EPR has been given the green light for a massive five-storey basement extension at the Ritz, featuring a two-level spa, 20m swimming pool and a gym.

The £300m scheme, the biggest refurbishment in the world-famous Mayfair hotel’s 115-year history, will also the addition of 53 new rooms.

It will see a neighbouring building demolished and replaced with a new structure, while a roof extension is also set to be added to the grade II*-listed main building, bringing the total number of rooms to 191.

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