The Portland Hospital: Prices, Insurance & How to Book (2026)
London’s leading private maternity hospital — also offering paediatrics, women’s health and fertility. Consultations from £250, HCA UK network.
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The Portland Hospital — London’s leading private maternity hospital — also offering paediatrics, women’s health and fertility. Consultations from £250, HCA UK network. Located at 205 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5AH, accessible from Great Portland Street · Regent’s Park. Phone: 020 7580 4400.
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About The Portland Hospital
The Portland Hospital on Great Portland Street is one of the most recognised names in private maternity care in the UK — and arguably the most famous private maternity hospital in London. Part of HCA Healthcare UK, The Portland has delivered thousands of babies including many high-profile births, and its maternity unit is among the most experienced and well-equipped in the private sector.
Beyond maternity, The Portland offers a comprehensive range of women’s health services including gynaecology, fertility (through the Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland), oncology for women’s cancers, and paediatric and neonatal care. The hospital also houses a dedicated children’s hospital — one of the very few private facilities in the UK offering a full inpatient paediatric service.
Located on Great Portland Street in Fitzrovia, The Portland is close to Regent’s Park, Harley Street and Oxford Street — well-placed for central London patients and those travelling from further afield. As part of the HCA network, patients can access the broader HCA London infrastructure including London Bridge Hospital and The Wellington for specialist services.
For those considering private maternity care, The Portland is widely considered the benchmark — though the costs reflect that positioning. Maternity packages typically start from around £6,000 for a straightforward birth and rise significantly for more complex deliveries or extended stays.
Prices & consultation costs (2026)
Indicative self-pay price ranges — always obtain a written fixed-price quote before committing.
| Treatment / Service | Typical Self-Pay Range (2026) | Insurance Usually Covers? |
|---|---|---|
| Initial specialist consultation | £250–£450 | ✅ Yes, with pre-auth |
| Maternity package (straightforward) | £6,000–£12,000 | ⚠️ Check policy — varies widely |
| Maternity package (complex/C-section) | £12,000–£20,000+ | ⚠️ Check maternity add-on |
| Gynaecology consultation | £250–£400 | ✅ Yes |
| Fertility consultation | £250–£400 | ⚠️ Often excluded |
| IVF cycle (self-pay) | £5,000–£8,000 | ⚠️ Rarely covered |
| Paediatric consultation | £200–£380 | ✅ If child on policy |
| Private MRI scan | £550–£950 | ✅ Yes, if pre-authorised |
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Private Maternity Care
London’s most renowned private maternity hospital. Consultant-led care, private delivery suites, 24/7 midwifery support and neonatal intensive care unit. Maternity packages from approximately £6,000.
Paediatrics & Neonatal
One of the UK’s only private hospitals with a full inpatient paediatric ward and neonatal unit. Specialist paediatric consultants across all major specialties.
Fertility — Lister Fertility at The Portland
The Lister Fertility Clinic operates a satellite at The Portland — offering IVF, IUI, egg freezing and fertility investigations in a central London setting.
Gynaecology
Full range of gynaecological services including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, fibroid treatment, endometriosis and menopause management.
Women’s Oncology
Cancer consultations, investigations and treatment for breast cancer, gynaecological cancers and other women’s health cancers.
Diagnostics
On-site imaging, pathology and specialist diagnostics with fast turnaround — supporting both inpatient and outpatient needs.
Which insurers cover The Portland Hospital?
All major UK health insurers accept The Portland Hospital — but always pre-authorise before booking.
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Vitality covers London hospitals — surcharge may apply. Vitality hospital list guide →
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Compare health insurance policies covering London hospitals — freeHow to book at The Portland Hospital
Get a GP referral (insured patients)
Most insurers require an open GP referral before specialist appointments. Use your NHS GP, or a digital GP service included in your policy (Bupa Digital GP, AXA Doctor at Hand, Vitality GP app).
Pre-authorise with your insurer
Contact your insurer before booking — get a pre-authorisation code. Without this, your claim may be refused. See our full pre-authorisation guide →
Book your appointment
Call The Portland Hospital on 020 7580 4400 with your pre-auth code, GP referral and insurer membership number ready.
Self-pay patients
No GP referral needed for an initial consultation. Always request a written fixed-price quote before agreeing to any procedure — ask whether consultant fees, anaesthetist and pathology are included.
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Other London private hospitals to consider
The London Clinic (Marylebone)
Independent hospital close to The Portland — renowned for oncology and complex surgery.
Full guide →The Lister Hospital (Chelsea)
HCA UK hospital in Chelsea — part of the same network as The Portland.
Full guide →The Wellington Hospital (St John’s Wood)
HCA UK’s flagship London hospital with comprehensive inpatient services.
Full guide →Cromwell Hospital (Kensington)
Bupa-owned hospital with women’s health and gynaecology services.
Full guide →Bupa Basinghall Clinic (City)
Bupa outpatient clinic — consultations and diagnostics in the City.
Full guide →HCA The Shard (London Bridge)
HCA UK outpatient centre for consultations and diagnostics.
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