An event space in a hotel with theater-style seating, wood flooring, and a large projection screen at Royal Maritime Hotel.
An event space with round tables, red chairs, and tall white feather centerpieces at Royal Maritime Hotel.
An event space in a hotel with red upholstered chairs, wood flooring, and a projection screen at Royal Maritime Hotel.
An event space with red cushioned chairs, a projection screen, and a wooden balcony at the Royal Maritime Hotel.

Trafalgar Ballroom at Royal Maritime Hotel

Event Space in a Hotel
·
Private space
75 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HS –
Charles Dickens, Portsmouth
Up to 290
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Our crown jewel — Portsmouth's largest event space

Up to 400 standing or 290 for banquets, with an overhanging balcony, a dedicated bar, its own kitchen and a stage for performances. Step-free access throughout and full accessibility for wheelchair users.

Event offers and packages

Package per person

Day Delegate Package
Arrival tea or coffee with mini Danish pastries
Mid-morning refreshment break
Buffet lunch with fruit juice
Afternoon tea or coffee with biscuits
Meeting room hire with AV equipment
High-speed Wi-Fi access
Delegate stationery
£50.00 per person

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1795 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1795 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1795 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1795 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1795 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1795 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £50 per person
Per evening
19:00 – 0:00
from £850 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1795 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 400
Dining
up to 290
Theatre
up to 250
Boardroom
up to 40
Cabaret
up to 150
U-Shaped
up to 40
Classroom
up to 130

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Dance floor
Accommodation is available on-site
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
Temporary event notices available

Host rules

• No smoking in the building
• Damage to the space will result in extra charge

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

About Royal Maritime Hotel

Royal Maritime Hotel is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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