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Stafford Suite

De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

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Stafford Suite meeting room with round tables, ideal for corporate events and workshops.
  • From £64 per person
  • 90 Theatre
  • Holborn & Covent Garden Underground Station
  • From £64 per person
  • 90 Theatre
  • Holborn & Covent Garden Underground Station
Fourth floor Georgian suite with exclusive outdoor roof terrace access in the heart of Covent Garden.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Access to outdoor roof terrace
  • Fourth floor location with character
  • Traditional design with modern amenities
  • Central Covent Garden location
  • Natural daylight from original Georgian windows
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
  • In-house AV professionals available
  • Cloakroom facilities

Located on the fourth floor, the Stafford Suite has great design and character from the original building and is a fantastic traditional option for any business event. This elegant space combines historical charm with modern amenities, making it ideal for meetings, conferences, and corporate gatherings. With complimentary Wi-Fi, in-house AV professionals, and a cloakroom for convenience, your event will run smoothly. The suite also features access to an outdoor roof terrace, perfect for networking breaks or informal discussions. Situated within the prestigious De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, your guests will be captivated by the venue's opulence and rich history. Elevate your next business event in the Stafford Suite, where sophistication meets functionality.

Frequently asked questions

Dry hire packages start from £10,000.00 and can be reduced to £14,000.00 inclusive of VAT for certain events. Room hire is VAT exempt and includes meeting room hire, pads and pencils, free comprehensive Wi-Fi throughout the site, and chilled conference mineral water inside the room.

Day Delegate Rates range from £55.00 to £87.00 per person inclusive of VAT (reduced from £129.00-£189.00). The package includes room hire 09:00-17:00, air-conditioned room with daylight, superfast Wi-Fi, water, pastries and smoothies on arrival, yogurt and granola pots, energizing lunch, free-flowing tea and coffee, flipchart, and 3000 lumen LCD projector with 8'x6' screen. All spaces must be vacated by 17:00 or additional de-rig charges apply.

Room capacities vary by space and setup: Dorset Suite accommodates up to 60 delegates in classroom style, Cambridge Suite up to 24 in boardroom style, Cornwall Suite up to 200 cabaret or 250 theatre style, and the Grand Hall up to 400 cabaret or 650 theatre style. Boardrooms accommodate 10-13 delegates, and syndicate rooms range from 45-105 delegates in theatre style.

Security is compulsory for events based on guest numbers: 1-200 guests require 2 guards, 201-400 guests require 4 guards, and 401-600 guests require 6 guards. Security costs £29.40 per hour inclusive of VAT with a minimum 4-hour booking and must be paid no later than 1 month prior to the event.

Additional catering includes unlimited tea, coffee and refreshments at £11.50 per person inclusive of VAT, energizing lunch at £20.95 per person, sandwich lunch at £12.95 per person, bacon or egg bap at £4.95 per person, and Danish pastries at £4.00 per person. Tea, coffee and refreshments per serving cost £3.95 per person inclusive of VAT.

Basic package includes 1 flipchart and 3000 lumen LCD projector with 8'x6' screen. LCD projector and screen upgrades start from £195.00 inclusive of VAT, with bigger screen upgrades available at additional charges. AV quotes are provided by their supplier upon request for specific requirements.

The venue offers joint 1st option holds for events. Booking holds require decisions by specific deadlines - for example, a Friday 15th August event required confirmation by 1pm on Thursday 7th August or the booking would be released. If no updates are received, provisional space holdings are released.

For ticketed events, all tickets must be pre-purchased - the venue does not allow tickets to be sold on the night. This policy applies to all ticketed events regardless of size or type.

Syndicate room hire costs £650.00 VAT exempt per room (reduced from £1,500.00). Available rooms include Oxford, Cambridge, Covent Garden Suite, Dorset, Durham, Derby, and Holborn suites with capacities ranging from 45-105 delegates in theatre style. Boardrooms 1-4 also cost £650.00 VAT exempt per room and accommodate up to 12 delegates in boardroom style.

Post-meeting drinks require a minimum spend of £3,000.00-£5,000.00 inclusive of VAT with at least 50% spent on food. If the guaranteed minimum spend is not reached, the remaining balance is charged as room hire. Unlimited drinks packages range from £25.00 (1 hour) to £70.00 (3 hours) per person, with Prosecco available for an additional £10.00 per person.

More about De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Located in the heart of Covent Garden, De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms is on the West End's most iconic and prestigious events venues. With a heritage dating back to 1775, the building has transformed from a Freemasons' Tavern to a distinguished hotel, and today stands as a premier destination for events of all kinds.

The venue offers 37 versatile spaces, including the magnificent Grand Hall, two additional grand spaces, three stylish bars, a variety of meeting rooms, and a stunning penthouse with a rooftop terrace. It is perfect for creating memorable experiences for any budget or occasion.