£30m Selsdon House restoration approved for 2027 hotel reopening
Croydon Council backs BH Group’s plan to revive the Grade II-listed building as a 176-room four-star hotel with spa
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Selsdon House, a Grade II-listed building in south Croydon, will be restored and reopened as a four-star hotel under plans approved by Croydon Council. The £30 million project, led by luxury hotel developer BH Group, aims to complete the first phase of work by summer 2027. The building, originally constructed in 1809 as a country residence, has stood empty since the collapse of Birch Selsdon, a private members’ club that closed after six months in 2023.
The redevelopment will restore the property’s stained glass and decorative windows, improve energy efficiency, and add a new spa and wellness facility. BH Group has confirmed that the hotel will operate under its Elysium Collection brand, which also includes properties in Cornwall and the Lake District. The scheme includes refurbishing the existing hotel, gym, and tennis courts, as well as introducing padel courts and improved access for pedestrians and vehicles.
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Local access and economic impact
BH Group has told local residents’ associations that the hotel will be an “affordable” four-star property with 176 rooms. Unlike the previous private members’ club, the new hotel will allow local residents to use its bars and restaurants without requiring membership. The developer has also ruled out reviving the estate’s former golf course but will improve the surrounding 200 acres of parkland.
Jason Perry, executive mayor of Croydon, said the project would protect the historic estate and create jobs. He described Selsdon House as a “wonderful local landmark” and said the investment would support local businesses and strengthen the borough’s visitor economy. As reported by Time Out London, Perry added that restoring the building would benefit residents and the wider area.
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Selsdon Park hotel is a wonderful local landmark, rich in local history and set in beautiful surroundings. I am delighted to see this £30m restoration project progressing.
Jason Perry, executive mayor of Croydon
What happens next
Work on the stained glass and energy efficiency improvements will begin first, with the hotel and leisure facilities set to reopen in summer 2027. The spa and wellness facility is expected to follow later in the year. BH Group has not yet announced a start date for construction, but the council’s approval means preparatory work can proceed.
Questions this report answers
+When will Selsdon House reopen as a hotel?
The hotel is scheduled to reopen in summer 2027, with the spa and wellness facility following later in the year. The first phase of work will focus on restoring stained glass and improving energy efficiency.
+Will local residents have to pay membership fees to use the hotel?
No. BH Group has promised that local residents will be able to use the hotel’s bars and restaurants without paying membership fees, unlike the previous private members’ club, Birch Selsdon.
+What will the £30 million restoration include?
The project includes restoring stained glass, improving energy efficiency, refurbishing the hotel and leisure facilities, and adding a new spa, wellness centre, and padel courts. The surrounding parkland will also be improved.
+How many rooms will the hotel have?
The restored Selsdon House will have 176 rooms and will operate as a four-star hotel under BH Group’s Elysium Collection brand. The council expects the project to create jobs and support local businesses.
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