It has been formally confirmed that Duncan Coutts, Rupen Patel and Nimish Patel of Coots and Boots have been appointed as Joint Administrators for The Colonnade Hotel, the well-known boutique hotel located in the heart of Little Venice, London.
This appointment signals a new phase for the historic property at 2 Warrington Crescent. The Colonnade is widely admired for its traditional English character and boasts a heritage spanning more than 160 years.
The building holds a unique place in Britain’s intellectual and cultural history:
Scientific birthplace: Originally constructed as two Victorian houses in 1865, the building later became the Warrington Lodge Medical and Surgery Home for Ladies in 1886. On 23 June 1912, the renowned mathematician and Enigma codebreaker Alan Turing was born here. A blue plaque on the exterior of the hotel marks this historic event.
A haven for Freud: During the summer of 1938, the property, then operating as the Esplanade, accommodated Sigmund Freud and his family while their Hampstead home underwent renovation. The hotel now honours this legacy with a dedicated “Sigmund Freud Suite”.
Historic features: The hotel houses one of the oldest working lifts in the UK – a distinctive gated elevator that continues to delight international visitors.
Under the new administration, efforts will focus on safeguarding the building’s heritage while considering future opportunities for the landmark.
The Administrator has confirmed that a structured marketing process is due to begin at the end of January 2026. This initiative will aim to find a suitable buyer or partner to continue the legacy of the 43-bedroom Victorian townhouse and ensure its place within London’s luxury boutique hotel market.
“The Colonnade is more than just a hotel; it is a piece of London’s history,” said Duncan Coutts, Joint Administrator. “Our goal is to manage this transition with the respect the building deserves. We are seeing significant early interest and look forward to officially bringing the property to market at the end of this month.”
For further details about the administration process or upcoming marketing activity, enquiries can be directed to Coots & Boots Limited.
