{"id":8186,"date":"2026-11-02T12:31:33","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T12:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/global-travel-news\/minor-hotels-to-bring-minor-reserve-collection-to-the-uk\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T12:31:33","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T12:31:33","slug":"minor-hotels-to-bring-minor-reserve-collection-to-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/global-travel-news\/minor-hotels-to-bring-minor-reserve-collection-to-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Minor Hotels to Bring Minor Reserve Collection to the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Minor<\/a>Bangkok, Thailand, November 02, 2026 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ Minor Hotels<\/strong>, a global hotel owner and operator with more than 640 properties across 67 countries, has signed a management agreement to operate Dukes London at 35 St James\u2019s Place<\/strong>. The landmark property will join the newly launched Minor Reserve Collection, marking the luxury brand\u2019s debut in the UK.<\/p>\n

Occupying a coveted address in St James\u2019s, London\u2019s historic royal district, Dukes has welcomed statesmen and cultural icons since opening in 1908. Currently undergoing an extensive multi-year transformation led by Russell Sage Studio, the 85-key property will reopen in Q2 2027 as Dukes London, Minor Reserve Collection, with redesigned guest rooms and suites, including 13 executive suites and five signature suites inspired by the notable characters and rich heritage of St James\u2019s.<\/p>\n

One of the hotel\u2019s defining features, the legendary Dukes Bar, has remained open throughout the renovation, continuing its iconic tableside frozen martini ritual. Over the decades, the bar has welcomed royalty, politicians and cultural figures from around the world \u2013 and legend has it that Dukes Bar famously inspired author Ian Fleming\u2019s vision of James Bond\u2019s martini.<\/p>\n

Upon reopening, Dukes London will introduce a new restaurant in partnership with The Wolseley Hospitality Group, which is owned by Minor Hotels. Another addition to the property is The Delany Drawing Room, which is now operating as a lounge and bar serving a curated list of 160 whiskies, in addition to a selection of Champagnes and cocktails. When the hotel relaunches next year, The Delany Drawing Room, which also features a conservatory and secluded garden, will serve afternoon tea and become an intimate setting for private events, drinks receptions and gatherings.<\/p>\n

The Dukes London, Minor Reserve Collection agreement builds on a longstanding relationship between Minor Hotels and Seven Tides, a holding company with an established presence in both Dubai and London. The partners already collaborate on multiple prominent UAE hospitality assets, and Dukes London represents their first hotel project together in Europe.<\/p>\n

\u201cBringing Minor Reserve Collection to the UK through Dukes London is a defining moment for the brand,\u201d said William E. Heinecke, Chairman and Founder of Minor International<\/strong>, parent company of Minor Hotels. \u201cFew hotels capture the character and heritage of London quite like Dukes. Together with our trusted partner Seven Tides, we look forward to the hotel\u2019s next chapter, preserving Dukes London\u2019s unique identity while expanding its reach through Minor Hotels\u2019 global luxury platform.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis strategic appointment builds on Minor Hotels\u2019 successful management of our Dubai hospitality portfolio and creates greater synergy across the Group,\u201d said Ghanim Bin Sulayem, Group CEO and Managing Director of Seven Tides<\/strong>. \u201cThe outstanding contribution of the Dukes London team has been instrumental in preserving the character and service excellence that define this iconic property. As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we look forward to partnering with Minor Hotels to unlock the full potential of Dukes London, strengthening its reputation as one of London\u2019s most distinguished luxury hospitality destinations.\u201d<\/p>\n

With its address in St James\u2019s, the hotel is perfectly located for leisure visitors to explore the city centre Royal Parks of Green Park, St James\u2019s Park and Hyde Park, as well as Buckingham Palace. The luxury shopping and theatre districts are also in close proximity, with Green Park, the closest tube station offering access to St Pancras International Station and Heathrow Airport, just five minutes\u2019 walk away.<\/p>\n

Launched in 2025, Minor Reserve Collection is Minor Hotels\u2019 luxury soft brand for exceptional independent hotels defined by character, heritage and a strong sense of place. The collection currently includes Hotel Palace Portoro\u017e in Slovenia, relaunching in the first quarter of 2027; Aventora Resort Ba\u00eda Formosa in Brazil, opening in 2028; and Dukes London in St James\u2019s, reopening in Q2 2027. With a growing global pipeline, Minor Hotels is expanding the collection in key luxury destinations, partnering with distinctive hotels that seek to preserve their independence while benefiting from the group\u2019s international sales, marketing and distribution platform.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bangkok, Thailand, November 02, 2026 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ Minor Hotels, a global hotel owner and operator with more than 640 properties across 67 countries, has signed a management agreement to operate Dukes London at 35 St James\u2019s Place. The landmark property will join the newly launched Minor Reserve Collection, marking the luxury brand\u2019s debut in …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8187,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[105],"tags":[2592,116,110,118],"class_list":["post-8186","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-global-travel-news","tag-global-golf-news","tag-global-travel-news","tag-news","tag-travelindex"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8186","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8186"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8186\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8187"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8186"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8186"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.top25golfcourses.com\/indonesia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}