London’s White Oaks Mall Plans 126-Room Hotel and Expansion

Westdell Development Corp. is planning an expansion of White Oaks Mall in London, Ontario, including a 126-room Marriott hotel, entertainment facilities, restaurants and a new bus terminal. The shopping centre at 1105 Wellington Road remains at the preconstruction stage for the announced developments, with hotel construction expected to begin by late 2027.

In its October 26, 2026 report, blogTO reports that the City of London is collaborating with mall owner Westdell Development Corp. on the changes. The plans combine hospitality construction, commercial tenant additions and transit infrastructure at the existing shopping centre.

Key Project Facts

• Project type: Shopping centre expansion with hotel, entertainment, fitness, dining and transit components.
• Location: White Oaks Mall, 1105 Wellington Road, London, Ontario.
• Hotel size: 126 rooms.
• Owner: Westdell Development Corp.
• Hotel brand: Marriott.
• Stage: Announced plans; the reported developments had not broken ground as of October 26, 2026.
• Hotel timeline: Construction expected to begin by late 2027.
• Related approvals: Two residential towers on an abandoned parking lot were approved in 2024.

126-Room Marriott Planned for the Southwest Side

The proposed Marriott hotel would occupy the southwest side of White Oaks Mall. Its 126-room program introduces a hospitality component alongside the property's existing retail and dining uses.

The expected construction start by late 2027 applies specifically to the hotel. Contractors tracking the expansion should distinguish that milestone from the separate entertainment, restaurant and transit components.

The hotel represents a different construction scope from commercial tenant fit-outs. Potential requirements could include guest-room mechanical and electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection, acoustic assemblies and repeated interior finish packages.

Bowling, Soccer, Fitness and Restaurant Additions

The announced tenant additions broaden the types of commercial space planned at White Oaks Mall. The reported lineup includes:

• Splitsville Bowl: A bowling and entertainment destination.
• Footlab: A soccer training, performance and entertainment facility described in the October report as soon to open.
• A national fitness club: An additional fitness use within the expansion plans.
• Swiss Chalet: A new dining option.
• Wingstop: A second new restaurant addition.

For contractors and suppliers, these uses could involve distinct fit-out requirements rather than a uniform retail specification. Bowling equipment installation, sports flooring, fitness-space finishes and restaurant kitchen systems are potential scope considerations, subject to the individual tenant designs.

The announcements follow the September 2026 opening of an IKEA compact store at White Oaks Mall. Separately, two residential towers approved in 2024 are planned for an abandoned parking lot on the property; those approvals are distinct from the newly announced hotel and commercial additions.

Southeast Bus Terminal Adds Site Coordination Requirements

A new bus terminal is planned at the mall's southeast entrance as part of London's bus rapid transit system. The arrangement is intended to allow buses to continue serving White Oaks Mall and turn around on-site.

The transit component places exterior infrastructure work at a different part of the property from the southwest hotel site. Potential civil scope could involve excavation, drainage, paving, curbs and exterior electrical work associated with the terminal layout.

Construction planning at an existing shopping centre calls for attention to customer access, deliveries and separation between work areas and public circulation. The proposed entrance changes and on-site bus movements make pedestrian routing and vehicle access important coordination considerations.

These are considerations for evaluating the announced scope, not a confirmed construction phasing plan. The hotel, tenant spaces and terminal should be tracked as distinct components when assessing prospective work.

Construction Trades Involved

With the announced developments still at the preconstruction stage in October 2026, the hotel, tenant additions and bus terminal could involve a range of building and civil trades as plans advance.

Potential trades include:

• Site preparation
• Excavation and grading
• Underground servicing and drainage
• Concrete foundations and slabs
• Structural steel
• Masonry
• Roofing and waterproofing
• Exterior cladding
• Glazing and storefront systems
• Mechanical systems
• HVAC installation and controls
• Plumbing
• Electrical and lighting
• Fire protection
• Low-voltage communications and security systems
• Insulation and acoustic treatments
• Drywall and interior partitions
• Flooring and tile
• Painting and wall finishes
• Doors and hardware
• Millwork and finish carpentry
• Commercial kitchen equipment and exhaust systems
• Bowling equipment installation
• Sports and fitness flooring
• Asphalt paving, curbs and sidewalks

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the White Oaks Mall expansion planned?

The expansion is planned at White Oaks Mall, 1105 Wellington Road in London, Ontario. The Marriott hotel is proposed for the southwest side, while the bus terminal is planned at the southeast entrance.

When is hotel construction expected to start?

Construction of the 126-room Marriott hotel is expected to begin by late 2027, according to the October 26, 2026 report.

Who owns White Oaks Mall?

Westdell Development Corp. owns White Oaks Mall. The City of London is collaborating with the company on the announced changes.

For contractors and suppliers, White Oaks Mall is a preconstruction prospect spanning hospitality, specialized commercial interiors and transit-related site work. The defined 126-room hotel program and separate tenant uses provide a basis for deciding which components align with each firm's capabilities.

Contractors, subcontractors and suppliers can follow projects like this one on DataBid. Start a free trial.