Venue at a glance
Leonardo Royal Hotel London City is a full-service hotel and events venue in the City of London, close to Tower Hill, Fenchurch Street, Tower Gateway DLR, the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. It offers 317 bedrooms, 12 meeting and conference suites, a dedicated meetings floor, restaurants, bars, spa facilities and an outdoor Piazza with London's historic Roman Wall as a backdrop.
The hotel combines a central financial district location with modern AV, high-speed WiFi and conference technology. It is a good fit for organisations that need a polished corporate venue with something more memorable than a plain meeting floor, with a largest published event capacity of 500 delegates.
Why choose this venue
The hotel has a distinctive setting beside one of the last remaining sections of London's historic Roman Wall. This gives receptions, dinners and corporate events a stronger sense of place than a standard City hotel.
Tower Hill Underground station, Fenchurch Street rail station and Tower Gateway DLR are all close to the hotel. This makes the venue practical for London-based teams, City workers, Docklands connections and delegates using London City Airport.
All 12 meeting and conference suites are located on a dedicated floor, which helps keep event activity focused and easier to manage. The largest published event capacity is 500 delegates.
With 317 bedrooms, room service, restaurants, bars, concierge, luggage storage and leisure facilities, the hotel works well for multi-day conferences and overnight corporate programmes. The spa, gym and 25-metre indoor pool give delegates more than a room and a meeting space.
The venue combines a central financial district location with modern AV, high-speed WiFi and conference technology. It is a good fit for organisations that need a polished corporate venue with something more memorable than a plain meeting floor.
Planning details
Best for
- Conferences up to 500 delegates
- Residential conferences
- City of London corporate events
- Training and seminars
- Corporate dinners and banquets
- Private functions
- Events with historic character
- London City Airport-linked meetings
- Wellness-supported residential stays
- Weddings and special occasions
Less suited to
- Events needing on-site parking
- Conferences above 500 delegates
- Large exhibitions or trade shows
- Rural retreats or secluded venues
- Events needing fully published room data before enquiry
- Events requiring direct Elizabeth line access at the hotel
- Event briefs avoiding the Congestion Charge or ULEZ area
- Events requiring guaranteed afternoon tea
Catering
- Model The hotel offers catering and refreshments for meetings and events, with catering styles including conference refreshments, working lunches, delegate catering, private dining, banquets, corporate dinners, restaurant dining, bar service, café service and room service. The hotel also has Leo's Restaurant, Leo's Bar, Corvo Bar & Café and 24-hour room service.
- External External catering policy should be confirmed with the venue.
- Bars Leo's Bar is open daily and overlooks the historic Roman Wall. Corvo Bar & Café provides a more casual café and bar setting. Bar arrangements for private events, exclusive hire, receptions and late service should be confirmed directly with the hotel.
- Dietary The hotel states that its culinary team can cater for dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergies or preferences, with advance notice recommended.
Accessibility
- Features Wheelchair-accessible rooms
- Adapted bathrooms
- Roll-in showers
- Grab rails
- Extra manoeuvring space
- Rooms near lifts
- Step-free access
- Lifts
- Meeting rooms on first floor
- Spa, pool and gym in basement
- Caveat Accessible parking and event-room-specific access routes should be confirmed with the venue. Specific access arrangements should be checked for the exact event room, bedroom type and guest requirements, particularly for wheelchair users, accessible bedrooms, adapted bathrooms, movement between floors and access between the hotel, nearby transport and the Piazza.
Sustainability
- Details Leonardo Royal Hotel London City is listed as an MIA Accredited Venue and carries Green Tourism Gold. The Leonardo Hotels group also publishes an ESG sustainability strategy. The hotel offers free bike rental, supporting lower-impact local travel and city exploration.
Space combinations
- Auditorium with supporting meeting rooms The Auditorium as the main plenary or banquet space, with the Beauchamp Suite, Crown Suite and other meeting rooms used for breakout sessions, private meetings, speaker holding or event operations
- Beauchamp Suite and Crown Suite Two mid-size suites for parallel sessions, training programmes, seminars or meetings that need similar room capacities, supporting multi-stream agendas without using the largest event room
- Auditorium and Piazza A large indoor space plus a distinctive outdoor moment — the Piazza supporting receptions, photographs or informal networking with the Roman Wall as a backdrop, subject to weather
- Meeting floor with overnight accommodation The dedicated meeting floor paired with the hotel's 317 bedrooms for residential conferences, multi-day training and corporate events where delegates need to stay on site
Wedding notes
- Ceremonies Leonardo Royal Hotel London City is suitable for weddings and special occasions that need a central London hotel setting, guest accommodation, catering and event suites. Its City location near the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, plus the Roman Wall backdrop, gives wedding photography and receptions a distinctive London context.
- Scale Wedding capacity should be confirmed directly with the venue.
- Notes Wedding ceremony licence status, package pricing, room options, menu choices, accommodation allocation and exclusive-use arrangements should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Compare event spaces
Auditorium
The flagship event space for large conferences and banquets The Auditorium is the largest published event space at Leonardo Royal Hotel London City. It has the highest published…
Pairs well with Beauchamp Suite, Crown Suite, Executive Boardroom, Piazza
Beauchamp Suite
A mid-size meeting and event room for conferences, training and receptions The Beauchamp Suite is a flexible mid-size room with several published layout options. It is suited to…
Pairs well with Auditorium, Crown Suite, Executive Boardroom
Crown Suite
A flexible mid-size suite for meetings, receptions and private functions The Crown Suite offers similar published capacities to the Beauchamp Suite and is suitable for conferences, training, receptions…
Pairs well with Auditorium, Beauchamp Suite, Executive Boardroom
Executive Boardroom
A dedicated boardroom for senior meetings and private discussions The Executive Boardroom is listed in a dedicated boardroom configuration. It is best suited to leadership meetings, board sessions,…
Pairs well with Auditorium, Beauchamp Suite, Crown Suite
Additional meeting rooms
Eight further rooms supporting meetings, breakouts and private events Beyond the four named spaces, the dedicated meetings floor includes eight additional meeting rooms used for meetings, breakouts, private…
Pairs well with Auditorium
Capacity matrix
| Space | Standing | Theatre | Boardroom | Dining | Cabaret | Classroom | U-shape | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditorium | - | 450 | - | 500 | 256 | 198 | 320 | Ask |
| Beauchamp Suite | 120 | 120 | - | 90 | 40 | 64 | 42 | Ask |
| Crown Suite | 120 | 120 | - | 90 | 40 | 64 | 42 | Ask |
| Executive Boardroom | - | - | 14 | - | - | - | - | Ask |
Facilities and services
Facilities & Amenities
Getting there
Leonardo Royal Hotel London City is located at 8-14 Cooper's Row, London EC3N 2BQ, in the City of London near Tower Hill, Aldgate, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and St Katharine Docks.
AddressCentral London, London
PostcodeEC3N 2BQ
AreaCentral London, London
Nearest stationTower Hill Underground station — around 2 minutes' walk
Good forAwards and galas, Conferences, Corporate events, Meeting rooms, Parties, Training venues
- Tower Hill Underground station ~2 min walk
- Fenchurch Street rail station ~4 min walk
- Tower Gateway DLR ~5 min walk — connections towards London City Airport, Canary Wharf and Docklands
- No on-site parking — nearest listed car park is Tower Hill Car Park on Lower Thames Street
- Within the London Congestion Charge zone and ULEZ area
- Nearby landmarks include the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the Roman Wall, Sky Garden, St Katharine Docks, Petticoat Lane Market, Whitechapel Gallery and the Thames
Frequently asked questions
Is Leonardo Royal Hotel London City good for conferences?
Yes. The hotel is suitable for conferences, training sessions, seminars, corporate dinners and private functions. It has 12 meeting and conference suites on a dedicated floor, with a maximum published capacity of 500 delegates.
Which room is best for a large conference?
The Auditorium is the largest published meeting space. It measures 22.8m × 15.2m × 5.2m and has published capacities including 450 theatre and 500 banquet.
Can it host smaller meetings too?
Yes. The Executive Boardroom holds 14 boardroom style, and the Beauchamp Suite and Crown Suite can each support mid-size meetings, training and private functions.
Does it include AV and WiFi?
Yes. The hotel states that all meeting rooms include flat-screen LED monitors, digital projectors, state-of-the-art AV and free high-speed WiFi. Room-specific AV packages and technical support should be confirmed with the events team.
How close is transport?
Tower Hill Underground station is around 2 minutes' walk from the hotel. Fenchurch Street rail station is around 4 minutes' walk, and Tower Gateway DLR is around 5 minutes' walk.
Is it accessible?
Yes. The hotel publishes accessibility information and lists wheelchair-accessible rooms, adapted bathrooms, step-free access and lifts. Specific event-room access routes should still be confirmed with the venue for the exact room and event format.