The Arena

The Cumberland Hotel

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Elegant event space at The Cumberland Hotel with black table settings and blue lighting.
  • From £2800
  • 400 Reception
  • Marble Arch Tube Station
  • From £2800
  • 400 Reception
  • Marble Arch Tube Station
Private entrance and lift access ensures complete separation from hotel operations while maintaining premium service standards.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Air conditioning
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • 85-inch TV screens with HDMI
  • PA systems and microphones available
  • Day delegate packages available
  • Flexible catering options
  • Virtual tour facilities
  • 17 meeting spaces with state-of-the-art facilities
  • 900 rooms for accommodation
  • Private entrance and lift access
  • Separate events facilities from hotel
  • 20 yards from Marble Arch Tube Station
  • Central London location between Oxford Street and Hyde Park
  • Professional events team

The Arena is perfect for private dining events, with great pre-dinner drinks and networking opportunities in this area, superb AV for sound and a great service team, this makes a sound choice for event organisers.




Frequently asked questions

Provisional bookings are typically held for 7 days from the initial quote date. If you don't confirm and sign a contract within this timeframe, the space will be automatically released. Some quotes may have shorter validity periods of 2 days depending on demand.

Room hire varies by space: smaller meeting rooms from £450-£550 per day, Studio 1 at £1,350 per day (reduced from £1,700), Remix 1+2 at £2,950-£3,150 per day, and The Arena at £5,000-£6,500 per day. All rates include WiFi, mineral water, 85" TV with HDMI cable, and 1 flipchart.

The Arena accommodates up to 350 people in theatre style, 162 with round tables, and can fit a maximum of 30 exhibition stands (2m x 3m each). Remix 1+2 can hold up to 200 people in theatre style or 135 in cabaret setup (9 people per table).

Day Delegate Packages range from £75-£85 per person with minimum guaranteed numbers of 90-250 people depending on the event. This includes arrival tea/coffee with treats, mid-morning and mid-afternoon refreshments, delegate lunch, room hire, pads/pens, mineral water, screen, LCD projector, and flipchart.

Individual catering options include: tea/coffee without snacks £4 per person per serving, tea/coffee with snacks £7 per serving, unlimited tea/coffee £17.50 per person, sandwich lunch £17.50 per person, restaurant lunch £29 per person, and unlimited tea/coffee with 3 snack servings £26.50 per person.

PA System costs £540-£750, microphones from £90-£100 each, and large conference live streaming equipment with up to 5 cameras costs £3,300-£3,500 per day. If bringing external AV equipment, you must provide PAT test forms, RAM test, and liability insurance documentation.

External catering requires at least two weeks advance notice for approval. For simple items like sandwiches, you may only need to sign a form confirming you won't need kitchen access. All external catering arrangements must be approved through the venue's standard process.

Some room bookings include minimum spend requirements on food and beverage, such as £2,500 minimum spend mentioned for Remix 1+2 bookings. Catering minimum spends can also apply, with examples showing £4,000 minimum spend requirements for certain event types.

Commission is paid at 10% on the gross rate for bookings made through agents or intermediaries. This is clearly stated in quotes and applies to the total venue hire costs.

Bookings require signed contracts to secure definite space allocation. Shared options mean multiple clients may be holding the same dates, with the first to sign a contract securing the space. Specific cancellation terms vary by booking but are outlined in individual contracts.




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.