Aparthotel operator Staycity Group has introduced plans to develop its premium Wilde model in London after buying a web site in Battersea, close to 9 Elms Station, the place it plans to develop a brand new 177-room property.
After buying a former three-storey workplace block for an undisclosed sum, Dublin-based StayCity stated it should develop the positioning in partnership with Citygrove, who will oversee the preliminary planning and development of the £70m growth,
The aparthotel operator stated development is anticipated to start in 2026, with completion within the second half of 2027.
The brand new Wilde property will supply a mixture of studios and one-bedroom flats with ‘fully-equipped’ kitchens and a ‘trendy’ design. Services will embody a laundry room, 24-hour reception, lounge and bar, a café, pantry and a gymnasium.
Staycity Group’s growth director for London, Neil Brief, stated: “The 9 Elms/ Battersea space has been on Staycity’s goal radar following the announcement of the Northern line extension.
“Because the prestigious redevelopment of Battersea Energy Station was accomplished, attracting the relocation of the US embassy and Apple’s European headquarters, it has grow to be probably the most vibrant and energetic areas of London. We’re excited to be enjoying a component in its development story,” he stated.
Staycity Group presently operates three Wilde Aparthotels in London – in Aldgate, Covent Backyard and Paddington – with extra websites in Berlin, Edinburgh and Manchester in addition to an upcoming property in Bordeaux.