# The Story of Bvlgari Hotel London > The Opening & Knightsbridge Location  Year of Opening: May 2012 (timed during London’s Olympic and Diamond Jubilee year).  Location: 171 Knightsbridge. It was the first newly built, gro… - Source: Berlin Today - Canonical URL: https://berlintoday.eu/article/the-story-of-bvlgari-hotel-london - Author: Mark Degendorf - Section: News - Published: 2026-08-21T13:17:19.926Z - Updated: 2026-08-21T13:17:19.926Z - Tags: Bvlgari Hotel --- The Opening & Knightsbridge Location Year of Opening: May 2012 (timed during London’s Olympic and Diamond Jubilee year). Location: 171 Knightsbridge. It was the first newly built, ground-up luxury hotel in Central London in over forty years. Concept: Designed as an urban haven that bridges contemporary British architecture with classic Italian residential elegance, situated directly across from Hyde Park. Architectural & Interior Design ConceptArchitects: Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and Partners (ACPV ARCHITECTS), who design every Bvlgari Hotel globally to ensure design cohesion and Italian architectural integrity. The Silver Theme: While Bvlgari is world-renowned for high jewellery and coloured gemstones, its founder, Sotirio Bulgari, began as a master silversmith. The London property pays tribute to this silversmith heritage with custom silver details woven throughout:Handcrafted silver chandeliers by master glassmakers Barovier & Toso in the Ballroom and public spaces. Solid silver detailing on bespoke silk wall coverings by historic Venetian weaver Rubelli (patterns inspired by a 19th-century Bvlgari silver chatelaine). Noble Materials: Sivec and Marquina marbles, polished sapele mahogany paneling, and Italian Vicenza stone cladding. Key Features & Cultural Milestones The Private Cinema: A dedicated 47-seat screening room equipped with state-of-the-art 4K and Dolby Atmos technology, frequently hosting private film premieres, BAFTA-season private screenings, and cultural panels. The Spa at Bvlgari Hotel London: Spanning two subterranean floors (2,000 sq m), featuring a 25-metre colonnaded swimming pool lined with shimmering green-and-gold leaf mosaic tiles inspired by ancient Roman baths. Discreet Luxury & Privacy: The hotel was purpose-built with private lifts, VIP subterranean drop-offs, and dedicated butler service for the signature suites, making it an internationally recognized sanctuary for high-profile figures, dignitaries, and artists who value discretion. Contact 4 Knightsbridge Green London SW1X 7QA +44(0)207 151 1025 https://www.bulgarihotels.com/en_US/london --- Originally published by Berlin Today. Free to cite with attribution and a link to https://berlintoday.eu/article/the-story-of-bvlgari-hotel-london.