Venue at a glance
Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul's is a substantial conference, events and hotel venue in the City of London, directly beside St Paul's Cathedral. It combines large-scale meeting capacity, residential accommodation, destination dining, a rooftop bar and leisure facilities, making it suitable for conferences, corporate events, residential meetings, dinners, weddings and private functions.
With 432 bedrooms and 23 meeting and event spaces, the hotel can support large conferences, multi-day programmes and residential events in one location. The largest published event capacity is 1,200 delegates, and The Hub provides a self-contained ground-floor meeting suite for smaller meetings, training and hybrid programmes.
Why choose this venue
The venue sits directly beside one of London's most recognisable landmarks, giving conferences, dinners and private events a strong sense of place. Its City location is particularly useful for corporate, financial, legal and professional services audiences.
With 432 bedrooms and 23 meeting and event spaces, the hotel can support large conferences, multi-day programmes and residential events in one location. The largest published event capacity is 1,200 delegates.
The Hub is a self-contained ground-floor meeting suite with seven rooms, a private entrance and its own kitchen and refreshment area. It is especially useful for training, hybrid meetings, long-term corporate hire and private meeting programmes that need separation from the main hotel flow.
Sabine Rooftop Bar gives the hotel a more distinctive social and hospitality offer, with views across St Paul's and the London skyline. Rena Spa, the indoor pool and fitness facilities make the hotel stronger for residential delegates, incentive groups and guests extending their stay.
St Paul's, Mansion House, Blackfriars, City Thameslink and Farringdon are all within useful reach. Farringdon also gives access to the Elizabeth line, including direct travel towards Heathrow.
Planning details
Best for
- Large conferences
- Residential conferences
- City of London corporate events
- Gala dinners and awards
- Training and seminars
- Hybrid meetings
- Private dining and receptions
- Weddings
- International delegate events
- Wellness-led residential stays
Less suited to
- Events needing on-site parking
- Rural retreats or secluded countryside events
- Smaller groups seeking a low-key independent venue
- Events needing guaranteed rooftop use without separate confirmation
- Events needing fully published room data for all 23 spaces before enquiry
- Very large theatre-style conferences above 700 in one room
- Events avoiding the Congestion Charge or ULEZ zone
Catering
- Model The hotel offers in-house catering and refreshment options for meetings and events, with catering styles including conference refreshments, delegate catering, working lunches, private dining, banquets, gala dinners, wedding catering, restaurant dining, afternoon tea, room service and rooftop hospitality. The hotel also has Leo's Restaurant & Bar, Leo's Breakfast Restaurant, Sabine Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, room service and an Executive Lounge for eligible guests.
- External External catering policy should be confirmed with the venue.
- Bars Leo's Restaurant & Bar is located in the hotel atrium. Sabine Rooftop Bar operates as a destination rooftop bar and restaurant with views of St Paul's Cathedral and the London skyline. Bar arrangements for private events, exclusive hire and rooftop use should be confirmed directly with the hotel or Sabine team.
- Dietary Dietary accommodation should be confirmed with the venue.
Accessibility
- Features Step-free entrances
- Lifts to all floors
- Adapted guest rooms
- Adapted bathrooms
- Roll-in showers
- Grab rails
- Rooms near lifts
- Details Accessible public transport nearby (Blackfriars platform-to-concourse access)
- Caveat Accessible parking and event-room-specific access routes should be confirmed with the venue. The accessibility statement notes a gradual-medium hill when walking between Blackfriars and the hotel. Specific accessibility should be confirmed for the exact bedroom, event room and guest requirements, particularly for wheelchair access, step-free routing, adapted bathrooms, accessible parking and movement between the hotel and nearby stations.
Sustainability
- Details Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul's is listed as an MIA Accredited Venue. The hotel also displays a Green Tourism certificate badge, and Leonardo Hotels publishes a group-wide ESG sustainability strategy. Rena Spa uses ishga products, which are based on sustainably hand-harvested seaweed from the Hebridean Islands.
Space combinations
- Wren & Shakespeare with additional breakout rooms Large conferences, awards and corporate events that need a main plenary or dinner space supported by breakout sessions across the wider hotel meeting estate
- Wren Suite and Shakespeare Used separately for parallel sessions or combined as Wren & Shakespeare for the largest event format, giving flexibility across plenary, dinner and breakout use
- The Hub exclusive meeting suite A self-contained meeting environment for training, hybrid events, interviews or long-term corporate hire — Embankment as the main room, with Temple, Bank and the smaller rooms supporting private meetings and breakouts
- Conference with rooftop hospitality Hotel meeting rooms paired with Sabine Rooftop Bar for drinks, networking or evening hospitality, subject to availability and private event arrangements
Wedding notes
- Ceremonies Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul's is suitable for weddings that need a central London hotel location, large event spaces, on-site accommodation, catering and guest facilities. Its position beside St Paul's Cathedral and access to rooftop views through Sabine give wedding events a strong London backdrop.
- Scale Wedding capacity should be confirmed directly with the venue.
- Notes Wedding capacity, ceremony licence details, package pricing, menu options, accommodation allocation and exclusive-use arrangements should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Compare event spaces
Wren & Shakespeare
The largest published event space at the hotel Wren & Shakespeare combined is the hotel's largest event space and is suitable for major conferences, gala dinners, awards ceremonies…
Pairs well with Wren Suite, Shakespeare, Milton Suite
Wren Suite
A large divisible event space for conferences and dinners The Wren Suite is the main divisible section of Wren & Shakespeare. It can be used independently for large…
Pairs well with Shakespeare, Milton Suite, The Hub, Embankment
Shakespeare
A flexible event space for smaller plenaries, breakouts and private dining Shakespeare is the secondary section of the Wren & Shakespeare combination. It works well as a standalone…
Pairs well with Wren Suite, Milton Suite, The Hub, Embankment
Milton Suite
A mid-size event room for conferences, workshops and receptions The Milton Suite is a substantial flat-ceiling room with several published layout options. It is suited to mid-size conferences,…
Pairs well with Wren & Shakespeare, The Hub, Embankment
The Hub, Embankment
The largest room within The Hub meeting suite Embankment is the largest room in The Hub, a self-contained meeting suite with a private entrance, kitchen and refreshment area.…
Pairs well with The Hub, Temple, The Hub, Bank, The Hub, Monument, The Hub, Barbican, The Hub, Farringdon, The Hub, Blackfriars
The Hub, Temple
A smaller Hub room for boardroom meetings and focused sessions Temple is one of The Hub's smaller meeting rooms and is best suited to boardroom-style use. It sits…
Pairs well with The Hub, Embankment, The Hub, Bank
The Hub, Bank
A compact boardroom-style space within The Hub Bank is a smaller meeting room within The Hub. It is suitable for boardroom meetings, small-group training, project working sessions and…
Pairs well with The Hub, Embankment, The Hub, Temple
The Hub, Monument
A small private meeting room for focused conversations Monument is one of The Hub's compact rooms, designed for small meetings and private conversations. It works well for interviews,…
Pairs well with The Hub, Embankment, The Hub, Temple, The Hub, Bank
The Hub, Barbican
A small Hub room for interviews and private meetings Barbican is a compact meeting room within The Hub. It is suitable for interviews, one-to-ones, small breakouts and private…
Pairs well with The Hub, Embankment, The Hub, Temple, The Hub, Bank
The Hub, Farringdon
A compact meeting room for small groups Farringdon is one of The Hub's smaller rooms. It is suited to small meetings, private conversations, interviews and breakout use. Best…
Pairs well with The Hub, Embankment, The Hub, Temple, The Hub, Bank
The Hub, Blackfriars
A small private room within The Hub suite Blackfriars is a compact Hub room for small meetings, interviews and private discussions. It works best as part of a…
Pairs well with The Hub, Embankment, The Hub, Temple, The Hub, Bank
Capacity matrix
| Space | Standing | Theatre | Boardroom | Dining | Cabaret | Classroom | U-shape | Dinner | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren & Shakespeare | - | 700 | - | 1200 | 360 | 200 | 450 | - | Ask |
| Wren Suite | - | 540 | - | 550 | 240 | 200 | 300 | - | Ask |
| Shakespeare | - | 150 | - | 250 | 72 | 60 | 140 | - | Ask |
| Milton Suite | 200 | 200 | - | 150 | 60 | 120 | 130 | - | Ask |
| The Hub, Embankment | - | 62 | 24 | - | 36 | 16 | - | 48 | Ask |
| The Hub, Temple | - | - | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | Ask |
| The Hub, Bank | - | - | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | Ask |
| The Hub, Monument | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | Ask |
| The Hub, Barbican | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | Ask |
| The Hub, Farringdon | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | Ask |
| The Hub, Blackfriars | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | Ask |
Facilities and services
Facilities & Amenities
Getting there
Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul's is located at 10 Godliman Street, London EC4V 5AJ, directly beside St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. It is well placed for corporate audiences in the financial, legal and professional services districts.
Address10 Godliman Street, London
PostcodeEC4V 5AJ
AreaCentral London, London
Nearest stationSt Paul's Underground station — less than 5 minutes' walk
Good forAwards and galas, Conferences, Corporate events, Meeting rooms, Parties, Private dining, Training venues, Weddings
- St Paul's Underground station less than 5 min walk
- Mansion House, Blackfriars, City Thameslink and Farringdon all within useful reach
- Farringdon provides Elizabeth line access, including direct travel towards Heathrow
- No on-site parking — nearest listed car park is Baynard House Car Park on Queen Victoria Street
- Within the London Congestion Charge zone and ULEZ area
- Nearby landmarks include St Paul's Cathedral, Millennium Bridge, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, One New Change, the Barbican Centre, the Thames and the South Bank
Frequently asked questions
Is Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul's good for conferences?
Yes. It is best suited to medium and large conferences, residential corporate events, seminars, training programmes and multi-room event formats. The hotel has 23 meeting and event spaces, with a maximum published capacity of 1,200 delegates.
Which room is best for a large conference?
Wren & Shakespeare combined is the largest published event space. It measures 32m × 24m × 5m and has published capacities including 700 theatre and 1,200 banquet.
Can it handle smaller meetings as well as large events?
Yes. The Hub is designed for smaller meetings, training sessions and hybrid corporate events, with seven rooms, natural daylight, modular furniture, high-spec AV, air conditioning, high-speed WiFi and a private entrance.
Is Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul's accessible?
Yes, the venue publishes an accessibility statement and describes step-free entrances, lifts to all floors and adapted guest rooms. Specific access requirements should still be checked with the hotel for the exact meeting room, bedroom type and event format.
Does it include AV and WiFi?
Yes. The venue states that meeting spaces include high-speed WiFi and state-of-the-art audio-visual technology. Detailed technical specifications for each room, including hybrid setup, microphones, screens and production support, should be confirmed with the events team.
How close is transport?
St Paul's Underground station is less than 5 minutes' walk away. Mansion House, Blackfriars, City Thameslink and Farringdon are also close, with Farringdon giving Elizabeth line access towards Heathrow.