From sky‑high rooftops to playful activity hubs and polished conference suites, these seven London spots are tried‑and‑tested favourites with the city’s savviest PAs. Handpicked for wow‑factor, flexible layouts, excellent transport links and reliable tech, they make everything from team socials to AGMs refreshingly easy to pull off. Dive into the shortlist and, if you’d like tailored suggestions, get in touch with our venue experts.
1. art'otel London Battersea Power Station
art’otel London Battersea Power Station blends boardroom focus with rooftop flair. Creative Rooms flex from meetings for 120 to receptions for 250, while skyline spots like PEROLA BAR and JOIA suit client mingling or standout team celebrations. Design‑led interiors, daylight and views across the iconic chimneys deliver impact without fuss.
Arrivals are easy: 2 minutes from Battersea Power Station (Northern Line) and the riverboat pier, 10 from Vauxhall. With spaces up to 350, reliable AV and polished catering, it’s a smooth pick for networking, launches and private dining.
Location: Battersea
Capacity: 250 Reception
2. The Marble Arch Hotel by Thistle
Steps from Marble Arch and Oxford Street, this central hotel makes corporate planning refreshingly straightforward. Choose the naturally lit Park Lane ballroom for conferences, exhibitions or awards (built‑in stage, fast Wi‑Fi, projector; up to 300 reception), or the Albert Hall for dinners and receptions up to 180. Smaller huddle? There are 13 meeting rooms for focused sessions and breakouts.
With 692 bedrooms on site and The Grill, The Deli and the Bar for networking or post‑event wind‑downs, it’s spot‑on for everything from AGMs to celebrations, all moments from the Tube.
Location: Marble Arch
Capacity: 300 Reception
3. art'otel London Hoxton
Looking to make a statement without the stress? art’otel London Hoxton delivers sky‑high impact across Panorama and its 24th–25th‑floor spaces, framed by wraparound city views. It’s a sleek fit for everything from product launches and screenings to executive dinners and strategy days, blending design‑led interiors with natural light and built‑in AV for presentations that land first time.
Pick Solaya on the 25th floor for glamorous receptions up to 250, the Creative Rooms for conferences and breakouts (to 150 theatre, 350 reception), or the buzzing Lounge Bar for networking to 200. Minutes from Old Street, with hybrid tech and a switched‑on events team, this is a smart, flexible base for standout corporate gatherings.
Location: Hoxton
Capacity: 350 Reception
4. The Conduit
Perched above Covent Garden, The Conduit brings rooftop glamour with substance. Think skyline views, a leafy pergola and an all‑weather retractable roof that keeps plans on track come drizzle or heatwave, with a seamless flow between terrace and chic interiors.
It’s built for business and buzz: host panels, workshops, launches and drinks with ease, from the Ubuntu Lounge for 120 to the Pergola + Terrace for 170, or take the whole venue to 600. Expect reliable Wi‑Fi, smart AV, sustainable menus and late‑night finishes until 1am, all moments from Covent Garden Tube.
Location: Convent Garden
Capacity: 600 Reception
5. Trafalgar St James
Make Trafalgar Square your backdrop at The Trafalgar St. James. The Rooftop delivers skyline drama for networking, launches and client receptions up to 180, while The Deck provides a private, adaptable spot for board meetings (to 46), theatre sessions (to 90) or stylish dining for 60. With canopy-covered seating, outdoor heaters and blankets, it’s reassuringly year‑round, so weather won’t derail plans. Minutes from Charing Cross, dependable AV, tailored menus and polished service keep corporate gatherings effortless from first briefing to last toast.
Location: Trafalgar Square
Capacity: 180 Reception
6. Swingers West End
Looking for a crowd-pleasing corporate social? Swingers West End swaps small talk for friendly competition near Oxford Circus. Two nine-hole crazy golf courses, four cocktail bars and three top street food vendors keep energy high, while a 3D photo podium and the Swingers Carnival arcade dial up the fun. Spaces range from semi-private nooks like The Boathouse (60) and East Bandstand Bar (80) to the Grand Hotel Bar for 200.
It’s turnkey too: arrivals are effortless, rounds take around 40 minutes, and the all-weather terrace keeps plans on track year-round. Whether it’s a quarterly mixer, client entertainment or a whole-company celebration, you’ll get simple logistics, polished service and plenty of talking points to bring teams together.
Location: London
Capacity: 200 Standing
7. Sky Garden London
Give your guests the London skyline on a plate. Perched atop the Walkie Talkie, Sky Garden pairs panoramic drama with practical polish for everything from conferences and product launches to awards and summer or christmas parties. Take the whole garden for 700 standing, seat 300 for dinner, or shape more intimate moments in City Garden (to 300) or Fenchurch Terrace for alfresco-style receptions.
Excellent transport links via Monument keep arrivals smooth, and the lush planting, natural daylight and adaptable layouts do the heavy lifting on impact—so your brand shines without extra set dressing.
Location: City of London
Capacity: 700 Reception
From skyline showstoppers and design-led hotels to playful activity hubs, these PA‑approved London venues tick every box for effortless corporate events — flexible layouts, reliable tech and brilliant transport links included. Ready to firm up a shortlist or want tailored recommendations? get in touch with our venue experts and we’ll match you with the perfect spot for your next team gathering, client showcase or company celebration.
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Aryana Melwani
Aryana is an Event Sales Account Executive with hands-on experience in corporate events, luxury brand activations and live talks, helping her craft content that speaks directly to modern event marketing challenges.
