25/02/2026
hub by Premier Inn London Farringdon (Old Bailey) is officially open.
Set within a Grade II listed former Victorian police station, this was no standard rollout. A complex site blending retained heritage – in particular the original Reading Room, complete with its Delft tiled fireplace and ornate ceiling plasterwork – with the clean efficiency of the hub by Premier Inn model.
Honouring the building’s history was central to the scheme. Local artists Leily Mojdehi and Hilary Yip created site-specific works that narrate its story. We worked closely with the team at to ensure cohesion of additional bespoke artworks and accessories throughout the public areas.
A heritage building reimagined for modern hospitality, already being dubbed the UK’s “poshest Premier Inn.”
Huge congratulations to the entire team involved.
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1-4 Our design renders of the public areas
5 - Listed facade on Snow Hill with view of Church of St Sepulchre
6-7 - Atrium showing where old meets new
8 - Listed entry hall with artwork by
9 - Listed main staircase
10 - Listed Reading Room fireplace with Delft tiles
11 - Ceiling plasterwork in listed Reading Room
12 - Bespoke artworks by
13 - Standard hub by Premier Inn bedroom
14 - The Reading Room suspended during construction
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