New renderings reveal the BT Tower’s upcoming conversion into a hotel, showcasing the landmark’s distinctive silhouette and planned interior spaces.
The tower’s original design demanded considerable height and an unobstructed profile to support communication signals, a feature that will preserve its panoramic views for hotel guests.
Archivist Anne Archer highlighted the building’s unique heritage and suggested that a restaurant within the hotel could draw more visitors to the site.
BT intends to complete the evacuation of the tower by late 2029, after which a hotel operator will assume ownership and begin redevelopment.
Construction is expected to commence shortly after the handover, with the hotel slated to open its doors in 2033.
A recent interior inspection uncovered a time capsule of 1960s and 1970s telecommunications equipment, now coated in dust and earmarked for removal.
Current work focuses on stripping aging wiring, telephones and switchboards that have become redundant due to modern technology.
Brent Mathews, Property Director at BT Group, reflected on the tower’s pivotal role in national communications since 1984 and noted the shift toward newer delivery methods.
The conversion aims to preserve the tower’s historic significance while providing new public amenities in a central London location.
