Royal Lancaster London One of Europe’s Leading Banqueting Venues Royal Lancaster London has entered the final stages of its highly-anticipated £80 million renovation, spearheaded by Studio Proof. The hotel has remained open for business throughout the refurbishment and is delighted to announce that the works will be complete by September 2017. At this point, the mid-century icon will reinstate its original name of ‘Royal Lancaster London’ in time for the hotel’s 50th Anniversary.
Works include a dramatic new entrance façade, the creation of five individual lounges in the lobby and the redesign of all 411 guestrooms and suites. Upon completion, there will also be a new reception area for the hotel’s expansive Nine King’s banqueting suite, with a double-height walkway from the front door right through into the Nine Kings lobby. The reception will be designed in the same style as the main lobby, upscaling the whole Nine Kings experience.
As one of the largest meeting venues in Europe, the hotel is renowned for its grand banqueting spaces. Prior to the current renovations, an additional £15 million was invested in the Nine Kings Suite, the Westbourne Suite and the state-of-the-art banqueting kitchens. With a total of 16 meeting spaces, Royal Lancaster London’s conference rooms can cater for events of all sizes, from boardroom meetings and conferences, to exhibitions and gala dinners for up to 3,000 guests. Royal Lancaster London can also host over 800 guests in-house, as the 411 guestrooms and suites all feature zip-and-link beds, with no requirement for a bedroom block.
The hotel attracts a diverse range of clients, from charitable organisations to corporate firms. Averaging 480 events annually, events encompass meetings, awards, dinners, AGMs, literary lunches and industry events. Impressively 40% of events are from returning clients as the events team have nurtured long-standing relationships with a number of high-profile clients. As a pioneering venue, the hotel works with its clients to ensure the venue’s facilities best suit their needs. The ‘Senses Room’ is an innovative concept which allows clients to enjoy a complete preview of their event, as the session replicates every detail of a guest’s specification, from the colour scheme and decor, to the lighting and music.
During the transitional phase, Director of Events Gareth Bush and his highly skilled events team have ensured a smooth and professional service and the highest level of sincerity and integrity. This has been supported by first-rate catering overseen by Event and Banqueting Head Chef John Robinson and Executive Head Chef and Director of Food & Beverage Ben Purton. Recognised for its excellence in catering, the quality of the food is evident from the hotel’s two award-winning restaurants. The ethos of Royal Lancaster London is “we always care”, and all team members make it a priority to deliver memorable moments throughout their relationship with events clients.
Situated in a prime central London location, the venue has excellent transport links for both local and international conference delegates. Lancaster Gate Underground station is adjacent to the hotel, while Paddington Station encompassing the Heathrow Express is a short five minute walk away.