Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London

Seated dinner: 250 guests

“Having long been the setting for many opulent weddings and extravagant parties, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park can cater for occasions of all sizes; from small intimate affairs to sit down banquets for up to 250 guests in the guilded ballroom.”

Standing reception: 400 guests

“Our luxurious event spaces have hosted royalty and celebrities for more than a century and can hold events for up to 400 people.”

Ceremony, seated: 200 guests

“Yes, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, is licensed to host weddings with up to 200 guests in various spaces of the hotel, including the Ballroom and the Carlyle Suite.”

Smallest party taken: 80 guests

“Minimum number of guests: 80”

Rooms: 181 rooms

“Total guest rooms 181”

Room types: 20 listed

“Hyde Park Junior Suite”

Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

“However, it is not the venue for couples wanting a countryside setting, an exclusive use property or an intimate boutique experience.”

Legal ceremony on site: Yes

“Yes, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, is licensed to host weddings with up to 200 guests in various spaces of the hotel, including the Ballroom and the Carlyle Suite.”

In-house catering: Yes

“Yes, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park provides dining options for weddings, with curated menus and beverage packages.”

Outside caterers allowed: Yes

“- Outside caterers allowed”

Bar on site: Yes

“- Refreshing cocktails served in the stylish contemporary interior of Mandarin Bar.”

Price: £240 to £300 per head

“The above is based upon a minimum of 80 guests x £240 package price.”

Included: Catering, drinks, furniture and rooms

“The wedding package includes venue hire, two glasses of champagne on arrival, pre-dinner canapes, a three-course set menu, half a bottle of wine each during the wedding breakfast, champagne for the toast, crockery, cutlery, table linens, glassware, tables and chairs, a dancefloor, and a free night’s stay for the wedding couple.”

Exclusive use required: No

“However, it is not the venue for couples wanting a countryside setting, an exclusive use property or an intimate boutique experience.”

Music until: 12am

“The venue also holds a license to host after-hours events until 12am in specific spaces.”

Pets: Yes

“- Family and pet services that include special amenities like cribs and toy chests for kids and food and water bowls for your pets”

Children: Yes

“- Family and pet services that include special amenities like cribs and toy chests for kids and food and water bowls for your pets”

Nearest airport: LHR, 45 min by car

“LHR”

Parking: Yes

“Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park offers convenient valet parking services for our guests at an additional cost.”

Step-free access: Yes

“Yes, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park offers step-free access, with lifts to all floors.”

Event spaces: Banquet room

“Meeting/banquet facilities”

Reception indoors: Yes

“Overlooking Hyde Park, our stunning Ballroom has hosted royalty, celebrities and many high-profile social events throughout its glorious history.”

Space for dancing: Yes

“Its delicate colour palette of white and light blue will go with any theme and there is a wooden dance floor included for you to enjoy until 1am.”

Swimming pool: Yes

“- A 17-metre twin lane, stainless-steel indoor swimming pool with lap timer”

Gardens: Yes

“With floor-to-ceiling views and direct access on to the hotels beautiful garden, through the Royal Entrance, The Loggia is engulfed with natural light from dawn to dusk.”

Historic building: Yes

“Opening in 1889 as a Gentlemen's Club, it reopened in 1902 as a hotel.”

Coordinator on the day: Yes

“Yes, when you book your wedding at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, we will provide you with a dedicated event planner specialised in weddings.”