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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month 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 Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
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 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
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: 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
Temporary event notices available

Host rules

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

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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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