We transformed a derelict chapel into a vibrant, sustainable hotel. Blending heritage with bold design, we designed The Wesley to offer guests comfort, character and community – while reconnecting the building with Camden’s Methodist roots.
The Wesley Camden Town
- Client: The Wesley Group
- Location: Camden, London
- Value: £9 million
Services
- Architecture
- Conservation
- Interior design
- Social value
- Sustainability
Social value
Beyond its transformation into a boutique hotel, the Wesley Camden Town project delivers lasting social value.
Our sensitive retrofit reactivated a historic chapel, reinstating its role as a worship space and community hub. The design supports local creatives through gallery-style art displays and flexible communal areas, fostering cultural exchange. UK-sourced materials and restored heritage features reflect a commitment to sustainability and local economy. The pantry space offers inclusive hospitality, while the hotel’s vibrant identity celebrates Camden’s diversity.
In collaboration with our client, we created a place that welcomes all, enriches the community, and sets a benchmark for socially conscious design.
We’re delighted to open the doors to The Wesley Camden Town, as London’s newest boutique hotel. The hotel will perfectly complement the vibrancy of the neighbourhood and builds on the ethical credentials established over the years at The Wesley London Euston… we’re so pleased to be able to safeguard the future of this wonderful listed building.
James Barr Manager, The Wesley Camden Town
Sustainability
Sustainability was embedded into our restoration, with our interiors team achieving BREEAM Excellent certification.
Beyond compliance, the project reused original materials, preserving embodied carbon and heritage. UK-sourced FF&E supported local supply chains, while clever space planning reduced waste and maximised efficiency.
HLM’s in-house R&D and sustainability toolkit informed decisions throughout, ensuring long-term environmental and social value. Our design celebrates locality, enabling the building to serve both guests and the Methodist community. This is a future-facing hotel that respects its past, proving that sustainability and character can thrive side by side.
Project data
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BREEAM Excellent rating
It has been excellent to work with a client who has community at the forefront of their values. Camden Town is a neighbourhood full of personality and it’s been a privilege to deliver a boutique hotel that will continue to be a part of its community.
Caitlin Cadman Interior Designed
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Our interiors team led the transformation with a concept rooted in Camden’s identity.
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