About The Princess Grace Hospital
The Princess Grace Hospital is an HCA Healthcare UK hospital in Marylebone, central London. It is particularly known for orthopaedic surgery, breast care and digestive health, and offers robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgical techniques across several specialties. A full outpatient and diagnostic service supports rapid assessment, and consultants practising at the hospital cover a broad range of medical and surgical fields.
Patients stay in private en-suite rooms and receive consultant-led care supported by experienced nursing teams and on-site physiotherapy. The hospital treats outpatients, day cases and inpatients, welcoming both insured patients and those funding their own treatment, with clear pathways from initial consultation through to surgery and rehabilitation.
Reviews & ratings
CQC rating shown is from the Care Quality Commission's public register and may have changed since publication — check cqc.org.uk for the latest.
Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- Breast surgery
- Gastroenterology
- General surgery
- Urology
- Gynaecology
- ENT
- Oncology
- Physiotherapy
What to expect
- Private en-suite rooms
- Robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery
- On-site physiotherapy
- Fast access to diagnostics such as MRI and CT
- Self-pay and insured patients welcome
How to access The Princess Grace Hospital
With health insurance
Check the hospital is on your insurer's list (most major insurers include HCA Healthcare UK facilities), get a GP or direct-access referral, then pre-authorise the treatment with your insurer.
Self-pay
Ask the hospital for a fixed-price package quote — most offer them for common procedures, with payment plans often available.
NHS-funded
Some private hospitals treat NHS patients for certain procedures. Ask your GP whether choosing this hospital through the NHS e-Referral system is possible for your treatment.
Other private hospitals in London
- Cancer Centre London
- Cleveland Clinic London Hospital
- Cromwell Hospital
- Fortius Clinic London
- Hendon Hospital
- King Edward VII's Hospital
Frequently asked questions
Is The Princess Grace Hospital NHS or private?
The Princess Grace Hospital is a private hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK. Some private hospitals also treat NHS-funded patients for certain procedures under the NHS e-Referral system — ask your GP whether that's an option for your treatment.
Can I be treated at The Princess Grace Hospital with health insurance?
Most major UK health insurers include HCA Healthcare UK facilities on their network, but always check your specific policy first. The Princess Grace Hospital is recognised by major UK insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality, and typically offers self-pay options for private treatment.
Can I self-pay at The Princess Grace Hospital without insurance?
Yes — most private hospitals, including this one, offer fixed-price self-pay packages for common procedures, often with payment plans available. Ask the hospital directly for a quote.
What is The Princess Grace Hospital's CQC rating?
The Princess Grace Hospital is rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), England's independent regulator for health and social care providers. Ratings can change after inspections — see the reviews section on this page for the current figure and source.