Royal Lancaster Hotel

invites you to ‘Bee Their Guest'

As one of the few remaining independently owned hotels in the capital, the 18-storey Royal Lancaster London underwent an £85 million renovation programme which started in 2015 and was completed in 2017 making it easily one of the best five-star hotels in London. Overlooking Hyde Park and with breath-taking views of the London skyline, it was completely transformed both internally and externally with the entire front of the hotel having been remodeled to showcase an eight-metre glazed façade which reveals the spacious lobby and a stunning white marble staircase that sweeps up to the first floor.

Originally built in 1966 as an office block, it was converted to a hotel in 1967 mainly because there was a high demand for hotels rooms in London at that time and there were very few available. Initially named ‘Royal Lancaster’, the name comes from the influential House of Lancaster in the north-west of England. Victorious during the War of the Roses, all their titles and heritage were later inherited by the British Monarchy.

Royal Lancaster London is part of The Landmark Lancaster Hotel Group which is owned by Thai entrepreneur Jatuporn Sihanatkathakul. The group prides itself in representing independence and Thai hospitality on a global stage and this is evident as soon as you walk through the doors of this awardwinning hotel.

The 411 rooms and suites at Royal Lancaster London combine timeless classic style, sumptuous comfort and spectacular views. Each room has been impeccably designed with every luxury and amenity in mind, to ensure that every stay, whether business or pleasure, is truly memorable. Paying homage to the hotel’s unique location, all guest rooms were designed with windows that showcase the remarkable views whichever room you choose to stay in.

If you want a panoramic view in all directions, the elegant Park Suite is the one to book. From the moment you walk through the door, the views of Hyde Park and the Italian Gardens takes your breath away. These south-facing suites flood with natural daylight and boast far-reaching views across the city from sunrise to sunset. Featuring a spacious living area with sumptuous velvet sofas and a striking glass dining table, this suite is ideal for entertaining guests or simply enjoying the comfort of the room.

Offering contemporary and thoughtful touches, these stunning Suites have been impeccably designed with every luxury in mind for a truly memorable stay.

In 2009, the Royal Lancaster became the first central London hotel to install beehives on their rooftop. Led by Queen Bee Jo Hemesley for over 14 years, their team of beekeepers look after the 10 hives in the Honey Farm which has approximately 60,000 to 80,000 hardworking bees in each colony. A bee can fly up to 3 miles from the hive to forage for nectar but the bees at Royal Lancaster collect most of theirs from Hyde Park which gives it a delicious floral taste. Each summer, honey is harvested and gifted to Royal Lancaster team to drizzle over desserts and stir into cocktails for guests to enjoy.

In 2023, the Royal Lancaster Honey Farm partnered with Bees Abroad by twinning their rooftop hives with a beehive on Kome Island in Tanzania; a project focussed on empowering rural women in Tanzania through beekeeping. Bees Abroad are an incredible grassroots organisation with global ambition to create beekeepers for life. Together with local beekeeper trainers and organisations, they educate, guide, and mentor communities in local best practices in beekeeping, business creation, and protecting the environment. To support the work that they do, the Royal Lancaster recently launched their ‘Bee Our Guest’ package which includes a £10 donation to support this wonderful charity. Guests can enjoy an overnight stay with guaranteed views of Hyde Park and the rooftop beehives, a delicious honey cocktail in a glass made from beeswax and the next morning, an indulgent breakfast where fresh honeycomb can be found on the buffet to drizzle on your granola!

Later in the day, enjoy artisan coffee served with delicious pastries and homemade cakes or Champagne Afternoon Tea in the Hyde Café which is a perfect hideaway to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. For an unforgettable dinner experience, discover Nipa Thai. Tucked away on the first floor, this beautiful and welcoming restaurant decorated in teak sourced from Thailand offers traditional, authentic Thai cuisine. Holding the Signature Thai Select Award from the Thai Government, this menu transports you to the heart of Bangkok and the traditional all-female, all-Thai kitchen is led by Head Chef Sangaun Parr who has been with the company for over 25 years. info@royallancaster.com | royallancaster.com

The Royal Lancaster London has something to offer for everyone and award-winning General Manager, Sally Beck takes great pride in having a conscientious, highly professional, and happy team dedicated to delivering outstanding service and ensuring that every guest experience is caring and delightfully memorable.

Whether it be a chic dinner experience, special occasion, a leisurely lunch, a fine high tea in London or simply a freshly ground coffee and croissant in comfort, the Royal Lancaster London offers ambience, atmosphere and cleverly composed menus to delight every appetite.