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London’s BT Tower to get rooftop swimming pool

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Imagine taking a dip 177m above the streets of London’s West End

Visitors to London’s iconic Telecom Tower might soon be ableto go for a rooftop swim, according to plans revealed by the developer turning the building into a hotel.

The iconic 177 meter (581 ft) high structure in Fitzrovia inLondon’s West End was sold off by BT Group in 2024 to US-based hotelowner-operator MCR Hotels for £275 million ($346 million).

Atthe time, the firm said it wanted to preserve the Grade II listed building,while converting it into a hostelry.

Now, MCR has announced a small number of public consultation events itis holding on May 11, 12, and 16 where those interested can view the emergingproposals for the site, meet the project team, and share any feedback on theplans.

Those proposals include public access tothe top of the tower and its podium buildings for the first time in almost...

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