Designed by award-winning architects Jestico + Whiles, the glamorous new Starwood hotel W London in Leicester Square is now open to visitors. Developed by McAleer & Rushe, the new ten-storey building houses retail, leisure and residential accommodation spread over 200,000 sq ft, including a spa, 11 penthouse apartments and a new 35,000 sq ft retail-leisure experience provided by a leading global brand.

W London Leicester Square

• Architects: Jestico + Whiles Architects
• Project: W London – Leicester Square
• Location: Leicester Square, London
• Client: McAleer & Rushe Group
• M&E Engineers: Caldwell Consulting
• Building Contractor: McAleer & Rushe Group
• Project Manager: McAleer & Rushe Group
• QS/Cost Consultant: McAleer & Rushe Group
• Structural Engineer: Ian Black Consulting
• Façade Consultant: Billings Design Associates Ltd
• Fire Engineer: Michael Slattery & Associates
• Façade Artist: Jason Bruges Studio Ltd
• Interior Designer: Concrete Architectural Associates
• Start on site: March 2009
• Completion: January 2011
• Gross Internal Floor area: 17,000m2

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