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57 Whitehall, London, England, SW1A 2BX
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About us
Raffles London at The OWO is a spectacular new luxury hotel set in the iconic Old War Office in Whitehall - once home to Britain’s most famous statesmen and spies, including Winston Churchill and Lord Haldane. Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, worked here and drew inspiration from the building, with several Bond films shot on site. Now meticulously restored by thousands of expert craftspeople, this Grade II* listed Edwardian Baroque masterpiece is Raffles’ first hotel in London. The hotel features 120 rooms, including 39 suites, eight exceptional restaurants, and three bars. It is also home to London’s first Guerlain Spa, spanning four floors with a 20-metre pool, nine treatment rooms, and wellness programmes by Pillar. With the magnificent Whitehall Ballroom (for up to 600 guests), the elegant Lawrence Foyer, and intimate Morse & Code rooms, The OWO is an extraordinary setting for gala dinners, conferences, receptions, and high-level meetings.
Venue Details
ChainAccor
BrandRaffles Hotels
Built2023
Renovated2023
Total meeting space13,850 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms120
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Forbes Travel Guide
AA Hotel Services
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
Transportation
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
AV capabilities
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- VIP services
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (1)
Green Globe CertificationSustainability level: Certified
Certification body: Green Globe Certification
Issued: 12/3/2025 Expires: 12/11/2026
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
13,850 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,297.9 sq. ft.
Space (private)
13,800 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
4,876.1 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
13,850 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,297.9 sq. ft.
Space (private)
13,800 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
8
Second largest room
4,876.1 sq. ft.
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Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
120
Suites
39
Tax rate
20%
Total guest rooms
120
Suites
39
Tax rate
20%
Location
Getting Here
London City Airport (LCY) 9 miles (14.5 km)
By Car/Taxi: 30–45 minutes
Heathrow Airport (LHR) 17 miles (27 km)
By Car/Taxi: 45–75 minutes
Gatwick Airport (LGW) 28 m1iles (45 km)
By Car/Taxi: 60–90 minutes
Luton Airport (LTN) 33 miles (53 km)
By Car/Taxi: 60–80 minutes
Stansted Airport (STN) 38 miles (61 km)
By Car/Taxi: 70–90 minutes
Stations nearby Raffles London
Station Walk Time Lines Served
Charing Cross 2–3 min Bakerloo, Northern
Embankment 4–5 min District, Circle, Northern, Bakerloo
Westminster 6–8 min District, Circle, Jubilee
St James’s 10 min District, Circle
Leicester Sq. 12 min Northern, Piccadilly
Arriving by Coach:
-Drop-off & Pick-up: Coaches may use the bus lay-by located directly outside the hotel's courtyard entrance on Horse Guards Avenue
-Overnight Parking: Available at Vauxhall
-Day Parking: Available on Whitehall Place (prior arrangement required with Westminster Council)
Distance from airport
8.57 mi
Distance from airport 8.57 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( £70.00/day )
Street parking
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Facility Restrictions
Pet Friendly Non Smoking Hotel
Additional details
Raffles London at The OWO occupies a magnificent Grade II* Edwardian Baroque building in Whitehall, the epicentre of British Government. A sophisticated neighbourhood with a central location, Whitehall is close to Waterloo and Charing Cross train terminals, and accessible however you choose to arrive. The River Thames, Horse Guards Parade, Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey are all within walking distance, and the West End theatres and the nightlife of Covent Garden and Soho are only a heartbeat away.
Raffles London at The OWO Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Raffles London at The OWO's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Raffles London at The OWO have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Raffles London at The OWO and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Raffles London at The OWO's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Raffles London at The OWO developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Raffles London at The OWO clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
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