The Chancery Rosewood: Mayfair’s Cold-War Icon Reimagined for a New Chapter
A former US embassy becomes London’s most anticipated all‑suite hideaway—grand spaces, gilded eagles and cultural rhythm await.
On 1 September 2025, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will swing open the doors of The Chancery Rosewood, its second address in London, nestled within the dramatically transformed former US Embassy at 30 Grosvenor Square, Mayfair. The Grade II‑listed architectural landmark - with its soaring modernist façade crowned by Saarinen’s gilded eagle - is reborn through Sir David Chipperfield’s restoration and Joseph Dirand’s interiors into an all‑suite sanctuary brimming with art, culture and expansive hospitality. Boasting 144 individually styled suites, eight restaurants and bars - including the first European outpost of New York’s Carbone - and subterranean indulgences like the Asaya spa with a 25‑metre pool, The Chancery promises to be the hottest reservation in town.
Design and Heritage, Reimagined
The Chancery Rosewood frames its identity in bold contrasts: brutalist modernism softened through mid‑century poise. Eero Saarinen’s original 1960 embassy building—its Portland‑stone façade and 11‑metre gilded eagle by Theodore Roszak preserved—now stands reanimated by Sir David Chipperfield’s restoration, which tacks on extra-storey penthouses and a crowning rooftop bar, nodding to history while stretching into the skyline. Inside, Joseph Dirand dresses the 144‑suite canvas in rich wood panelling, marble and brass, evoking the hush of a gentleman’s club without nostalgia’s weight.
Hospitality Meets Hyper-Personalisation
Rock‑solid heritage, yes—yet arrival feels anything but dated. Expect no rigid check‑in or check‑out hours, just seamless flow. Booking full‑rate? You get chauffeured cars, access to the hotel’s House Car, even bronze‑level butler service and an exclusive Heathrow airport “Windsor Suite” meet‑and‑greet. An art concierge, meanwhile, invites guests to explore creative programming that feels deeply embedded in the building’s layered past.
Well-being in Subterranean Style
Beneath the bustle, the Asaya Spa unfolds. A 25‑metre indoor pool, hydro‑zone and five treatment rooms sit alongside a high‑spec fitness studio outfitted with TechnoGym Pilates‑Reformers. Bonus: Taktouk Clinic brings bespoke dermatology into an elevated hotel format—facials like Korean Blast Glacé, Ultherapy Prime, injectables and fillers - all delivered with medical precision.
Dining & Drinking: A Transatlantic Buzz
Several venues pulse through the schedule. Carbone - the first European iteration of the New York original - slides in later in September, joining Tobi Masa’s refined sushi, Jacqueline’s floral afternoon‑tea creations (from blooms to bites), Serra’s all‑day comfort, GSQ’s deli with 350 outdoor seats, Eagle Bar perched high with panoramic views, plus Le Caprice reimagined. It’s fine‑dining ambition and relaxed sociability in the same breath.
A Suite Sense of Style
Every suite aims to feel like a home away from home. The smallest begins around 544 sq ft, with richly textured finishes that whisper comfort—wood, suede, cream and burnt orange tones, geometric mid‑century silhouettes, and art nodding to both British and American roots. Some even make use of the old WWII safe room—now intimate hideaways. Views swing from Grosvenor Square to Mayfair mews—or, better yet, the London skyline from higher floors.
Fancy a stay where Mayfair’s history and forward-thinking hospitality meet? Drop us a line for bookings and let’s help you shape your visit, suite by suite.