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The Montague On The Gardens, The Montague Ski Lodge

Location pin

West End, London, UK, WC1B 5BJ - 

  • Users

    Up to
    85 standing

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

The four star Montague on the Gardens Hotel combines the best of two worlds. In front is the British Museum and the hurly-burly of tourist London, whilst to the rear there's a serene private garden, cut off from the city by a rectangle of fine Georgian townhouses.

Between the two lies The Montague on the Gardens Hotel – an intriguing blend of up-to-the-minute city vibrancy and old-world Bloomsbury charm, where guests can expect British hospitality at its finest.


Featuring an excellent array of peaceful and exciting outdoor and indoor event spaces, as well as our seasonal pop-up concepts, The Montague Ski Lodge and The Beach Bar.

The Ski Lodge is currently closed; we look forward to welcoming you again from the 6th of November 2023

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If you are looking for a unique way to celebrate the festive season in London then look no further than the Ski Lodge - London's original ski lodge and winter party venue, awarded 'Bronze' for Best Christmas Party Venue in The London Venue Awards 2019.


The Wood Deck is transformed into a magical ski lodge with pine trees, falling snow, reindeer, snowmen, ski racks, piste maps, and strings of fairy lights and lanterns. The centrepiece is a bar serving a selection of beverages, including Schnapps and flavoured vodkas.


To help combat the cold and lightly drifting snowflakes, guests can enjoy our delicious candied pecans, mulled wine, hot spiced cider, mugs of steaming hot chocolate cocktails, and big woolly rugs, which will all help to keep you lovely and snug during the long winter nights.


Please note: The Ski Lodge is for exclusive hire or for hotel residents only. We unfortunately cannot take reservations for individual guests unless you are a hotel resident. Public walk-ins may be available on the day but are subject to availability.

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Booking information:

Enquiries are open from 6th November to 17th December 2023 and, as the venue is for exclusive hire, bookings need to be for a minimum of 10 people.

The Ski Lodge is available for private hire with two sessions available:

Daytime slot – 12pm - 5pm
Evening slot – 6pm - 10pm (Afterparty options are available with a DJ in the Great Russell Suite until 12am)
Please enquire with our team if you require a longer session.

Preferred accommodation rates can be arranged (10 bedrooms or more)

A mandatory security guard is required for 100+ events at £200 per staff
Two mandatory security guards are required for 150+ events at £200 per staff

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Reception style experience:

Exclusive use of the Ski Lodge & the large conservatory throughout the duration of your event
A welcome glass of mulled wine, spiced cider or a festive punch (non-alcoholic)
Unlimited pigs in blankets or a vegetarian alternative on arrival (45 minutes)
10-item festive-inspired floating buffet, featuring a selection of meat, fish, vegetarian, and dessert options (vegan/gluten-free/dietary options available)
Unlimited hotel selection of white, rosé and red wine, bottled beer and soft drinks (for three hours, 0% alcohol & gluten beer options available)
Festive background music
Cloakroom facilities
Personalised event signage
Full event management provided
Price: £140 per person (including VAT) for groups of 10 - 150 guests

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Elevate your reception package:

Upgrade your drinks package to include spirits (3 hours) for £45 per person

Upgrade your drinks package to include prosecco (3 hours) for £30 per person

Upgrade your drinks package to include mulled wine, spiced cider & festive punch served in the Ski Lodge (3 hours) for £25 per person

Upgrade to a dessert display for an additional £5 per person

Still hungry? Why not select 4 food items for your after-party buffet (e.g. pizza and chips) for £25 per person

Want to play your own music in The Ski Lodge? No problem! You need to bring your playlist on a compatible device & adapter

Complimentary DJ in the Great Russell Suite for your after party: 10pm-12am (£15,000+ minimum spend on food and beverage applies)

DJ with after party in the Great Russell Suite; 10pm-12am for £1,500 (room hire & DJ)

Entertainment:

Photobooth with unlimited online prints in The Ski Lodge: £300

Photobooth with personalised unlimited online prints: £400

Glitter artist, Magician, or Caricaturist – contact the Events team for more information

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The daytime Ski Lodge experience

Exclusive use of the Ski Lodge & the large conservatory for your arrival reception

A welcome glass of prosecco or beer

Three-course festive menu served in the Great Russell Suite

Half a bottle of sommelier-selected wine

Half a bottle of mineral water

Freshly brewed tea, coffee and mince pies served in the Ski Lodge & large conservatory

Complimentary white chair covers

Complimentary Christmas novelties and crackers on the tables

Complimentary festive centrepieces

Festive background music

Personalised event signage: menus, name cards, and table plan

Full event management provided

Cloakroom facilities

Price: £110 per person*
10 - 110 guests

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The evening Ski Lodge experience

Exclusive use of the Ski Lodge & the large conservatory for your arrival reception

A welcome reception of prosecco & beer (45 minutes)

The three-course festive menu served in the Great Russell Suite

Half a bottle of sommelier-selected wine

Half a bottle of mineral water

Freshly brewed tea, coffee and mince pies served in the Ski Lodge & large conservatory

Complimentary white chair covers

Complimentary Christmas novelties and crackers on the tables

Complimentary festive centrepieces

Festive background music

Personalised event signage: menus, name cards, and table plan

Full event management provided

Cloakroom facilities

Price: £149 per person
10 - 110 guests

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Elevate your sit-down package:

Swap your arrival reception from prosecco and beer to mulled wine, spiced cider and festive punch

Add unlimited mulled wine, spiced cider & festive punch to your arrival reception (45 minutes) for £15 per person

Daytime events only - Upgrade your arrival drink to a glass of champagne for £7

Add an unlimited drinks package with house wine, bottled beer and soft drinks (3 hours) for £75

Add an unlimited drinks package with house spirits, house wine, bottled beer and soft drinks (3
hours) for £90

Add unlimited pigs & blankets to your arrival reception (45 minutes) for £8

Add a cheese station post-dinner (minimum and maximum numbers apply) for £10.00 per person

Still hungry? Why not select 4 food items for your after-party buffet (e.g. pizza and chips) for
£25 per person

Want to play your own music in The Ski Lodge? No problem! You need to bring your playlist on a compatible device & adapter

DJ with after party in the Great Russell Suite; 10pm - 12am for £1,500 (room hire & DJ)

Entertainment:

Photobooth with unlimited online prints in The Ski Lodge for £300

Photobooth with personalised unlimited online prints in The Ski Lodge for £450

Glitter artist, magician, or caricaturist – contact the Events team for more information

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 85

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • friday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • saturday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • sunday

    0:00 - 24:00

Price type: Per guest
  • from £140 per guest

  • from £140 per guest

  • from £140 per guest

  • from £140 per guest

  • from £140 per guest

  • from £140 per guest

  • from £140 per guest

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Catering facilities

Catering facilities

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Disabled access

Heating

Heating

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Lectern

Lectern

Natural light

Natural light

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Telephone

Telephone

Print/Scan/Copy

Print/Scan/Copy

Stage

Stage

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Tea

Tea

Whiteboards

Whiteboards

Public transport

Public transport

Premises parking

Premises parking

Overnight accommodation

Overnight accommodation

Breakout rooms

Breakout rooms

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Conference phone

Conference phone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

TV screen

TV screen

Flipchart

Flipchart

WiFi

WiFi

Other

LCD projector and screen available in the Great Russell Suite. 52" Plasma Televisions available in the Woburn Suite, Bloomsbury Suite, Bedford Suite, and the Boardroom

Space rules

Allowed events

wedding

Wedding ceremony licence

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

6. Cancellation and cancellation charges 6.1 Cancellation of the booking of the Service shall be informed in writing by the Customer to the Hotel as soon as possible. 6.2 The Customer shall pay the following amounts for cancellation of the Service (the “Cancellation Charges”) if it cancels the booking under clause 6.1. Period prior to the date for which the event is booked when cancellation is informed in writing Cancellation Charges More than 4 months up to and including 12 months 20% of Anticipated Total Value of the Booking More than 1 month up to and including 4 months 50% of Anticipated Total Value of the Booking Up to and including 1 month 100% of Anticipated Total Value of the Booking 6.3 If the Hotel secures alternative booking which replaces the booking cancelled by the Customer and receives payment for such alternative booking in cleared funds, the Cancellation Charges will be reduced by the amount so received by the Hotel through alternative booking. The Hotel will either reduce the amount invoiced as the Cancellation Charges or, if the payment for such alternative booking is received after issuing the invoice for the Cancellation Charges, credit the Customer for the amount so received by the Hotel through alternative booking. 6.4 The Hotel reserves the right to cancel the booking if: (A) the Customer fails to pay the Rates or Deposit after they become due; (B) the Customer has previous dealing(s) with the Hotel and is more than thirty (30) days in arrears of previous payments due to the Hotel; (C) the Customer (being an individual) applies for an interim order or becomes subject to an individual voluntary arrangement or has a bankruptcy petition presented against him; (D) the Customer (being other than individuals) becomes insolvent or enters into administration, begins negotiations for or makes any agreement for the deferral, rescheduling or other readjustment (or proposes or makes a general assignment or an arrangement or composition with or for the benefit of some or all of its creditors) for all or part of its debts, or any step is taken to enforce security over or a distress, execution or other similar process is levied or served against the whole or part of the assets or undertaking of the Customer; (E) the booking might, in the reasonable opinion of the Hotel, prejudice the reputation of the Hotel, based on the information that was not provided by the Customer to the Hotel at the time of entering into the Contract; or (F) in the circumstances described under clause 7.4.

Other rules

The Montague on the Gardens is a family friendly venue. Guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Alcohol will not be served to anyone under the age of 18.

Location

Reviews

  • Mariel Turner

    January 2024

    Very much enjoyed my stay here over the New Year's holiday. Beautiful small hotel with personal service, a real luxury experience. Room was comfortable, quiet, and so nicely decorated. Staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful at all times. Great location, in a nice quiet neighborhood but within easy walking distance of many of the main tourist sites and near several different tube stations-- very convenient for anything you want to do in London. Complimentary coffee/tea in the morning and hot chocolate in the afternoon was a nice extra touch. I will definitely stay here again on my next trip to London.

  • Thibault Pensec

    January 2024

    Lovely hotel and surely the most friendly staff ever. The location is great, right behind the British museum. We also enjoyed having some drinks at the Leopard bar. We will definitely be back as soon as we get back to London.

  • David Parker

    February 2024

    Over the moon that we booked my Wife's Birthday Celebration break at the Montague. We have been made so welcome. Handmade Birthday cards and cakes from the Staff, who are so incredibly friendly and warm. The food is wonderful and we were astonished at being upgraded to a beautiful Suite. As first timers, we were also treated to a tour of the hotel. Full marks and love from myself and Mrs P. xx

  • Malcolm Harris

    December 2023

    We had the pleasure of staying at this exceptional hotel during the Christmas season at the end of November for three nights. The service we experienced here was undoubtedly the best we have ever encountered. The hotel staff were not only extremely attentive and helpful but also genuinely friendly. They didn't just warmly welcome every guest; it was evident that they genuinely wanted to personally welcome each one. One particularly remarkable aspect was the individualized care. The staff was always ready to cater to our needs and requests. The hotel itself is beautiful, with meticulous attention to detail. We were particularly impressed by the classic decor style and the cozy fireplace room, which was adorned with a festively decorated Christmas tree during this season. Our room was well-equipped and even had adapters for all known types of plugs, which was very convenient. The hotel's location, right next to the British Museum and in close proximity to Covent Garden, is excellent. Many of London's attractions are within easy walking distance. For future visits to London, this hotel will undoubtedly be our first choice. It was not only a stay of exceptional quality but also a warm welcome that we would be delighted to experience again.