Montcalm Hotels Group has secured planning permission for Islington’s first five-star hotel.
The hotelier has got the go-ahead from Islington council to convert 1950s office block Royal London House on Finsbury Square, E1, into a 256-bedroom hotel.
5Plus-designed proposals also include restaurants and leisure facilities at the 10-storey development.
Construction will start early next year.
Savills and Jon Dingle advised on planning.