A grand ballroom with chandelier lighting, high ceilings, and rows of chairs facing a mirrored wall at The City Rooms.
A grand ballroom with tall arched windows, gold-framed portraits, and tables set with blush linens at The City Rooms.
A historic ballroom with chandeliers, ornate mirrors, draped fabric ceiling, and rows of chairs at The City Rooms.
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A historic ballroom with tall windows, floral arrangements, and gold chairs draped in pink at The City Rooms.

Ballroom at The City Rooms

Ballroom in a Historic Building
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Private space
16 Hotel Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5AW –
Leicester City Centre
Up to 200
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Ballroom, a function room in The City Rooms, is a Georgian banqueting hall distinguished by its surviving period architecture and high decorative ceiling.

Design: The ballroom presents a long rectangular plan lit by tall sash windows, decorative cornices and crystal chandeliers. The room also features gilt-framed portraits, ceiling drapery and a polished timber floor arranged for formal layouts.

Features: The ballroom provides a traditional banqueting layout with tables and chairs and a cleared central area suitable for dining, speeches or dancing. The room includes venue Wi‑Fi, abundant natural light and permission to play your own music or bring a DJ. The space is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets, and events are supported by an on‑site bar and event staff.

Ideal for: The ballroom suits groups seeking a formal, traditional setting for seated dining or standing receptions with a polished tone.

What guests say: The ballroom is beautiful and well maintained and is supported by attentive event staff; the space can become warm in summer due to limited cooling.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £33–£46 per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £33 per person
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £46 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £33–£46 per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £33 per person
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £46 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £33–£46 per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £33 per person
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £46 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £33–£46 per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £33 per person
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £46 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £33–£46 per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £33 per person
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £46 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £33–£46 per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £33 per person
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £46 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £33–£46 per person
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £33 per person
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £46 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Dining
up to 200
Theatre
up to 200
Cabaret
up to 160

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
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
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Backdrops Photography backdrops available
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
Free parking is available on-site (2 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
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
Confetti is not allowed inside the building and must be bio degradable outside
We do not allow indoor fireworks or flares

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

About The City Rooms

The City Rooms is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

Location map

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