A luxury townhouse hotel is set to open in Knightsbridge, London in December.

The Wellesley Hotel has been restored by London-based designers Fox Linton with the aim of mixing its 1920s history with contemporary design.

The property is owned by a family-run private investment fund. The fund also owns City and Country Hotels, which will operate the property.

Spanning seven floors, the hotel will feature 29 suites and seven guestrooms as well as a four-bedroom Penthouse Suite.

Dining options include The Oval Restaurant serving authentic Italian cuisine while The Crystal Bar displays a specialist Whisky and Cognac wall.

The Wellesley will house The Cigar Lounge featuring a heated cigar terrace offering a collection of cigars from around the world.

Other facilities include a dedicated Jazz Room showcasing both established and up-and-coming jazz acts.

The Wellesley will join City and Country Hotels two other properties; Ten Manchester Street in Marylebone and Wyck Hill House in the Cotswolds