hotel
Reginald H Uren, 1958
50 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 3NG
what3words: fitzrovia.central.london
The landmarked 1950s building has been transformed by Philippe Starck into a surreal Cocteau like dream world, epitomising a new luxury that is smart, pared down and tempered with a healthy dose of wit and irony. With rooms designed by designer Tim Andreas of Banjo, the rooms maintain their sense of whimsy while offering state of the art details and luxurious touches at every turn.
Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road
Charing Cross, Euston, Marylebone
390, 55, 73, 98
Step-free access to main tour areas, accessible toilets available. Any access restrictions will be communicated in advance.
Guided tour of an operational hotel. Expect background music, moderate activity, walking, standing and some seating.
Sanderson occupies the former headquarters of Arthur Sanderson & Sons, designed by architect Reginald Uren and completed in 1958. The Grade II* listed building is recognised as an important example of post-war modernist architecture and design in central London.
At the turn of the millennium, the building was transformed into the Sanderson Hotel through a redesign led by Philippe Starck, creating one of London's most influential design destinations while preserving key elements of the original architecture.
Join a guided tour exploring the building's architectural evolution, heritage significance and contemporary use. Visitors will gain insight into adaptive reuse, modernist design and the challenges of preserving a historic building while operating as a luxury hotel.