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What are the venue hire costs for the Palm Room and what's included in the base price?

The Palm Room costs £1,850 + VAT per day for up to 8 hours, with extra hours charged at £160 + VAT per hour. The base price includes tables, chairs, air conditioning, and a screen TV. Some quotes show reduced pricing at £1,250 + VAT per day for smaller groups of around 20 people.

What are the capacity limits for different seating arrangements in the Palm Room?

The Palm Room can accommodate 100 people standing, 70 in theatre-style setup, or 70 in cabaret style. The venue team noted it's geared towards groups of 50 or more, with the smallest recommended group size being around 20 people.

What catering options are available and what do they cost?

Two refreshment packages are available: unlimited tea, coffee, apple juice and biscuits at £10.90 + VAT per person, or the same plus soft drinks (Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, San Pellegrino) at £14.90 + VAT per person. Breakfast starts from £8.90pp + VAT, lunch from £19.99pp + VAT, and individual boxes/bowls from £11pp + VAT. A 10% service charge applies to all catering.

What AV equipment is available and what are the additional costs?

The room includes a screen TV as standard. Additional AV equipment available for hire includes 85-inch screens at £275 + VAT, microphones at £90 + VAT (some quotes show £45 + VAT), and stage pieces (1m x 2m) at £125 + VAT. Some quotes mention 2 x 85-inch screens for £275 + VAT total.

Where is the Palm Room located within the building and how accessible is it?

The Palm Room is located on the 2nd floor of 6-14 Underwood Street, London N1 7JQ. The building is fully DDA compliant with two passenger lifts, wheelchair-friendly bathrooms, and is easily accessible from the New White Loft above. It's a 6-minute walk from Old Street station.

Can I combine the Palm Room with other spaces and what would that cost?

Yes, the Palm Room can be combined with the White Loft (3rd floor). When booked together, the combined hire cost is £3,750 + VAT for up to 8 hours, with extra hours charged at £320 + VAT per hour. The White Loft alone costs £2,750 + VAT with extra hours at £160 + VAT.

What are the key features and atmosphere of the Palm Room?

The Palm Room features calming colours and basks in natural daylight, making it ideal for corporate events and creative workshops. It has air conditioning, and the space is described as versatile with stylish decor and flexible setup options.

What types of events is the Palm Room most suitable for?

The Palm Room is ideal for corporate events, creative workshops, food and drinks tastings, consumer research, interviews, team activities, private dining, drinks and canapés receptions, networking events, and professional development workshops. The venue team noted it's not suitable for very small meetings (under 20 people).

Are there any minimum group sizes or booking restrictions?

The venue team indicated they don't have small meeting rooms and the Palm Room is geared towards groups of 50 or more. For very small groups (like 2 people), they would decline the booking as it doesn't fit their business model.

What sustainability practices does the venue follow?

Lumiere is committed to sustainability practices and strives to reduce environmental impact. They have a sustainability strategy detailed on their website, though specific practices aren't detailed in the booking information provided.