Camden Council has approved plans for Dominus, a leading developer, owner and operator in the hotel and student living sectors, to transform an existing telephone exchange into a high-quality 240-key hotel at 123 Judd Street.
Designed by the acclaimed architectural firm Stiff + Trevillion, the adaptive reuse project will focus on sustainably refurbishing and upgrading the building in a way that complements the surrounding context.
The ground floor will be opened up and revitalised to include a hotel restaurant, café and bar open to both hotel guests and the public, while a newly landscaped courtyard will create a connection between the building and the surrounding public realm.
Once operational, the hotel will be managed by Dominus Hospitality and create over 100 jobs. Dominus will launch the Camden Hospitality Academy on-site, in partnership with The Springboard Charity and supported by Hilton, to offer training, work placements and employment opportunities for local residents.
As part of Dominus’ commitment to sustainability, the design retains the entire substructure and 80 per cent of the existing building’s framework, enhancing its environmental efficiency and targeting BREEAM Excellent standard.
The development is expected to support around 100 construction jobs and contribute £12.8M in Gross Value Added (GVA), with an ongoing annual GVA of approximately £10.4M once operational.
Dominus has an established track record in repositioning underutilised buildings in London, including the transformation of a Grade II–listed magistrates court into The Dixon, Autograph Collection by Marriott, a 193-bed hotel.
Jay Ahluwalia, Principal Director, Dominus, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to revitalise an underused building just minutes from King’s Cross at a time when visitor demand in London continues to grow. Drawing on our track record of sensitively repurposing buildings across the capital, we will transform the existing telephone exchange into a high-quality hotel. Through our partnership with Springboard, the Camden Hospitality Academy will create new skills, training and employment opportunities for local young people.”
