The Dorchester
The Dorchester is one of London’s most iconic and luxurious event venues, perfectly located on Park Lane in the heart of Mayfair. Steeped in timeless elegance and renowned for its exceptional hospitality, this prestigious hotel provides a stunning backdrop for a wide range of functions, from grand gala dinners and weddings to corporate conferences, meetings and private celebrations.
The Dorchester’s portfolio of versatile event spaces includes the magnificent Ballroom — an impressive grand hall with its own Park Lane entrance, soaring ceilings and capacity for up to 1,000 standing guests — plus stylish private rooms like the Orchid Room, Gold & Silver Room, Park Suite, Crystal Suite, Boardroom and Study, each with distinctive character and flexible layouts to suit your needs.
Whether hosting an elegant seated dinner, high-impact award ceremony, executive meeting or exclusive reception, The Dorchester pairs classic Art Deco glamour with world-class service, bespoke catering and meticulous planning support to create memorable events of any scale.
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The Dorchester has 8 rooms. The largest, The Ballroom, holds up to 1000 guests standing or 500 seated.
- The Ballroom300-500 seated1000 standing
- Orchid42-140 seated250 standing
- Holford26-60 seated140 standing
- Penthouse16 seated40 standing
- Pavilion34 seated60 standing
- Park Suites 1 and 222-60 seated100 standing
- Crystal Suite36-60 seated120 standing
- Boardroom12 seated
Travel Information
Green Park (about 11 min walk)
Marble Arch (about 13 min walk)
Getting to The Dorchester by public transport
In Central London, The Dorchester is about 11 minutes' walk from Green Park (Tube) and about 13 minutes from Marble Arch (Tube). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to The Dorchester by car
For sat nav, use the postcode W1K 1QA.
The Dorchester is in the City of Westminster. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.
Getting to The Dorchester by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 9 miles away) and Heathrow (about 13 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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