Welcoming guests since 1909, Strand Palace is a beacon of hospitality as the second oldest hotel in London, after the Savoy. Set in the heart of the West End, the hotel is only moments from Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and the Thames, making it an ideal base for discovering London. In November 2025 the hotel launched a new state of the art meetings and events space, adding twelve new rooms and bringing the total number of event spaces to sixteen. This makes Strand Palace a leading choice for meetings and events in the West End.
A generous and stylish space in the heart of London, Haxells offers British inspired cuisine with iconic art deco décor throughout the restaurant, bar, afternoon tea room and private dining room. It is the perfect setting to mix, mingle and unwind in the West End, whether for a casual get together or a relaxed afternoon tea near Covent Garden.
Strand Palace offers a refined private dining room for group dining, social events and conferences in London. This flexible room suits a range of layouts including a boardroom for twenty four, standing receptions for fifty, restaurant style dining for forty five and a U shape for twenty two.
Perfect for private dining in the West End, the catering includes buffet set up, group menus and pre theatre menus ideal for Covent Garden outings. The room connects directly to the elegant Palace Tea Parlour, creating a seamless experience for any event. With excellent wheelchair access and a versatile layout, the room provides a comfortable and memorable setting for all types of group occasions.
The eclectic afternoon tea room at Haxells serves irresistible selections, perfect for treating loved ones, friends or family. The venue offers the celebrated Mamma Mia Afternoon Tea created in partnership with the Novello Theatre and inspired by the iconic ABBA production. For private hire, the space can host fifty standing guests or be arranged in a variety of formats including a boardroom for sixteen, a U shape for ten or a square for twelve. It is a charming choice for afternoon tea in the West End.
This private cocktail bar is available exclusively for private hire and can welcome up to fifty guests. Guests can choose from a curated selection of drinks packages along with table nibbles or delightful canapés, making it an excellent setting for intimate events and celebrations.
In November 2025 the hotel also introduced twelve sophisticated meetings and events spaces ideal for everything from private one to one meetings to conference facilities for as many as 250 delegates. These modern and flexible rooms offer an elegant environment for both business and social events in the West End. Most rooms support up to nine distinct room arrangements, from boardroom, U shape, classroom and cabaret to theatre and ballroom formats for up to 250 guests.
To find out more about all private hire spaces, visitors can consult the hotel website.
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