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Marylebone, nestled in the heart of Central London, offers a distinguished selection of conference venues perfect for professional gatherings. Its accessible location and sophisticated atmosphere make it an ideal choice for impactful corporate events. When selecting a venue here, consider factors like technological capabilities, space flexibility, and proximity to transport links to ensure your event's success.

The roots of Marylebone can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was first established as a rural manor. 

HISTORY

Marylebone is served by its own London Underground station which runs on the Bakerloo line.

TRANSPORT

Marylebone is home to a variety of exquisite restaurants and dining experiences, as well as elegant bars.

FOOD & DRINK

Marylebone is a chic central London neighbourhood that is popular for all sorts of events from meetings to private corporate dinners. The area has a number of well-known landmarks, including Madame Tussauds and the Sherlock Holmes Museum, as well as plenty of upmarket bars and restaurants and elegant boutiques. The area is situated in the West End of London and is served by excellent transport links from Marylebone station. There are a variety of events that can take place in Marylebone, from small scale conferences to meetings and away days, all served by a range of versatile and dynamic event spaces.


Historically, Marylebone has played an important role in London's development. Many notable events and figures have called the area home over the years, including Charles Dickens and John Logie Baird. Despite its history and prestige, Marylebone remains a vibrant hub of activity today, with plenty of opportunities for events of all kinds.



Marylebone

The London Eye, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Marble Arch... need we say more?!

LANDMARKS

Whether you want to impress clients with French fare or marvellous mezze, London is no stranger to incredible food and drinks hotspots.

From cafes to conference centres, the sheer amount of venues in Central London means there is something for everyone!

VENUE VARIETY

Central London is a large area comprising the City of London and the innermost parts of 6 other boroughs, including Westminster, Southwark, Kensington & Chelsea, Islington, Camden and Lambeth. As this defined area stretches across many well populated and thriving cosmopolitan districts of the capital, it comes as no surprise that there is an endless stream of incredible event venues suitable for every kind of event, each with a unique cultural feel and offering. 

Whether you’re planning a conference, away day, dinner, awards ceremony, rooftop party or a simple team meeting, you’re sure to find the ideal venue in Central London. Plus with world-famous landmarks and iconic locations aplenty, your guests will always be impressed and entertained in equal measure! Central London has an abundance of train and tube stations connecting the areas, as well as buses, taxis, even boats! Plus, with countless hotels and accommodation offerings, out-of-town guests will have no shortage of convenient options.


Central London

Discover top Conference Venues in Marylebone, Central London. Ideal for professional events with excellent transport links and sophisticated settings.

Conference Venues in Marylebone

Conference Venues

Modern 850-capacity conference centre near Tottenham Court Road, ideal for hybrid conferences with 16 versatile spaces, 1Gbps fibre, from £108 per delegate including cate

The Congress Suite is a newer edition to Congress Centre, accommodating up to 190 for a sit-down meal or 200 standing. The spacious room is an ideal blank canvas space for corporate business events in central London with white walls and original 1950s' parquet flooring, which has been carefully restored to stunning effect.

Offering the latest AV equipment, air conditioning and colour changeable LED lighting.

When booked with Congress Hall, the Congress Suite provides a perfect catering or breakout area, or the space can be hired independently for smaller events. 2024 DDR is priced at £90.

Modern Congress Suite with blue chairs, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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Modern Congress Suite with sleek chairs, ideal for conferences and presentations.

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Modern Congress Suite with sleek podium, ideal for conferences and corporate events.

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Modern Congress Suite with black chairs and purple lighting for presentations and conferences.

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Modern Congress Suite with round tables, ideal for meetings and banquets.

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Reception

Business

Congress Suite

London

Congress Centre

150-capacity ethical conference venue with high ceilings and natural daylight, 2 minutes from Euston station. Day delegate packages from £50 per person including catering

Private dining, banqueting, dinner & dance. Porter Hall at The Wesley Euston Hotel & Conference Venue offers an exquisite setting for your next event. With its high ceilings and abundant natural daylight, this elegant space creates a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for intimate gatherings or grand celebrations. Our ethical approach ensures that all catering is fair trade and sustainably sourced, allowing you to indulge in delicious cuisine while supporting responsible practices. Equipped with the latest AV technology, Porter Hall is ideal for presentations, speeches, or entertainment, making it a versatile choice for any occasion. Located just a two-minute walk from Euston Station, your guests will appreciate the convenience of our central London location. Experience exceptional service and a unique dining experience at The Wesley, where every detail is tailored to your needs.

Porter Hall at Wesley Euston Hotel, elegant event space for corporate meetings and gatherings.

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Porter Hall at Wesley Euston Hotel, elegant venue for weddings and corporate events.

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Porter Hall at Wesley Euston Hotel, elegant event space for weddings and corporate gatherings.

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Theatre

Dining 

Porter Hall

The Wesley Euston Hotel & Conference Venue 

30-capacity boardroom in Marylebone's medical quarter, 2 mins from Oxford Circus. Includes LCD screen, from £900 daily. Perfect for intimate conferences and training.

The Marcus Beck Library is one of the many heritage treasures found at 1 Wimple Street. This private meeting room dates back to 1912 and has a large library of rare medical books lining the walls. The room seats up to 30 people in a unique horse-shoe formation and features impressive oak parquet flooring,  a marble fireplace and air conditioning. Due to its historic heritage, this room sets itself apart, making it the perfect location for formal board meetings, corporate dinners, and both online and hybrid presentations, training and team building. 

Marcus Beck Library conference room with oval table, ideal for executive meetings.

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U-shaped conference room at Marcus Beck Library with modern AV equipment for hybrid meetings.

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Marcus Beck Library meeting room with circular table, ideal for professional gatherings.

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Marcus Beck Library meeting room with circular table, ideal for executive meetings and planning.

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U-Shaped

Marcus Beck Library 

1 Wimpole Street

1 Wimpole Street - Marcus Beck Library

350-capacity pillar-less ballroom at Paddington Station, ideal for large conferences. Crystal chandeliers, Victorian windows, natural daylight. Day delegate packages from

Walk up the imposing lobby staircase of this Art Deco hotel to find Great Western 1 ballroom, located on the first floor, waiting to host your guests. With 282 sq. metres of space this pillar-less meeting room, filled with natural daylight, can take up to 350 guests. Enjoy the comfortable chairs and multipurpose tables and use the dedicated foyer are for pre- or post-event networking, coffee breaks or a hearty lunch for your guests. The closely located cloak and rest rooms and fully equipped business centre, ensures you will have everything you need at hand. 

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Great Western 1

Hilton London Paddington

250-capacity Great Hall with high ceilings and integrated AV, 5 minutes from Baker Street. Flexible conference venue from £3,300 daily for exclusive hire.

The Great Hall is our largest and most flexible space. This white-walled blank canvas with high ceilings, natural daylight (blackout optional), fully integrated AV and high speed internet is suitable for all corporate and private functions, from conferences, seminars, live streamed presentation and IT training to fashion shows, product launches or a glamorous wedding reception, cocktail party or Bar Mitzvah. The ceiling trusses can accommodate additional lighting or a rig for aerial performance.

Great Hall at The Hellenic Centre, elegantly set for weddings and formal gatherings.

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Great Hall fashion presentation with models on sculptural platforms, showcasing creativity.

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Great Hall at The Hellenic Centre, elegant decor for upscale networking events.

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Great Hall at The Hellenic Centre, vibrant networking event with modern art.

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Great Hall at The Hellenic Centre set for a tasting event with inviting wooden decor.

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Events

Great Hall

The Hellenic Centre

250-capacity tiered auditorium near Oxford Circus, ideal for conferences with 5-metre ceilings, separate catering space, from £78 per delegate including lunch.

The main meeting room is a tiered Auditorium with huge ceilings (up 5 metres high). The Auditorium comes with the adjoining Whittington Suite a beautiful minimalist space ideal for your catering and exhibitions.

Cavendish Conference Centre auditorium setup for a professional event with purple lighting.

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Cavendish Conference Centre auditorium set for a corporate event with tables and branding.

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Cavendish Conference Centre auditorium with purple lighting for corporate events.

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Modern auditorium setup with purple lighting for corporate events and workshops.

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Classroom

Auditorium 

Cavendish Conference Centre

Grade I listed conference venue near Bloomsbury with 200-capacity theatre-style hall, high arched ceilings, natural light, from £58 per delegate including catering.

The unique space in a beautiful Grade 1 listed building is the perfect place for your event or party, with a high arched ceiling, natural light and room for up to 300 people. The space is suitable for conferences, product launches, weddings, lectures, art exhibitions, private party hire and fashion shows

Spacious event venue with blue chairs, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Spacious event venue with high ceilings, ideal for conferences and workshops.

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Spacious event venue with high ceilings, perfect for meetings and workshops.

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Standing

Brewer & Smith

Mary Ward House

Historic Bloomsbury venue with Harvey Room for 100 theatre-style, ideal for conferences with AV facilities, natural light, from £95 per person day delegate rate.

The Harvey Room is located at the opposite end of the third floor to the Black Suite and comes with fantastic AV capabilities and also offers a stage area, making it very popular for presentations and board meetings.

Harvey room at BMA House: modern meeting space for conferences and workshops.

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Spacious Harvey room in BMA House, ideal for meetings and workshops with arched ceiling.

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Versatile Harvey room in BMA House, ideal for workshops and networking events.

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Buffet

Harvey room

BMA House

700-capacity ballroom near Hyde Park Corner, ideal for large conferences with Park Lane views, from £115 per person for dinner packages.

InterContinental London Park Lane's dedicated conference and events floor has been designed to deliver the optimum meeting environment and combines state-of-the-art facilities with expansive views over London. The hotel is one of the most sought after locations in London for meetings, theatre style conference and large scale award ceremonies. The Ballroom can accommodate 750 guests for a Gala Dinner and drink reception, whilst more intimate rooms are ideal for smaller meetings.

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Ballroom

InterContinental London Park Lane

Grade II listed conference venue near Piccadilly with 172-seat theatre, hybrid event capabilities, and historic Lower Library for networking, from £2,180 half-day.

Located on the ground floor, the Lecture Theatre and Lower Library provides an inviting setting for conferences.

The Theatre was refurbished with help from the Society's Petroleum Group in 1999, and then again for the Bicentenary in 2007. It was named the Janet Watson Lecture Theatre in 2009, in honour of Professor Janet Vida Watson FRS (1923-1985), of Imperial College London, the Society's first woman President (1982-1984).

The Lower Library was originally the Society's Main Library. It is now mainly to store foreign periodicals and is used for social gatherings and for refreshments.

Lecture Theatre with tiered blue seating, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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Lecture Theatre with blue seating, ideal for presentations and seminars at The Geological Society.

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Elegant Lecture Theatre & Lower Library at The Geological Society, perfect for small events.

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Lecture Theatre & Lower Library, warm wood tones, ideal for workshops and meetings.

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Cozy reading nook with leather chairs in Geological Society library for meetings and events.

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Lecture Theatre & Lower Library 

The Geological Society

150-capacity Seligman Theatre in historic Royal College of Physicians, 5 mins from Regent's Park. Day delegate packages from £82 including AV, catering, dedicated support

The Seligman Theatre is a contemporary looking space. With a capacity of up to 150 delegates, it offer the perfect backdrop for multiple type of events. 

Its state-of-the-art AV systems and technology, supported by our team of in-house experts make it the ideal space for conferences, presentations, seminars, AGM's, award ceremonies and panel discussions.

We offer hybrid, steaming and filming services to ensure that your delegates can attend your event wherever they are, whenever they want.


The Wolfson Theatre is fully accessible.

Seligman Theatre at RCP London, modern auditorium with tiered seating for events.

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Seligman Theatre at RCP London, tiered seating for corporate events and presentations.

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Seligman Theatre at RCP London, modern auditorium with purple tiered seating for events.

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Seligman Theatre auditorium with purple seating, perfect for conferences and presentations.

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Seligman Theatre 

RCP London Events (Royal College of Physicians)

220-capacity art deco conference hall in Bloomsbury, ideal for corporate events. Theatre-style seating, built-in AV, from £70pp day delegate rate including catering.

As one of London's largest flat floor spaces, MacMillan Hall is perfectly suited to banquets, private dining, gala dinners, and more. 

The space has a capacity of 130 for dining events. It is fully equipped for programmable lighting, full network access, and a new energy-efficient heating system. 

With the adjacent Beveridge Hall and Crush Hall, you have an inspiring and integrated venue complete for pre-drinks or a reception. 

Elegant dinner event at MacMillan Hall, University of London, with floral centerpieces.

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Catering setup at MacMillan Hall, University of London for elegant events and celebrations.

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MacMillan Hall - Senate House

University of London Venues

300-capacity auditorium with 4K cinema projector, ideal for conferences. 2 minutes from Euston Station. Day delegate rates from £85pp including AV, catering and breakout 

Our Scenario Based Learning and Assessment Centre at 30 Euston Square offers a dedicated space for business related one-on-one events, including meetings, trainings, assessments, exams and workshops. 

Accessed via a private entrance on Euston Road, the centre provides a controlled and secluded environment with 42 individual training rooms. It features two reception areas, two briefing rooms for up to 45 delegates each, and designated break-out areas, all located in the west wing. 

The centre can be fully integrated with the venue's other meeting and event spaces for added flexibility.

Modern corridor at Scenario Assessment Centre with blue lighting, ideal for corporate events.

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Bright minimalist meeting space with large windows at Scenario Assessment Centre, ideal for collaboration.

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Modern break area at Scenario Assessment Centre, ideal for meetings and networking events.

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Minimalist workspace at Scenario Assessment Centre, ideal for meetings and brainstorming.

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Digital clock and conference phone in meeting space at Scenario Assessment Centre, Euston Square.

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Scenario Assessment and Learning Centre

30 Euston Square

Georgian meeting venue with private garden views, ideal for conferences up to 25 standing. Russell Square location, HD projector, from £119/hour.

Nestled in a Georgian building, this sophisticated venue is an excellent choice for hosting exclusive events, product launches, and exhibitions. A combination of modern and historical details, along with an abundance of natural light, gives this space a delightful look. In addition to that, you will be amazed by the view of the gardens. If you need a larger area, there is a possibility of extending it. 

Private Gardens View Room with central table, ideal for meetings and brainstorming sessions.

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Private Gardens View Room with large table, ideal for meetings and presentations.

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Private Gardens View Room with polished table, ideal for meetings and workshops.