The Chancery Rosewood appoints its pre-opening wellness director

The Chancery Rosewood, which is opening this summer in London, has appointed Magdy Abdelaty as director of wellness.

Abdelaty has 24 years of experience in the spa, fitness and wellness industries, having held leadership roles in London, Cairo and the Maldives.

He has worked with global hospitality companies including Fairmont, Corinthia and Four Seasons, as well as Joali Being. Abdelaty joins the Chancery Rosewood from his role as director of spa and wellness for the Peninsula Hotel in London.

Abdelaty’s expertise spans luxury wellness concepts, pre-opening strategies and curating holistic guest experiences.

“My goal is to establish Asaya Spa at the Chancery Rosewood as one of London’s most sought-after luxury wellness destinations,” said Abdelaty, speaking exclusively to European Spa.

“This includes curating an innovative treatment menu that reflects the essence of Asaya and delivering an exceptional level of service.

“To enable this, one of my first areas of focus is on assembling a team of exceptional wellness professionals who share our vision for excellence.

“We will carefully devise experiences that set a new benchmark for luxury wellbeing. Our aim with Asaya is to provide a seamless retreat from the vibrant streets of London; a sanctuary where guests can escape the energy of the city.”

The Chancery Rosewood

Rosewood’s second London property, the Chancery Rosewood is located in the former US Embassy, a grade II-listed building originally designed by Eero Saarinen.

The building is being reimagined by British architect Sir David Chipperfield of David Chipperfield Architects.

It will include 146 guest rooms and suites designed by French architect Joseph Dirand. Yabu Pushelberg is designing the Asaya integrative wellbeing facility.

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