Hotel Rafayel- Restaurant & SPA

(14)
Affordable (£)
Up to 120
70 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

Rafayel on the Left Bank is part of Battersea’s stunning and award-winning Falcon Wharf Development. Designed by architect James Burland, the unique and critically-acclaimed steel, glass and timber building provides a fitting home for Rafayel on the Left Bank.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Masood
Congratulations on your engagement, please get in touch as we would love to meet you and celebrate your engagement, whilst showing you around the iconic Hotel Rafayel.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2009
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
No. of People In Team
8

Overview of Hotel Rafayel- Restaurant & SPA

Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
150

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence
Church Within Walking Distance
Dancefloor Available
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Wedding Venue Details

City View
Disabled Access
Spa On-Site
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Wedding Catering

In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
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Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
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Reviews for Hotel Rafayel- Restaurant & SPA
(14)

Gabriel Zanu
Wedding: July
April 2023
Ooh my God the experience was awesome.

Ooh my God the experience was awesome. The staff, the hospitality, serenity, the view, the food. Is everything anyone will like to enjoy. Especially for my business meetings. On my next trip l will sure visit there again. Wow!

Imran Mushtaq
Wedding: April
April 2023
Absolutely fantastic.

We had a 3 nights in the emperor suite. Absolutely fantastic. The staff in the Rafayel are the best in any hotel in London. They are the most genuinely friendly and just really nice. I must give a special mention to all of the team who looked after us so well. Just a point on safety, all Covid safe measures were in place and we didn't feel under any danger during our stay. This was our second visit and it wont be our last.

5 star quality
Wedding: April
April 2023
FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE ✨

FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE ✨ Me & my son & family attended my sister graduation party on Friday. The staff was so amazingly friendly, the service & the food were 5star quality!! Everything was so delicious Starters... Main.... the dessert was delicious my favourite cheesecake. The place was immaculate & warm, we all felt very comfortable. The group of 22 had a fantastic experience they are still speaking about it now!!! I would highly recommend. Thank you for helping us have such a beautiful evening.

Alan Dawson
Wedding: July
April 2023
Great location

Great location, sensibly parked and fab secure parking. Feels like you are abroad and not in London strangely enough but very pleasant. Some of the furnishings are a little worn in place but what do you expect for the price. The staff are REALLY lovely, wouldn't hesitate to return.

Iva Iva
Wedding: December
April 2023
Absolutely amazing experience.

Absolutely amazing experience. We stayed at Thames suite. The room was very spacious and the view is to die for. We stayed with our husky what was big big plus. We usually stay in Hilton hotel but this time we thought we will try something different. The same money but value is so much better!!! And we were very very pleased! Hotel room stunning, reception staff so nice, cleaning team as well. Entire experience was great! What might put travellers off is the location as on the map it seems it’s far to underground, but don’t get put off by this. If you don’t mind walking the river path is just by the hotel and we walked quite few time to Chelsea for dinner. And used Santander bikes to get back. If you prefer public transport there is bus stop just in front of the hotel going to Victoria and Clapham Junction. Which is very convenient. And if you use Uber you will pay around £7 to get to Victoria station. I can only recommend!!!

Holly
Wedding: April
April 2023
Great views.

We have been coming here for four years. My first date and today we are engaged. I stay here and never been disappointed. Great views, good value for money. And consistent staff ; face don’t change here.

Angie Beasley
Wedding: May
April 2023
Fantastic weekend

Fantastic weekend @ The Hotel Rafayel for Miss England & Miss Ireland event. Lovely hotel room to stay , spacious and comfortable and perfect place beside the Thames to hold our event. Thankyou to all the staff for their kind hospitality , went above and beyond to help our event go well. The hotel restaurant so colourful and inviting . Great place to hold a photoshoot indoors & especially out on the Terrace and tasty breakfast 😋 Would definitely recommend ...

S N
Wedding: April
April 2023
Highly recommend this wonderful hotel.

Highly recommend this wonderful hotel. The hotel is very well appointed, excellent customer service and we felt very welcomed. The customer service was exceptional from check in, to the fantastic hospitality of the Bar Manager, who I believe has been there for years. The recent refurbishment has had no expense spared, the quality of the rooms are of an extremely high standard. The spa, the gym are excellent onsite facilities, Happy Staff indeed ready to offer any help we needed ! Lovely rooms, superb views of the thames and the London skyline. Banyan on the thames is well worth a visit too. Breakfast and dinner are definitely one of the best we've had. Location means you're just a short can walk/ ride from anywhere you need to be. Can't wait to return, well done and thank you for a lovely time Rafayel London .We stayed an extra night our experience was so delightful!

N N
Wedding: January
April 2023
Fantastic venue in London.

It was our third time staying at the Rafayel. Staff are very welcoming and attentive. We got upgraded to a suite on arrival, with a complimentary bottle of champagne in the room. We stayed for two nights. We made use of the spa on two occasions, which is one of the best in London. I had a salt scrub, full body massage and facial. All of which were very relaxing and left me glowing. The room itself was very spacious with dining table , mini bar, and good sized bathroom. Bar and restaurant (Banyan on the Thames are a must visit too with amazing cocktails and great variety of food on offer. DZRT corner is an incredible on site facility if you have a sweet tooth like me. Overall a great place to stay in London.

Sofia Lar
Wedding: April
April 2023
Modern touch & great views.

We had the best service from the moment we stepped into the place! The food was amazing and tasty & don’t get me started on the bartender, he is truly a an experienced man in his field. The room was also very clean and tidy with a modern touch and great views. Thank you again & we’re looking forward to coming back!

Location & Contact Details for Hotel Rafayel- Restaurant & SPA

Wedding Venue Address
34 Lombard Road, London, Greater London, SW11 3RF, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Hotel Rafayel- Restaurant & SPA?

There have been too many wonderful wedding events to single out one. We may be the venue for average-spend groups but we treat the newly-weds and their guests like celebrities and cater very nicely. The quirky arced design of our venue appeals to many and the river view gives the best backdrop. A testament of our hospitality is the frequent return of the then newly-weds after 12 years of their events at our hotel. We are good for 80-120 max.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Photo backgrounds: Our southwest sunset river views which gives a perfect backdrop for afternoon receptions, or in our verdant Banyan gardens fully facing the Thames which is great for pre-receptions where we can accommodate 80-150 guests. Newly wedded couples can take memorable wedding photos on the 18th floor rooftop that gives a unique 360° panoramic view of London.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Warmly personalized and individualistic. It’s less corporate and more a family affair and of course good value for money. If the guest is looking for a budget wedding, our venue is the best place to be where the couple can also enjoy the decorated luxury of our Empress suites that are associated with the venue.

Describe Hotel Rafayel- Restaurant & SPA in 5 adjectives

Warm. Comfortable. Scenic. Unique. Fabulous.

Where’s the best photo spot at Hotel Rafayel- Restaurant & SPA?

The venue and the hotel lends itself to photo shoots. By the river, at the Banyan gardens, in the rooms, at the rooftop terrace with a 360° view of London in the background – we get 2-3 photo shoots every week. Foreign movies have been shot here because of the background.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Hotel Rafayel- Restaurant & SPA?

We have had several celebrity guests at our venue but not for weddings. Celebrities like, John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, Shahrukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Charlie Sheen, .... to name a few

What’s your favourite canapé?

Hands down it is our Banyan Tempura Prawns and Salmon Avocado.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Rafayel Oreo Cheesecake or Sticky Toffee with custard (Masood can change this)

What is Hotel Rafayel- Restaurant & SPA most unique feature?

One of the most unique features is the backdrop of summer sunsets and sunrise from April to August and the 360° panoramic view for photo shoots for guests on their special occasions.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We take pride in our warmth and personalized service to our guests whom we treat as family. We are not in the heart of London but we are the heart in our unique south side location. We take pride that our venue for weddings offers great value for money to our guests and the luxury of a 5-star treatment with wonderful floral arrangements and scenic backgrounds, alongside rooms with breakfast and Afternoon Tea which is perfect for anyone driving out of London. Car park spaces are offered at reasonable daily rates to our guests.

Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftBottle of Prosecco for couple.
Bridebook Special OfferBook through Bridebook, and we will provide an extra bottle of Prosecco for the couples table or non alcoholic options.