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ENT Room

1 Wimpole Street

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ENT Room at 1 Wimpole Street, featuring a long table for corporate meetings and events.
  • From £825
  • 50 Reception
  • Oxford Circus and Bond Street
  • From £825
  • 50 Reception
  • Oxford Circus and Bond Street
Historic ENT medical instruments create an unmatched conversation starter for networking events and corporate gatherings.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Ground floor location with wheelchair accessibility
  • Direct connection to Max Rayne Foyer
  • Multiple setup configurations available
  • Air conditioning ensures guest comfort
  • ENT medical instruments on display create unique atmosphere
  • Wood-panelled walls provide elegant backdrop

Named after Joseph Toynbee and Morell Mackenzie, two pioneers of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) medicine, the ENT room holds a fascinating display of historical ENT medical equipment and heritage paintings. This room can accommodate up to 50 people standing and up to 40 people dining; offering a full range of set-up styles for conference dining and exhibitions linking directly to the Max Rayne Foyer. It is the perfect location for drinks receptions, exhibitions, or formal dining. The ENT room is fully wheelchair accessible due to its ground floor location.

Frequently asked questions

Room rates vary by space: Dame Deirdre Hine room £990 per day (36 capacity classroom), Marcus Beck Library £900 per day (30 capacity U-shape), Heritage Centre £440 per day (17 capacity boardroom), and Wheatley Room £1,800 per day (72 cabaret/80 theatre/38 boardroom). Weekend bookings require a minimum spend of £3,000 plus VAT. All prices are subject to VAT and quotes are valid for 5 days only.

Minimum catering numbers are 15 people for most rooms, 30 for Wheatley Room, and 90 for auditorium spaces. Tea/coffee with biscuits costs £4.30 per person per serving, working lunch £26.25 per person, and working lunch package (includes 3 tea/coffee breaks plus lunch) £38.85 per person. External food and drink are not permitted in the venue.

The venue operates during standard business hours with events typically running 08:00-17:00 for day meetings. Evening events can run until 22:00 with service ending at 22:00 to allow guest departure. Access outside these hours or requests for very early morning or late evening events may not be accommodated.

LCD screens are included in most rooms, along with video conference kits in Marcus Beck Library and Heritage Centre. Additional equipment costs: laptop £150, video conference kit £90 (where not included), flipchart with pens £40, PA system with 2 handheld microphones £250, and AV technician for full event support £950.

The Heritage Centre is temperature controlled at exactly 20°C to preserve antique books and this cannot be altered. Some rooms have fixed layouts (Marcus Beck Library has fixed U-shape seating for 30). The venue does not allow external catering and all food and drink must be purchased through their in-house catering team.

Quotes are valid for 5 days and space is not automatically held during this period. You must specifically request a temporary hold if needed. Site visits can be arranged to check room suitability before booking. The venue requires confirmation within the quote validity period or you risk losing the space.

Capacities vary significantly by room and setup: Dame Deirdre Hine room holds 36 classroom/60 theatre/34 boardroom, Wheatley Room holds 72 cabaret/80 theatre/38 boardroom, Marcus Beck Library has fixed capacity of 30 in U-shape only, and Heritage Centre holds maximum 17 in boardroom layout.

Video conference kits are included in Marcus Beck Library and Heritage Centre, available for £90 hire in other rooms. The venue has ethernet ports available in some rooms for camera connections and offers hybrid packages. WiFi is available throughout, and they can accommodate live streaming requirements with advance notice.

Events must end by the agreed time, with evening events finishing service by 22:00 to allow guest departure. The venue appears strict about timing restrictions and may not accommodate overruns. Extended access for setup may be possible but must be arranged in advance and may incur additional costs.

While specific decoration policies aren't detailed, the venue provides comprehensive AV equipment and discourages external items. You can hire additional equipment like laptops (£150) and AV support (£950 for full technician support) rather than bringing your own. Any special requirements should be discussed during the booking process.

More about 1 Wimpole Street

1 Wimpole Street has some of the most comfortable and technically advanced conference & events spaced in central London. Located minutes way from Oxford Circus & Bond Street underground stations it is connected to all the major railway stations in London. There are over 15 function spaces including 3 state-of-the-art auditoriums the largest of which holds up to 300 people. There is a large glass roofed atrium perfect for events for up to 200 people. Plus other smaller meeting spaces. An award-winning in-house AV team are on hand a tall times as are the in-house kitchen and catering teams.