05.04.2016 - Qatari Diar unveils plans to turn US embassy in Mayfair into luxury hotel
The Qatari owners of the US Embassy in London’s Grosvenor Square have unveiled plans to turn the Grade II-listed landmark into a five star hotel as the US government prepares for its move to Nine Elms next year. Qatari Diar, a subsidiary of sovereign wealth fund the Qatar Investment Authority, will launch a public exhibition next Monday before submitting plans to Westminster City Council in May. The proposals include a 137-room hotel with five restaurants, six flagship retail units, a spa – and a ballroom for 1,000 guests...............................................Full Article: Source
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