Sunborn London, the city’s first luxury Superyacht Hotel, operated by ISS Facility Services, has completed its re-fit and full interior refurbishment, and taken up residence in East London’s Royal Victoria Docks – right alongside the ExCeL Exhibition centre.
The Sunborn officially opens for business on 1 July, but H&C News was fortunate to be allowed a preview of the 4 star accommodation and facilities, and there’s no doubt that it adds both drama to the ExCel landscape, as well as facilities that will prove attractive to visitors to exhibitions as well as to the area.
From the bedrooms, which are not only ‘luxury’ but generously sized, to the restaurant, bar and lounge spaces, this will be a resource not only welcomed but used by visitors – and, given its size and location, they will not be slow to discover it!
ISS is responsible for all Sunborn London’s operations. The fully integrated service model sees ISS managing all facets of the business to include sales, marketing, events, as well as the day-to-day running of the hotel.
Auditorium/private screening room
Hidden from public view up in the bows is a most impressive auditorium/private screening room. Seating 50 in true ‘executive’ comfort, the auditorium is perfect for company and product presentations, and certain to be very busy in the years ahead.
Supporting East London
ISS has partnered with the East London Business Alliance (ELBA) to recruit more than 50 percent of its staff for Sunborn London. A full range of hotel roles – from housekeeping to staff reception – have been filled by local residents to create the new environment. In addition, ISS is one of the first employers in the area to pay hotel staff the London Living Wage.
Ideal base for ExCel and local attractions
The hotel will primarily attract corporate clients, with its close proximity to ExCeL, which alone expects to welcome four million visitors during 2014. The hotel’s luxury accommodation and facilities will also provide the ideal base from which to enjoy the local attractions, including the O2, Royal Greenwich and the Emirates Airline cable car.
The 120 metre length Sunborn London will offer 136 spacious yacht bedrooms and suites over 5 floors, plus ample entertaining space. The Sunborn hosts conference rooms, a fine dining restaurant, bar, auditorium and vast outside decks and private terraces. Sunborn’s presence increases accommodation around ExCeL to 1,700 rooms.
Commenting on the new Sunborn Yacht Hotels, Hans Niemi, Executive Director, says:
“The new hotel in London, currently the world’s most important city, gives us an important platform for the Sunborn brand and business concept.” He continued, “We’re delighted to work with ISS, a trusted partner with a strong track record in the hotel industry. Their focus on delivering the finest bespoke service in the most professional manner blends well with our culture.”
Sunborn London: the facts
- Opening Date:July1 2014 (date as at May19,2014)
- 136roomsand suites
o 132 standard&executive rooms
o 2 Junior Suites
o 2ExecutiveSuites
- Totaloccupancy-308
- 4 Star rating
- In-roomtablet comms system to contacthotel services
- Lavazza coffeemachinesin all rooms; suites haveNespresso coffeemachines
- Saunas in2suites
- Additional facilities:
o Meeting Spaces (restaurant, conference room,boardroom &Private dining/meetingroom seating14)
o Mobilebar (5th Floor/deck)
o Spa treatmentroom
o Outside decks and privateterraces(incl Skylounge)
Dining
- Restaurant-80covers; buffetbreakfast&lunch, alacart dinner
- Lounge bar–snacks&drinks until late
- Wheelhouse–private dining
Meeting& Eventspace
- Auditorium/private screening room-seats 50
- Conferenceroomlayouts
o Theatre –seats 140/40oBanquet–seats 100/40oClassroom–seats 80/30
- Cabaret–90/35
- Cocktail– 50
o Boardroom–24 boardroomlayoutstyle
o The Wheelhouse
- Seats 14,Boardroomlayout orforprivate dining
- Outside privatedeck spaceforoutdoor use
Sunborn London, RoyalVictoriaDock,London E161XL
Neareststation, CustomHouseDLR(Outside ExCeL London conference&exhibition centre)
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