London’s grand tables, and the suite upstairs.
Aces & Suites is an independent guide to the capital’s most polished casinos and the hotels that go with them. We tell you what the room is like, where you will sleep, and what to wear.
The capital, done in one evening
London does the grand night better than anywhere, but only if the table and the bed sit within a short stroll of each other. We map exactly that.
A good London evening starts at the restaurant and drifts, unhurried, to the gaming room. We note which houses suit that rhythm.
No night bus, no black cab at 4am. Where the hotel is in the same building or a few minutes away, we say so plainly.
Some doors expect a jacket, some do not. We flag the tone of each house so you arrive dressed for it.
Six grand addresses
Listed by character, not rank. Several are members’ or ID-controlled rooms, so confirm access, hours and any room rates with the venue before you travel.
The Ritz Club
The Ritz Club sits at the Piccadilly end of The Ritz, so the walk from table to bedroom is a matter of corridors rather than streets.
“The most storied table-and-suite pairing in the capital, if you like your glamour old-school.”
Les Ambassadeurs Club
Tucked just off Park Lane, Les Ambassadeurs is a private members’ club, and it keeps the polish of one.
“A discreet Mayfair address with the feel of a townhouse that happens to have a gaming room.”
Crockfords
Crockfords carries one of the oldest names in British gaming, and its Curzon Street home keeps that heritage feeling alive.
“A name with real history, set on one of Mayfair’s most characterful streets.”
The Clermont Club
The Clermont occupies a handsome townhouse on Berkeley Square, a setting that does half the work before you reach the tables.
“A Georgian townhouse on Berkeley Square, and about as postcard-London as a casino gets.”
Palm Beach Casino
Palm Beach sits on Berkeley Street, a stone’s throw from Piccadilly and the grand hotels that line this part of town.
“The livelier Mayfair option, with a social floor and plenty of hotels within walking distance.”
Grosvenor Casino The Rialto
The Rialto sits on Coventry Street at the heart of the West End, close to the theatres and the bright lights of the Piccadilly Circus area.
“The relaxed West End choice for a night that begins at the theatre and ends at the table.”
The six at a glance
| House | City | The floor | The stay | Dress |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ritz Club | London | Tables · private rooms | Hotel in the same building | Jacket advised |
| Les Ambassadeurs Club | London | Tables · salons · dining | Park Lane hotels nearby | Smart, jacket welcome |
| Crockfords | London | Tables · poker · salons | Mayfair hotels a short walk | Smart casual and up |
| The Clermont Club | London | Tables · lounges | Berkeley Square hotels close by | Smart, formal leaning |
| Palm Beach Casino | London | Tables · slots · late hours | Mayfair and Piccadilly hotels nearby | Smart casual |
| Grosvenor Casino The Rialto | London | Tables · slots · poker | West End hotels nearby | Smart casual |
Four tests for every address
We hand out no scores and no sponsored ribbons. Each house simply gets the same four honest questions.
The room
Does the gaming floor feel considered, from the lighting to the pace of the staff?
The bed
Is there a genuine place to stay close by, and how far is the walk home?
The evening
Does the night flow from dinner to table to turning in, or does it stall?
The care
Are ID checks, limits and responsible-play tools handled with courtesy and clarity?
The best players know their exit
Set a limit before you walk in and treat the evening as entertainment, never income. If the night stops being fun, call GamCare on 0808 8020 133 or visit begambleaware.org.
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