Inside the First Park Hyatt Residences in London: 103 Units of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments from £1.795 million
South African designer Christian Bense brought Mid-Century warmth and tailored British craft to Park Hyatt’s first UK branded residences’ showflats on the Thames.
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Park Hyatt London River Thames Residences marks the brand’s UK debut in luxury branded living, sitting prominently within Nine Elms (riverside district gentrified for luxury residences) along the banks of the River Thames.
Developed by London developer and placemaker Valouran, with sales brought to market by property consultancy Knightcrest, the landmark development introduces 103 ready-to-move-in homes.
- Address: 1 Nine Elms Lane, Nine Elms, London SW8 5PH (or SW8 5HD), United Kingdom
- Construction Started: 2015
- Hotel Opening: October 2024
- Residences Launch: September 2026
River Thames and city view from the Park Hyatt Residences London River Thames.
Contemporary Glass Skyscraper
Rising directly above London’s first Park Hyatt hotel, the glass-and-steel building features striking architectural presence on the city’s skyline while establishing a smooth transition from urban energy to private sanctuary.
Bar and lounge at the Park Hyatt Residences London River Thames.
Private Ground-Floor Residences Lobby
A dedicated ground-level private entrance and lobby lead residents away from the main hotel bustle, where a private lift connects directly to an exclusive Residents’ Lounge on Level 19, continuing up to the collection of apartments and top-floor penthouses.
Entry hallway to one of the showflat apartments in the Park Hyatt Residences London River Thames.
Showflats on Level 26
The interior design of the newly launched show apartments on Level 26 is spearheaded by South African designer Christian Bense, founder of London-based Christian Bense Studio.
Living and dining halls in one of the showflat apartments in the Park Hyatt Residences London River Thames.
Drawing inspiration from mid-century aesthetics spanning the 1950s through to the 1970s, Bense’s scheme pairs raw architectural finishes with deep textural warmth, soft plaster paint, natural timbers, and stone.
South African designer Christian Bense, founder of London-based Christian Bense Studio, designed the newly launched show apartments on Level 26 of Park Hyatt Residences London.
Rather than styling spaces for a single moment, Bense brings together contemporary and vintage elements alongside bespoke pieces created in collaboration with prominent British makers like Galvin Brothers, Lorfords Contemporary, and Atelier 278.
The colour palette takes cues from London’s urban landscape, blending steel blues, soft greys, warm wood tones, brass accents, and gentle peach hues.
Kitchen in one of the showflat apartments in the Park Hyatt Residences London River Thames.
Interior Design for Showflats
Inside the 3-bedroom residence, the entrance is defined by a sculptural triangular entry table co-created with Atelier 278, framed by a Peter Page sisal rug and an etching by Juan Escudero.
The open-plan living and dining areas feature intimate furniture groupings arranged to complement the Thames views, anchored by a custom wool and art silk rug by Amy Kent, a vintage Danish oak cabinet from The Modern Warehouse, and bouclé bar stools by Layered Lounge in the kitchen.
Bedroom in one of the showflat apartments in the Park Hyatt Residences London River Thames.
In the bedrooms, a peach palette softens the principal suite alongside an antique armchair in Kirkby Mohair and Julian Chichester jade vellum tables.
The second bedroom layers blues with caramel tones, while the flexible third room doubles as a study and snug featuring grasscloth wallpaper, custom London Cabinet Makers joinery, and artwork by Tzung-Hui Lauren Lee.
Bathroom in one of the showflat apartments in the Park Hyatt Residences London River Thames.
Bense has also applied this design philosophy to a 1-bedroom show residence, demonstrating a warm, tactile aesthetic tailored for a smaller footprint.
Swimming pool in the Park Hyatt Residences London River Thames.
Residences’ Facilities
Residents gain access to both private residential facilities and the full ecosystem of Park Hyatt hotel amenities.
On-site spaces include a 24/7 dedicated concierge team, private residential staff, and the Level 19 Residents’ Lounge.
Homeowners also receive preferential access to the hotel’s world-class dining destinations, as well as a dedicated signature wellness floor. The wellness floor houses a full-service spa, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and a 20m indoor swimming pool.
A dining room in one of the showflat apartments in the Park Hyatt Residences London River Thames.
Prices
The 103 homes consist of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom layout configurations, topped by a selection of top-floor penthouses.
Off-peak and peak pricing schedules for short-term hotel room stays or seasonal rentals have not been published; however, initial purchasing prices for the turnkey (meaning: fully furnished, move-in ready) residences start from £1.795 million for 1-bedroom units, while 3-bedroom residences start from £3.55 million (excluding furnishings).