U.S., Dec. 1 -- In early 2021, Le Meridien Piccadilly will become The Dilly, an independently owned and operated hotel. The historic hotel dates back to 1908 and the transformation over the coming months and years will see The Dilly defined by its London location, style and connections.

The Dilly Hotel's General Manager, James Olivier comments:

"When you explore everything that makes a location the place to be for business or pleasure, or simply to recharge, this is it - London's epicenter, Piccadilly Circus and a meeting point known throughout the world. Our hotel's very name is memorable, playful and ultimately inspired by our address in the center of London on Piccadilly - We Are London."

"The Dilly has a unique and colorful past. I...