Large Meeting Rooms at Grand Connaught Rooms

A collection of medium-to-large conference and meeting rooms spread across the Grand Connaught Rooms building, ranging from 12-person boardrooms to suites accommodating 300. Each room retains design characteristics from the original 18th-century building while operating with modern conference technology — a combination that gives corporate events more character than the average hotel meeting floor.

The Room Portfolio at Grand Connaught Rooms

The rooms divide into distinct categories. The Crown Suite features an ornate domed ceiling with contemporary furnishings, accommodating up to 300 standing or 150 for a seated banquet — it doubles as a reception or dinner space with real architectural presence. The Balmoral Room is one of the building’s largest standalone spaces at 500 standing or 150 seated. The Oxford Suite sits on the second floor with direct access to the roof terrace, adding an outdoor element for summer events or networking breaks. The Derby Suite provides a purpose-built modern conference room that contrasts with the heritage spaces elsewhere — clean lines, contemporary AV, fewer distractions. Below these headline rooms, the building holds 12 or more medium spaces ranging from boardroom-style setups for 12 to conference formats for 30, plus the Covent Garden Suite — a purpose-built training facility on a dedicated floor. The Stafford, Durham, and Committee rooms each have their own character, from traditional oak-panelled Georgian to modern training-room aesthetic.

Conference and Corporate Events at Grand Connaught Rooms

The variety of room sizes is the real advantage for conference organisers. Events needing a main plenary with multiple breakout rooms can run the entire programme within one building — delegates move between floors rather than between venues. In-house AV technicians service all 37 rooms, with projectors, flatscreen TVs, whiteboards, flipcharts, and PA systems available throughout. Complimentary 1Gb Wi-Fi covers the building. Air conditioning runs in every space. Day delegate packages simplify costing for corporate bookings. Training sessions, seminars, and workshops suit the purpose-built training suite. Board meetings and presentations use the boardroom suites. The interconnecting room layouts on each floor allow flexible configurations — two rooms opened into one, or a main space with an adjacent breakout, depending on what the programme requires.

Large Meeting Rooms — Practical Details

All rooms sit within the Grade II* listed building on Great Queen Street, WC2. Holborn and Covent Garden stations are each five minutes’ walk, and the grand reception area and main staircase provide an arrival experience that sets the tone before delegates reach their meeting room. The Tempus Restaurant on site provides dining for working lunches or delegate evening meals. In-house catering handles everything from coffee service to formal private dining. Disabled access is available throughout the building.