_When home is like a luxury hotel: Inside The Sky Residences at One Bishopsgate Plaza

As its namesake suggests, the new 1 to 3 bedroom apartments at The Sky Residences sit high above the buzzing city at the new One Bishopsgate Plaza on levels 21 to 41, above the world-renowned Pan Pacific Hotel. 

It’s the first tower development in London to blend private apartments and a 5 star hotel, with the Pan Pacific’s amenities and famed Singaporean hospitality extending throughout the development.

The Sky Residence’s location in the heart of The City, close to Liverpool Street station, reflects the changing landscape when it comes to living in London. “The City is buzzing. It’s full of people and it’s alive and vibrant,” Penny Cameron, Development Director of the project at Stanhope, says.

One Bishopsgate Plaza

“In years gone by [the city] was very much all about offices. That has completely changed now. There are more people living here and more creative industries in the area. Spitalfields and Shoreditch are a stone’s throw away, with all the vibrancy that comes with it. The city is evolving into a really fun place to be.”

Below, we go behind the scenes and explore what life is like at The Sky Residences, a place that provides the ultimate conveniences and brings all facets of life under one roof.

World class wellbeing amenities and swimming pool

While the apartments themselves are a sanctuary from the city bustle, residents can also unwind and focus on their minds and body at the building’s top tier spa facilities.

A swimming pool with a view is rare in central London, and they’re seldom as striking as this one; an oasis of calm that overlooks the newly designed public plaza below and Bishopsgate beyond.

Swimming Pool at the Pan Pacific

“The city is busy but as soon as you walk through the door of the hotel it’s very calming and quiet,” Penny explains. “You come up here and you feel almost as if you’re floating above it. It’s like a film set below you. It’s a fantastic experience.”

The gym has some of the most advanced facilities of any hotel gym in the UK. This includes a D-Wall system - a digital mirror that analyses your performance in real time. An expert team of health professionals is also on hand to help you achieve your specific goals.

Mindfulness Studio at the Pan Pacific

There’s also a mindfulness studio equipped for everything from yoga, Pilates and meditation, to barre and gong therapy. For further de-stressing, residents can kick back in the spa, or sauna, or book a massage in the two treatment rooms.

For those who don’t want to leave the comfort of their home, most of these services can be brought directly to your apartment.

At home services, from grocery delivery to a butler

This is when the blend of world-class hotel services at home really comes into its own. Whether it’s a light meal after a busy day, a butler to assist with hosting guests, or getting your outfit pressed for a morning meeting, the team at One Bishopsgate Plaza can help.

Apartment at The Sky Residences

There are also several personalised services at the disposal of residents, from fresh flowers or a daily newspaper delivered to your front door, to housekeeping, grocery delivery, or organising transportation. The experience of best-in-class hotel amenities in your own home means residents can make the most of their free time.

World class dining and private residents’ club

Level 20 marks the separation between the hotel and the Sky Residences. The residents’ lifts take you to a private lobby that has the design and feel of a private club. It’s a space to relax, enjoy refreshments or meet with friends and business associates.

Residents' lounge at level 20

Head up to level 33 to an informal club room where residents can unwind in front of the big screen, play pool or sit out on the terrace on level 34 and enjoy expansive views across London.

The Sky Residences are surrounded by some of London’s top restaurants and bars, including one on your doorstep. The Pan Pacific’s highly acclaimed flagship restaurant Straits Kitchen is an ode to the hotel’s South East Asia roots. Two adjoining private dining rooms, Newton and Katong, are also available for any special occasion you're celebrating with friends or family.

Straits Kitchen at the Pan Pacific

Orchid Bar at the Pan Pacific

Other social spots on site are the Orchid Lounge, an inviting space with the feel of a living room that serves up an exceptional afternoon tea. For something stronger, head to the Ginger Lily Bar for a cocktail, famed for its vast selection of exotic rums and extensive champagne list.

Ginger Lily bar at the Pan Pacific

“People live far beyond the four walls of their apartment when they move in here,” Penny says. “They love that lifestyle of building living and the sociable side that comes with it. It really is a special place.”