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Events

What are the room hire rates for different meeting spaces and what's included?

Room hire rates vary by space: Marylebone £750 per day (reduced from £1050), Bond Street £1500 per day, Green Park £750 per day, and smaller rooms like Downing Street and Mayfair £450 each per day. All room hire includes Wi-Fi, mineral water, flipchart with pads and pens, 85" TV with HDMI cable, and VAT.

What are the capacity limits for different room setups?

Marylebone accommodates maximum 45 people in theatre setup. Hyde Park holds up to 200 people in classroom layout or 500 people total. Park Lane ballroom seats up to 280 people theatre style or 240 for reception. Bond Street accommodates up to 90 people theatre style, and smaller rooms like Green Park hold up to 40-45 people.

What are the Day Delegate Rate packages and pricing?

Day Delegate Rates start from £65 per person (reduced from £97) for Hyde Park with minimum 150 people, or £75 per person for smaller groups. This includes arrival tea/coffee with treats, mid-morning and mid-afternoon refreshments, delegate lunch, room hire 9am-5pm, pads/pens, mineral water, screen, LCD projector, flipchart, and VAT.

What catering options are available and at what cost?

Tea and coffee without snacks £4 per person per serving, tea/coffee with snacks £7 per person per serving, unlimited tea/coffee throughout the day £17.50 per person. Lunch options include sandwich lunch £17.50 per person, working buffet £24.50 per person, or restaurant lunch £29 per person. Continental breakfast £18.50 per person, full English £22 per person.

How long are provisional bookings held and what are the confirmation requirements?

Provisional bookings are held for 7 days maximum. To confirm, you need signed contract and payment by the specified deadline (typically given as 14:00 BST on a specific date). If not confirmed within this timeframe, bookings are automatically released from the system.

What AV equipment is included and what additional options are available?

Standard room hire includes 85" TV with HDMI cable, screen, LCD projector, and flipchart. Additional AV options include PA system from £750, microphones from £100, and AV technician from £750. All rooms have unlimited Wi-Fi and some feature built-in screens and hearing loops.

Are there minimum spend requirements for catering?

Yes, evening events have minimum catering spends. For example, Bond Street evening hire has a minimum spend of £900 on catering. Day Delegate Rates have minimum guaranteed numbers (typically 100-150 people depending on the package and room).

What are the setup and access arrangements for events?

Events typically run 9am-5pm for day meetings. Evening events can access from 6:30-7pm until midnight. The venue offers complete flexibility with different room configurations and can accommodate various setups including theatre, classroom, cabaret, and boardroom styles depending on the space.

Can external suppliers and catering be brought in?

The venue appears to have in-house catering requirements based on minimum spend policies mentioned for evening events. External supplier policies are not explicitly detailed in the available information, so this would need to be confirmed directly with the events team.

What commission structure applies for bookings?

Commission is paid at 10% on gross rate for confirmed bookings. This applies to room hire and catering packages when booked through intermediaries or booking platforms.