Bronze Restoration at InterContinental Hotel

London, England

Project Overview

We were commissioned to carry out bronze and brass restoration across key guest-facing areas at the InterContinental Hotel on Park Lane in London. The works included the external bronze entrance doors, interior bronze handrails, satin brass kickplates leading to guest rooms and the polishing of the main polished brass façade signage at the hotel’s primary entrance.

The aim was to refresh and restore the metalwork while preserving the hotel’s refined identity and ensuring every surface presented a clean, consistent and prestige finish.

Duration	Around 1.5 weeks
Finish Achieved	Satin Brushed Brass for kickplates and Dark Bronze Patina to internal and external bronze elements
Client Satisfaction	The project was completed to the hotel’s satisfaction at the time of works
Team Involved	Antony, Wojciech, Imhammed, Ryan

Craftsmanship and Materials

The restoration process involved a careful full strip and refinish of the bronze elements using specialist Bronze Solutions, polishing pads, hand tools and manual abrasive techniques to control finish depth and texture. Satin brass kickplates were mechanically polished using a precise abrasive pad method to achieve a consistent brushed surface.

All elements were hand refinished and sealed with Renaissance Wax to help maintain clarity, tone and protection under daily guest interaction.

On-Site Challenges & Considerations

The hotel remained fully operational throughout the works. This required discreet, orderly working practices and planning around guest movements to avoid disruption. In addition, the client had particularly high expectations for finish accuracy, making attention to tone matching, sheen and touch consistency essential.

What the Client Said

No official written testimonial was provided, however the works were signed off as completed to the required standard at the time.

Final Result & Special Notes

This case demonstrates our ability to restore varied architectural metals in busy hospitality environments where both finish consistency and minimal disruption are priorities. Our team ensured all bronze and brass surfaces were reinstated to a polished, refined and long-lasting appearance.

If you would like to discuss a similar restoration project or ongoing maintenance programme, our team would be happy to assist.