Funky Wedding Venues

Venue Review

Character: A stylish, ultra-modern, low-emission luxury hotel, dramatically situated on the Battersea riverfront.

Funky Features: 5 star services, stunning views along the river Thames and across to Chelsea Harbour, alfresco dining on riverside terrace, unmatched 360 degree panoramic views of London’s skyline from 17th floor roof terrace, chic riverside restaurant and Crystal Bar, luxury penthouse, some of London’s largest and most technologically-advanced bedrooms, touch screen controls, jet lag recovery systems, watch helicopters silently land at the neighbouring Heliport.

Location and History

Rafayel on the Left Bank is located on the dynamic Battersea riverfront in the multi award-winning Falcon Wharf development, a short distance from Chelsea and Sloane Square and close to London’s major attractions.

Rafayel on the Left Bank is a design hotel with unique works of art displayed in its stunningly modern lobby and public spaces. Rafayel’s hi-tech designer bedrooms and bathrooms are among the largest in London and feature bespoke fittings and furniture. 

Rafayel is the world’s first LED-only hotel and has utilised pioneering green technology to lower its carbon footprint by 20% compared with the average London hotel room.

Interior and Spaces for Hire

5-star Hotel Rafayel (“the world’s most advanced luxury green hotel”) boasts 65 hi-tech bed rooms, sophisticated Crystal Bar and fine-dining riverside restaurant with terraces, brasserie, bakery, florist, exhibition spaces as well as the latest Wellworld spa and gym. As the world’s first LED-only hotel, Rafayel provides endless funky lighting options, some of London’s largest and most technologically-advanced hotel bedrooms and bathrooms with touch screen controls and multi-media integration (in-room video conferencing, MediaHub portals connecting your laptop and digital equipment to in-room audio-visual system), jet lag recovery system in selected rooms, watch helicopters silently land at the neighbouring London Heliport, pioneering green technology and “no plastic” policy resulting in dramatic reductions in carbon emissions.

Stunningly designed and lit, with floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the hotel with daylight and affording magnificent views, Rafayel on the Left Bank provides the perfect setting for any occasion, be it a wedding, social event, conference or business meeting, providing both intimate environments and spectacular backdrops.
Spaces for hire include:
• 200+ capacity Nirvana Lounge, with private bar and sweeping views of the River Thames
• Crystal Bar and Banyan on the Thames fine-dining riverside restaurant with terrace
• Private dining rooms and cigar bar terrace
• A magnificent 5,500 sq ft 16th floor penthouse apartment with spectacular river views
• A state-of-the-art boardroom, fully-equipped with the latest technology and video-conferencing
• A vast 17th floor roof terrace with unmatched and uninterrupted 360 degree views of London, from Wembley Arch to the London Eye and Canary Wharf.

Restaurant and Bar:

Funky, modern and stylish, the 100-cover Banyan on the Thames and Crystal Bar are spectacular venues for any event.  The fusion cuisine served at Banyan on the Thames is of the highest quality and has received rave reviews from critics and on-line reviewers. 

Spa and Gym:

Hotel Rafayel’s River Wellbeing Spa incorporates traditional and modern holistic wellbeing techniques alongside yoga and exercise programmes, spa treatments and massages.  The Spa offers special pamper packages for groups and wedding parties.

The River Wellbeing Spa and Gym facilities include:
• the latest Precor cardiovascular and resistance training machines.
• Hydrotherapy and exercise pools
• Sauna and steam rooms
• Colour therapy lighting and jet lag recovery treatment
• Two private treatment rooms and relaxation room
• bathing ritual room with infinity bath
• Grooming services including nails, tanning and make-up and hair services
Bedrooms:

Their 65 designer bedrooms are among London’s largest and most advanced.

All rooms feature:-
• Touch control glass panels enabling door access, lighting and air conditioning control
• MediaHub panel allowing guests to connect laptop, iPod, game console and DVD player to in-room TV and audio system
• In-room video conferencing, free broadband and WiFi
• IPTV System with free view channels, movies, internet, on-screen newspapers, room service and express check out
• Recyclable Hypnos bed – “The most comfortable beds in the world.”
• Some rooms are also fitted with a pioneering Jet Lag Recovery system