Great Scotland Yard – one of the most iconic buildings – that used to be the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police in London during 1829 to 1890, has now been converted into a luxurious 5-star hotel that will open this year.
Kerala business tycoon Yusuf Ali Kader’s Abu Dhabi-based company LuLu Group International completed the Rs 584,88,16,050 renovation of the building. The hotel located at Trafalgar Square will have 153 rooms and the tariff per night for each room will be Rs 7,79,842 (For a night? Yeah well!).
The suites offer guests a picturesque view of Nelson’s Column, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace in London. Some rooms were previously cells where criminals were kept.
“Hotel guests will be reminded of London’s famous criminals during their stay. As well as military uniforms and artwork by prisoners, features include a chandelier made of glass shards that references the Forty Elephants, a 19th-century gang of women known for smashing shop windows to steal jewellery”, The Times reported. The guests will also have access to a tea parlour, a secret whiskey bar, a ballroom, and a great restaurant.
The decorations even include military uniforms and artwork by prisoners. The hostel will be operated by the Hyatt Group.
