The Ned was formerly a Midland Bank, built by English architect Sir Edwin ‘Ned’ Lutyens in 1924. It is located just around the corner from the Bank of England in the heart of the City of London.
The building’s vast triple height banking hall and the acres of marble have all been preserved and incorporated into the property’s new design.
The Ned has 252 bedrooms, nine restaurants and fifteen bars. Eight of the restaurants are open-plan demarcated by the old oak teller counters. They serve everything from New York deli-style to Asian-Pacific bowl food.
Leisure facilities at The Ned include a state-of-the-art gym with a boxing ring, a swimming pool in the former bullion reserve plus a rooftop swimming pool with views across to St Paul’s Cathedral.
The Ned has six Grade II-listed meeting rooms and two outdoor terraces all available to hire. Each of the meeting spaces feature walnut panelling and vintage chandeliers, as well as domed windows allowing plenty of natural light.
Meeting rooms range in size from 21 square metres to 165 square metres, and will accommodate from four to 200 delegates.
The major attraction at The Ned is expected to be the Vault Bar in the basement with its 20-ton, six-foot thick door - the inspiration for the Fort Knox model in the film Goldfinger.
The Ned opens officially on 1st May 2017.
Details: https://www.thened.com/#
