L’oscar London

A Monument Reimagined

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 and Bar Worth Visiting

Dining continues the hotel’s theatrical narrative. At L’oscar Restaurant, crystal chandeliers, gilded details, and sculptural birds of paradise create one of London’s most memorable dining rooms, while contemporary European cooking keeps the experience refined without becoming overly formal. Just as remarkable is The Baptist Bar. Once the building’s chapel, it has been transformed into an atmospheric cocktail bar where original architecture, low lighting, velvet seating, and polished brass create an almost cinematic setting. It remains one of London’s most beautiful examples of adaptive reuse.

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.