Grand Connaught Rooms
Conference Centre
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Located in Covent Garden, the Grand Connaught Rooms is renowned for its history and elegant setting. With 37 spaces, top-tier A/V equipment, and ultrafast Wi-Fi, it's ideal for large-scale conferences and business events. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and quality catering.
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Standing on Great Queen Street, that connects Covent Garden with Holborn in the West End of London, is the Grade II* listed De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. With a history dating back to 1775, the building has long been an important event venue, and was once home to the original Freemasons’ Tavern before becoming a hotel in 1909.
Since then, the venue has hosted some of the world‘s leading politicians, royalty and celebrities with its grand Georgian architecture and art-deco interiors offering 37 exceptional spaces for a wide range of conferences, exhibitions, meetings, training and weddings.
Arched ornate ceilings, beautiful wood-panelling and dramatic chandeliers, the Grand Hall creates an impressive event space for up to 750 guests theatre style and 1,500 guests for a drinks reception. For smaller events, there are a number of executive rooms, often with original features and oak-panelling, whilst a suite of modern training rooms are also available. Located on the 5th floor, The Terrace Club is an exclusive rooftop space with panoramic city views, available to book for summer parties, drinks receptions, and networking events.
Five minutes from Covent Garden and Holborn tube stations and 30 minutes’ walk or short taxi ride from Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston train stations, the venue is well-connected for all major London transport links. Heathrow Airport is an hour away by rail or road.
Features:
- Located in Central London, where Covent Garden meets Holborn
- Historical Grade II* listed building
- 37 bookable event spaces
- Complimentary ultrafast Wi-Fi
FAQ
It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:
- Sophia M. rated it 4/5 stars
'The venue is really stunning and spectacular as well. With the decoration is bringing all the Festive Vibes we need.'
Yes, a DJ can be hired, but this will incur an additional cost.
Yes, the Penthouse Suite can be set up with a bar.
Yes, a dance floor is included in the package.
Yes, decorations are allowed but all decorations must be free-standing.
At Grand Connaught Rooms, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
- Refreshments for guests are offered
Grand Connaught Rooms does not offer parking facilities.
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Grand Connaught Rooms:
- Penthouse & The Terrace Club hosting 80 guests: £1594
- Grand Hall hosting 300 guests: £18200
- Derby Suite hosting 15 guests: £885.73
- Boardroom Suites hosting 12 guests: £708
- Cornwall & Crown Suite hosting 200 guests: £12800
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
Grand Connaught Rooms is located at 61 - 65 Great Queen Street, in Holborn, London. The nearest metro station is Holborn Station.
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