Your London Wedding - January/February 2023 (Issue 87)

Hotel Venues with overnight options HAM YARD HOTEL 020 7287 4434 | www.firmdalehotels.com In the midst of Soho and moments from Mayfair, Ham Yard Hotel has an urban village feel. Revolving around a tree-filled garden with a bronze sculpture by Tony Cragg, the central location has plenty of world-class attractions on its doorstep. The fourth floor of the hotel boasts a large, leafy rooftop garden with sweeping views of London’s skyline. Scattered with Whitman benches, and boasting a bar and barbecue, it’s overlooked by trees and a garden that blooms year-round with seasonal flowers. The interiors are beautifully designed by Kit Kemp in her award-winning luxurious modern-British style. Guests will love the sumptuous drawing room, library and orangery. Couples have a choice of seven ceremony spaces in all sizes for up to 250 loved ones. After the formalities, there are two reception spaces. The Roof Terrace seats 100 guests and is a wonderful spot to enjoy canapés and a barbecue. The Croc Bowling Alley accommodates 250 guests and is an original 1950s bowling alley imported from Texas, complete with bowling-style menus, private bar, karaoke and a dancefloor for a party to remember. The hotel is home to the luxurious Soholistic Spa, the perfect space to enjoy a range of treatments and pre-wedding pampering and guests can stay in a choice of 91 bedrooms and suites, each individually designed, generously sized and featuring floor-to ceiling-length windows overlooking the leafy courtyard or across the London skyline. HYATT REGENCY LONDON – THE CHURCHILL 020 7486 5800 | www.hyattregencylondon.com Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill is tucked behind Hyde Park and Oxford Street in the heart of London’s West End. The hotel honours Sir Winston Churchill with bespoke design details and refined décor that give a subtle nod to his life and legacy. Indoors, the sophisticated contemporary design, bespoke artworks and finest furnishings are paired with all the comforts and amenities needed for a city-chic wedding. Outside, the impressive façade, elegant marble entrance and flying flags reflect its quintessentially British character. There’s a variety of celebration spaces including the Chartwell Ballroom, which accommodates 180 guests, under twinkling chandeliers and silk-panelled walls. Whether hitting the dancefloor or sipping on craft cocktails made by the venue’s mixologists, it’s the ideal reception setting. The hotel has private access to Portman Square Garden, a romantic spot for the allimportant photos and a dedicated wedding specialist will take care of every detail of your day. Overnight options here include 440 sophisticated guest rooms and suites, all inspired by Sir Winston Churchill’s classic British style, so your loved ones can relax knowing they don’t need to arrange transport at the end of the evening. HOTSPOTS www.simonbrown.london www.simonbrown.london 23 HOTEL VENUES

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