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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: May 2025

Seated at the corner of Russel Square is the architecturally striking Kimpton Fitzroy London, a lavish city wedding venue located in Clerkenwell, East Central London. This 1898 building was designed by Charles Fitzroy Doll, who considered traditional Britain and its history throughout his process. Surrounded by a hive activity with famous sites like the British Museum, the West End, and Covent Garden nearby, you can indulge in the lap of luxury while not straying far from the hustle and bustle of England's capital.

Facilities and Capacity

Known for superb service, attentive staff, and opulence at every turn, Kimpton Fitzroy London is impressive from the moment you step through its magnificent doors. Its Grade II Heritage-listed ballroom boasts a coffered ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a mezzanine gallery offering a view of the grand celebrations. Featuring a private entrance into our own city escape, you can be joined by 15 to 200 of your nearest and dearest to dine and dance. The Palm Court next door brings nature inside with magnificent indoor trees and a winter garden. Within this bright and airy space, you will also find a stunning Champagne bar and access to an outdoor terrace. The hotel has eight more event rooms that are equally breathtaking and available to you for other activities. After the festivities have come to an end, you are invited to spend your first night as newlyweds in one of their stylish guestrooms. The Fitzy Suite is a true gem. Offering a scenic park view, a four-poster king bed, a walk-in shower, a freestanding bath, a living room with a charming fireplace, and a stocked mini-bar, you will want for nothing. There are also accommodation packages available, so your friends and family can relax in the comfort of a beautifully finished bedroom.

Services Offered

The wedding coordination team will be with you every step of the way at Kimpton Fitzroy London. From taking care of the details pre-wedding to ensuring everything goes flawlessly on the day, you will feel as though they are genuinely on your side. The gastronomic excellence is something to delight in, and you will have the opportunity to meet the Executive Chef to plan your dream menu and partake in tastings. Not only will the flavours of each plate bounce on your tastebuds, but the presentation will be a feast for the eyes. Curate a special-day experience that reflects you and your soon-to-be spouse in the splendour of one of London's finest hotels, and your day is destined to be memorable.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Historic
Landmark
In the city
Large hotel

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
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Reviews for Kimpton Fitzroy London

Ellie
Ellie Sent on 30/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible venue with the most amazing staff

We had the pleasure of working with Lucy as our venue coordinator at the Kimpton, and we truly can't thank her—and the entire team—enough. From start to finish, they helped make our wedding unforgettable.

The venue itself is absolutely stunning. One of the biggest draws for us was being able to host both the ceremony and reception under one roof, and the Kimpton offered the perfect setting for that. Each space—from the elegant ballroom to the lush Palm Court—brought its own unique atmosphere, allowing us to create a beautifully flowing day with distinct moods throughout.

What really made the experience exceptional, though, was the Kimpton staff. Their professionalism, kindness, and genuine helpfulness went above and beyond. We felt so supported and cared for, and that made all the difference. Our day was truly special, and much of that is thanks to Lucy and the wonderful team behind her.
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Debra Sent on 07/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply stunning...x

I had the absolute honour of getting married at this wonderful hotel in December 2024. We had a very clear idea of how we wanted our wedding day to look, but a significant search of other London venues weren’t quite hitting the mark…and then we found The Kimpton Fitzroy. Wow! What a discovery! This place is extraordinarily beautiful. I am reluctant to sing its architectural/design praises too highly, in fear of doing an injustice to the wonderful staff who bring this gem to life and provide the beating heart that every great venue needs. The sheer beauty of the hotel and the flexibility of the space is what first grabbed my interest, but it was the subsequent meeting with Lucy White and her team that provided every assurance I needed that this was the perfect choice.
Every bit of our day was curated in a calm, efficient and considered manner. From arriving at the hotel the night before the wedding and being greeted by Lucy and an army of others to assist me with countless bags… to preparing my room with personal touches that gave a nod to little details and preferences I had subconsciously conveyed during our year-long planning conversations…it was a joyous weekend. I felt like the only and most special bride to walk their beautiful corridors. Delicious food that was exquisitely presented and efficiently served, plentiful drink, wonderful staff and a truly show-stopping building. What’s not to love! x
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Olivia Sent on 04/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Festive Wedding

We had our wedding at The Kimpton Fitzroy on 28th Dec and it was everything we could have hoped for and more. We opted to have both the ceremony and wedding breakfast at the hotel and it was completely seamless. Lucy (Wedding & Events Manager) was incredibly helpful throughout the process - from being completely on it in terms of organisation, responsiveness to emails and even being there to open the door when I walked down the aisle - we felt really lucky to have that level of support and service.
The food and drinks were great and we received lots of compliments from our guests. Our drinks reception in Palm Court was also perfect - the room itself is so beautiful without the need for any extra decoration.
The bridal suite we stayed in was absolutely glorious and the added touches arranged by the hotel including bottle of champagne in the room and strawberries made it even more special .
Overall we could not recommend the venue more!
Katy
Katy Sent on 05/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Dream Team for our Wedding

From the first meeting, we knew this was the place. The building is obviously stunning, but the real magic? The team. Planning an international wedding could’ve been a stress spiral, but they handled every detail with such warmth and precision that we basically floated through the entire experience. Already plotting our return!
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Gemma Sent on 04/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect service and a perfect day

I really can't fault the Kimpton Fitzroy team – they made everything so easy, and it was so reassuring to know that all the behind-the-scenes details were in safe and reliable hands. They were wonderful at dealing with requests from the wider wedding party, and at accommodating the additional elements we wanted. They made the day really beautiful, and I'm so grateful.
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Lillie Sent on 04/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Exquisite Wedding Venue with Exceptional Service!

We had our wedding at Kimpton Fitzroy last year, and it was a magical experience. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, with equally impressive interiors. With just 50 guests, we were looking for an intimate setting, and this venue exceeded our expectations.

The entire team at Kimpton Fitzroy was outstanding. Everyone we interacted with provided top-tier customer service, and genuinely cared about making our day perfect. They went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and that everything ran smoothly.

If you’re looking for a venue for your wedding, we couldn’t recommend Kimpton Fitzroy enough. It was the perfect place for our wedding, and we are so grateful for the incredible team that helped make it all happen!

A huge thank you to Lucy, Phillipe and the rest of the team!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 05/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic venue

My husband and I hosted our wedding here in September. We had an incredible experience, the venue is stunning and the team go above and beyond. Amazing venue - book it!
Nicola
Nicola Sent on 31/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue

This venue speaks for itself, it’s simply beautiful.
The events team really took care of us and helped make our wedding perfect. The food was incredible too!
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Matt Sent on 27/09/2013
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent venue

Our wedding 7/9/13 was fantastic. For the huge, grand space, central location and quality of the food/wine/service the Russell is excellent value. Very impressive venue, extremely convenient. Samantha was excellent. Stationary, chair covers and beautiful lit candelabras on every table even in the cheapest package. No need to splash out on flowers. Good value bar (for central London). Great photo opportunities in Hotel and adjacent square. Go for it!
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Peter Sent on 13/06/2012
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute perfection

We had our ceremony and reception here a few weeks ago and the wedding was better than both of us could have dreamed. Everyone commented on how beautiful the venue was, how amazing the food was and how smoothly everything went. A few said they wanted their wedding to be there (once they got engaged!). The location was perfect for us, as we had people coming from all around London and around the world- the hotel was only 2 minutes walk from Russell Square tube. There are fabulous photo opportunities both inside/outside the hotel, and in the square across the road. One of the selling points for me was that if it rained, the venue itself was pretty so I could still get some great photos (it didn’t rain, but given which country we’re in, it’s always a major consideration whatever time of year it is!) Samantha, the hotel’s wedding co-ordinator, was fantastic throughout the whole process, she was always prompt at answering any questions I had which gave me confidence that everything would be well organised on the day. We didn’t have to worry about anything during the wedding day, they had it all under control, so we could relax and have fun! They have quite a few different packages which should suit most peoples budgets, the prices were comparable or even less expensive than some of the venues I was looking at in the London suburbs/outer London- it’s definitely worth looking into this venue. A massive thank you to Samantha, Rupak and the rest of the team!
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Anonymous Sent on 07/08/2010
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Day

Thank you so much for all of your expertise at making our wedding reception perfect. We had a fantastic day and your calm approach at meeting all of our needs and requirements made our day so easy and happy. It was the perfect venue for our reception and we are so happy that it all went so smoothly thanks to you!!
Thank you so much again!
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Rob Sent on 13/03/2007
5 out of 5 rating

fantastic place!

Great place, lovely staff fantastic service
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Maria Sent on 27/04/2012
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue & amazing food.

We had a wonderful time everyone complemented us on our choice of venue. The staff were great and well organised. The food was amazing, everyone loved it. Samantha and Rupak were fantastic throughtout the whole process. We held our reception dinner in the Tempus Restaurant (AKA Fitzroy Dolls Restaurant) which is fine for 100 guests but the larger rooms are incredibly beautiful. The park accross the road is perfect for photos as well as inside the hotel. The hotel room we stayed in for the night was wonderful and the Champagne and chocolates waiting for us in our room was a nice treat.
Overall i couldn't have asked for more it was wonderful.
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Matt Sent on 07/08/2010
5 out of 5 rating

We can’t recommend Hotel Russell Highly enough

Thank you for all your help at our wedding. We had a fantastic day and wonderful Reception at your Hotel. The food was lovely and the staff were all very friendly and helpful.
The grand staircase also made a wonderful back-drop to our photos. We can’t recommend Hotel Russell Highly enough as a wedding venue – it was great!
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Adam Sent on 21/05/2012
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful & Well Organised Wedding

We had our wedding at the Russell Hotel recently and were delighted with the service we received. Everything went so smoothly and to plan. Samantha and her team did everything to ensure that the day was so special to us. Thank you very much!
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1-8 Russell Square, Bloomsbury WC1B 5BE Clerkenwell (East Central London)
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