The Welbeck Hotel is officially open
A new hotel in Marylebone blends luxury with wellness – and some perfect event spaces
A new hotel has opened up in the heart of Marylebone, paying tribute to the area’s deep-rooted medical heritage. Situated on Welbeck Street, the aptly named Welbeck Hotel aims to combine classic Edwardian elegance and charm with contemporary wellness-focused hospitality, reflecting the street’s pioneering legacy for over two centuries.
Meet The Leader attended their launch event which included a delicious afternoon tea before a tour around the property. The hotel offers 164 rooms and suites, an elegant lounge and a bar (with a very fun photobooth), a fully equipped gym, six private meeting rooms (due to open mid April) and event spaces accommodating up to 60 guests. But it’s with the focus on wellness that it really comes into its own.
Here, specialists in intravenous (IV) therapy known as Effect Doctors are on hand to offer guests a range of treatments, from immunity-boosting drips to hydration therapies, which can be administered in the comfort of their suites. While the hotel has also partnered with John Bell & Croyden, whose on-site Liver Clinic provides access to FibroScan® technology; an advanced, non-invasive diagnostic tool for liver health assessments. Meanwhile, beauty concierge service RUUBY allows guests to book in-room massages, facials, and grooming treatments at their convenience.
As Simon Hall, General Manager of The Welbeck Hotel, said: “The history of Welbeck Street is one of innovation and care.” And notable figures on Welbeck Street include polymath and physician Thomas Young, who established his surgery in 1799 at No. 48, and who achieved groundbreaking research into the mechanics of the eye; and Sir Patrick Manson, a celebrated tropical medicine expert, who lived at No. 50. The street has also housed institutions like the Welbeck Street Hospital for Diseases of the Nervous System and the British Institute of Radiology; while it’s also close to Harley Street – making the hotel an ideal destination for international visitors seeking medical treatment, wellness-focused stays, or discreet luxury accommodation.
Added Hall, “We are proud to honour that legacy while delivering a refined hospitality experience that prioritises wellness, comfort, and seamless service.” As a further nod to the local medical history, the bar menu offers drinks dedicated to doctors and nurses including Rejuvenating Cure and Doctor’s Negroni.
It is also within walking distance of Bond Street and Oxford Circus stations, providing easy connections to London’s transport network, including the Elizabeth Line for swift travel to Heathrow Airport. The hotel is also just a hop, skip and healthy jump to some of London’s finest attractions; from the designer boutiques of Mayfair to cultural landmarks such as The Wallace Collection, or fine dining in Marylebone’s celebrated restaurants.
Sustainability is also hugely important to the Welbeck: the hotel has achieved a BREEAM Excellent rating, reflecting its commitment to energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmentally responsible operations, as evinced by its wildflower planters that support local wildlife and green building certifications; initiatives such as occupancy-based controls, eliminating single-use plastics; and a comprehensive recycling programme – covering everything from waste to food scraps. Meanwhile, a partnership with The Felix Project, London’s largest food redistribution charity, has further reinforced its dedication to social responsibility.
