De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

Dry hire packages start from £10,000.00 for larger events, with smaller meeting rooms available from £530.00 VAT exempt (reduced from £1,390.00) for spaces like the Cambridge Suite accommodating up to 24 delegates. The Dorset Suite for 60 delegates costs £2,200.00 VAT exempt (reduced from £4,429.00), while boardroom spaces for 10-13 delegates start at £550.00 inclusive of VAT for a day delegate package.

Day Delegate Rates range from £55.00-£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 throughout the day, pastries and smoothies on arrival, energising 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.

Available rooms include the Cambridge Suite (24 delegates boardroom style), Dorset Suite (60 delegates classroom style), various boardrooms for 10-13 delegates, and larger spaces like the Cornwall Suite (200 cabaret/250 theatre style). The Grand Hall accommodates up to 400 cabaret style or 650 theatre style. All rooms have natural daylight, disabled access, and are located on different floors throughout the venue.

Security is compulsory for events at £29.40 per hour inclusive of VAT with minimum 4 hours and minimum 2 guards required (1-200 guests = 2 guards, 201-400 guests = 4 guards). Security must be paid no later than 1 month prior to the event. A discretionary 3% service charge may be added to final invoices.

For ticketed events, all tickets must be pre-purchased and the venue does not allow tickets to be sold on the night. Provisional space holdings are released if no updates are received, and booking confirmations require decisions by specified deadlines or the space will be released to other clients.

Basic package includes 3000 lumen LCD projector and 8'x6' screen, with flipchart provided. Upgrades to bigger screens are available at additional charges from £195.00 inclusive of VAT. The venue has in-house AV professionals and can provide quotes for additional equipment including microphones, larger screens, and specialized setups through their AV supplier.

Tea and coffee refreshments cost £3.95 per person per serving, unlimited refreshments £5.75-£11.50 per person inclusive of VAT. Food options include energising lunch £20.95, sandwich lunch £12.95, bacon/egg bap £4.95, and Danish pastries £4.00 per person. Post-meeting receptions require minimum F&B spend of £3,000-£5,000 inclusive of VAT with at least 50% spent on food.

The venue offers joint 1st option holds for enquiries, but these require regular updates or will be released. Specific deadlines are given for confirmation decisions (such as 1pm on specified dates), and if confirmation is not received by the deadline, bookings are automatically released. The venue follows up regularly on provisional holdings.

Standard room hire typically runs 09:00-17:00, with setup from 06:00-09:00 available complimentary for some packages. All spaces must be vacated by 17:00 or additional de-rig charges apply. Early access and extended hours may be available at additional cost depending on the specific requirements and room availability.

All meeting rooms include pads and pencils, comprehensive Wi-Fi access, and chilled conference mineral water. The venue provides cloakroom facilities, has disabled access throughout, and offers printing/photocopying facilities. Additional services include dedicated event managers for larger events and storage facilities where required.