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L'oscar London
London, United Kingdom · Independent · Core Luxury
L'oscar occupies Arthur Keen's 1903 Baptist Church House, a Grade II* Edwardian Free Baroque pile on High Holborn that once held a chapel and later belonged to London Transport. Duncan Shakeshaft of Triangle Hotels bought it in 2012. Jacques Garcia shaped the interiors, and the house opened in May 2018 with thirty-nine rooms, eighteen of them suites.
- 39 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: Covent Garden
- Rooms from 226 sq ft (21 m²)
- Architect: Arthur Keen
- Interiors: Jacques Garcia
About L'oscar London
- Arthur Keen designed the Grade II* building between 1901 and 1903 as Baptist Church House, complete with a chapel.
- London Transport owned the pile for much of the twentieth century before Duncan Shakeshaft of Triangle Hotels bought it in 2012.
- Jacques Garcia did the interiors for a May 2018 opening: thirty-nine rooms, eighteen of them suites.
- Entry-level rooms start at 226 sq ft (21 m²).
History
L'oscar London occupies an Edwardian Free Baroque building erected between 1901 and 1903 to designs by architect Arthur Keen, originally built as the headquarters of the Baptist Union (Baptist Church House), incorporating a chapel. The Grade II* listed building was owned by London Transport in the 20th century and acquired in 2012 by Duncan Shakeshaft of Triangle Hotels.
After an extensive conversion, it opened as the L'oscar hotel in May 2018 with interiors by French designer Jacques Garcia, offering 39 rooms including 18 suites. The property is associated with Michel Reybier Hospitality and is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
Restaurants and bars
- L'Oscar Restaurant — Restaurant
Experiences
- Afternoon Tea — Afternoon tea served at the hotel.
- Cabaret & Cabernet — Listed among the hotel's dining and entertainment offerings on the brochures page.
- Festive dining — Festive dining offered at the hotel.
- The Enchanted Toy House — Magical family stay with playful surprises, sweet treats and a Halloween-themed breakfast.
Amenities
- Event planning by a highly experienced team
- Private Dining & Drinks Reception
- Weddings & Civil Partnerships
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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