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Best London Venues for Large Conferences & Meetings

Here is our list of the best large London venues, conference and meeting space. At the venue booker we are constantly visiting venues on behalf of our clients, booking venues for clients. If you would like specific advice as to how previous events have gone in these venues or indeed venue advice in general, please get in touch. We can and will save you time and money.

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London:  200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7UT

Max. capacity: 1000  |  Bedrooms: 1019

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London is an iconic all-in-one solution with the AIM Gold and Amber Healthcare Venue accreditation for meetings, conferences and private gatherings. The signature 1,200-square-metre pillar-free Westminster Ballroom can host residential events of up to 700 guests or 1,000 for award dinners.
With dedicated Event Planners, an in-house AV partner to facilitate your every need, and a range of accommodation and leisure facilities, there really is no better venue to host your next big event!
Convenient ‘layered’ capacity for smaller events includes Plaza and Park Suites for up to 225 guests and intimate City Boardrooms for up to 26 attendees. Complimentary Wi-Fi, coach parking, dedicated group check-in desks and high-level security is available.

Nearest tube stations: Lambeth North (0.3 miles), Waterloo (0.3 miles), Westminster (0.4 miles)

ExCeL London – Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1X

Max Capacity (20000) Theatre Style

ExCeL London opened in November 2000 in London’s historic Royal Docks, and under the ownership of ADNEC, has seen significant investment in new facilities, including the opening of London’s International Convention Centre (ICC) in 2010, onsite hotel developments, and most recently securing approval of a 25,000sqm expansion to the venue.

ExCeL currently has 100,000m2 of flexible venue space, which can host a wide range of events from large-scale exhibitions and international association meetings to corporate brand experiences and smaller business meetings, taking advantage of the purpose-built conference facilities or blank canvas event halls, all seamlessly integrated.

In addition, there has been a significant upgrade to our world-leading IT infrastructure, a new partnership with London’s leading street food vendor KERB, a state-of-the-art digital signage, and a new online exhibitor service. We also have a strong and collaborative relationship with our AV partner.

Nearest Underground Station: Custom House 0.1 miles

Hilton London Wembley – Lakeside Way, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 0BU

Max. capacity: 900  |  Bedrooms: 361

Set next to the iconic Wembley Stadium the historic Wembley Arena offers an excellent choice for hosting meetings and special events in style up to 900 guests. Choose from fourteen flexible meeting spaces, all providing professional audio-visual equipment and great variety of food and drink menus.
The Sky Bar 9 offers a unique atmosphere and unique cocktails. It is an ideal venue for private parties, celebrations or entertaining clients. You can also enjoy a meal or a drink in either Icons Bar or the 3rd floor Association Restaurant.
Wembley Park (Jubilee Line and Metropolitan Line) and Wembley Stadium Station (Railway) are 10 minutes’ walk away.

Nearest Underground: Wembley Stadium 0.3 miles 

ILEC Conference Centre at Ibis London Earl’s Court – 47 Lillie Road,London, Greater London
SW6 1UD

Max. capacity: 1200 Theatre Style

One of the largest venues in the Capital, ILEC Conference Center boasts more than 1700sqm meters of events and meetings space and up to 13 rooms and more than 30 configurations to play with.

Based in the heart of West London and well connected to major links, the venue is an ideal location for UK and overseas visitors.

Nearest tube stations: West Brompton (0.2 miles), Earls Court (0.5 miles)

Novotel London West – 1Shortlands,London, W6 8DR

Max. capacity: 1000  |  Bedrooms: 630

Novotel London West is a 4-star hotel located in the heart of Hammersmith, West London. Healthcare assessed, the venue offers flexible space for up to 1,000. With 33 meeting rooms, it is one of London’s most versatile spaces. The venue caters for 1,000 theatre-style, 650 diners or 2,000 for a reception. 25-syndicate rooms are on offer of which 17 have natural daylight plus 1,360 sqm of exhibition space. 630 spacious bedrooms with two restaurants & a Lounge bar complement the hotels meeting facilities. Both restaurants serve the highest quality produce, Aroma- buffet style & Artisan – A La Carte. The Lounge bar offers a relaxed & friendly atmosphere with a comprehensive F&B menu. Excellent transport links, with three of London’s main tube lines (Piccadilly, District and Hammersmith & City) a five-minute walk away. The hotel is conveniently located for Heathrow Airport & major road/rail links. The hotel also provides chargeable car and coach parking & free Wi-1

Nearest Underground: Hammersmith (0.2 miles), Barons Court (0.3 miles), Kensington (Olympia) (0.6 miles

QEII Centre –  Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3EE

Max. capacity: 600 classroom

Nearest tube stations: Lancaster Gate (0.0 miles), Paddington (0.2 miles), Edgware Road (0.3 miles)

Wembley Stadium: Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London,HA9 0WS

Max. capacity: 1800  |  Bedrooms: 0

Wembley Stadium offers a convenient and exciting location to host your next event. Delivering word-renowned service is our speciality, so you can be guaranteed to hold a meeting that your guests will never forget. Utilising the match day hospitality spaces, each event is able to capture the essence of Wembley Stadium and creates an environment that “wow” the attendees. Whether it be a multi-day international conferences, nationwide awards dinners or private board meetings, Wembley has a room to fit your needs. From the vast Great Hall accommodating 2000 delegates to our pitch facing corporate suites perfect for a team away day.

Nearest tube stations: Wembley Stadium (0.4 miles), Wembley Park (0.5 miles)

Royal Lancaster London – Lancaster Terrace, London W2 2TY

Max. capacity: 1200  |  Bedrooms: 411

As one of Europe’s leading venues with some of London’s largest and most flexible event spaces, Royal Lancaster London offers a range of stylish meeting and conference rooms, with two large ballrooms and 12 smaller meeting spaces. If you’re looking to host a virtual, hybrid or live event in the heart of London, our Smart Studio in partnership with Smart AV is able to make it a reality. Our innovative Smart Studio features a 20sqm Extended Reality (XR) stage with LED backdrop and floor, audio, broadcast cameras and TV-ready lighting allowing you to have both a live audience and virtual attendees. The studio is situated in our spacious and flexible Westbourne Suite and is able to create a fully-immersive, 360-degree experience for your guests, taking your event to the next level!

Nearest tube stations: Lancaster Gate (0.0 miles), Paddington (0.2 miles), Edgware Road (0.3 miles)

Alexandra Palace: Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY

An iconic London Landmark since 1873. Alexandra Place remains truly independent. Ally Pally has been the centre of the music, sport and events for 130 years. The venue/attraction is steeped with culture and heritage that no other venue has.

The 7 acre Palace is surrounded by 196 acres of beautiful parkland. It also hosts an Ice Rink, Pub and restaurant, boating lake, pitch and put golf course, park, skate park and 1500 free parking spaces.

The Palace has its own over ground station that is 15 minutes out of Kings cross.

The people’s palace offers flexibility and scope with 9 halls/rooms and offer up to 13,000m2 of pillar free space.

The Palace has the space, team and equipment to host banquets, conferences, large-scale exhibitions, concerts, product launches, presentations, themed hospitality events, meetings or team away days.

Nearest Underground: Wood Green 0.9 miles, Finsbury Park 0.9 miles

Tobacco Dock: The Dock, Tobacco Quay London E1W 2SF

Max. capacity: 370 classroom

Tobacco Dock has stunning timber beams, indoor and outdoor courtyards, and offers multiple event spaces that are pared-back and stylish with natural daylight, many offering waterside views.

Nearest Underground: Wapping 0.3 miles

London Hilton on Park Lane: 22 Park Lane, London W1K 1BE

Max. capacity: 600 classroom

In the heart of Mayfair, the London Hilton on Park Lane is close to all that London has to offer. Soaring high above the city streets, the hotel is famed for its unparalleled five star luxury. The hotel has 453 rooms and suites as well as 13 meeting with a maximum capacity of 1000 theatre style. There are 5 bars and restaurants to suit all tastes

Nearest Underground: Hyde Park Corner 0.3 miles

JW Marriott Grosvenor House London: 86-90 Park Lane, London W1K 7TN

Max. capacity: 1000 reception

Set in Mayfair overlooking Hyde Park, Grosvenor House is perfectly located in the heart of London, near museums, landmarks and shopping districts of Knightsbridge and the grand department stores of Oxford Street and Bond Street, West End theatres and other tourist attractions.

Nearest Underground: Marble Arch Underground 0.2 miles, Bond Street 0.6 miles

Chelsea Football Club – Chelsea FC – Stamford Bridge, Fulham Rd., London SW6 1HS

Max Capacity 900 (conference)

The West Stand at Stamford Bridge boasts an array of purpose built suites that can accommodate up to 1500 for a reception and 900 for a conference. With access to the famous terraces and views of the hallowed turf, the flexibility, natural daylight and ease of access ensure that any of these rooms will be the perfect choice for your important meeting or event. Chelsea Football Club is also home to The Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, making it ideal for residential conferences. With 281 bedrooms spread over two adjacent buildings, each en-suite room is air conditioned and possesses all the modern amenities.

Nearest Underground: Fulham Broadway 0.2 miles

Hilton London Metropole–  225 Edgware Rd, London W2 1JU

Max. capacity: 1350  |  Bedrooms: 1096

Whether it is a board meeting for five people or a sales conference for 3,000 delegates, the hotel can accommodate for all your meeting needs under one roof. The hotel offers 4,300 sq. meters of pillar-free customisable event space as well as a business centre. With superb transportation links, the hotel is located just 20 minutes from Heathrow Airport via the Heathrow Express at Paddington Station. Edgware Road Underground stations serving the Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City underground lines are only a 3-minute walk from the hotel. AT A GLANCE • 1,059 guest rooms, offering a large variety of room types • 42 versatile meeting and event rooms for up to 3,000 people • Fully equipped Business Centre • Executive Lounge • Superb transportation links from central London location • 172 car park spaces • Food and Beverage outlets • LivingWell Health Club • Contrasti London Beauty Salon

Nearest Underground: Edgware Road 0.0 miles

London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square – London W1K 6JP

Max. capacity: 1200  |  Bedrooms: 492

One of the largest convention spaces in London, being the perfect place for conferences, gala dinners, wedding receptions and much more with capacity up to 1200 people. The venue’s main feature is its spectacular 1200 sqm, pillar-free London Suite has recently completed a massive transformation to upgrade the room adding an additional 3 modular space for optimum flexibility. The redesign permits numerous configurations, creating new levels of bespoke event possibilities. Besides, 5×5 m loading bay door located at street level allows you to bring your goods into the room with no difficulty Five additional syndicate rooms, all with natural daylight and air conditioning, can accommodate from 2 to 60 delegates and are ideal as break-out rooms, hospitality lounges or organiser offices. The Conference centre also hosts the international-class hotel, Ibis London Earls Court.

Nearest Underground: Bond Street (0.2 miles), Marble Arch (0.2 miles), Oxford Circus (0.5 miles)

Business Design Centre: 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH

Max. capacity: 1000 classroom

Located only 10 minutes from King’s Cross St. Pancras International, amongst a plethora of restaurants and bars in fashionable Islington, the Business Design Centre is the UK’s first Carbon Neutral® venue; playing host to over 80 exhibitions, 250 conferences and attracting in excess of half a million visitors every year.

Nearest Underground: 0.2 miles Angel Underground 0.7 Highbury & Islington Underground 

Hackney Empire: 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ

Max. capacity: 1200 theatre

“The most beautiful theatre in London” – The Guardian

Built in 1901 and fully restored and refurbished in 2004, it is an extraordinarily atmospheric Grade II* listed Frank Matcham designed theatre with unrivalled availability and access.

Nearest Underground 0.1 miles Hackney Central