The Peninsula London Appoints Susan Wheatley

The Peninsula London is delighted to announce the appointment of Susan Wheatley as Director of Sales & Marketing, as of 1 September 2021.

With almost 30 years of international luxury hospitality experience, Susan has forged her career in the commercial divisions of some of the world’s great hotels, including Burj Al Arab and Raffles Dubai and Grosvenor House, London. As Executive Director in charge of luxury sales for FRHI Hotels and Resorts, she led an international team covering China, Europe, UK, and USA for the company’s three brands.

Susan joins the pre-opening team of The Peninsula London where she will oversee the strategy and direction of the entire sales and marketing division – including brand marketing, e-commerce, communications, catering and events, revenue management and distributio nstrategy.

Susan holds a BSc Hons in Hotel Management from the University of Surrey, UK. An active contributor to the local business community, Susan is a former member of the board of the British Business Group in the UAE and founder member of the Capital Club, Dubai.

Speaking of the appointment, Ms Sonja Vodusek, Managing Director of The Peninsula London, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Susan back to the UK after her time in Dubai and to have her join the pre-opening team of The Peninsula London. Her deep understanding of luxury hospitality and her commercial insights will be key to the success of our newest hotel in Belgravia. Susan will be instrumental in leading the team to deliver The Peninsula’s legendary experience to London when it opens its doors in late 2022.”

Enjoying a spectacular location overlooking Hyde Park Corner and the Wellington Arch, in the heart of Belgravia, The Peninsula London will welcome guests from late 2022. The hotel, which will showcase the best of British culture, art, and cuisine as well as The Peninsula’s peerless hospitality, is located at one of the city’s most prestigious addresses.

The architecture and design of the completed hotel will reflect the distinctive heritage and grandeur of Belgravia. A stately entrance and colonnaded courtyard lobby will greet arriving guests, as will 190 exquisitely styled guest rooms and suites. In addition, 25 exclusive luxury residences are for sale, which offer an oasis of serenity in the heart of the city, where residents can enjoy the luxury of Peninsula hotel services while also having their own dedicated facilities. Destination restaurants will tempt visitors to taste new dishes and savour familiar fare; The Peninsula Spa will provide revitalising wellness and beauty treatments; and a grand ballroom will play host to London’s most glamourous events.

The Peninsula London also features a one-storey shopping arcade, with a total of nine retail shops providing over 1,100 sq m shopping spaces to all discerning style seekers. The Peninsula Arcades around the globe house many international luxury brands, offering exquisite luxury shopping with unparalleled hotel experiences.