The Lanesborough
/ About
The Lanesborough stands at Hyde Park Corner in a Grade II* listed Regency building that began life as St George's Hospital, completed in 1844 to a design by William Wilkins, architect of the National Gallery. Since 2015 it has been run by Oetker Collection, reopened after a full restoration that returned the interiors to a richly English idea of grandeur: hand-painted ceilings, cut-crystal chandeliers, period artwork and tall windows that look out over the park and Wellington Arch.
For private events the hotel offers nine individually designed spaces rather than a single ballroom, most of them filled with daylight. The Belgravia is the largest of the formal rooms, a stately Regency setting immediately off the front hall and licensed for civil ceremonies. St George's mixes gold-leaf detailing with views of Wellington Arch, while The Westminster sits under a conservatory glass roof with delicate de Gournay wallcoverings. The Wellington, Westminster and Wilkins interconnect, allowing a dinner and reception to flow across adjoining rooms. Below ground, the original brick-vaulted wine cellar seats fourteen for the most intimate dinners.
The signature space is the hotel's own restaurant, a domed, glass-ceilinged Regency dining room hung with the building's largest chandelier and works by British artists. It can be taken exclusively, and the Great Hall, the historic entrance known as the Queen's Entrance, makes a natural backdrop for a reception alongside it. The rooms are enclosed, discreet and self-contained, which suits a private evening built around music as readily as a wedding or a launch.
/ Rooms Available
The Lanesborough Restaurant
Exclusive HireThe hotel's grand dining room, naturally lit by a domed glass roof during the day and glowing under three large crystal chandeliers at night. A richly decorated Regency interior with columns, ornate cornicing and a collection of works by British artists, it can be hired exclusively.
The Belgravia
PrivateThe largest of the formal event rooms, reached straight off the front hall. Soaring hand-painted fresco ceilings, towering Georgian windows over Hyde Park, cut-crystal chandeliers and a working fireplace. Licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies.
The Great Hall
Semi PrivateThe building's original entrance, known as the Queen's Entrance, with elaborate trompe-l'oeil wall painting. A semi-private space opening directly off the lobby and into St George's, it makes a magnificent backdrop for a welcome reception or cocktail party.
The Wellington
PrivateA Regency-style room with tall double pilasters, an ornate ceiling, nineteenth-century fireplaces and gilt mirrors. It adjoins The Westminster and The Wilkins and can be used with either as a dining or reception room. Air-conditioned with natural daylight.
St George's
PrivateA warm, charismatic private dining room flooded with daylight, looking out to Wellington Arch. High ceilings with gold-leaf detailing, cut-crystal chandeliers, period artwork, marquetry and a working fireplace. Licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies.
The Westminster
PrivateA light-filled room beneath a dramatic glass roof, with daylight diffused through canopies, delicate de Gournay wallcoverings and a feature crystal chandelier. Interconnects with The Wilkins and The Wellington. Licensed for civil ceremonies.
The Wilkins
PrivateAn intimate room named for the building's architect, distinguished by hand-painted classical illustrations on powder-blue walls and a Georgian fireplace. Suited to small dinners and private meetings, and interconnects with The Westminster and The Wellington.
The Wine Cellar
PrivateThe original brick-vaulted wine cellar, an atmospheric below-ground room for the most intimate dinners, with sommelier guidance and no daylight.
The Windsor
PrivateA classic, discreet boardroom in neutral tones, located opposite The Westminster and well suited as a private meeting room or breakout space.
/ Perfect For
/ Features
Catering
- – In-House Luxury Dining
- – Private Bar
- – Bespoke Menus
- – Sommelier Service
- – Canape Service
Licensing
- – Full Alcohol Licence
Venue Specs
- – Private Entrance
- – Air Conditioned
- – Dedicated Events Team
- – Wi-Fi
- – Cloakroom
- – Valet Parking
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