One
Great
Space
We have 21 flexible event spaces in this central Westminster venue with a choice of styles and layouts to suit most dimensions and capacities. Our magnificent Great Hall with its 43ft high ceiling is the largest single function room offering up to 400 square metres of space. It is free of obstruction pillars and full of natural light.
Many of our rooms interconnect so that you can combine your business meeting with social entertaining.
The Great Hall foyer area with its glass domed ceiling gives the area much natural space and light. It’s available for registration or networking receptions. It was a popular venue for pop up snack, drink and general stands during the housing of the London Media Centre for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Second Floor
Bazalgette Room
Situated on the second floor, the impressive approach passes the magnificent Rotunda providing stunning views down to the ground floor. This room benefits from natural daylight through a room length skylight.
Length |
12m |
Width |
4.10m |
Height |
3.60m |
Area |
49.20 sq m |
First Floor
Telford Theatre
A fully equipped presentation and lecture theatre with raked seating for up to 240 delegates. It includes a custom built top table for 7 presenters, each with microphone. It also has permanently installed AV equipment, which can be supplemented with additional items to enable it to be used for the most sophisticated of presentations. Technician included in room hire.
Length |
18.01m |
Width |
11.91m |
Height |
7.80m max |
Area |
214.50 sq m |
First Floor
Great Hall
Able to seat 260 for a dinner, this magnificent function room, on the first floor, has part marble walls and an oak floor. It's elaborately painted ceiling and crystal chandeliers commemorate the Institution's members who served in the First World War. Ideal for dinners, weddings and large meetings/conferences.
Length |
29.57m |
Width |
13.34m |
Height |
13.50m |
Height under chandelier |
4.80m |
Area |
394.46 sq m |
Ground Floor
Smeaton Room
Finely decorated with antique wood panelling, elegant plaster ceiling and works of art, the Smeaton Room is at the front of the building just off the main reception hall on the ground floor. This room benefits from natural daylight and has adjustable lighting. With no restrictive pillars this lovely light room may be laid out for business meetings, dinner or for a wedding ceremony.
Interconnects with the Brunel Room.
Length |
20.42m |
Width |
8.46m |
Height |
4.82m |
Area |
172.75 sq m |
Ground Floor
Brunel Room
Located on the ground floor, just off the main reception hall, this traditional state room benefits from wood panelling and a carved fireplace to complement the graceful décor. Period furnishing, important works of art and fresh floral arrangements complete this elegant room with dimmable chandeliers. Ideal for conferences, dinners or wedding celebrations.
Interconnects with the Smeaton and Council Rooms.
Length |
13.28m |
Width |
10.26m |
Height |
4.82m |
Area |
136.25 sq m |
Ground Floor
Council Room
Located on the ground floor, this traditional state room benefits from wood panelling, a carved fireplace and ornate ceiling decoration. Period furnishing, important works of art and fresh floral arrangements complete this elegant room with chandeliers. Ideal for conferences, dinners or wedding celebrations.
Interconnects with the Brunel and Stephenson Rooms.
Length |
13.28m |
Width |
9.65m |
Height |
4.82m |
Area |
128.15 sq m |
Ground Floor
Stephenson Room
Located on the ground floor, this unique wood panelled room features a large open fireplace, important works of art and chandeliers that can be dimmed to create the desired atmosphere. This long elegant room is ideally suited for meetings, private lunches, or dinner parties for up to 30 guests.
Interconnects with the Council Room.
Length |
10.30m |
Width |
6m |
Height |
4.82m |
Area |
61.80 sq m |
Lower Ground 1
Godfrey Mitchell Theatre
A fully equipped presentation and lecture theatre with cinema style seating for 106 delegates. The fixed seating chairs incorporate fold down writing tablets for your convenience. There is also a custom built unit for up to 5 presenters, each with microphone and lamp.
Length |
14.60m |
Width |
7.70m |
Height |
3.25m |
Area |
112.42 sq m |
Lower Ground 1
President's Dining Room
Being witness to many memorable events, this beautifully appointed room can be approached by a discreet staircase. It provides a quiet and sophisticated atmosphere, ideally suited for executive board meetings and private dining.
Interconnects with the Tredgold Room.
Length |
8.30m |
Width |
7.70m |
Height |
3.20m |
Area |
63.90 sq m |
Lower Ground 1
Tredgold Room
Offering a contemporary style of décor with natural daylight and air conditioning, this bright and light room on the lower ground 1 floor is suitable for meetings, receptions, lunches and dinners.
Interconnects with the Rennie and President's Dining Rooms.
Length |
10m |
Width |
4.45m |
Height |
2.60m |
Area |
45 sq m |
Lower Ground 1
Rennie Room
Offering a contemporary style of décor with natural daylight and air conditioning, this bright and light room on the lower ground one floor is suitable for meetings, receptions, lunches and dinners.
Interconnects with the Tredgold Room.
Length |
10m |
Width |
10m |
Height |
2.50m |
Area |
100 sq m |
Lower Ground 1
Palmer Room
This room on lower ground 1 is fresh and light with a contemporary style of décor, benefiting from natural daylight and air conditioning. Suitable for meetings, receptions, lunches and dinners.
Length |
10m |
Width |
8.90m |
Height |
2.50m |
Area |
89 sq m |
Lower Ground 2
Bruce White Room
Fully air conditioned, this room is modern in style and equipped with an electrically operated drop down projection screen. The layout allows for use as a breakout or a workshop-style session supporting a conference, or alternatively as a small board meeting.
Length |
7.30m |
Width |
4.30m |
Height |
2.30m |
Area |
31.39 sq m |
Lower Ground 2
Brassey Room
Fully air conditioned, this room is modern in style and equipped with an electrically operated drop down projection screen. The layout allows for use as a breakout or a workshop-style session supporting a conference, or alternatively as a small board meeting.
Length |
8.60m |
Width |
4.70m |
Height |
2.30m |
Area |
32.85 sq m |
Lower Ground 2
Bailey Room
Fully air conditioned, this room is modern in style. The layout allows for use as a breakout or a workshop-style session supporting a conference, or alternatively as a small board meeting.
Length |
5.70m |
Width |
3.35m |
Height |
2.20m |
Area |
19.10 sq m |
Lower Ground 2
Cubitt Room
Fully air conditioned, this room is modern in style and equipped with an electrically operated drop down projection screen. The layout allows for use as a breakout or a workshop-style session supporting a conference, or alternatively as a small board meeting.
Length |
8.20m |
Width |
4.30m |
Height |
2.30m |
Area |
35.26 sq m |
Lower Ground 2
Hawksley & McKenzie Rooms (Combined)
Fully air conditioned, modern in style and equipped with an electrically operated drop down projection screens, the Hawksley and McKenzie Rooms can be combined to make one larger room or an arbitration suite.
Length |
7.30m |
Width |
4.30m |
Height |
2.30m |
Area |
62.78 sq m |
Second Floor
Rankine Room
Fully air conditioned, this room is modern in style and equipped with an electrically operated drop down projection screen. The layout allows for use as a breakout or a workshop-style session supporting a conference, or alternatively as a small board meeting.
Length |
7.30m |
Width |
4.50m |
Height |
2.30m |
Area |
32.85 sq m |
Lower Ground 2
Hawksley Room
Lower Ground 2
Mckenzie Room
Ground Floor
Director General's Office
Ground Floor
Buchanan Room