An event space in a museum with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, wooden floors, and chandeliers at The Royal Institution.
An event space in a museum with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, chandeliers, and hardwood floors at The Royal Institution.
An event space in a museum with bookshelves, a marble bust, round tables, and purple uplighting at The Royal Institution.
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A museum entry hall with a split staircase, black-and-white tiled floor, framed portraits, and a marble statue at The Royal Institution.

Sunley Room at The Royal Institution

Meeting Room in a Museum
·
Private space
21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS –
Green Park Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 45
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Conveniently located by the main reception, this light and airy room is perfect for smaller meetings and workshops as well as intimate dinners and board meetings. Lined with historic books and statues and featuring a historic portrait of Humphry Davy and his famous miners’ safety lamp, is a true showcase to the history of the Royal Institution and all who have met there.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £840–£1920 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £1920 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £840 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £840 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £1080 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1320 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £840–£1920 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £1920 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £840 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £840 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £1080 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1320 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £840–£1920 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £1920 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £840 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £840 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £1080 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1320 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £840–£1920 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £1920 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £840 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £840 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £1080 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1320 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £840–£1920 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £1920 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £840 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £840 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £1080 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1320 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 3 days ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Dining
up to 30
Theatre
up to 45
Boardroom
up to 16
Cabaret
up to 24
U-Shaped
up to 14
Classroom
up to 24

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00
BYO alcohol allowed
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
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: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(34 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
MT
Myles T.
Verified review
Conference · 40 guests · September 2023
4.4
AA
Alice A.
Verified review
Wedding · 20 guests · June 2022
4.8
TC
Teresa C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
MT
Myles T.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Royal Institution

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Location

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