Royal Garden Hotel Kensington Weddings
Hoping to find a luxury hotel wedding venue in West London for your big day? If so, the five-star Royal Garden Hotel Kensington could be right up your street. Well-placed for the city’s attractions and with gorgeous parks as a backdrop, this large yet modest-looking hotel is a real gem.
Browse a host of adaptable function suites ideal for both receptions and ceremonies. Not to mention almost 400 recently refurbished bedrooms and two fine dining restaurants. Wedding packages also provide access to an event coordinator, plush furniture and dining essentials.
The Scene at Royal Garden Hotel Kensington West London
Built in 1965, the Royal Garden Hotel is a modern wedding venue and events hub located right beside Kensington Gardens. Its raw, urban-inspired architecture with numerous windows has a contemporary, minimalistic feel. But inside, the décor exudes sophistication –immediately evident from the lobby’s dark wood panelling, polished floors, and oversized light fixtures.
The roomy Palace Suite, with its own reception area and bar, is this luxury wedding venue’s star attraction. The neutral décor is simple yet elegant, with stunning crystal chandeliers to add that little extra something. The suite can be tailored as you wish with floral centrepieces, coloured mood-lighting, lavish sofas and a dancefloor for evening celebrations.
Alternatively, the York and Lancaster conference suites on the mezzanine beside the piano bar also double as elegant reception spaces. Slightly smaller than the Palace Suite, these airy rooms feature classic oak panelling, floor-to-ceiling windows and unrivalled city views.
Royal Garden Hotel Wedding Ceremonies
Civil ceremonies can be held at the Royal Garden Hotel, with rooms allocated based on the number of guests. If you’d prefer a church wedding, there are several options nearby. The area’s oldest church, St Mary Abbots, is just around the corner and boasts cathedral-inspired interiors. Alternatively, the quainter Christ Church Kensington is only a 10-minute walk away.
Royal Garden Hotel Wedding Receptions
Whatever kind of reception you’re planning, this luxury hotel wedding venue in West London has the perfect space for you. Choose an understated cocktail party with sparkling wine and luxury finger food in the York Suite. Or go all out with a multi-course dinner followed by late-night dancing to a live band in the Palace Suite. You could even book out the entire floor!
Wedding Photography Near Royal Garden Hotel Kensington
Some popular wedding photography locations near the Royal Garden Hotel Kensington include:
- Kensington Gardens
- Hyde Park
- Buckingham Palace
Capacity
Up to
800
Standing 
Up to
550
Theatre 
Up to
440
Dining 
Up to
380
Dinner & Dance 
Up to
320
Cabaret 
Up to
180
U-Shaped Wedding Venue Details
Ceremony Only
Reception Only
Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
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Palace Suite
The Palace Suite is the hotel's largest event space, with a connecting lobby bar and private entranceway. The room itself features neutral décor, a colour-changing lighting system and space to incorporate a stage or dancefloor. The room can also be divided into two if desired.
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York Suite
Located on the mezzanine, the York Suite is a bright space with windows spanning the length of the outside wall. A mirrored wall further reflects the light for maximum effect, while oak-panel detailing gives this versatile space a timeless feel.
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Lancaster Suite
Adjacent to the York Suite, the Lancaster Suite shares many of the same features. This includes lots of natural light, elegant drapes and simple, customisable décor. As the slightly smaller suite of the two, this space is ideal for seminars and workshops.
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Kensington Suite
Situated on the Palace Suite floor, the Kensington room is well suited to exhibitions and networking events. It can also be partitioned to create two smaller spaces for more intimate functions. Portable furniture and projection screens are available to suit each configuration.
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The Palace Suite is the hotel's largest event space, with a connecting lobby bar and private entranceway. The room itself features neutral décor, a colour-changing lighting system and space to incorporate a stage or dancefloor. The room can also be divided into two if desired.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 800Theatre: 0 - 550
Dining: 0 - 440
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 380
Cabaret: 0 - 320
U-Shaped: 0 - 180
Features
Wi-FiAudiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Accessible venue
Dance floor
Located on the mezzanine, the York Suite is a bright space with windows spanning the length of the outside wall. A mirrored wall further reflects the light for maximum effect, while oak-panel detailing gives this versatile space a timeless feel.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 150Theatre: 0 - 170
Dining: 0 - 150
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 120
Cabaret: 0 - 98
U-Shaped: 0 - 36
Features
Wi-FiAir conditioning
Accessible venue
Adjacent to the York Suite, the Lancaster Suite shares many of the same features. This includes lots of natural light, elegant drapes and simple, customisable décor. As the slightly smaller suite of the two, this space is ideal for seminars and workshops.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 80Theatre: 0 - 100
Dining: 0 - 80
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 50
Cabaret: 0 - 56
U-Shaped: 0 - 34
Features
Wi-FiAudiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Accessible venue
Situated on the Palace Suite floor, the Kensington room is well suited to exhibitions and networking events. It can also be partitioned to create two smaller spaces for more intimate functions. Portable furniture and projection screens are available to suit each configuration.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 150Theatre: 0 - 160
Dining: 0 - 140
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 96
Cabaret: 0 - 80
U-Shaped: 0 - 35
Features
Wi-FiAudiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Accessible venue
Dance floor
Events Catering
Location
Nearby attractions:
- Kensington Palace
- Hyde Park
- Royal Albert Hall
- Natural History Museum
Venue Testimonials
I was here for a corporate Christmas party event in December and was quite impressed by the quality of the event. Level of service was very good and the food, especially the Welsh lamb, was excellent.
Dan C
Luxury Hotel, with great location on Kensington high street. Has car park and large event venues. Rooms on the eastern/ northern side have amazing views of Kensington park and Palace.
Fahed B
Went for a professional event held at the hotel. Food was good - event was organised by the Overseas Singaporean Unit so it might have been specially catered for. Would stay in the hotel if I were visiting London for sure.
Catherine L
Frequently Asked Questions
Wedding packages at this luxury hotel wedding venue in West London start from £120pp (non-alcoholic) or £125pp (alcoholic). Each includes drinks on arrival, a three-course meal, tea and coffee, and petit fours. You can also add on pre-dinner canapes and champagne toasts for an extra charge. Depending on the overall spend, room hire may be applied on top, and you’ll also need to factor in registrar fees for on-site ceremonies. Dry hire prices start from £10,000.
- Palace Suite – 320 cabaret, 550 theatre, 440 dinner, 380 dinner dance, 800 cocktail
- York Suite – 170 theatre, 50 boardroom, 150 dinner, 120 dinner dance, 150 cocktail
- Lancaster Suite – 100 theatre, 40 boardroom, 80 dinner, 50 dinner dance, 80 cocktail
- Kensington – 160 theatre, 50 boardroom, 140 dinner, 96 dinner dance, 150 cocktail
- Highgrove & Balmoral – 20 theatre or 12 boardroom/ 60 theatre or 25 boardroom
The latest time that weddings and events can end at the Royal Garden Hotel is 1am.
In keeping with its minimalistic aesthetic, guest rooms at this luxury hotel wedding venue in West London are simple yet elegant. Choose from double, king or queen rooms, each with comfortable beds, top-of-the-range toiletries, fridges and flat-screen TVs. Not to mention sweeping city or park views, access to the on-site gym and spa, and room service. Or you could upgrade to a studio with a seating area and desk or a family-friendly connecting room.
Yes, there are 65 parking spaces available at the hotel.
