Lancaster London nears completion
Royal Lancaster London has entered the final stages of its £80 million renovation, spearheaded by Studio Proof. The hotel has remained open for business throughout the refurbishment and has now announced that work will be complete by September 2017. At this point, the mid-century building will reinstate its original name of ‘Royal Lancaster London’ in time for the hotel’s 50th Anniversary.
Renovations include a dramatic new entrance façade, the creation of five individual lounges in the lobby and the redesign of all 411 guestrooms and suites. Upon completion, there will also be a new reception area for the hotel’s expansive Nine King’s banqueting suite, with a double-height walkway from the front door right through into the Nine Kings lobby. The reception will be designed in the same style as the main lobby.
One of the largest meeting venues in Europe, the hotel is noted for its grand banqueting spaces. Prior to the current renovations, an additional £15 million was invested in the Nine Kings Suite, the Westbourne Suite, and the banqueting kitchens. With a total of 16 meeting spaces, Royal Lancaster London’s conference rooms can cater for events of all sizes, from boardroom meetings and conferences, to exhibitions and gala dinners for up to 3,000 guests. Royal Lancaster London can also host over 800 guests in-house, as the 411 guestrooms and suites all feature zip-and-link beds, with no requirement for a bedroom block.
Situated in a prime central London location, the hotel offers transport links for both local and international conference delegates. Lancaster Gate Underground station is adjacent to the hotel, while Paddington Station, encompassing the Heathrow Express, is a short five minute walk away.
