The Destination
Olympia
Where visionaries come to work.
Leading London Fitness
1Rebel
Leading boutique fitness studio 1Rebel is opening a 9,500 sq ft space, bringing their signature Reshape, Ride, Rumble, and Reformer Pilates classes to Olympia. Stylish with an industrial feel, they have a great sound system and protein shake bar.
Renowned School
BRIT School Partnership
Olympia has partnered with the groundbreaking BRIT School to support emerging artists through performances and events.
Live Music Venue
British Airways ARC
A 3,800-capacity music venue with incredible design, self-serve bars, and an outstanding lineup of both global and local talent. The venue can also be hired for private conferences, awards, or banquet dinners.
Theatre
British Airways Theatre
A 1,575-seat theatre (London’s largest new theatre in 50 years!), there will be extra wide seats, and excellent amenities; opening 2027. It will be operated by London's Trafalgar Entertainment and Broadway's The Shubert Organisation.
Hotel
citizenM Olympia
Opening in the Grade II-listed National Hall, citizenM is a modern, stylish place to lay your head. With 146 rooms, there’s digital check-in, smart tech in rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24/7 canteen, and societyM meeting spaces.
Cycling End-of-Journey Facility
Cycle Hub
The only Platinum accredited cycle hub in the UK by FiveatHeart (creators of the world’s best cycling spaces), this will be the best end of journey facility in London with over 950 cycle racks.
Exhibition Halls
Heritage Halls
Grand Hall and National Hall offer outstanding facilities for concerts, events and exhibitions. Recent events have included a world-class double bill boxing event, The Holiday & Travel Show, and BLOC Party and Interpol are playing here in December.
Hotel
Hyatt Regency London Olympia
The five-star, 204-room hotel has three restaurant and bar concepts, a 24-hour fitness centre, and is conveniently located directly in Olympia. The décor is modern, and some rooms have private terraces.
The Offices
One Olympia
Heatherwick Studio, in collaboration with SPPARC, have created an inspiring building that redefines what an office can be – from its wrap-around views of London and the largest private office terraces in the capital, to a stylish lounge, terrace, and wellness suite.
International Conferencing Centre
The ICC
The new International Conferencing Centre has next generation technology, incredible service, reconfigurable meeting room layouts and conferencing spaces, and an auditorium with capacity for up to 830 guests.
Event Space
Upstairs at Pillar Hall
A stunning event space with double-height ceilings, spectacular mezzanine, and capacity for 350 seated or 525 standing; it's also available for exclusive hire.
Highlights
Neighbourhood
West London's finest! At a glance, some of the outstanding amenities and venues we have close to Olympia.
British Airways ARC
Live Music Venue
British Airways ARC
Design Museum
Museum • 12-minute walk
Design Museum
Electric Cinema
Cinema
Electric Cinema
Next Door Records
Restaurant
Next Door Records
Royal Albert Hall
Music Hall
Royal Albert Hall
Spa at Six Senses
Spa
Spa at Six Senses
The Queen’s Club
Tennis Club
The Queen’s Club
White City House
Members’ Club, Restaurant, Bar, Cinema
White City House
Chet’s at The Hoxton Hotel
Restaurant
Chet’s at The Hoxton Hotel
Dishoom
Restaurant
Dishoom
Dorian
Restaurant
Dorian
River Café
Restaurant
River Café
The Cow
Pub
The Cow
1Rebel
Leading London Fitness
1Rebel
Barry’s West
Bootcamp
Barry’s West
Holland Park
Park
Holland Park
Kensington Gardens
Park
Kensington Gardens
Your neighbourhood
West London Guide
Welcome to the neighbourhood. From an ever-expanding restaurant scene in Notting Hill to our local bustling bar and restaurant offering, with many nearby parks and fitness studios close by too, this is an incredible place to work.
Restaurant
Dajoo
This new café and pizzeria has a Middle Eastern/Med mix, with a Marrakech Square spiced lamb mince pizza and a Za'atar pizza with sundried tomato puree, cauliflower, cumin chickpeas, and pomegranate.
Bookstore
Daunt Books
An iconic, great bookstore with knowledgeable staff to point you in the right direction, whether you're after the latest fiction or timeless classics.
Open Air Opera
Holland Park Opera
Open-air, critically acclaimed opera, picnics, and great dining: this is always an excellent summer evening out.
Wine Shop
Jeroboams
A great selection of wines, imported olive oils, specialty sauces and gourmet snacks, from a retailer that's been around since 1985.
Hair Salon
Josh Wood Atelier
Behind a non-descript black door are some of London’s best colourists and hair stylists. If you’re cost conscious, try starting with a more junior stylist.
Restaurant
Julie’s
A West London classic, come here for long, modern French lunches on their expansive terrace. On sunny days, it feels more like Ibiza than W11.
Butcher
Lidgates
Upmarket, family-run organic butcher with fresh pies and sausages made daily, as well as delicious burgers, kebabs and ribs.
Restaurant
Six Portland Road
Intimate restaurant with seasonal European/British cuisine, with daily set menus that change frequently. A neighbourhood favourite.
Cult Linen Shop
Summerill & Bishop
Stunning table linens, alongside a selection of quality homewares and dinnerware.The napkins and tablecloths aren’t inexpensive, but they’re unique and last forever.
Designer Grocer
Supermarket of Dreams
A curated selection of meat, seafood, produce, and dishes from some of London’s best suppliers, chefs and restaurants. They also have excellent takeaway sushi, bakery items and sandwiches.
Pub
The Castle
An iconic London pub, it's directly on Holland Park Ave and has seasonal dishes, fine wines, and cold ales.
Active Ideas
Wellbeing
West London studios, classes, parks and more.
Park
Holland Park
Manicured and peaceful, with a Kyoto Garden complete with koi fish and peacocks.
Tennis
The Queen’s Club
A private tennis club, they have facilities for several racquet sports.
Park
Kensington Gardens
A Royal Park with the golden Albert Memorial, Peter Pan statue, Kensington Palace and more.
Insider Mix
West London Vibes by YoYo's Leo G
“My playlist features records that are considered personal favourites and some of the artists you may just recognise when walking the streets of West London, enjoy!”
“As a DJ and promoter, living in West LDN means that you’re constantly surrounded by decades of musical history and a mix of cultures that constantly inspire you. From reggae, soul and jazz to house, garage, hip hop and jungle, West LDN has added something special to the soundtrack of the city.”
Culture Calendar
What's On
Our pick of events at Olympia, British Airways ARC, and in West London.
OLYMPIA
British Airways Arc
Local Ideas
In the News
Press
Read all about us!
CN Traveller
Inside Olympia: what to expect from the London neighbourhood's incredible £1.3 billion transformation
Vogue
Photo London 2026:
A New Chapter at OlympiaThe Standard
Olympia exhibition centre reopens after £1.3bn revamp
Secret London
The all new Olympia has opened with rooftop restaurants, bars and live music
Financial Times
Inside West London’s new go-to dining destination
BBC
Historic Olympia exhibition centre reopens after £1.3bn revamp
The Complete Guide
Every listing.
One map.
Every restaurant, pub, gallery, gym, cinema and hidden gem from this guide – pinned on a single Google Map with notes, so you always know exactly where to go and why.
- Restaurants
- Pubs & Bars
- Hidden Gems
- Culture
- Shopping
- Parks
- Wellness
Monthly Mailer
The Olympia Bulletin
Your monthly email about what’s going on at Olympia and in the neighbourhood.
Getting Here
Fully Connected
Kensington Olympia is on your doorstep with the London Overground and National Rail; and the District Line at Barons Court and West Kensington are minutes away. The whole of London is reachable with ease.
- Transport
Kensington Olympia
Shepherd's Bush
2 mins train
Barons Court
8 mins walk
West Kensington
8 mins walk
Hammersmith
9 mins bus
Clapham Junction
10 mins train
- Airports
London Heathrow (LHR)
25 min drive50 min tube
London City (LCY)
40 min drive1 hr 10 min train
London Gatwick (LGW)
55 min drive50 min train
London Luton (LTN)
55 min drive1hr 15 min train
London Stansted (STN)
1 hr 15 min drive1 hr 35 min train
Farnborough Airport (FAB)
51 min drive1 hr 55 min train
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