Royal Over-seas League in City of London, Westminster

Extremely snobbish and offensive staff, particularly the Senior Membership Executive, sneers and talks down to people without knowing their background. To be avoided.

I may be biased as a new Member. This slot contains restaurant reviews, those on overnight accommodation etc. I found it cheap at the price and food of a standard which would not disappoint In any 4* hotel, let alone one so central and just nest to The Ritz where one can stay at 4 times the price. The cultural activities are wonderful. Having looked at previous reviews, some of which might have been valid 8 years ago, I would warn that this is a Grade 1 Listed Building, and by its nature can not be made friendly to those who are significantly impaired.

This members only club offers something for everyone. They have coffeeshops, restaurants, entertainment rooms etc. I particularly love coming here when I’m spending time with friends and want to have some privacy whilst still enjoying myself. It also works for business meetings as the environment is low key and elegant.

A wonderful stay again at this haven of tranquility in central London. Lovely room, very comfortable bed and a great buffet breakfast. Staff are always attentive and friendly.

This was a great spot to meet old friends over a long, pleasant lunch. It's not somewhere you'd go for a casual meet (unless you are reasonably well-to-do) but as a once in a while treat, in comfortable surroundings, it's ideal. Service was attentive and there was no pressure to give up our table once we had eaten. From the garden at the back, you have the same view over Green Park as you do from the Ritz next door, but without the crowds.

It doesn’t get any central than this. Walking distance from Picadilly, Regent St, Oxford St, London’s famous Westend. We checked in during the wee hours of the morning and Martin from the front desk personally helped us with our luggage. He was always there to lend a helping hand with all our requests. A special mention to the staff at breakfast Letizia, Betty and Padmanaban. All on point, extremely attentive and intuitive. Great service with a smile to brighten up a rainy day. Can’t wait to return.

If you want to have a nervous breakdown, hold your party at ROSL. A passive aggressive Eastern European female in a bodycon dress & stilettos will initially tell you that your event – a ‘standing tea reception’- will be accessible for disabled guests. No paperwork will be produced until ten days before the event, when a six page contract appears together with a demand for a 50% deposit .At that stage she will add that there are no easily accessible disabled toilet faciilties from your booked venue. ‘Traditional afternoon tea tableware’ will prove to consist, on the day, of slates, black plastic food stands & - to crown the occasion – trifle served in an orange cast iron oven dish. The week of the event you will be emailed about a dress code which you are told to notify to all your guests, invitations having been sent out weeks before. The area where the party is being held has not been properly cleaned and has a protruding piece of flooring which nearly causes a waitress to trip. At an after party drink with some of your guests the waiter calls one of them ‘mother’, to general astonishment. Member for 40 years.

Have stayed and dined at ROSL a number of times over the last year and found the whole experience a real pleasure. The Park View rooms do have excellent views over Green Park and are extremely good value for money. The location of ROSL, off St James, is second to none. The food is high quality, especially the breakfast, and the service very friendly and helpful. Overall I don't think you could do better in this location even for a substantially high price.

We've been coming to the ROSL for probably 20 years. We love it and look forward to every time we are in London. What a lovely surprise this year to find that they have remodeled the room now called the "1910" room. Breakfast is now being served in this gorgeous room and we've enjoyed 2 dinners in the evening. The food has been delicious and the ambience is perfect. A nice change from the hustle and bustle out on the streets. Every facet of the staff have been so accommodating. We couldn't have been treated any better anywhere. Thank You!!

Third stay here, this time by myself, so did not need a "Park View" room. What I was not told on booking was that the alternative type of room was not "street view", it was "air vent". I agree with every comment from the earlier review - room not ready on arrival, housekeeping not performed yet guest not told of that on check in, very snobbish treatment by staff, to the extent that when my TV remote did not work, the staff member who came to look at it saw that the TV was "on", and told me I was wrong. I had to ask him to show me how to get a different channel before he agreed that the remote did not work. But what ruined the stay for me was lack of sleep due to a massive industrial size air extractor, generating 100+ decibels coming on and off in the middle of the night - possibly from the underground parking garage nearby, possibly from ROSL's own basement, which was right below my single pane window at the bottom of the airshaft. I have sent three emails now to management asking for some explanations and they have been ignored. Very disappointing, because when I joined the club, I was looking forward to enjoying "belonging" to a luxury establishment in the nicest part of London. The lack of management response is the most disappointing...usually when customers point out a problem, they are simply seeking understanding of that problem by management, but this failure would indicate that problems stem from the top.

I really wanted to enjoy my stay here, as it was the first time I was booking a reciprocal club overseas. The best part is its central location in St. James, right around the corner from the Ritz. Also, the porters were very helpful, especially flagging down cabs. Other than that, my stay was rather mediocre. The issues were: -because I was on a redeye from the U.S., I booked the hotel for the night before, understanding that meant I had to pay for an entire extra night just to get a few hours sleep in the morning before my afternoon business meetings. They had the booking, but the room was NOT ready. Presumably, it should have been ready from 3:00 p.m. the previous day. They temporarily gave me a room with a single bed when I had reserved a king, and that was awful. It was right up against a wall, and I hit my head while I turned. The room they moved me in in the afternoon was fine, and the bed was above average but not great. -after my first long day, I came back to the room in the evening and housekeeping had not come. They told me that they were doing housekeeping only every other day, but they neglected to tell me that when I checked in so I could plan. -the one day that housekeeping did come, they left two dirty coffee cups half full with cold coffee, and all the garbage from my having made coffee two straight mornings. -the place has a shabby feel to it, though I suppose that might be common to private clubs. -No one told me anything about amenities when I checked in, so the first night I avoided the bar/restaurant, because it had a big "Members Only" sign in front. When I finally asked the following night, they said everyone was welcome. -one point off to hotels who persist in those silly hangers that you have to thread into a pre-existing ring on the closet pole, I suppose so hanger thieves don't run rampant. It's not only insulting, but it is a big time waster when you take the hanger off and have to put it back on. -they finally took the first night's charge off the bill, but it was way more difficult than it should have been. Will this put me off London clubs? Probably, but I hope others who don't mind some of the above won't be discouraged - it was reasonably priced, and as I said the location is amazing.

Thanks to my good friend, I have been able to stay here a few times and just, just love it. Our room is brilliant and the bed is fantastic and the bathroom is spotless with great windows overlooking Green Park. I love the breakfast in the morning in a great room and attentive staff and the interesting people that walk in. Who are they? What stories do they have to share? The pens and note pads have disappeared for now, but I have been assured that they will be back and boy do the pens write well! I just love coming to stay here with the warm and friendly staff who excel. Thank you

Attended the club around the lunch hour. Everything was as it should be and staff performed with courtesy and respect. Well done.

One of ouir friends of 60+ years' standing was visiting from South Africa and invited us for lunch at the ROSL. What a delightful old world atmosphere amid the bustle of west end london. I was most impressed with the diversity and inclusive policies of the staffing which clearly provides opportunities for many of the disaadvantaged to obtain gainful employment (altough some had clearly been rushed into the front line without adequate training -- not knowing what bitter beer is and finding that one other bar pump was empty. We had a beautiful lunch served with great aplomb and much cheerful banter betywen the staff and the clientele staff. The price was very reasonable in this not-for-profit organization and much lower than nearby commerciaI establishments. I very much regret to see two negative and clearly biased and subjective reviews by inexperienced Trip Adviser contributore (1 and 6 reviews) which bear no relation to reality.

This is the most discriminatory and racist place situated in the best London location. You will be treated as bad as can be by the front office manager in charge of all. At the breakfast you will see a dictator ( in the place of manager ) “kicking” all the scared staff around. All frustrated people hating their job and taking it on anyone visiting that is not older than 80 years old. But the location is just amazing. Other than that everything is perfect!

I attended the Royal Overseas League Club in support of my 4 Principles at short notice. Even though the Club was very busy with patrons, the staff accommodated me without missing a beat and ensured that I was taken for refreshments. Nothing seemed too much trouble. My grateful thanks to Frankie and the ROSL team for their warm, professional and friendly hospitality.

lovely place for meetings and lunch. id recommend joining the club as its staff are friendly and its very well located.

RACIST!!!! THIS PLACE DOES NOT LIKE BROWN OR OTHER COLOURED BACKGROUND !!!!! I went there with couple of friends 22nd Jan. Third visit. Have always noticed something very weird. How the BROWN boy gets left behind and seems to be served last all the time…. Even though I could see my meal is ready and waiting. But seems to be my other friends who are Caucasian gets it’s first… At first I thought maybe I’m being silly so thought I’ll wait and see how it goes with main and dessert …. To my surprise ! It was me served last again …. And this has happened on all my visits …. Another incident which one of my friend had picked up was when the waiter came and poured the Drink (two of us having the same). Only one glass was filled. And guess what?? It was not mine. Very outdated and pathetic to be treated like an outcast in the 21st century! I hope the manager or the owner gets to read this !!! THANK YOU!!!

I had an important business lunch and I asked the service team for a good table and smooth service. My goodness did i get it. Faultless service, great food, nice ambiance and acceptable price. I've been a member of the ROSL for over 45 years but this was by far the best yet. Excellent service and food indicates also excellent management and oversight.

The club is probably the least mercenary venue in London. The location and views over Green Park are unsurpassed. It’s non profit. Everything is a bargain because of it. Rooms at Dukes nearby with in many cases no view at all start at £500 per...

Was a member for a long time, now a reciprocal member; generally prefer it to others clubs & love the garden. Reading the room also excellent !

As usual, the staff are amazing. Nothing is too much trouble. We drove up from the Isle of Wight and the staff had managed to reserve us a parking place - my husband is blind. Fabulous room, everything was clean and tidy and they were...

I stayed here for 4 nights when doing some work in London. I had a comfortable room with a view over the city. It was comfortable and had tea and coffee. Didn’t have bedside power points though. Breakfast was good and drinks inexpensive. The location...

I have been a member for over 20 years & first visited with my Uncle in 1991. It has a different feel when compared to the other Clubs; more down to earth. Very nice building & a fantastic garden. I popped in for Tea &...

Given this A1 location and lovely venue especially in the summer, the food needs to match up really to get four stars. But in fact it was just ok food, very simplistic and in need of some refinement. The service was very good and they...

I would have given a 4/5 star and you will see below why: My mother is a member and has been for a very long time. I have never before had an issue but our visit yesterday was mainly disappointing. Firstly, who on earth would...

The instructions to get to the League read like the opening of a Le Carre' novel. "Meet at the Green Park Tube entrance next to the Ritz. Go down the side of the Hotel to the end of the cul de sac. The the stairs...

I've been a member for just over a year and have attended a number of events and had a couple of meals in the Brabourne Room. Service is very attentive without being intrusive and if you've got a train to catch and ask for one...

I was here with a colleague for a networking / presentation event with business. The building itself is hard to find via Satnav or Google Maps and a few of us teamed up to find it in the end. There are stairs everywhere inside -...

We met with two other friends who also have reciprical rights as do we, to visit the R.O.L. to share a birthday lunch for my husband in March. We decided to eat in the small restaurant which overlooks Green Park as we preferred to 'have...

I visited the ROSL for lunch in the lovely Brabourne Room with a member and also a friend. Dress in here which isn't the main restaurant is smart casual. A large room with a high ceiling and wooden floor so the acoustics weren't great when...

A member invited us for a nice evening meal. We (5) enjoyed a nice meal in this historic club. The name well fitting for us-as we were 4 from Norway. We had a nice 3 course meal with fitting wine. Fine cognac and coffee to...

I'm a member so it's a London Club for me, not just a venue for conferences with catering. Unlike many other London Clubs, it's affordable to join, and if you want to be in London a few times a year, it's less expensive than staying...

I was there last June, but this is about my first visit the year before that. It was lunch, so not terrific - it was lunch after all - but pleasant, overlooking Green Park, and we did not expect the food to be wonderful, but...

I was here for a formal dinner, in the quiet surroundings of this old club, backing onto St James's Park. Unfortunately the food didn't match the ambience, and certainly not worth £75 per head (including wine). With multiple dinners being held, the speed of the...

I came here for a meeting and the building was absolutely gorgeous. Decorated in a traditional Palladian style and dressed beautifully for the festive season.

It is a historical member club with lovely interior decoration and good customer service. Each room is not only comfortable but also give part of history of this building which survived for many decades.

Traveling to London on business mission, where invited over breakfast to have a briefing before we start the mission. Coffee, selection of tea , pastries, croissant, chocolate croissant & others were fresh. A theater style setup. Meeting room had at least 50 people & a...

With the garden backing onto Green Park ROSL is an oasis of calm away from the hustle and bustle of Piccadily.

can not beat on location, value for money and air of exclusivity. The garden is splendid. Wonderful service and great location in the summer The Braboure room food and service is excellent. It is classy, buzzing and beautiful. The Bar is also decent although looks...

I’ve been an overseas member for a few years and bring friends or family to lunch or dinner when I’m in London. At the moment the food is very good so that’s a bonus. The atmosphere is wonderful and the garden delightful. The location overlooking...

The food was good but the decor is tired and a touch battered. The place feels dark and gloomy. The chairs were quite chipped and material is tired. The whole place needs some modernisation. The upstairs restaurant/bar area has a better atmosphere. Only one other...

So that's how I got in. Though, to be fair, security is non-existent. I reported to the lobby to say I was meeting my member-friend. They invited me to check the book and see if he's already signed me in. I arrived before him so...

The ROSL is one of the world’s best kept secrets. It is a product of colonialism operating from within the system with a great building, excellent priced rooms, a garden on green park.....this is becoming a place where some of the most interesting people in...

Stayed here on fourth floor. Lovely room and very nice air con. Beds comfortable and room was really clean and quiet. Breakfast was very nice and everyone at the Club was so pleasant.

Just back from a lovely evening at the club celebrating a family birthday. We sat for hours in the warm garden eating delicious food (we had the platters plus extras) with wonderful gin and tonic. Everything beautifully served and waiters very helpful and friendly. Then...

Great London Club, in the heart of St James, easy walking to great shops and main attractions such as Buckingham Palace

This is a member’s club and if you are lucky enough to be a member or reciprocal member there’s a lovely garden to enjoy refreshment adjacent to Green Park. In summer it’s idyllic. Nothing more English. Light lunches and a full bar are available in...

I'm sitting here in the garden of the royal overseas league. Is the perfect day off and sitting in the centre of the garden and this is what I see in front of me! Cool huh! I mean private garden overlooking green park, immaculate service,...

Delicious food for lunch with perfect service, and a wonderful view over Green Park. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Friends of, mine who are members envited me for lunch. If one is good at climbing stairs I am it is a quick way to get there from the Ritz. My friends did not realise they had to sign me in, that was quickly resolved....

I had the privilege of hosting 2 business associates at the Royal Overseas club this week. They were very accommodating. The food was excellent and the service very attentive. The wine list is well priced and contains some real gems. I would highly recommend this...

I love meeting a friend who is a member of the club here for dinner in their restaurant! The food is always very traditional and old school with lots of classics that time seems to have forgotten and it is just so charming. The service...

I recently had a meeting in Duke Street St James’ following which we were taken to the Royal Over-Seas League for lunch. About 80 of dined and the food was fantastic stater was lemon and gin cured salmon, followed by braised Lamb and buttered fondant...

Invited by a friend, who is a member, for afternoon tea. The building has an atmosphere from a bygone era. Had afternoon tea in the drawing room which overlooked Green Park, which on a sunny winters afternoon was a delight. The afternoon tea itself was...

This club is a 10 minute walk from Green Park Station, tucked away down a side street. It feels rather old-fashioned when you walk in, with dark wooden panels. But the staff were welcoming and took my coat. I was the guest of a member...

This is a member’s club so you can’t stay here unless you are one. If you can find a member you can visit and enjoy the gardens and the wonderful views over Green Park and perhaps have a meal. The premises have great historic interest...

I stayed one night in a deluxe single room in this private members' club and had dinner and breakfast in the restaurant. The club is in an excellent location, just off St James's Street, with a private garden adjacent to Green Park, and a balcony...

I attended a function here at the end of a very enjoyable trip to the Capital. The ambience, food and service was first class.

Such a tranquil garden on a sunny lunchtime and perfect to meet a friend for a beer and a sandwich. We had lovely smoked salmon and cream cheese one’s and the service was immaculate.Shame that you cannot get a draught beer in the garden and...

Great location, in the heart of London, very near the Ritz hotel and Green Park tube. Tucked away and backing onto Green Park itself which was very peaceful. Went to the bar which has indoor and outdoor seating on a terrace overlooking Green Park. Chose...

Attended a charity lunch here and had a great time. The food and service was second to none, the room was cool as the air conditioning worked really well even when it was 27 degrees outside. This is a private members club so you can...

Member friends invited us to the Royal Overseas League, which seems to be a reasonably exclusive club in London. It pays homage to soldiers fallen in battle and it's charter encourages servicec to the less fortunate. The very quiet and peaceful bar, dining room and...

ROSL is a real jewel tucked away in the middle of St James. A beautiful period building with great conference facilities. We were here for a weekend of wall to bridge. Andrew Robson is a wonderful inspirational teacher. Accommodation was very comfortable and the cafe...

We had a nice dinner from a somewhat limited menu. Mushroom souop was OK; liver dish was good and deserts were outstanding. Good service.

It's a private club in the heart of St James's but it's more than that. Set up in 1910, it's never distinguished between men and women, it espouses the best of the spirit of commonwealth, but anyone can join. There is big thing about bringing...

This building was no doubt lovely in its day but is now tired and in need of attention. The lunch was average but the waiters were both unhelpful and arrogant. A memorable day for all the wrong reasons.

I was invited to meet an old friend for drinks and dinner and was delighted with the atmoshphere, surroundings and general friendliness of the staff - all in all it was a totally relaxing experience that suited our get together perfectly. There was no fuss...

When in London I always stay at this Club of which I have been a member for a long time. It is very conveniently located. The restaurant is excellent and I love to entertain my guests there when I am in London. The atmosphere of...

We had our first visit here in December 2016 and were absolutely delighted with the whole experience. Modern refurbished 4 star rooms, fabulous food in the restaurant and the Brabourne Room. Well done to the friendly and pleasant team

Attended with my husband for a corporate Christmas event. Venue is beautiful. Staff looking after us for reception service and dinner service were excellent. Food was very good considering served on a large scale.

We use this venue once a year for our AGM and the service is always superb. Our waiter and waitress on the day were most attentive and understanding of our needs. We had a set menu that was enjoyed by one and all. The venue...

I visited London in October 2016 and stayed for 3 nights at ROSL, of which I have been a member since 1999. I have been there on many previous occasions, mainly for one overnight on each occasion when I visited London frequently on professional business....

Traditional hotel in the heart of everything rooms have been overhauled which it needed lovely bathroom needs a shaving/make up mirror though. A bit on the small side and too hot could not find radiator switch so slept with windows open all night. Breakfast has...

Having not been to the ROSL since I was a child I must say I was simply delighted to have revisited. From the moment you enter the door, which is opened for you, you feel as though you have entered a private home where everyone...

Thin walls and elderly snoring neighbours. Heating not working. Deaf television listeners next door. Good staff. Courteous and trying hard. Vfm -??

I joined the Royal Over-Seas League recently after comparing a number of other academic-oriented clubs in Central London. I spent several nights there this month, in two different types of rooms. Overall, I am very satisfied with stay. First of all, the location is superb....

Another great stay. Fantastic location and all the amenities needed for a good trip with work. Right round the corner from Green Park station.

I was the guest of a member chum, here at the ROSL, for lunch last week (15/06). Neither of us wanted too heavy a session and so, the garden seemed a good bet. And it was. A little bit of outdoor seclusion in this busy...

My wife and I have been members here for over 20 years and although any number of improvements have been made over the years the place retains all its character and charm and still feels like a home-from-home whenever we're in London.

I attend a function here about once a year, I guess around 150 of us sit down to a well organised set dinner. Today we had Brixham White Crab Salad to begin, which was very nice - I would have liked more of this, followed...

Had an excellent meal (buffet) in the meeting area a hearty steak pie with vegetables great coffee and was surprised at the service from the staff very professional. The club has rooms and although I did not stay others were more than complementary.