Nestled in the heart of London’s oldest historic district and a stone’s throw away from St Paul’s Cathedral is Lost Property, the latest addition to Curio Collection by Hilton, designed by Ica and Key Interior and Designs.

The 145-room hotel embodies the culture and spirit of the community in which it resides, accentuated by Art Deco and Mid-Century design with pops of colour, sculptural pieces, tactile materials and eclectic artworks.

The unique shape of the building means that almost all guestrooms are unique, with some offering framed views of the nearby cathedral. Dramatic colour schemes contrast with crisp lines and panelled walls, while marble effect wall tiles and colourful mirrors – which pull from the palette – add luxury to the ensuite.

Artwork plays an important part in the interior design of the hotel too, from the 3D panelling behind the reception – designed by Artistic Licence – to the eclectic paintings of London’s cityscape and the bowler hats, which are a nod to those originally created by the London hat-makers Thomas and William Bowler.

The ground-floor restaurant and bar, Found, is anchored by a blue resin bar while an olive wood and iridescent blue epoxy table sits beneath a bespoke glass chandelier designed by Rani Ahluwalia. As well as Found, the designers created a cosy social space as well as Tattle, a premium coffee house with a separate street entrance. The backdrop is adorned with quirky teacups featuring hand-painted ‘lost’ quotes, while a combination of earthy deep greens and rustic timber finishes bring outdoor elements to the interior space.

“Lost Property will soon be a landmark of London’s thriving hospitality sector, so it was amazing to collaborate so closely with Ica on the creative design of the hotel. The St Paul’s area is as beautiful as it is historic, and working on such a grandiose building was truly inspirational,” says Ahluwalia, Creative & Design Director at Key Interior and Designs. “The design is inspired by ‘lost things of London’ and nature, and features things that have been lost to time such as closed down tube stations. It’s a highly colourful, immersive and vibrant experience, so we can’t wait for guests to explore and become lost themselves.”