Rosewood’s newest Mayfair masterpiece redefines luxury in the former U.S. Embassy, blending jaw-dropping architecture, haute cuisine, and storied history—while setting the stage for a new era of global hotel openings.
London’s luxury landscape is about to be transformed yet again—and the world is watching. Rosewood’s newest masterpiece, The Chancery Rosewood, opened its doors in the heart of Mayfair, breathing new life into the historic Grosvenor Square site that once housed the iconic US Embassy.
This is more than just another hotel launch. It’s the unveiling of a bold new concept that tea-baits design lovers, foodies, and architecture obsessives with layers of history, artistry, and global buzz.
This opening isn’t just another step for Rosewood—it’s a defining moment in luxury hospitality: architecture, art, food, service, and culture woven into a living masterpiece.
For design devotees, global nomads, and the new wave of high-end travelers, The Chancery Rosewood offers more than a glamorous address—it sets the stage for what’s next in bespoke luxury.
Watch London, Amsterdam, Doha, Japan, and Beverly Hills. Rosewood is only just getting started with new hotel openings. For travel obsessives and design lovers, these hotels will be instant ‘it’ destinations—each promising soul, history, and the inimitable Rosewood vibe that started with one Dallas mansion nearly fifty years ago.
The Chancery Rosewood: A Design Icon Reborn
The Chancery Rosewood’s extraordinary location in the former US Embassy on Grosvenor Square instantly marks it as a landmark property in London’s luxury scene. Once a diplomatic fortress designed by famed architect Eero Saarinen, this Grade II-listed building witnessed decades of historic events, its distinctive golden eagle still perched atop as a symbol of the building’s storied past.
After the US government relocated its embassy, the site was acquired by Qatari Diar in 2013—underlining its high-profile allure—and work began in 2017 to transform it into Rosewood’s latest European flagship. The conversion, led by Sir David Chipperfield, required an inspired blend of sensitive heritage preservation and bold innovation
Rosewood entrusted celebrated French designer Joseph Dirand with the interiors, creating what can only be described as a sensory feast for guests: sculptural lighting casts subtle shadows in layered stone lobbies, public spaces act as contemplative transitions instead of mere corridors, and the material palette threads through the hotel for cohesion and understated glamour.
The hotel’s 144 residential-style suites offer chic urban sanctuaries—think sky-high views across Mayfair, Hyde Park, and London’s iconic skyline.
Signature Suites and the coveted Houses up the ante with private halls, full living rooms, custom kitchens, dedicated butler service, and curated art collections.
Anthony Grace’s surrealist collages and custom pieces by Sir Christopher Le Brun answer the call for high-fashion, high-art London living.
Culinary Stage: London’s Most Buzzed About Dining
The Chancery Rosewood launches with an unprecedented roster of restaurants and bars, each poised to be a social and culinary destination.
Le Caprice finally makes its return, promising glamour, heritage, and a slice of London’s storied social scene. New York icon Carbone arrives for the first time in London, with its spirited Italian-American cuisine already stirring excitement among the city’s foodies and high society.
Meanwhile, Tobi Masa brings refined Japanese omakase, offering a zen counterpoint. Serra delivers Southern Mediterranean warmth with a garden-inspired twist, inviting guests into a lively world of teas and shared plates.
The GSQ Deli and the Eagle Bar—perched on the rooftop under a golden eagle sculpture—impress with their views and design, both nodding to the building’s American ancestry while firmly rooting the experience in contemporary London.
Architecture and Interiors: Past Meets Future
Rosewood is known for bold gestures in design and storytelling, and The Chancery is no exception. Chipperfield’s sensitive architectural restoration honors Saarinen’s brutalist legacy while infusing warmth and light.
Dirand’s interiors blend tactile luxury (natural stone, velvets, polished metals) with London’s unique mercurial mood. Public spaces aren’t pass-throughs; they’re immersive environments, meant for lingering, reflecting, and connecting.
The result is a building that pulses with cultural energy—a place where history isn’t just preserved, but celebrated and reimagined for a new generation of travelers, creatives, and London locals.
Rosewood’s Origins and Global Expansion
The Rosewood story began in Dallas in 1979, when Caroline Rose Hunt transformed a historic mansion into The Mansion on Turtle Creek. The goal: to offer residential-style luxury with soul, blending location, culture, and history into every hotel.
Over decades, Rosewood opened properties from the Caribbean’s Little Dix Bay, New York’s The Carlyle, and Los Cabos’ Las Ventanas al Paraíso to iconic city hotels in Vancouver, London (the original Rosewood London), Beijing, Paris, Tuscany, and beyond.
A major acquisition by Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises in 2011 supercharged international growth, with Rosewood masterminding launches in Asia, Europe, the US, and the Middle East. Today, Rosewood has over 38 hotels operating globally and another 30+ in development—each a story in itself.
Upcoming Rosewood Global Openings: What’s NextThe Chancery Rosewood. London’s Boldest New Luxury Hotel.
The brand’s pipeline is ambitious, and a touch audacious. Look for Rosewood Amsterdam, opening in June, as a conversion of the UNSECO-listed former Palace of Justice along the city’s canals.
Rosewood Doha debuts later this year in twin towers inspired by coral reef motifs, offering suites, residences, and destination restaurants. In Japan, Rosewood Miyakojima promises sustainable luxury and local artistry, while Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin lands in the French Alps this December.
Rosewood Mandarina in Mexico blends jungle and Pacific coast for epic adventure, while the first standalone Rosewood Residences in Beverly Hills redefine sophisticated living. Each project is designed to anchor itself deeply in local tradition and environmental consciousness—a key Rosewood hallmark.
Nightly Rates and The Luxe Experience
The Chancery Rosewood commands nightly rates that reflect its pedigree: from £1,850 for a Junior Suite to £16,810 for the most lavish Houses—each with exclusive butler service, bespoke amenities, and access to the hotel’s astounding art, wellness, and culinary programs.
