New details about citizenM London Olympia have been revealed, ahead of the hotel’s opening in 2025.
Marking citizenM’s fifth London hotel, the new opening will form part of the transformed Olympia exhibition centre, currently undergoing a £1.3 billion regeneration led by Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance International.
The 146-room hotel will comprise the first floor with front-of-house and three guest room floors, which will also accommodate three societyM meeting rooms.
In a first for citizenM, the typically modern, design-led brand will also feature a listed living area: the historic Apex room. This space will be open to both hotel guests and the general public and will feature ornamental ceiling details, historical columns, panelled doors, oak wooden flooring, and walls lined with bespoke artwork.
The interiors at citizenM London Olympia will be designed by citizenM’s design team and Amsterdam-based partner, concrete, and will feature designer furniture from long-term collaborator Vitra, as with all its 36 hotels globally.
Guest rooms will feature citizenM’s signature XL king-size beds, rain showers, and large flat-screen TVs.
Claudia Abt, chief design officer at citizenM, commented: “At citizenM, in all our properties, we create spaces that not only reflect the essence of modern living but also honour the rich heritage of their surroundings. With our upcoming London Olympia hotel, we had the unique opportunity to blend the vibrant history of this iconic location with our signature contemporary design.
“Preserving the historical elements of the site while delivering the comfort, creativity, and style that our guests expect has been an inspiring challenge. The result is a truly special space that connects the past and the present, whilst continuing to retain history and our citizenM flair.”
John Hitchcox, chairman and co-founder, Yoo Capital, the developer behind Olympia, added: “We’re excited to partner with citizenM, whose blend of modern design and respect for Olympia’s heritage perfectly aligns with our vision. As we look ahead to the launch in late 2025, this collaboration is a key step in bringing our ambitions as a creative destination to life.”
The Olympia regeneration project will see the refurbishment of the existing exhibition halls, as well as the addition of a 4,000-capacity live music hall, the largest new purpose-built theatre in London in nearly 50 years with 1,575 seats, 30+ new bars, restaurants and eateries, hotels, 550,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the-art office space, and the creation of 2.5 acres of public space for visitors to enjoy.
citizenM London Olympia be the fifth outpost of citizenM in London, following openings in Southwark Bankside (2012), Shoreditch (2016), Tower of London (2016) and Victoria Station (2022).
