pavillon, and Joji. His impressive accolades include multiple James Beard Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from The World’s 50 Best.

Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch will also include bars and a spa. It will boast two outdoor spaces: a ground-floor terrace overlooking St James’ Park and a sixth-floor rooftop terrace. 

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