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Smeaton Room

One Great George Street

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  • From £96 per person
  • 150 Reception
  • Westminster Tube
  • From £96 per person
  • 150 Reception
  • Westminster Tube
Ground floor location with natural daylight and flexible adjoining rooms in a Grade II listed Westminster venue steps from Big Ben.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Adjoins Brunel and Council rooms for flexibility
  • Large chandelier lighting
  • Theatre capacity up to 150
  • Classroom capacity up to 60
  • Natural daylight from large windows
  • High ceilings with embellished plaster domes
  • Rich French walnut panelling
  • Complimentary super fast WiFi
  • Full wheelchair access

Located on the ground floor of this award-winning, Grade II listed venue and fully accessible, the Smeaton room has high ceilings and the large windows allow in lots of natural daylight. The walls are covered with rich, dark, French walnut panelling and the ceilings are domed with beautifully embellished plaster and lit by a large chandelier. There is space to hold up to 150 people theatre style or 60 classroom style. The room has the added advantage of adjoining the Brunel room which in turns adjoins the Council room, allowing flexibility in how the space is used.

Frequently asked questions

The Smeaton Room costs £2,600 for a full day (10:00-15:00) or £1,300 for an afternoon session (14:00-17:30). The room includes an integral 86" LED screen, complimentary super-fast WiFi, full wheelchair access, and natural daylight. Additional AV equipment like LCD projectors (£135) and projection screens (£25) are available separately.

The Smeaton Room accommodates up to 150 people theatre style, 100 people theatre style with catering space, 60 people classroom style, or 60 people boardroom style. For events requiring catering space, the adjoining Brunel Room is typically used and costs £950 for full day or £850 for half day.

For half-day sessions, tea, coffee and biscuits must be ordered as minimum catering at £4.10 per person per serving. Full catering options include tea/coffee with pastries (£8.60 per person), sandwich lunch with 4 sides (£25 per person), and 2-course 3-choice stand-up fork buffet from £39 per person with minimum numbers of 10.

A half-day session runs 07:00-13:00 with rates of £950 for Council Room, £850 for Palmer Room, and £625 for Presidents Dining Room. Full day sessions typically run 07:00-17:30. The period of hire shown is the total time you have access to the room, including setup and breakdown requirements.

The room includes an integral 86" LED screen. Additional AV includes LCD projector (£135), projection screen (£25), PA system (£275), handheld/lapel radio microphones (£75 each), and technician support up to 10 hours (£500). All rates exclude VAT.

Yes, the Smeaton Room adjoins the Brunel Room, which in turn adjoins the Council Room, allowing flexibility in space usage. The Brunel Room is commonly used for catering when booking the Smeaton Room and costs £950 for full day (10:00-15:00) or £850 for half day.

Show-round appointments are available Monday-Friday 9:30am-17:00pm, though the building is currently under refurbishment so site visits are limited. Spaces can be provisionally held while you make decisions. All rates exclude VAT and are based on minimum delegate numbers as specified.

The venue does not allow naked flames or smoke for decorations. They work with a range of entertainment suppliers and can provide personal recommendations. The venue has experience with various event types from conferences to fashion shows.

Beverage options include wines from £22 per bottle, sparkling wines from £28, champagne from £58, bottled beer from £4, and non-alcoholic cocktails at £8.45 per litre. Unlimited drinks packages are available for 1-3 hours (£15-£29 per person). Bar setup costs £295 per room including 3 staff members.

The Smeaton Room offers full wheelchair access, high ceilings, and natural daylight. The venue is a sustainable, award-winning Grade II listed building located near Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace with excellent transport links. The venue has won awards for 'Best Conference Venue' and 'Best Gala Dinner Venue'.

More about One Great George Street

A stunning Grade II Listed, glass-domed conference centre and event venue in Westminster, Central London by Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and St James's Park. 21 diverse function rooms are available for intimate and grand occasions, including its jaw-dropping Great Hall with capacity of up to 400. Expect exceptional in-house catering, audio visuals and service from this venue which also excels at sustainability and accessibility. Enjoy the rarity of both period features and natural light throughout for meetings, conferences, fine dining, gala dinners, lectures, seminars, filming and weddings.