An event space with round tables, white linens, banquet chairs, and ornate ceilings at The Grand.
An event space in a hotel with round tables draped in blue linens and ornate ceiling details at The Grand.
An event space with decorative uplighting, round tables set for dining, and a black dance floor at The Grand.
A hotel lobby with marble columns, chandelier lighting, and decorative moldings at The Grand.

Empress Suite at The Grand

Ballroom in a Hotel
·
Private space
97-99 Kings Road, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2FW –
Brighton City Centre
Up to 900
seats
Up to 1100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Accommodating up to 900 delegates, The Empress Suite is the largest sea facing conference suite in Brighton, ideal for all number of events from exhibitions & seminars, to large scale dinners or spectacular themed functions. The space can be partitioned into 4 separate meeting areas suitable for multiple events as part of the same conference. Clients can enjoy a private entrance, & foyer, dedicated banqueting kitchen & bathrooms, crush hall and street loading The suite is well equipped with excellent lighting schemes and AV infrastructure which can be facilitated by our in house AV company.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:30
from £55 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £6000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:30
from £55 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £6000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:30
from £55 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £6000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 17:30
from £55 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £6000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 17:30
from £55 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £6000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 17:30
from £55 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £6000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 17:30
from £55 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £6000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:30
from £55 per person
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 1100
Dining
up to 600
Theatre
up to 900
Cabaret
up to 400
Classroom
up to 450

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Paid parking is available on-site (40 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 01:00
Own music not allowed

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No Smoking in the building
Outside catering is allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

FAQ

No, the venue does not have AV equipment, but it can put you in touch with its recommended supplier for a quote. The supplier can also advise on capacity based on the exact equipment required.

The maximum capacity is 750–900, depending on where the stage is set and your final AV requirements.

About The Grand

The Grand is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

Location map

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Grand Conference
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