The Oratory at The Milestone Hotel and Residences

Dining Room in a Hotel
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Private space
1 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL –
High Street Kensington Station (0.3 mi)

About this space

Once the original chapel of the house, the Oratory is the perfect setting for intimate dining, private meetings and cosy celebrations.

The Oratory is also London's most intimate historic wedding venue. Licensed for civil ceremonies, our unique oratory is a breathtaking setting on a small scale for you to celebrate your wedding with your very nearest and dearest.

The unique design remains just as it was originally intended, lending itself ideally to romantic and exclusively private wedding celebrations. Seamless service will ensure you and your guests have everything you desire with discreet precision.


Offers and packages

Menus


Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

£1000 min. spend

Make this Christmas more magical by celebrating at The Milestone Hotel & Residences. All of our beautiful dining venues are available throughout the festive season for a variety of private celebrations and gatherings. Whether you’re planning a stylish cocktail reception, a dinner to celebrate your team, a spectacular wedding, or a delightful afternoon tea party, our versatile spaces provide the perfect setting for every occasion.

At The Milestone Hotel, we celebrate the best of British gastronomy, balanced with seasonal creativity. Executive Chef Sam Saunders presents menus rooted in classic British fare, elevated with modern touches and the finest local produce. Our experienced events team will work closely with you to tailor every detail, ensuring a truly memorable experience for you and your guests. The Milestone Hotel offers a truly unique and charming setting for celebrating special moments.

Festive Parties - Lunch
£85 per person

We are delighted to present our new Festive Private Dining Menus, and look forward to celebrating this special time of year with your party in one of our exquisite private dining rooms.

This year, we are offering a flexible three course menu, consisting of bread and home-made butter to commence your dining experience, followed by a choice of three starters, four main courses and three desserts priced at £85 per person for lunch and £95 per person for dinner.

We kindly request a full pre-order of starters, main courses and desserts for all party attendees. If it is not possible to provide a pre-order, you are invited to choose one starter, one main course and one dessert for your entire party to enjoy, and our Executive Chef will accommodate your guests with allergies and dietary requirements separately.

Festive Parties at the Milestone Hotel include the following features:
Dedicated event planner
On-the-day coordinator
Cloakroom and concierge services
Bluetooth speaker, TV and HDMI cable in the Windsor Suite
Festive decorations throughout the hotel
Full-sized, decorated Christmas trees in the Park Lounge and Windsor Suite
Christmas crackers for the dining table
Tapered and votive candles
Handwritten place cards
Personalised menus with your choice of title
Private waiting staff
Sabreur, sommelier and wine cellar
Reduced corkage fee of £35 per standard bottle of wine or Champagne
Group rates on accommodation for your party

Festive Parties - Dinner
£95 per person

We are delighted to present our new Festive Private Dining Menus, and look forward to celebrating this special time of year with your party in one of our exquisite private dining rooms.

This year, we are offering a flexible three course menu, consisting of bread and home-made butter to commence your dining experience, followed by a choice of three starters, four main courses and three desserts priced at £85 per person for lunch and £95 per person for dinner.

We kindly request a full pre-order of starters, main courses and desserts for all party attendees. If it is not possible to provide a pre-order, you are invited to choose one starter, one main course and one dessert for your entire party to enjoy, and our Executive Chef will accommodate your guests with allergies and dietary requirements separately.

Festive Parties at the Milestone Hotel include the following features:
Dedicated event planner
On-the-day coordinator
Cloakroom and concierge services
Bluetooth speaker, TV and HDMI cable in the Windsor Suite
Festive decorations throughout the hotel
Full-sized, decorated Christmas trees in the Park Lounge and Windsor Suite
Christmas crackers for the dining table
Tapered and votive candles
Handwritten place cards
Personalised menus with your choice of title
Private waiting staff
Sabreur, sommelier and wine cellar
Reduced corkage fee of £35 per standard bottle of wine or Champagne
Group rates on accommodation for your party


Prices

Monday
6:00 – 22:00
from £45 per person
Per session
6:00 – 22:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 22:00
from £45 per person
Per session
6:00 – 22:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 22:00
from £45 per person
Per session
6:00 – 22:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 22:00
from £45 per person
Per session
6:00 – 22:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 22:00
from £45 per person
Per session
6:00 – 22:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 22:00
from £45 per person
Per session
6:00 – 22:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 22:00
from £45 per person
Per session
6:00 – 22:00
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 8
  • Dining
    up to 8

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed
A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Additional services such as flowers, bespoke menus, place setting cards, entertainment available on request
  • 43 deluxe guest rooms , 13 luxury suites, 6 Residences
  • Grade II Listed mansion hotel
  • Located directly opposite Kensington Palace and Gardens
  • Original features
  • Intimate Weddings
  • Bespoke dining
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Reviews and ratings

(69 reviews and ratings - )

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BJ
Belle J.
Verified review
Asian Wedding · 6 guests · November 2025

Everything was so easy from start to finish. Emma and the whole team are absolutely wonderful, professional and very accommodating !

Nothing.

5.0
NM
Noor M.
Verified review
Civil Ceremony · 8 guests · October 2025

We had an unforgettable and intimate wedding at The Milestone Hotel. From the very beginning, the service was exceptional — we always received quick responses and truly appreciated the care and flexibility that Emma showed in every interaction. The hotel itself is beautiful and cosy, exactly what we wanted for the kind of celebration we had in mind. Every single detail was perfectly taken care of, from the flowers and dinner to the beautiful bedroom. The service was five-star, and the staff were so friendly and attentive, making sure we and our guests had a wonderful time. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

There’s really nothing to dislike — the only tiny downside was that the pool was a bit too cold when we tried to use it. Other than that, everything was absolutely perfect!

4.8
IK
Imogen K.
Verified review
Wedding Ceremony · 4 guests · August 2024

Everything. This venue exceeded all of our expectations and provided a luxury experience from start to finish. All staff members went above and beyond for us and it felt like we were in a private residence. A true personal touch and romantic feel.

Nothing.

5.0
SW
Sarah W.
Verified review
Wedding · 4 guests · March 2020

The Oratory is perfect for an intimate wedding. The hotel is beautiful and historic with lots of differently styled spaces to enjoy. The option to create a completely bespoke menu with the chef. Dedicated and friendly team of staff. Unique experiences like sabrage.

None - we can't recommend The Milestone Hotel highly enough.

5.0

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