Close Menu
Hospitality InteriorsHospitality Interiors
  • News
  • Articles
    • Interviews
    • Opening Shots
    • Products
    • Profiles
    • Projects
    • Resources
    • Trends
  • Magazines
    • Design Destinations: April 2025
    • Issue 118 – March/April 2025
    • Design Destinations: Feb 2025
    • Issue 117 – Jan/Feb 2025
    • Issue 116 – Nov/Dec 2024
    • Issue 115 – Sept/Oct 2024
    • Issue 114 – July/August 2024
    • Issue 113 – May/June 2024
    • All Recent Issues
  • Sponsored Content
  • Email Newsletters
  • About Us
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
LinkedIn X (Twitter) Instagram
Hospitality InteriorsHospitality Interiors
Subscribe to Magazine
  • News
  • Articles
    • Interviews
    • Opening Shots
    • Products
    • Profiles
    • Projects
    • Resources
    • Trends
  • Magazines
    1. Design Destinations: April 2025
    2. Issue 118 – March/April 2025
    3. Design Destinations: Feb 2025
    4. Issue 117 – Jan/Feb 2025
    5. Issue 116 – Nov/Dec 2024
    6. Issue 115 – Sept/Oct 2024
    7. Issue 114 – July/August 2024
    8. Issue 113 – May/June 2024
    9. All Recent Issues
    Featured

    Design Destinations: April 2025

    14 April 2025
    Recent

    Design Destinations: April 2025

    14 April 2025

    Hospitality Interiors: Issue 118 – March/April 2025

    24 March 2025

    Design Destinations: February 2025

    20 February 2025
  • Sponsored Content
  • Email Newsletters
  • About Us
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
LinkedIn X (Twitter) Instagram
Subscribe to Magazine
Hospitality InteriorsHospitality Interiors
Projects

Pan Pacific London, UK

Katie SherryBy Katie Sherry26 November 20216 Mins Read
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Pan Pacific Hotels Group’s first European property opened in September, to great success. Here, Hospitality Interiors explores the hotel’s compelling offering and its stylish design aesthetic by Yabu Pushelberg.

Pan Pacific London is housed within the striking 43-storey bronze tower of Bishopsgate Plaza – a prestigious development just moments from Liverpool Street Station. Conceived by PLP Architecture, the development captures the very best of London’s old and new architecture.

As well as Pan Pacific London, the development encompasses 160 luxurious residential apartments and, connected by an impressive public plaza, the 144-year-old Devonshire Row, with its array of dining outlets, bars and designer shops.

The framing concept behind Pan Pacific London’s architecture and interior design was to honour the brand’s Asian heritage, while creating a highly contemporary property that would chime with its London setting.

The serenity and warmth of Pan Pacific, both in terms of the interior and service, impresses upon guests the moment they enter the hotel lobby. The very best attributes of Singaporean hospitality have been incorporated here- from subtle design references to the carefully recruited staff members – yet with touches of traditional English design throughout.

The welcoming lobby space sets the scene for Yabu Pushelberg’s soothing, neutral scheme. Extensive wooden panelling and polished concrete flooring combine with the elegant curves of the reception desks and staircases to create a soft, organic feel. Pops of colour come from the lush planting, as well as the spectacular custom murals depicting South-east Asian flora and fauna by Moss & Lam.

“The serenity and warmth of Pan Pacific, both in terms of the interior and service, impresses upon guests the moment they enter the hotel lobby”

This natural theme extends into the hotel’s 237 elegantly appointed guest rooms, where a muted colour palette, wooden panelling and neutral plaid carpeting create a calming feel.

The unconventional shape of the rooms adds real visual interest here, the curve of the panelled walls echoing in the soft, rounded lines of the furniture. The bespoke Hypnos beds, too, are unusual in their positioning, as Yabu Pushelberg has oriented them at the appropriate angle to catch the warm morning light. As the sun goes down, striking lighting pieces from Chelsom create a warm, residential feel.

As in the lobby space, the theme of Asian and English gardens brings a touch of vibrancy. Moss & Lam has created custom murals for the headboards, centring around four arboreal themes – oak, elder, elm and maple. Elsewhere, brightly coloured pillows emblazoned with butterfly and bee motifs catch the eye.

The expansive marble bathrooms feature a separate toilet, walk-in shower and bathtub, complete with luxury bathroom solutions from Laufen and Kaldewei, heated floors and Diptyque amenities.

An in-room wellbeing experience goes the extra mile to look after guests, from a custom-designed programme featuring a temperature-regulated sleep system, to bespoke jetlag programmes and curated in-room reading.

Indeed, guest wellbeing runs through the very heart of the hotel, encompassing fitness, nutrition, treatments and mindfulness. This dedication manifests itself in the property’s 1083m² world-class destination wellness floor. In addition to the dramatic 18.5m infinity pool, its floor-to-ceiling windows offering spectacular cityscape views, there are two soothing treatment rooms, sleeping pods, a sauna and steam rooms.

“The theme of Asian and English gardens brings a touch of vibrancy”

Usually an afterthought, the hotel’s high-performance interactive gym has been carefully considered, offering a comprehensive selection of cardio and strength equipment. Exclusive to the hotel, the TecnoBody D-wall training system involves body recognition and an interface gesture which engages guests in the course of training.

Unlike traditional methods of exercise, each session focuses on real-time biofeedback and long-term joint health through mindful training. This technology-driven analysis provides guests with an in-depth understanding and live feedback of their problematic areas, which might include nutrient deficiencies, sleeping disorders or stresses which may be preventing their body from achieving optimum health.

In terms of F&B, Pan Pacific London offers five distinctive restaurant and bar venues. Led by multi-award-winning executive chef, Lorraine Sinclair, and renowned executive pastry chef, Cherish Finden, each incorporates unique elements of the flavour, diversity and elegance of modern Singapore.

Flowing on from the lobby is Pan Pacific’s atmospheric bar, Ginger Lily. Complete with an extensive champagne list, rum and cocktail menu, the space evokes the buzz of Singaporean bar culture. The elegant Orchid Lounge, meanwhile, offers a serene and inviting drawing room for afternoon tea by Cherish Finden.

Situated at the top of the lobby’s spiral staircase, all-day dining restaurant Straits Kitchen showcases the melting pot of cuisines represented in multicultural Singapore. Named for the Straits of Malacca – the main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific oceans – the restaurant makes use of purely Asian ingredients, sourced and grown locally in the UK to minimise their carbon footprint.

The dining room features a bolder, eclectic aesthetic, with floor-to-ceiling windows, mustard-toned banquette seating and quirky murals from En Viu depicting key ingredients from the menu.

The hotel’s destination cocktail bar, meanwhile, is located in Devonshire House and has been designed by Tom Dixon’s Design Research Studio. The interior complements the existing architecture and heritage of this striking building, and brings an exciting new offering to East London’s bar scene.

Concluding the offering is Pan Pacific’s sophisticated event and conference spaces. A notable design highlight is the extensive 464m2 smart Pacific Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 400 guests. Set to host the Hospitality Leadership & Design Conference’s (HLDC) London event in February 2022, the ballroom benefits from direct access from Bishopsgate Plaza via a glass escalator and elevator, or can be accessed by guests directly via the hotel.

“Pan Pacific London’s dedication to guest wellbeing manifests itself in the property’s 1083m² world-class destination wellness floor”

The Pacific Ballroom is equipped with advanced technology including flexible lighting options, surround sound and SMART LED 4k video walls for an immersive experience, and will also have connectivity capabilities via a live feed to the VIP Room located in the pre-function area. The space is subdivisible into two separate soundproofed rooms to provide extra flexibility. Burgess Furniture has supplied a range of its furniture for the hotel’s conference facilities, including its sleek and highly comfortable Evola chair design.

Meeting Place on the fifth floor encompasses five meeting rooms, named after renowned coaching inns that were once located in and around the current hotel site from the mid-1400s. With an 81m2 breakout area known as Punchbowl, all the meeting rooms enjoy natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows – most with views over the bustling Bishopsgate Plaza. Accommodating up to 294 guests, the entire floor can be hired exclusively.

Market Square, meanwhile, is the hotel’s relaxed, creative meeting space. Incorporating four meeting rooms, named after the markets located throughout the Square Mile, these feature state-of-the-art technology and are wrapped around a central area, Market Kitchen, featuring a home-style kitchen pantry stocked with snacks and beverages alongside breakfast, break and lunch options.

www.panpacific.com/london

www.yabupushelberg.com

Previous ArticleGrace Leo, President and CEO of Grace Leo Consultancy, and managing partner of Relais Retreats
Next Article Unidrain appoints Astrid Tauber-Møller as new sales & export coordinator
Katie Sherry

Read Similar Stories

Hush brings art deco glamour to Warwickshire

2 May 2025

Ennismore signs The Hoxton, Nashville

2 May 2025

Mandarin Oriental to renovate properties in Hong Kong and Bangkok

25 April 2025
Latest Content

Hush brings art deco glamour to Warwickshire

Marriott International to acquire citizenM

Ennismore signs The Hoxton, Nashville

Sponsored Content

Skopos Studio: The shelves in the studio library are starting to bloom.

2 May 2025

Clarke & Clarke x Breegan Jane: A Celebration of Global Design

25 April 2025
Get in Touch
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Subscribe
© 2024 Lewis Business Media. All Rights Reserved.
Lewis Business Media, Suite A, Arun House, Office Village, River Way, Uckfield, TN22 1SL

Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “ACCEPT ALL”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsREJECT ALLAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement1 yearSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Advertisement" category .
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics1 yearSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Analytics" category .
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional1 yearThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary1 yearSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Necessary" category .
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others1 yearSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to store the user consent for cookies in the category "Others".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance1 yearSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to store the user consent for cookies in the category "Performance".
PHPSESSIDsessionThis cookie is native to PHP applications. The cookie is used to store and identify a users' unique session ID for the purpose of managing user session on the website. The cookie is a session cookies and is deleted when all the browser windows are closed.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
CookieDurationDescription
_ga2 yearsThe _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors.
_gat_gtag_UA_31822138_191 minuteSet by Google to distinguish users.
_gid1 dayInstalled by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
CookieDurationDescription
OAID1 yearThis cookie is set when an AdsWizz website visitor have opted out the collection of information by AdsWizz service or opted to disable the targeted ads by AdsWizz.
SAVE & ACCEPT
Powered by CookieYes Logo