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The Arena

The Cumberland Hotel

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Elegant dinner setup in The Arena, Cumberland Hotel for corporate events and weddings.
  • From £2800
  • 400 Reception
  • Marble Arch Tube Station
  • From £2800
  • 400 Reception
  • Marble Arch Tube Station
The Cumberland offers London's most convenient corporate venue with private meeting facilities just 20 yards from Marble Arch Tube Station, plus 900 on-site hotel rooms for seamless multi-day events.
Sam Cotton
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  • Latest audio-visual technology
  • Air conditioning
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • The Arena - 23m x 18m exhibition space
  • Remix 1+2 - accommodates up to 200 people
  • Multiple breakout rooms available
  • 17 meeting spaces with state-of-the-art facilities
  • 900 hotel rooms on-site
  • Private entrance and lift access
  • Marble Arch location - 20 yards from tube station
  • Dedicated events team
  • In-house catering with talented chef

With its unique design, wave-form ceiling and light walls, The Arena at Great Cumberland Place creates the perfect ambience for your wedding. Nestled in the heart of London, just steps from Marble Arch Tube Station, this stunning venue offers a blend of elegance and modernity. Our dedicated team provides personalised menu planning with our talented chef, while state-of-the-art audio-visual technology enhances your celebration.

Frequently asked questions

Provisional bookings are typically held for 7 days from the quote date. If the event is not confirmed and contracted within this timeframe, the venue reserves the right to release the space or offer it on a shared option to other clients. Some quotes may have shorter validity periods of 2 days depending on demand.

The Arena requires a minimum spend of £2,500 on food and beverage in addition to the room hire fee. This applies to events using this space and must be met through catering selections from the venue's menu options.

The Arena measures 23m x 18m and costs £5,000-£6,500 for room hire depending on the event type and date. It can accommodate up to 350 people in theatre setup or 162 people with round tables for dining events.

Basic room hire includes complimentary WiFi, still and sparkling mineral water, screen and projector, and 1 flipchart. Additional AV costs include PA System from £650-£750, microphones from £90-£100 each, and AV technician from £650 per day.

External AV equipment can be brought in at no additional venue cost, but each item must be provided with a PAT test certificate, RAM test, and liability insurance documentation. The venue works with trusted AV partners but allows external suppliers with proper certification.

Christmas dinner packages are available at £110-£132 per person for minimum 120 people, including 3-course festive menu, half bottle of house wine, mineral water, and Christmas novelties. Other options include hot and cold fork buffet at £29 per person, sandwich lunch at £17.50 per person, and various canapé packages from £16-£27.50 per person.

The venue pays 10% commission on the gross rate for bookings made through agents or third-party platforms. This commission is calculated on the total event cost before VAT.

External catering requires at least two weeks advance notice to secure necessary approvals from the venue. Short-notice requests for external catering (less than two weeks) typically cannot be accommodated due to licensing and approval requirements.

Events can run from early morning (8:30am) to late evening (11:59pm) depending on the booking. Setup time is typically included in the day rate, and the venue can accommodate various layouts including theatre, cabaret, classroom, and reception styles.

The venue mentions that stages must include ramps for accessibility compliance. The facility offers accessible meeting rooms and can accommodate specific accessibility needs, though guests should specify requirements during the booking process to ensure proper arrangements.

More about The Cumberland Hotel

Great Cumberland Place is one of London's premier venues for business meetings and other events. With private entrance and lift access, our meetings and events facilities are completely separate from the rest of the hotel, but share its striking design and impeccable services standards. Our technology is unrivalled and gives our clients the opportunity to showcase exceptional events within our Hotel.
With a great location, just 20 yards from Marble Arch Tube Station, this is a great solution to meetings in central London.