About Us

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OUR PURPOSE

We design, build and operate sustainable, meaningful spaces that connect people, communities, and the planet.

Glass-roofed coworking space at Missionworks

Part developer.

Our in-house development arm identifies and develops unique sites across the residential and commercial sectors.

Guest making coffee in a room2 hometel kitchen

Part operator.

With customers at the heart of every decision we make, we prioritise getting the basics right, having an eye for detail, and continuing to invest in our products and services.

Lamington shopfront with a dark green frontage

Family-run, since 1967.

A family business since 1967, Lamington has a long history and deep rooted family values.

Communal coworking table at room2 Chiswick

Creating places and spaces.

We are passionate about creating innovative spaces that push design boundaries and challenge industry norms.

Lamington Group team with bags of litter from a plastic fishing trip

Local in heart but global in vision.

We aspire to have a positive impact on our communities locally, nationally and globally.

Our Journey

From shop fronts to nationwide hometels, we’re on a constant journey of growth and investment.

1967

Lamington is founded

Born and raised in Hammersmith, Stuart Godwin Snr founded the company by developing a small house belonging to his parents.
1977

Company name change

Following a residential development on Lamington Street, the company name was changed to Lamington.
1985

Lamington Lettings is established

Moving into operations of the residential market, Lamington Lettings is established to let and manage long-term rental accommodation.
2006

First serviced apartments

Lamington Serviced Apartments is established to take advantage of the growing demand for temporary extended stay accommodation in the area.
2011

2nd generation moves in

Robert Godwin takes over as Managing Director, initiating a modern overhaul of the business to position it for growth.
2014

room2 is born

Recognising opportunity in the extended stay market, the room2 brand is born.
2016

room2 Hammersmith opens

In June 2016, the 16-unit room2 Hammersmith opened for its first guests.
2018

The emergence of hometels

Following extensive market positioning research, the hometel concept is developed, combining the best bits of hotels with the comfort and flexibility of home.
2018

room2 Southampton opens

room2 Southampton opens to guests - generating significant industry interest.
2020

The room2 pipeline grows

Additional room2’s are added to the growing pipeline with sites secured in Belfast, Chiswick and Manchester.
2021

Lamington Group commits to Net Zero

Lamington Group publishes our first Net Zero Road Map, committing the business to Net Zero by 2030.
2021

Launch of Missionworks

Completion of the Grade II historic church hall and former artist residence reconversion to a coworking space.
2021

room2 Chiswick opens

Built by Lamington Developments, the 86-key room2 Chiswick opened.
2023

room2 Belfast opens

Consisting of 175 rooms across nine floors, our largest hometels features a café and bar, tea room and public art gallery, alongside event spaces and a gym.