"Visitors to London’s iconic Telecom Tower might soon be able to go for a rooftop swim, according to plans revealed by the developer turning the building into a hotel. The iconic 177 meter (581 ft) high structure in Fitzrovia in London’s West End was sold off by BT Group in 2024 to US-based hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels for £275 million ($346 million)."
"Now, MCR has announced a small number of public consultation events it is holding on May 11, 12, and 16 where those interested can view the emerging proposals for the site, meet the project team, and share any feedback on the plans. Those proposals include public access to the top of the tower and its podium buildings for the first time in almost half a century."
"Also part of the proposals are a new publicly accessible square plus retail shops and restaurants at ground level, and a rooftop swimming pool. London is home to a number of high-rise swimming venues already. There is the vertigo-inducing Sky Pool which spans two apartment buildings ten stories up at the Embassy Gardens development in the Nine Elms region of Wandsworth."
A 177-meter tower in London’s West End is being redeveloped into a hotel by MCR Hotels after being sold by BT Group. Public consultation events are planned for May 11, 12, and 16 to review emerging proposals and share feedback. The plans include public access to the top of the tower and its podium buildings for the first time in almost half a century. The 34th floor, formerly a revolving restaurant with panoramic views, is part of the redevelopment context. Ground-level proposals include a new public square and retail shops and restaurants. A rooftop swimming pool is also proposed, alongside other London high-rise pools.
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