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Inside the Hotel's Casino Lounge

Please note: Top10UKRankings is an independent editorial guide. We do not operate the gaming lounge, accept wagers, or process any bookings or payments. Access is granted directly by the venue to registered guests aged 18 and over, subject to identification and the venue's own membership terms.
History & Atmosphere

A Gaming Floor With Roots in London's Supper-Club Era

Set on the first floor of the hotel, the lounge occupies a room originally built as a private ballroom. Its art-deco detailing — fluted columns, brass fittings and a sweeping cornice — has been retained through the decades, giving the space a very different feel to a modern gaming hall.

The lounge operates as a licensed leisure amenity of the hotel, distinct from the restaurant and bar areas, with its own entrance, dress expectations and opening hours. It is generally at its most atmospheric from early evening onward, once the dining rooms below have begun to fill.

Art-deco casino lounge interior with warm lighting and gaming tables
House Etiquette

What To Expect On The Floor

Every venue has its own unwritten rules. Here is a general sense of how the lounge tends to operate, based on publicly available visitor accounts.

Identification First

All visitors are asked to present valid photographic identification confirming they are 18 or over before entering the lounge. This is standard practice across licensed UK gaming venues.

Smart Dress Expected

A smart-casual to formal dress code generally applies in the evening, in keeping with the room's supper-club heritage. Sportswear and beachwear are typically not permitted.

Evening Hours

The lounge tends to open in the late afternoon and run into the early hours, aligning with the rhythm of dinner service in the restaurant downstairs.

The Room Itself

Design Details Worth Noticing

Lighting & Sound

Low, warm lighting from brass wall sconces and a restored central chandelier gives the room a softer glow than most modern gaming floors, while a discreet sound system keeps background music low enough for conversation.

Materials & Finish

Emerald velvet upholstery, walnut panelling and gold-toned detailing echo the colour palette used throughout the rest of the hotel, tying the lounge visually to the lobby and dining rooms below.

Seating & Layout

Tables are arranged around the perimeter of the room, leaving a wide central floor that was originally designed for dancing — a layout choice that gives the space an open, sociable feel rather than a cramped one.

A Quiet Adjoining Bar

A small bar sits just off the main floor, serving the lounge separately from the hotel's main cocktail bar, and is typically used by guests taking a break between rounds.

Access Policy

Entry Is Strictly Limited to Adults Aged 18 and Over

The gaming lounge is a licensed adult amenity. Entry requires valid photographic identification and is entirely at the discretion of the venue's own staff. If you or someone you know needs support regarding gambling behaviour, independent help is available.

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