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UMusic and Outernet to open music-themed hotel in central London in 2026

The planned Denmark Street property marks UMusic's first hotel in the UK and will include venue operations and dining spaces.

The short version

  • UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle is partnering with Outernet London to open a new hotel on Denmark Street in late 2026.
  • The development will serve as UMusic's first hotel in the United Kingdom and its second property in Europe.
  • As part of the deal, UMusic will also assume operations and programming for The Lower Third, a 200-capacity music venue.

Key facts

  • UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle and Outernet London announced a partnership to launch UMusic Hotel Denmark Street in the fourth quarter of 2026.[Billboard]
  • The London hotel represents UMusic's first location in the UK and follows the 2022 launch of UMusic Hotel Madrid.[Billboard]
  • Under the agreement, UMusic will manage operations and event programming at the 200-capacity basement venue The Lower Third alongside Universal Music Group labels.[Billboard]
  • The hotel will be located inside Outernet's Soho entertainment district, which also includes the 2,000-capacity venue Outernet Live.[Billboard]

What remains uncertain

  • The specific opening date within late 2026 and the exact room capacity of the proposed hotel have not been disclosed.[Billboard]

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