Planning a wedding involves all sorts of considerations. There are major factors to decide on, things like who to invite, the number of guests and when to host it (summer and winter weddings are very different affairs), as well as the finer details, such as the cake, decorations, food, drink and music. But one of the most important things to consider when wedding planning is where you want to celebrate your big day – yes, we’re talking about the venue.
To take some of the stress out of your search, we highly recommend considering a hotel as the location of your wedding venue. They offer numerous benefits, the most obvious of which being that they have on-site accommodation (it kind of comes with the territory) so you don’t need to think about the getting home bit at the end of the celebrations. Plus, many possess a wedding license should you want to hold both the ceremony and the reception under one roof, and they’re well suited to both large and smaller weddings with a plethora of room options available for hire.
Separate to the practicalities of the occasion, hotels often provide a grand and glamourous location in which to spend your special day. We hate to make it all about looks but, sometimes, what’s on the outside really does matter.
With that in mind, we’ve scoured the city to seek out the most exquisite hotel wedding venues in London. Everything from one-of-a-kind boutique hotels to extravagant chains that are well versed in throwing pitch perfect weddings. Some offer charm and character, while others offer spa facilities and state of the art sound systems (priorities, right?). Choose from tiered wedding packages that meet your criteria and price point, or personalise an existing offering to ensure your day is everything you dreamed. These are the best hotel wedding venues in London that really should make your shortlist.
Pan Pacific, Liverpool Street
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What: Pan Pacific is located opposite Liverpool Street Station (well connected, eh?) and offers four wedding packages for everything from a grand ceremony to a more intimate gathering. All, however, include hire of the Pacific Ballroom, an impressive wood-paneled space decorated with elegant Swarovski chandeliers that holds up to 250 guests. The hotel also boasts 237 bedrooms so you can guarantee every one of your guests has a bed for the night.
Where: 80 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AB
Book now: Pan Pacific
South Place Hotel, Liverpool Street
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What: D&D London’s South Place Hotel is a truly unique spot to host your wedding. With 80 bedrooms, three bars, two restaurants and five private dining rooms, the hotel is kitted out for entertaining, while all of its private rooms are named after spies. Purdey & Steed is the largest of its offering, seating 100 for dinner or 200 for a standing reception, and offers floor-to-ceiling windows, dark wood paneled walls, a flint-grey carpet and cream silk curtains. Another standout space is its Secret Garden, which has room for 80 guests and a retractable roof and heaters to maintain the tropical climate all year round.
Where: 3 South Place, Liverpool Street, London, EC2M 2AF
Book now: South Place Hotel
The Three Cranes, The City
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What: Hosting a wedding in the City might not be your first port of call, but hear us out. This Georgian townhouse goes beyond a good pint at the bar, offering private events and hotel stays. It’s a wonderful spot for intimate celebrations; The Grill Room is a bright and open space with plenty of natural light, cool grey walls and dark wooden furniture and holds up to 20 seated. While the purpose-built private dining room holds between 30 and 40 people, where guests can feast on classic pub food, draught beers, wines and cocktails.
Where: 28 Garlick Hill, City of London, London, EC4V 2BA
Book now: The Three Cranes
The Ned, Bank
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What: A wedding at The Ned will make you and your guests feel like royalty. Every single one of its private rooms offer period features, high ceilings, vintage features and large windows for plenty of natural light. The Tapestry Room is our favourite, holding up to 200 people and boasting tapestry-laden walls, walnut panelling and a glorious chandelier. Its bedrooms and suites are just as beguiling, while the food and drink menus range from cocktails and canapés to four-course dinners.
Where: 27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ
Now you've decided where to host your wedding, here are 23 questions to ask your wedding venue before you book