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The Marble Arch Hotel by Thistle

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Elegant banquet hall at Thistle Marble Arch, perfect for weddings and gala dinners.
  • From £1500
  • 300 Buffet
  • Marble Arch Undergound
  • From £1500
  • 300 Buffet
  • Marble Arch Undergound
Central London location with 13 flexible meeting spaces and capacity for up to 500 delegates in the largest suite.
Anna Suñé Urbistondo
Anna Suñé Urbistondo

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Air conditioning and dimmable lighting
  • 692 bedrooms on-site
  • Central London location near Oxford Street
  • Dedicated events team support
  • Exhibition space capabilities
  • 13 meeting rooms with flexible configurations
  • Hyde Park suite accommodates up to 500 people
  • Park Lane ballroom with built-in stage
  • State-of-the-art audiovisual technology
  • Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout

The spacious and naturally lit Park Lane ballroom comfortably holds up to 250 guests in theatre style or up to 300 for a reception. The high ceiling makes the room a popular choice for exhibitions, large meetings, trade shows and dry-hire. The built-in stage is perfect for a party, dinner or conference, and the space comes complete with projector, hearing loop and fast, free wi-fi. The adjoined Albert Hall functions as a breakout space or private registration area.

The audio visual team and dedicated events team will ensure each and every event is a success from start to finish.




Frequently asked questions

Room hire rates vary by space: Marylebone £750 per day (reduced from £1,050), Bond Street £1,500 per day, Green Park £750 per day, and smaller rooms like Downing Street and Mayfair at £450 each. Base hire includes Wi-Fi, mineral water, 1 flipchart with pads and pens, 85" TV with HDMI cable, and VAT. The Park Lane ballroom costs £3,000-£5,000 depending on the event.

Marylebone accommodates maximum 45 people in theatre setup. Bond Street holds up to 90 people theatre style or 70 people banquet setup (10 per table). Park Lane ballroom holds up to 280 people theatre style, 240 for reception, or accommodates up to 15 exhibition stands at 3m x 2m. Hyde Park is the largest space accommodating up to 500 people with various configurations available.

Provisional bookings are held for 7 days, after which the venue reserves the right to release the space or offer it on shared option to other bookers. To confirm bookings, you need signed contract and payment by the specified deadline (typically given as 14:00 BST on a specific date). If not received by the deadline, bookings are automatically released from the system.

Day Delegate Packages start from £65-£89 per person (often reduced rates available) including arrival tea/coffee, mid-morning refreshments, lunch, and afternoon tea/coffee. Individual catering includes: unlimited tea/coffee £17.50 per person, sandwich lunch £17.50 per person, restaurant lunch £29 per person. Canapes range from £16 (4 items) to £27.50 (6 items) depending on classic or gourmet selection.

Yes, evening events have minimum catering spend requirements. For example, Bond Street evening hire has a minimum spend of £900 on catering, while some spaces require minimum spends of £3,000 towards drinks and canapés for reception events. Room hire rates are separate from these minimum spend requirements.

House wine costs £32 per bottle or £10 per glass (175ml), sparkling wine £28 per bottle or £9 per glass (125ml), champagne £90 per bottle or £15 per glass (125ml), and beers £6 per bottle. Drink packages available: 1-hour wine/beer/soft drinks £28 per person, 1-hour with spirits £49 per person, 2-hour with spirits £89 per person. All drinks pricing includes 13.5% service charge.

Standard hire includes 85" TV with HDMI cable, built-in screens in larger rooms, projectors, hearing loops, and flipcharts. Additional AV services include PA systems from £750, microphones from £100, and AV technicians from £750. Larger spaces like Park Lane have built-in stages, while Hyde Park features built-in screens and dimmable lighting.

The venue appears to operate primarily with in-house catering based on the detailed menus and pricing provided. External catering arrangements are not explicitly mentioned in the available information, suggesting the venue prefers to use their own catering services. You should contact the events team directly to discuss any external supplier requirements.

Evening events typically have access from 18:30-19:00 until midnight. Day events generally run 9:00-17:00 with room hire included in Day Delegate Packages. For complex events requiring setup, you can request early access (mentioned as early as 06:00 for some events) and evening-before access for AV testing and exhibitor setup, typically in 3-hour windows.

Yes, the venue pays 10% commission on gross rates to qualifying bookers. This commission structure is consistently mentioned across multiple quotes and appears to be standard practice for corporate bookings and event planning agencies working with the venue.




More about The Marble Arch Hotel by Thistle

Just a hop, skip and a jump away from Oxford Street, the Thistle Hotel Marble Arch is in the very heart of London's glittering centre. Park Lane, Hyde Park and many more landmarks are just a few steps away. The Amba Hotel Marble Arch is the perfect setting for your next meeting, conference or tradeshow. If you are celebrating you could not pick a better venue to party with two large ballrooms to accommodate up to 500 people what better place to let your hair down?

Boasting 692 bedrooms, Amba Hotel Marble Arch also has 13 meeting rooms, The Grill, The Deli and the Bar all located at the venue.