London’s Park Lane boasts no fewer than five Ballrooms, but only one makes our list. The Dorchester Hotel became a Grade II Listed Building in January 1981. The hotel has - throughout its history - had a close association with the rich and famous. Throughout the decades, the Dorchester has played host to and courted favour from numerous writers, artists, poets, royalty, politicians, military luminaries, film actors, models and rock stars. The Ballroom at The Dorchester is one of the grandest banqueting rooms in London. With its own entrance on Park Lane, The Ballroom can hold up to 1,000 people for cocktails or 500 for dinner.
The Lancaster room is the largest of The Savoy’s banqueting rooms. It has a completely clear floor space with no obscuring pillars, perfect for dancing. Unusually, it also has its own stage. Named after the Duchy of Lancaster, this is one of London’s prime spots for grand receptions, weddings, conferences, luncheons and dances. The Lancaster Room is often used in conjunction with the adjoining Parlour Room. Designed by René Sergeant after an 18th century Parisian salon, the Lancaster Room officially opened in December 1910. Anna Pavlova danced here as part of the entertainments at a costume ball held a year or so later, and it soon became the venue of choice in London.
Rosewood London’s Grand Ballroom is a luxurious and flexible venue suitable for any occasion. Two dramatic staircases lead from the Rosewood London lobby to the balcony of the Grand Ballroom’s spectacular foyer. The space is very masculine boasting a central flight of stairs in white marble, and has the air of secret society. The Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 555 guests for a reception and can be divided into three smaller spaces, each with an independent entrance.
Overlooking Hyde Park, the stunning Ballroom has been extensively restored since Queen Elizabeth II learned to dance with her Sister Princess Margaret. The Ballroom presents a visual feast of rich 24-carat gilding, breath-taking chandeliers and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. As well as its own entrance onto Knightsbridge, a private foyer and cloakrooms, the Ballroom also has an exclusive Royal Entrance onto Hyde Park. Boasting natural daylight and with capacity for up to 400 reception guests and 250 seated for dinner, the Ballroom is the perfect space for daytime corporate meetings and luxury events.
‘One of the grandest ballrooms in London’ (English Heritage), the former dining-room of the old Victoria Hotel (c. 1880) has undergone several transmogrifications, while retaining its original Grade II listed Victorian architecture and decor. Recently restored, it has soaring ceiling, columns, arches, wings, chandeliers, stained glass, whitewashed walls, and a striking red and gold carpet. Bas-reliefs in the cornicing and illustrations in the stained glass windows describe an ‘ode to arts and sciences’. It was also host to our official launch event in January 2015 and features in our 1st Virtual Site Inspection (VSI) interactive video.