Arthur Waley Room

12 Bloomsbury Square Ltd

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  • From £200
  • 15 Boardroom
  • Holborn Tube Station 5m. Euston 15m walk.
  • From £200
  • 15 Boardroom
  • Holborn Tube Station 5m. Euston 15m walk.
Historic Georgian boardroom in Bloomsbury Square with 65-inch interactive screen and dedicated AV technician support.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Central Bloomsbury Square location
  • Listed Georgian building
  • WiFi connectivity
  • 65-inch touch interactive presentation screen
  • In-house video conferencing with HD camera and tabletop mics
  • On-site AV technician support
  • PA system with speakers

The Arthur Waley Room is a boardroom within 12 Bloomsbury Square. It benefits from the excellent facilities within the venue and is ideal for your meeting, presentation or interview.

Price listed is inclusive of VAT.




Frequently asked questions

Medium rooms cost £365 + VAT per day, Premium Medium rooms are £465 + VAT per day, and Large rooms are £655 + VAT per day. All rooms include basic facilities and can accommodate various seating arrangements including boardroom, cabaret, and theatre style setups.

Hot buffet lunch requires a minimum order of 10 people at £25.95 per person + VAT, even if you have fewer attendees. Cold buffet lunch is £25.95 per person + VAT with no minimum. Unlimited tea, coffee and snacks cost £10.95 per person + VAT, and assorted pastries are £7.95 per person + VAT.

A presentation screen costs £50 + VAT. The in-house video conferencing package is £250 + VAT and includes HD camera, hub laptop, speakers, tabletop microphones, all-day tech support, and supports both Zoom and Teams. The presentation screen is charged separately from the video conferencing package.

If you order hot buffet lunch, you must hire a breakout room for £300 + VAT where the hot food will be served. Breakout rooms provide all-day access and can be used for private calls or additional meeting space. The courtyard area is only available with a breakout room booking and provides private outdoor access.

Payment can be made over the phone, via bank transfer (which may take up to 60 days to process), or on the day of the event (except Wednesdays and Fridays). The venue currently cannot process card payments due to technical issues. Invoices are typically issued 1-2 days before the event date.

The venue has a kitchenette with a microwave but no oven for warming food. You can bring your own cake and external catering is permitted, though specific approval processes may apply for outside vendors.

The venue can hold space in their calendar while going through the booking process. Availability varies significantly, with some dates being fully booked well in advance. A completed booking form is required to confirm any reservation, and payment processing typically occurs 1-2 days before the event.

The venue operates as 12 Bloomsbury Square Limited (registration number 07057143) at 12 Bloomsbury Square, London, WC1A 2LP. Primary contact is via 12bsq@ciarb.org or phone 020 7421 7420. The venue supports flexible working hours, so emails may be received outside standard business hours.




More about 12 Bloomsbury Square Ltd

Ideally located in central London, 12 Bloomsbury Square is a beautiful, listed building in one of London's oldest squares. Offering a range of facilities ideal for business or private events, our spaces are also equipped with all of the top-of-the-range technology you might need.