Raffles London at The OWO
Churchill's old office, now with better sheets and a Guerlain spa.
Whitehall, London · ££££
Churchill's former Old War Office, reborn as a 120-room Raffles with a Guerlain spa and a clutch of restaurants led by Mauro Colagreco's Michelin-starred dining room. The 600-capacity Whitehall Ballroom, complete with car lifts, makes it a natural stage for launches and galas.
“Inside Whitehall's monumental former Old War Office, the building looks like it comes straight from a James Bond film”
Time Out London
The Whitehall Ballroom (678 sq m) holds up to 600, divides into one-third and two-thirds sections, and is served by two vehicle lifts plus six additional meeting rooms. Mauro's Table offers chef's-table private dining for small groups.
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Sources · facts checked October 2026
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