Raffles London at The OWO
Raffles London at The OWO occupies a magnificent Grade II* Edwardian Baroque building in Whitehall, the epicentre of British Government.
A meticulous six-year restoration has seen thousands of expert craftsmen and women transform The Old War Office, into an exciting new destination for London. Handsome state rooms and grand offices have been transformed into 120 spacious guest rooms and suites with views of Whitehall and Horse Guards; while the building’s majestic architectural features lend themselves to dazzling entertainment and celebration, in true Raffles style
With nine restaurants and three bars, discover a vibrant and sociable destination for dining and imbibing, a crucible for diverse cuisines of the world each expertly brought to life by masters of their culinary craft.
A luxurious Guerlain Spa with nine treatment rooms offer traditional beauty therapies, whilst cutting edge wellness brand, PILLAR oversees active wellness training and health programmes. All this complemented by a 20-metre indoor swimming pool, vitality pool, saunas and steam rooms, state of the art gym and movement studio.
The Raffles name has been associated with the highest level of hospitality for over 130 years. From glamourous weddings and history-making state dinners to larger-than-life business events and launches, Raffles London at The OWO is the most exciting premier destination for the city’s most important occasions.
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What this venue offers
- Meeting / Conference
- Dining / Reception
- Wedding / Celebration
- Christmas Party
- Leisure Facilities
- Accommodation
Venue Spaces
The Whitehall Ballroom
The Lawrence
Morse & Code
The Whitehall Ballroom
Named after our historic address, this spectacular 678 sq m ballroom has seven-metre double-height ceilings allowing for dramatic staging and set design for creative product launches, parties and weddings.
Secure rigging points are built in for advanced lighting and sound event production, so that the space can be used for everything from immersive meetings to artistic productions at West End theatre-level standards. It is even possible for a vehicle to enter the ballroom via two car lifts.
Entered via the magnificent Grand Staircase, the Whitehall Ballroom is complemented by extensive pre-function space and six additional meeting rooms.
Capacity Chart
- Theatre 580
- Cabaret 384
- Dining 450
- Reception 700
The Lawrence
Descending our majestic Grand Staircase, you arrive with aplomb at The Lawrence, a special events space named after Lt T E Lawrence, the archaeologist, diplomat and writer who was employed at the War Office before he found fame as Lawrence of Arabia.
This 425 sq m foyer is an awe-inspiring place to host a glamorous cocktail reception, a stylish lunch party or a fun and immersive themed event, with mobile bars and food stations for live cooking. Or welcome your guests for a spectacular pre-reception before moving elegantly through into the Whitehall Ballroom.
Capacity Chart
- Reception 320
Morse & Code
Morse Code was widely used as a means of communication in the days when our building operated as The Old War Office in the 20th century. Today our two meeting rooms are named as a tribute to this vital codified communication method.
These versatile rooms can be configured into many different formats, and each is divisible into six separate spaces. Each room has a built-in wall-mounted 55-inch LED flat screen, and discreet drop-down projection facilities are available in some rooms.
A separate private ante room is available for catering, so that events in these meeting rooms can be self-contained and separate from events happening in the Whitehall Ballroom.
Capacity Chart
- Theatre 42
- Cabaret 24
- Dining 40
- Reception 45
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