Business at Imperial Venues - Imperial College South Kensington

Modern meeting rooms with AV tech, mezzanine breakout area. Ideal for workshops, seminars, and meetings.

From: £540 per person

Capacity: Up to 40 guests

Weddings at The Cumberland Hotel

A uniquely designed event space with a wave-form ceiling, ideal for weddings and meetings in central London.

From: £2800 per person

Capacity: Up to 400 guests

Business at CodeNode

From: £15000 per person

Capacity: Up to 90 guests

Business at London Museum Spaces

A versatile museum space for corporate events, receptions, dinners, and conferences up to 600 guests.

From: £600 per person

Capacity: Up to 100 guests

Business at 1 Wimpole Street

A historic private meeting room with rare medical books, oak parquet flooring, and marble fireplace. Ideal for formal events.

From: £700 per person

Capacity: Up to 30 guests

Business at One Moorgate Place

Versatile, tech-equipped meeting rooms in a historic Grade II building, suitable for 1-50 guests.

From: £560 per person

Capacity: Up to 50 guests

Events at The Hellenic Centre

A versatile blank canvas Great Hall in Central London for corporate events, conferences, weddings, and private functions.

From: £3300 per person

Capacity: Up to 250 guests

Business at 15Hatfields

Bright, airy room with natural daylight and AV facilities. Ideal for conferences and meetings.

From: £1500 per person

Capacity: Up to 90 guests

Business at QEII Centre

A bright event space with views of Westminster Abbey, ideal for meetings and receptions.

From: £3000 per person

Capacity: Up to 130 guests

Business at Friends House

A large, versatile auditorium in Euston for up to 1,000 delegates. Ideal for conferences and networking.

From: £3370 per person

Capacity: Up to 1000 guests

What makes a hotel suitable for hosting a conference in London?

Look for dedicated, column-free halls with capacities matching your attendee count, 100Mbps+ Wi-Fi, integrated AV and on-site catering capable of customised menus. Central locations in Zone 1 with national and international transport links and 24/7 reception maximise delegate convenience.

How to assess AV facilities in hotel conference rooms?

Check for integrated projectors or LED screens with HD resolution, wired and wireless microphone systems, HDMI and VGA inputs, plus reliable 100Mbps wired and Wi-Fi access. Request an on-site tech walkthrough and a test run 48 hours before your event.

What health and safety certifications do London hotels need for conferences?

Ensure your venue holds a valid Food Hygiene Rating (4 or 5), quarterly PAT testing records for all electrical equipment and an up-to-date fire risk assessment. Confirm first-aid cover and liability insurance cover of at least £5m.

What transport links should you check near a London hotel venue?

Verify proximity to Tube stations (Circle, District, Jubilee), national rail terminals (Euston, King’s Cross, Waterloo) and river services. Check local parking tariffs or nearby Secure by Design car parks. Assess cycle-parking and access to bike-hire docks.

What room layout options are common in hotel venues?

Typical formats include theatre (up to 500 delegates), cabaret (4–6 per table, 80–200 delegates), boardroom (12–30 delegates), classroom (6–8 per row, 40–100 delegates) and U-shape (15–40 delegates). Confirm ceiling heights (2.5m+ for projection) when planning set-up.

Which London boroughs offer best connectivity for conference delegates?

Westminster, City of London and Southwark lead for connectivity. All boast multiple Tube lines, national rail links and river piers. They sit in Zone 1 with easy access to Heathrow via the Piccadilly line and Heathrow Express from Paddington.

What deposit do London hotels require to secure conference bookings?

Most venues request 20–30% deposit on confirmation, with final balance due 30–60 days before the event. Read contract terms for refundability and any sliding-scale penalties.

What is the average day delegate rate for central London hotels?

Expect central London DDRs of £75–£120 per delegate per day, covering meeting room hire, standard AV, 3-course lunch and two refreshment breaks. Premium addresses at landmark locations may exceed £130.

How far in advance should you book a London hotel conference venue?

For peak midweek dates (Tuesday–Thursday), secure your venue 6–12 months ahead to access top spaces and avoid surcharges. Large hotels often require 25% deposit on booking and may impose min-delegate counts of 50+. Early booking ensures full tech tests, catering menus and best rates.

What minimum attendee count do hotels require for conferences?

Most London hotels set a minimum of 20–30 delegates for conference bookings. Larger event spaces may require 50+, with peak-date minimums of 80–100. Clarify ahead, as smaller groups can incur higher per-head charges.