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What is the capacity and room hire cost for the Albert room?

The Albert room accommodates up to 40 people and costs £2,880 excluding VAT for a full day hire (08:00-17:30). The room includes natural daylight and views of Parliament Square, making it ideal for meetings, presentations, seminars, and small dinners or receptions.

What AV equipment is included in the Albert room hire?

The Albert room includes a comprehensive AV package: motorised front projection screen (16:9), standard top table for 2, QEII Centre lectern, sound system with 2 wired lectern microphones, 2 wired top table microphones, 1 radio handheld microphone, in situ induction loop, PC sound, WUXGA high-definition projector flown, and 1 technician (08:00-17:30 with 30-minute break). All AV equipment and technical support is included in the room hire rate.

What are the standard operating hours and can events run outside these times?

Standard operating hours are 08:00-18:00, with security, porterage, and cleaning service included during these hours. Events typically run from 08:00-17:30 with a 30-minute break for the technician, though specific timing flexibility outside these hours is not detailed in available information.

Is the venue closed during certain periods of the year?

Yes, the QEII Centre is closed during August. If your preferred dates fall in August, you will need to consider alternative months for your event.

What is included in the venue hire package at no additional cost?

The venue hire package includes security, porterage and cleaning service during standard hours, free visitor Wi-Fi, QEII Centre furniture (excluding exhibition furniture), manned cloakroom, dedicated registration area and desks, business centre facilities, and a QEII Delivery Team consisting of an Event Manager, AV Project Manager, and QEII Taste Manager. All these services are included at no additional charge.

How does the booking process work and what are the contract requirements?

All correspondence is subject to contract until binding contracts are concluded and a deposit is paid. No booking is confirmed until a contract is signed by both parties and deposit received. The venue accepts no responsibility for costs incurred before contract signature and deposit payment.

What catering options are available and who provides them?

Catering is provided by QEII Taste by Leith's, the venue's in-house catering service. A QEII Taste Manager is included as part of the delivery team to coordinate catering requirements, though specific menu options and pricing would need to be discussed directly with the venue.

Can the Albert room be used as a breakout space for larger conferences?

Yes, the Albert room is specifically noted as suitable for use as a syndicate space or green room for large conferences. This makes it ideal for smaller group sessions, speaker preparation areas, or breakout meetings as part of larger events held in the venue's main conference spaces.

What accessibility features does the Albert room offer?

The Albert room is accessible and includes an in situ induction loop as part of the standard AV package. The venue also provides business centre facilities and other accessibility considerations, though specific details about mobility access would need to be confirmed directly with the venue.

What discount options are available for room hire?

The venue offers a 10% discount on room hire rates in certain circumstances. This discount has been applied to proposals, though the specific criteria for qualifying for this discount would need to be confirmed when requesting your quote.