Dominus appoints new GM for The Derby London City

Dominus Hospitality has appointed William Hunter as general manager for The Derby London City, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton.

The Derby, named after The Bowler Hat, is scheduled to open February 2026, positioned on Great Tower Street, just moments from the Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral.

Hunter brings over 15 years of experience across Hilton’s London portfolio, having first launched his hospitality career through the Hilton Graduate Management Programme. 

His tenure includes food and beverage and front-of-house leadership at The Trafalgar St. James London and DoubleTree by Hilton London Docklands Riverside, as well as senior management positions at The Westminster London, where he most recently served as hotel manager

"It’s an incredible honour to lead the opening of The Derby London City, Curio Collection by Hilton," says Hunter. "This hotel represents the next evolution of Curio Collection by Hilton’s lifestyle offering in London where heritage, innovation, and heartfelt service come together to create a truly memorable guest experience."

The Derby London City is the 10th Curio Collection by Hilton in the UK. 

"We’re delighted to have William leading our new opening in the heart of the City of London," adds Matt Williams, director of hotels at Dominus Hospitality. "His expertise will be key as we look to build a first-class team to curate and deliver best-in-class experiences for our guests. We are proud to welcome William and this exciting new hotel to our award-winning portfolio."

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