UK: Manex Properties, the three way partnership between AMANO Group and Excellion Capital, has secured planning permission to remodel Waterman Home, 41 Kingsway, right into a 73-key boutique AMANO lodge.
Previously an workplace constructing, Waterman Home will now be redeveloped right into a boutique lodge that includes 73 guestrooms alongside a brand new ground-floor meals retail idea.
The consent granted by Westminster Metropolis Council function upgrades from the unique plans introduced at acquisition in September 2025.
The property is positioned near AMANO Covent Backyard, with the 2 lodges set to be operated by one workforce. On completion, the expanded AMANO’s property in London will attain £150 million.
Philip Rokeach, director, AMANO Group, stated: “Our imaginative and prescient to deliver Berlin’s aptitude to London was already validated by the distinctive efficiency of Resort AMANO Covent Backyard. Securing planning consent for Waterman Home was an vital subsequent step in increasing our AMANO model within the metropolis.”
Robert Stafler, director at AMANO UK and Manex Properties, added: “Securing planning permission is a serious milestone. The approval permits our office-to-hotel conversion and will increase the room depend to 73 keys. It improves constructing design, operational performance and street-level presence. We’re delighted to start out the restoration of Waterman Home later this 12 months to deliver this long-derelict landmark asset again to life.”
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Manex Properties has secured planning permission to transform Waterman Home on Kingsway, London, right into a 73-key boutique AMANO lodge.
The previous workplace constructing will probably be redeveloped with 73 visitor rooms and a brand new ground-floor meals retail idea below the AMANO model.
Westminster Metropolis Council permitted enhanced plans that enhance room capability and enhance the constructing’s design, operational performance and street-level presence.
Positioned close to Resort AMANO Covent Backyard, the brand new property will probably be operated by a shared workforce, increasing AMANO’s London property to £150 million upon completion.
Restoration work on the long-vacant Waterman Home is scheduled to start later this 12 months as a part of AMANO Group’s continued London growth technique.
