L’oscar London

L’oscar London is unlike any other hotel in the capital. Hidden behind the grand Edwardian Baroque façade of the former Baptist Headquarters, the building has been transformed into a boutique hotel that celebrates both its remarkable architecture and its extraordinary past. Rather than erasing history, French interior designer Jacques Garcia embraced it, allowing original staircases, stained glass, vaulted ceilings, and carved stonework to become part of an entirely new story. It’s a place where heritage and imagination exist side by side.

Jacques Garcia’s Signature Style

Few designers create atmosphere as convincingly as Jacques Garcia. Throughout L’oscar, rich velvets, polished brass, lacquered finishes, marble, crystal chandeliers, and gold leaf introduce a sense of drama without overwhelming the historic architecture. Deep emerald, sapphire, aubergine, and ruby tones bring warmth to every room, while bespoke furniture and carefully layered lighting create interiors that feel intimate despite their theatrical appearance. The result is unmistakably luxurious. Yet never predictable.

Rooms Made for Escaping Reality

Each of the 39 guestrooms and suites feels like a private stage set. Silk wall coverings, embroidered headboards, mirrored surfaces, Carrara marble bathrooms, and oversized beds create spaces that are as comfortable as they are visually striking. Every detail has been carefully considered, from the proportions of the furniture to the softness of the lighting, allowing guests to feel immersed rather than simply accommodated. These are rooms that encourage you to slow down. And stay a little longer.

A Restaurant Worth Visiting

Dining continues the hotel’s theatrical narrative. At L’oscar Restaurant, Jacques Garcia’s gilded mirrored ceilings, rich jewel tones and sumptuous textures create one of London’s most memorable dining rooms — glamorous, intimate and entirely in keeping with the building’s flamboyant character. The menu brings together Nikkei and European influences, pairing Japanese-Peruvian flavours with contemporary interpretations of European classics and locally sourced ingredients. Open throughout the day, the restaurant moves easily from breakfast and lunch to afternoon tea and dinner. Champagne, freshly baked scones and pastries make afternoon tea particularly suited to these opulent surroundings — a little theatre without ever leaving the table.

A Different Kind of London Luxury

Despite its dramatic interiors, L’oscar remains surprisingly intimate. Its boutique scale creates a sense of exclusivity rarely found in larger luxury hotels, while its Holborn location places Covent Garden, the West End, Bloomsbury, and the City within easy walking distance. The contrast between London’s busy streets and the hotel’s rich, cocooning interiors makes every return feel like stepping into another world.

Why It Works

L’oscar succeeds because it understands that memorable hospitality begins with emotion. Jacques Garcia has transformed a former place of worship into a hotel where architecture, history, and design perform together in perfect harmony. Rich, theatrical, and endlessly atmospheric, it’s one of London’s most distinctive boutique hotels—and an unforgettable experience for anyone who believes great hotels should tell extraordinary stories.