The Location
Where Angel meets Harpenden
St. Pancras International station is "our" haunt. Where the Harpenden train comes into London and a stone's throw away from Angel, we have spent many an evening together over the years in the bars and restaurants of the station and hotel, watching the world go by. For us it is the perfect place to tie the knot.
History of the Hotel
The hotel has a rich history, first opening its doors in 1873, it was once one of the most expensive hotels in London. It closed its doors after WW1, became the property of British Rail, and almost suffered demolition throughout that period but was saved by Sir John Betjeman in 1967 when the building was granted Grade 1 listed status. It was not until 2011, 138 years later, that the site was restored back to the iconic hotel it is today. Thanks Sir John!
The Grand Staircase
The Grand Staircase is one of the most notable of the hotel’s features, and continued to be used as a backdrop for films and music videos even when the hotel shut its doors, with most famous being the Spice Girls dancing on them in their 1996 hit, Wannabe. Girls - the stairs are yours if you fancy recreating it!
The Ladies Smoking Room
The location of our reception, The Ladies Smoking Room, was the first room in Europe where women were allowed to smoke in public - apparently while listening to opera. Certainly a room worth taking your hat off to.
The Booking Office
The Booking Office is of our favourite bars in London, it used to be the old train station's ticket hall and is now the main hotel bar. You can still spot some of the old ticket hall features but definitely does not feel like your typical train station drinking hole. Perfect for a pre-and post wedding drink!
Looking forward to seeing you all!
