Templeton Garden, a new addition to the Miiro Hotels portfolio, is set to open in London this spring.
Nestled in the historic Earl’s Court neighborhood, the 156-room property features a landscaped private garden, a café-meets-deli concept, a modern British restaurant, a cocktail bar, a gym, and Miiro’s signature Refresh Room—a space with changing rooms, showers, and toiletries for guests to utilize before check-in or after check-out.
Home-like interiors
Conceived by James Thurstan Waterworth of Thurstan, the interiors honor the building’s architectural history while embracing a lighter, curated aesthetic.
Drawing inspiration from the garden, the design integrates natural elements across the restaurant, bar, and art program. Meanwhile, upcycled materials, locally sourced antique furnishings, and crafted pieces add to the hotel’s inviting, residential-style atmosphere.
“It’s been a pleasure working on the project—we’re so excited to see Templeton Garden come to life. Working with old buildings is always a fascinating process—there’s a unique thrill in engaging with their history, stories, and the energy they’ve accumulated over the years,” says Thurstan Waterworth. “Bringing together an incredible team of British designers has been such a collaborative experience, and the synergy formed has resulted in a unique, serene space that we are looking forward to guests experiencing.”
Holland & Harvey served as lead consultants, overseeing the full refurbishment, including the garden extension, which draws inspiration from Victorian orangeries. The goal was to create a strong connection between the hotel and its community, reflected in the material palette of the façade.
Art at Templeton Garden
Art plays a key role in Templeton Garden’s design. Consultancy Art Story collaborated with British painter Bethany Holmes to feature abstract works in the restaurant, bar, and library. The hotel’s library, crafted as a cultural hub, houses a curated collection of books and objects that pay homage to the creative legacy of Earl’s Court, which was once home to Beatrix Potter and Agatha Christie.
Adding to the artistry, decorative artist Tess Newall hand-painted a mural, inspired by the garden’s foliage, in Pippin’s restaurant and the Sprout bar. Drawing on the delicate sunlight that streams through swaying trees, the mural employs an earthy color palette that pairs with a striking oak branch chandelier suspended in the center of the room.
Miiro also operates Borneta in Barcelona, the Mansard in Gstaad, and Le Grand Hôtel Cayré in Paris.
A rendering of Pippin’s restaurant
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