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What are the exact room hire costs for the Other space and what discounts are available?

The 1st Floor Lounge (Other space) costs £3,600 per day at full rate. However, significant discounts are available: 25% discount (£2,700 per day), 40% discount (£2,160 per day), or 50% discount (£1,800 per day) depending on your event type and booking circumstances. All room hire is VAT exempt.

What are the capacity limits for different event layouts in the Other space?

The 1st Floor Lounge accommodates 210 people in cabaret style, 240 people in rounds, 350 people in theatre style, or 350 people standing for networking events. The space is described as a versatile blank canvas that can be tailored to your event's specific needs.

What AV equipment and hybrid capabilities are included with the room hire?

The space includes natural daylight, air conditioning, WiFi (1Gbps fiber-optic connection with 100Mbps backup), and 15 minutes complimentary IT support from 9am. The venue is fully hybrid enabled, though specific AV equipment for the Other space is not detailed in available information - you'll need to confirm exact equipment during booking.

What are the standard operating hours and can events run outside these times?

Standard event hours are 9am-5pm, though some quotes show flexibility with events running 8:30am-6pm or later. Events can be booked for specific time slots like 12:00-18:00 or 13:00-18:00, indicating flexibility in timing arrangements.

What catering options are available and what are the costs per person?

Catering is provided by Finotaste with options including: Continental Breakfast (£15+VAT per person), Sandwich Lunch (£25+VAT), Finger Buffet Lunch (£27+VAT), Fork Buffet Lunch (£30+VAT), Tea/coffee (£4+VAT per serving), All day package with 3 tea/coffee services plus Fork Buffet (£45+VAT), Canapes (£25+VAT), and 2-hour drinks package with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks (£25+VAT).

How far in advance should I book and what is the booking process?

The venue operates on a first-option basis without holding dates initially. You can check availability for specific dates, and if ready to contract, they can provide 48-hour notice to other potential clients. Site visits are encouraged and can include lunch or brunch to help with decision-making.

What additional services and equipment can be hired, and what are the costs?

Additional services include: Stage (4m x 2m) at £400+VAT per day, Digital Lectern at £600+VAT per day, Dedicated IT Tech at £600+VAT per day (9am-5pm), and Manned Cloakroom at £25+VAT per person per hour (unmanned cloakroom available free). Extension leads and adaptors can be discussed if you cannot supply your own.

What are the location details and transport links?

London Conference Centre is located at One Bartholomew Close, Barts Square, London EC1A 7BL. It's within 5 minutes walk of St Paul's Central line tube station and 10 minutes from Farringdon's Elizabeth and Thameslink lines, with easy walking distance to four tube stations total.

Can I bring my own suppliers and what restrictions apply?

The venue appears to allow some flexibility with suppliers - clients can potentially supply their own extension leads and adaptors, and bring filming equipment. However, catering appears to be restricted to the in-house provider Finotaste, and specific vendor approval processes are not detailed in available information.

What makes this venue suitable for hybrid and networking events?

The venue is described as fully hybrid enabled with state-of-the-art AV capabilities in every room. The 1st Floor Lounge offers a blank canvas space perfect for exhibitions, receptions, and informal gatherings, with natural daylight and views of St Paul's Cathedral. The space can accommodate up to 350 people standing for networking events.