October 8, 2026 — Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch has named British skincare brand OSKIA as its spa partner. Hilton’s October 7 announcement still gives the opening only as later in 2026. An exact date is TBA.
The hotel fills Admiralty Arch, the Grade I-listed landmark on The Mall, facing Buckingham Palace. Owner Reuben Brothers is restoring the building with Hilton. It will hold 114 rooms, suites and residences. Hilton has not split that figure.
The spa will have single and couples’ treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, a hydrotherapy pool, an ice fountain and a fitness center. OSKIA has created treatments sold only here. General manager Guillaume Marly spoke of “a natural synergy” between the two.
Dining is the other draw. Clare Smyth will lead Coreus, and Daniel Boulud will open Café Boulud. A ballroom holds up to 500 guests.
When reservations opened in June, One Mile at a Time found the first bookable stays started on March 1, 2027. Rates then began at about £660 a night, or 160,000 Hilton Honors points. Those figures are four months old, so check current availability.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Property | Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch |
| Brand / owner | Waldorf Astoria (Hilton) / Reuben Brothers |
| Location | The Mall, St. James’s, London |
| Opening | Later in 2026 (exact date TBA) |
| Keys | 114 rooms, suites and residences |
| Dining | Coreus (Clare Smyth), Café Boulud (Daniel Boulud) |
| Spa | OSKIA partner spa with hydrotherapy pool |
What it means for travelers
- Do not plan a 2026 stay yet. The opening date is unconfirmed, and bookings in June began with March 2027.
- This is a points hotel at the top of the chart. The June starting price was 160,000 Hilton Honors points a night. Elite members get a fifth award night free.
- The location is central. It is on The Mall in St. James’s. Hilton has not published airport transfer details.
Sources
- Hilton Stories — “Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch Announces OSKIA as Spa Partner” — stories.hilton.com
- One Mile at a Time — “The Much Anticipated Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch Finally Opening!” — onemileatatime.com
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