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The Lanesborough, Oetker Hotels is a hotel destination wedding venue in London, United Kingdom, hosting 150 at dinner and 240 standing. Best months: June, July, August, September.

The Lanesborough, Oetker Hotels

LondonEngland, United Kingdom

Set in a historic building at Hyde Park Corner, The Lanesborough, Oetker Hotels is a 93-room London address that holds a licence for legal ceremonies on site.

Guests
150 at dinner240 standing
Rooms
93 rooms
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
Best weather Jun–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
LHR

About the venue

Set in a historic building at Hyde Park Corner, The Lanesborough, Oetker Hotels is a 93-room London address that holds a licence for legal ceremonies on site.

Couples can seat up to 120 guests for the ceremony, host 150 for a seated dinner, or welcome as many as 240 for a standing reception, all indoors with dance space and in-house catering.

Accommodation ranges from Executive and Deluxe Rooms through Junior Suites to the Presidential Suite, with Park View categories overlooking the park, plus a bar, a pool and parking on site.

An on-site coordinator works alongside the events team, led by Head of Events & Event Partnerships Antoinette Lettieri, from first enquiry to the last dance.

  • Legal ceremonies permitted on site, seating up to 120 guests
  • Seated dining for 150 or standing receptions for up to 240
  • 93 rooms and suites, from Executive Rooms to the Presidential Suite
  • Historic building with bar, pool and parking on site

Short answers

How many guests does The Lanesborough, Oetker Hotels hold?
The Lanesborough, Oetker Hotels holds 150 at dinner and 240 standing.
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Can guests stay at The Lanesborough, Oetker Hotels?
Yes. 93 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at The Lanesborough, Oetker Hotels?
Best weather: June – September.
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How do guests get to The Lanesborough, Oetker Hotels?
Fly into LHR.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
150 guests
Standing reception
240 guests
Ceremony, seated
120 guests

Staying over

Rooms
93 rooms
Room types
22 listed

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Best weather to marry

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  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: out of season
  12. December: out of season
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
LHR
Parking
Yes
Phone
020 7259 5599
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Reviews of The Lanesborough, Oetker Hotels

“We visited in October and had a wonderful lunch in the Conservatory. The food was delicious and presented so nicely. It was for a joint birthday and we were treated to a lovely birthday surprise. The staff were polite and so helpful.”

Mary-Clare MooreRead the whole review on Google

4.7out of 5, from 1,815 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we legally marry at the hotel?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can take place on site, with seating for up to 120 guests.
How many guests can the reception hold?
The venue accommodates 150 guests for a seated dinner and up to 240 for a standing reception, held indoors.
Is catering provided by the hotel?
Yes, catering is in-house, and there is a bar on site.
Where do our guests stay?
The hotel has 93 rooms and suites, including Executive, Deluxe, Premier and Park View rooms, Junior Suites, the Belgravia, Park, Terrace and Presidential Suites, and one-bedroom St James, Buckingham, Lanesborough and Grosvenor Suites. Most sleep two or three guests.
Who do we contact to plan the wedding?
Antoinette Lettieri, Head of Events & Event Partnerships, can be reached at events@lanesborough.com or +44 20 7259 5599. An on-site coordinator supports planning, and pricing is quoted in GBP.

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Sources and booking notes

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 150 guests

    “- Banquet (Up to 150 guests)”
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  • Standing reception: 240 guests

    “- Cocktail reception (Up to 240 guests)”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 120 guests

    “Fully licensed to hold civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies for up to 120 guests, the hotel can offer a choice of gorgeous private rooms, available individually or in combination, from the intimate St George’s Room, with views of Wellington Arch, to the palatial, Murano mirror-lined Belgravia Room, whose windows cast their regal gaze across Hyde Park.”
    Read the source for ceremony, seated

  • Rooms: 93 rooms

    “Perfect for those attending an event or meeting, our 93 rooms and suites are all stunningly furnished in the building’s original Regency style, many with views over neighbouring Hyde Park.”
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  • Room types: 22 listed

    “Executive Room”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “The Lanesborough is also a licensed venue for civil ceremonies, allowing you to make your wedding celebration truly unforgettable.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Private dining, banquets, rehearsal dinners and large private parties will be as individual as your personal occasion, with modern British menus overseen by our brigade of talented chefs, led by Executive Chef Shay Cooper.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “From the vibrant Library Bar to the sunny Garden Room terrace, the stately Withdrawing Room to The Lanesborough Grill, discover a world of culinary delight.”
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  • Nearest airport: LHR

    “LHR”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Yes, The Lanesborough offers a valet parking service at a rate of £20 for up to three hours; £40 for up to nine hours and £60 overnight/up to 24 hours.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Our unique dining room can be hired exclusively as a wedding venue, whilst mere footsteps away The Belgravia and St George's Room are licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies, and The Great Hall is the perfect backdrop for a Champagne reception.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “- Dinner & dance 128”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Guests and a small community of local members enter a subterranean sanctuary of saunas, steam rooms, rain showers, a hydrotherapy pool, and serene treatment suites offering everything from exosome facials and pelvic-floor toning therapy to detox IV drips.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “A grand historic mansion in the heart of London, The Lanesborough is home to a collection of elegant Regency rooms and suites, modern British dining and the magnificent Lanesborough Club & Spa.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Our dedicated Events team is on hand throughout planning and on the day of your event.”
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