Hilton is continuing the expansion of its Curio Collection hotel brand in the UK with the signing of the Derby London City, which is set to open in early 2026.

This development, signed under a franchise agreement with real estate developer and operator Dominus, marks the brand's tenth property in the UK.

It also reflects Hilton's growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, which recently celebrated its 1,000th hotel launch worldwide.

Hilton UK, Ireland and the Nordics development vice-president Nick Smart said: “Curio Collection by Hilton’s continued expansion in the UK is a testament to the popularity and commercial success of our forward-thinking lifestyle brand.”

The hotel will be owned by Dominus and managed under its Dominus Hospitality platform. The project involves transitioning a previous office space on Great Tower Street into the latest hospitality venture.

Located in London's financial district, the Square Mile, the Derby London City aims to serve the needs of business travellers with 237 guest rooms, including ten suites.

The property will offer an all-day dining restaurant, a 24-hour gym, meeting rooms, and private dining facilities.

Dominus CEO Preet Ahluwalia said: “As owners and operators of Lost Property St Paul’s, we knew we could leverage our expertise, in partnership with Hilton, to deliver another Curio Collection hotel in a prime location.

“Since we acquired the site on Great Tower Street in 2023, we’ve taken a sustainable design approach to refurbishing and upgrading the existing building, to create a hotel that pays tribute to the past and offers an exceptional guest experience in the heart of London.”

The property is set to support the City of London Corporation’s Destination City programme, which aims to promote the Square Mile as a location for both business and leisure.

City of London Corporation Planning and Transportation Committee chairman Tom Sleigh said: “The City of London’s new hotel stock will play a major role in realising the ‘Destination City’ growth strategy, by helping to accommodate the rapidly rising numbers of visitors and workers coming to the Square Mile, every day.”

The Derby London City becomes part of Dominus's existing hotel portfolio, which encompasses properties such as Lost Property St Paul's London, Curio Collection by Hilton, and Hampton by Hilton Bath City.

Last month, Hilton continued its expansion by unveiling The Marcus Portrush, a Tapestry Collection hotel, marking the brand’s entrance into Northern Ireland, UK.