St Martins Lane London

Philippe Starck designed St Martins Lane London as a hotel that plays with expectations — golden tooth-shaped seats in the lobby, life-size chess pieces, a speakeasy hidden behind a tea counter facade. The event spaces carry that same irreverence. This isn't a hotel with generic function rooms attached; each space has a distinct design identity that shapes the events it hosts.

The Restaurant at St Martins Lane London

The Restaurant is the venue's largest hireable space — 350 to 400 standing or up to 200 seated, with high ceilings, intimate lighting, and Starck-designed interiors that shift from daytime dining to evening event venue through furniture removal and bar placement. It connects directly to several other spaces, allowing events to flow between The Restaurant, Blind Spot, The Den, and the Backroom depending on format and guest count.

Hidden Spaces at St Martins Lane

Blind Spot is a late-night speakeasy cocktail bar, hidden behind a posh tea counter facade off the lobby — guests find the entrance through a golden hand. It holds 120 for drinks-led events where the discovery of the space is part of the experience. The Den is an oak-panelled snug just off the lobby with D&AD award-winning artwork — 60 capacity for afternoon tea events, private dinners, or receptions that want warmth without formality. The Backroom offers 40 guests white marble walls, a statement chandelier, and a private outdoor terrace. The Studios — the largest dedicated event space — take 200 standing or 120 theatre-style, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a terrace, blackout capability, and LCD screens for product launches, presentations, and creative events.

A Covent Garden Hotel for Events

In-house catering covers European and Eastern-influenced menus alongside afternoon tea, cocktail receptions, and full dinner service. The licence runs until 1am. With 203 guest rooms and suites, the hotel handles overnight accommodation for conference delegates, wedding guests, and visiting clients. Q-Park sits below the building. The Covent Garden location places events in the heart of theatreland — walking distance from the Coliseum, the West End's major stages, and Charing Cross station.