Hotel Cafe Royal London Events
Located on Regent Street in the heart of bustling London – Hotel Cafe Royal is a luxury hotel offering the perfect combination of history, culture and business. As one of the founding members of the Set Hotels group, the artistic London hotel provides an unforgettable setting to converse, gather and celebrate all kinds of occasions – from stylish weddings, important corporate events and grand social parties.
Over the 150 years since its inception – the 5-star West End hotel between Soho and Mayfair has played host to the likes of personalities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Oscar Wilde, Muhammad Ali, Barbara Streisand and Winston Churchill, among others.
With 159 bedrooms and signature suites, Hotel Cafe Royal is also home to a selection of gorgeously appointed event rooms. Impeccably restored by David Chipperfield Architects with a dash of stone and copper and retaining features from the 1860s and 1920s, the wedding and event spaces bring together the hotel’s grandeur and its Grade II listed architecture with modern and contemporary design features.
Other amenities include the exclusive Akasha wellness centre with an 18m/60ft lap pool, state-of-the-art gymnasium and day spa, as well as beautiful dining options in the restaurant, bar and lounge.
Highlights of Hotel Cafe Royal London Events:
- Licensed for ceremonies
- 150-year-old hotel
- Heritage and period design features
- Modern amenities
- Exclusive wedding venue in the heart of London
Capacity
Up to
160
Theatre 
Up to
90
Classroom 
Up to
54
Boardroom 
Up to
55
U-Shaped 
Up to
63
Cabaret 
Up to
100
Dinner & Dance 
Up to
120
Dining 
Up to
250
Standing Facilities
NCP Brewer Street
In-house Catering & Dry Hire
Sit Down
Cocktail
Kosher Cuisine
Spaces At This Venue
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Pompadour Ballroom + Terrace
The largest event space at Hotel Cafe Royal – Pompadour Ballroom is a Grade II listed event room which has been beautifully restored to its former glory. The area oozes grandeur making it ideal for events like receptions, launches, fashion shows and weddings. Some of the decorative highlights of this Louis XVI style room include – fluted Corinthian pilasters and mirrored panels with gilded frames. Large double doors from this room lead guests into a pillared outdoor terrace with stunning views of Regent Street.
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Queensberry Suite
A generously appointed event room ideal for theatre-style conferences or banquet dinners – Queensberry Suite is another popular choice of event space at Hotel Cafe Royal. The room boasts of large floor-to-ceiling windows which open up to views of Piccadilly Circus.
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The Domino Restaurant
Domino Restaurant is a restored private dining and events space. While it embraces its original details, the room also incorporates modern details.
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Soho and Mayfair
Soho and Mayfair rooms are moderately-sized event rooms ideal for hosting boardroom style business meetings or intimate gatherings. Both rooms receive an abundance of natural light and offer views over Glasshouse Street.
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Nicols and Nash
Nicols and Nash are smaller and intimate event spaces suitable for private boardroom meetings. Fumed oak panels lend elegance to both rooms.
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Oscar Wilde Lounge
The lounge is a Grade II listed space dating back to 1865. It features opulent detailing like painted ceilings, mirrored walls and more. The room plays host to the hotel’s award-winning afternoon tea service. It can also be hired for private parties.
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The largest event space at Hotel Cafe Royal – Pompadour Ballroom is a Grade II listed event room which has been beautifully restored to its former glory. The area oozes grandeur making it ideal for events like receptions, launches, fashion shows and weddings. Some of the decorative highlights of this Louis XVI style room include – fluted Corinthian pilasters and mirrored panels with gilded frames. Large double doors from this room lead guests into a pillared outdoor terrace with stunning views of Regent Street.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 160Classroom: 0 - 60
Boardroom: 0 - 54
U-Shaped: 0 - 55
Cabaret: 0 - 63
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 80
Dining: 0 - 80
Standing: 0 - 250
Features
Wi-FiAudiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Natural light
A generously appointed event room ideal for theatre-style conferences or banquet dinners – Queensberry Suite is another popular choice of event space at Hotel Cafe Royal. The room boasts of large floor-to-ceiling windows which open up to views of Piccadilly Circus.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 150Classroom: 0 - 90
Boardroom: 0 - 54
U-Shaped: 0 - 46
Cabaret: 0 - 63
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 80
Dining: 0 - 100
Standing: 0 - 150
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Natural light
Domino Restaurant is a restored private dining and events space. While it embraces its original details, the room also incorporates modern details.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 60Dinner & Dance: 0 - 40
Dining: 0 - 60
Standing: 0 - 90
Features
Wi-FiAudiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Natural light
Soho and Mayfair rooms are moderately-sized event rooms ideal for hosting boardroom style business meetings or intimate gatherings. Both rooms receive an abundance of natural light and offer views over Glasshouse Street.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 40Classroom: 0 - 24
Boardroom: 0 - 22
U-Shaped: 0 - 20
Cabaret: 0 - 28
Dining: 0 - 40
Standing: 0 - 50
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Natural light
Nicols and Nash are smaller and intimate event spaces suitable for private boardroom meetings. Fumed oak panels lend elegance to both rooms.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 20Boardroom: 10 - 15
Dining: 10 - 15
Standing: 0 - 20
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Natural light
The lounge is a Grade II listed space dating back to 1865. It features opulent detailing like painted ceilings, mirrored walls and more. The room plays host to the hotel’s award-winning afternoon tea service. It can also be hired for private parties.
Guest Capacity
Sitting: 0 - 57Standing: 0 - 85
Features
Wi-FiAir conditioning
Events Catering
Location
Nearby attractions:
- Piccadilly Circus / Regent Street
- Oxford Circus / Oxford Street
- Soho
- Mayfair
Restaurants & Bars on site:
- Ten Room
- Green Bar
- Oscar Wilde Bar
- The Domino Restaurant
- The Cafe
Restaurants nearby:
- Hawksmoor Air Street
- Cicchetti
- Gaucho Piccadilly
- Brasserie Zedel
Venue Testimonials
A wonderful experience from the warm and friendly welcome by the doorman, great food and a fond farewell - thankyou and well done!
Simon P
Attended the hotel for a professional event. The decor was very classic and comfortable, and the service was attentive. Food and drink provided was excellent.
Jose K
Attended my work Christmas party here and service and food was excellent. Fantastic venue.
Andrew L
Frequently Asked Questions
Wedding packages at Hotel Cafe Royal start from £235 per guest.
Hotel Cafe Royal can accommodate a maximum of 250 guests in a standing cocktail reception in the largest of its event spaces, the Pompadour Ballroom.
Weddings at Hotel Cafe Royal are sophisticated, glamorous and combine old-world aesthetic with modern flair. Intimate or extravagant – Hotel Cafe Royal weddings can be customised to suit every couple’s individual tastes.
From gala dinners, business meetings, global launches and auctions – Hotel Cafe Royal is popular for corporate events, with 8 unique event spaces to choose from.
Hotel Cafe Royal offers guests a choice of 159 elegantly appointed onsite rooms and suites.
Public car park – Q-Park Burlington is located at a 6-minute walk from the hotel. There is another car park on NCP Brewer Street. No parking is available at the hotel.
Event guests and hosts can delight their taste buds with an assortment of fresh flavours put together by the hotel’s expert kitchen team.
