Dickens Suite

Leonardo Royal Hotel London St.Pauls

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  • From £51 per person
  • 250 Theatre
  • City Thameslink, London Blackfriars St Paul's, Canon Street
  • From £51 per person
  • 250 Theatre
  • City Thameslink, London Blackfriars St Paul's, Canon Street
Prime location beside St Paul's Cathedral with exceptional transport links to three major stations within walking distance.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Full-range speakers with optical connectivity
  • Professional event staff on-site
  • Combines with adjacent rooms for larger events
  • Natural daylight throughout
  • Air conditioning ensures comfort
  • Flexible capacity up to 275 theatre style
  • HD projector and plasma screen included

On its own, the Dickens Suite boasts a generous capacity, comfortably accommodating up to 250 delegates in a theatre setup. Its flexible layout and ample space also allow for various other configurations, including classroom, cabaret, and reception styles. Furthermore, the Dickens Suite offers exceptional flexibility as it can be combined with adjacent rooms to create event larger event spaces, Most notably, it forms a crucial part of expansive Wren Suite and can also be joined with the Shakespeare Suite to create a combined area.




Frequently asked questions

The Day Delegate Package is £69.00 per person (reduced from £99.00) with a minimum of 120 delegates. This includes main meeting room hire, arrival tea/coffee with pastries, mid-morning tea/coffee with cookies, afternoon tea/coffee with cake, 2-course buffet lunch, projector and screen, flipchart with markers, pads/pens/paper, Wi-Fi, signage, dedicated event planner, and dedicated event manager on the day.

Bookings are typically held on a 'Joint 1st option' basis, meaning multiple clients can hold the same space on the same day. The first client to confirm gets exclusive use if the contract is returned within three working days. If you don't confirm by the specified deadline, your booking will be automatically released.

While projector and screen are included, additional AV costs are: stage blocks at £54.00 each, PA system at £245.00-£350.00, microphones at £66.00 each, lectern at £64.00, AV technician at £550.00 (maximum 8 hours, mandatory for 2+ microphones), and external AV supplier fee at £750.00 per day.

The Milton Suite accommodates up to 200 theatre style, 150 delegates theatre, or 120 cabaret style. The Blackfriars Suite holds maximum 6 boardroom style. The Wren and Lutyens Suite can accommodate up to 400 theatre style. Room capacities vary significantly depending on the layout chosen.

Standard hire is maximum 8 hours, normally 09:00-17:00. All rates are based on this timeframe. Evening setup the night prior costs £2,000.00, and de-rig extensions from 5:30pm until 23:00 cost £2,000.00. Hourly supplements and overnight hold charges may apply for additional time.

Refreshments are typically served in designated refreshment areas just outside meeting rooms. Lunch can be served as a 2-course buffet in Leo's Restaurant or as a working lunch (sandwiches with small hot items) served in the refreshment space. The venue offers flexibility in catering arrangements based on your event needs.

Minimum spends vary by space and event type. Leo's Balcony requires £4,000.00 minimum spend on food and beverage (50% on food) for up to 100 people. Sabine Rooftop Bar has been quoted at £5,000.00 inclusive of VAT plus 12.5% service charge. The Piazza space requires £7,000.00 minimum spend (50% on food).

Most rooms are fully accessible with air conditioning, though some like the Milton Suite have no natural daylight. The Blackfriars Suite features a 66'' 4K TV screen and camera/microphone facilities for conference calls. All rooms include Wi-Fi, and many have built-in AV capabilities.

Exhibition spaces like the Churchill Suite cost £1,500.00 inc. VAT (reduced from £1,900.00). If the Churchill Suite is unavailable, the Pepys Suite offers the same features and rate. Exhibition space can be booked alongside main meeting rooms for events requiring display areas.

The venue offers outdoor spaces including the Piazza at Leonardo Royal Hotel City and various terraces. Loud music must be turned down at 8pm when outdoors, with soft background music allowed until 11pm. Events typically have carriages at 11pm, and setup access is usually available from 4pm on the event day.




More about Leonardo Royal Hotel London St.Pauls

Leonardo Royal London St Paul's is perfectly placed beside St Paul's Cathedral in London bustling business district. The hotel is also a short walk from Mansion House, City Thameslink and Blackfriars stations, making it the ideal location to explore attractions and sights in the Capital.