The Wolseley—London’s landmark all-day cafe-restaurant on Piccadilly Street known for its Art Deco design and reliably excellent people-watching—will now become a hotel brand. And it’s all starting in New York.
The Wolseley Hotels, a new luxury hospitality brand from Minor Hotels, will debut with its first property in Midtown Manhattan, slated to open in early 2027. The Wolseley Hotel New York will occupy a landmarked building on West 44th Street, just off Bryant Park.
The address itself has history. The building was constructed in 1905 for The Lambs Club, America’s oldest professional theatrical club, and designed by McKim, Mead & White—the architectural firm behind the Brooklyn Museum and the Morgan Library. With close ties to Broadway and New York’s theatre and artistic communities for much of the last century, the property also comes with its own cultural cachet.
“Few cities celebrate dining, culture and social energy quite like New York, which makes it the perfect home for the first Wolseley hotel,” Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels, shared with Travel + Leisure. “We’re excited to bring the spirit of the iconic Piccadilly institution to Manhattan, where guests will experience that same sense of timeless glamour and lively hospitality.”
The hotel will have 76 guest rooms and suites, with interiors that echo the elegance of the London original. And true to its origins, dining will be central to the property’s identity. The Wolseley New York—the brand’s North American culinary flagship—will translate the London restaurant’s grand café spirit to Manhattan with all-day dining, signature cocktails, and an atmosphere that will welcome both hotel guests and locals. Below ground, there will be a cellar-level speakeasy bar and a wellness center.
New York is just the beginning. The company has positioned the Manhattan property as the foundation for a thoughtful global expansion, with future hotels planned across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East. Each property will be individually curated to match its locale.
Nightly rates and booking details will be announced closer to the 2027 opening.