London's best meeting rooms for hire

A true London institution, meetings at The Royal Society of Chemistry work brilliantly in Burlington House’s Hinshelwood and Priestley spaces. The former hosts up to 12 at a U-shaped table, while the other can accommodate up to 20. Both offer modern presentation technology as well as charming interiors with an old-world feel.

Armed with a central location and multiple meeting rooms of all sizes to choose from, London Marriott Hotel County Hall caters to all. From small seminars and boardroom meetings to larger training sessions and group discussions. Plus, you’ll find a mix of styles, from the wood-panelled Boardroom and stately Ralph Knott to the more modern William Wordsworth.

Bankside Hotel is a design-led venue, with plenty of creative event spaces to suit your meeting. With maximum capacities ranging from 24 to 200 guests, the rooms act as a blank canvas, complete with high-spec technology, TV screens, and large marble tables. Multiple meeting rooms can also be conjoined to create more space, and catering is taken care of by an in-house chef team. 

Popular for business events of every scale thanks to its Kings Cross location, Crowne Plaza offers a range of meeting rooms. The Victoria, Russel, Holborn and Farringdon rooms seat 20, with the option to join rooms for large boardroom-style meetings of up to 48. All feature air conditioning, AV equipment, and optional catering.

This grand Grade-II listed building has a whole host of event spaces to suit a corporate meeting. The Court Room, for example, accommodates up to 24 guests in a seated U-shaped table layout, and enjoys an adjoining outdoor terrace. Elsehwere, The Court Dining Room hosts up to 32 people and boasts stunning views overlooking London Bridge. 

If you're looking for a location that seamlessly blends 18th century architecture with modern and functional facilities, then look no further than RSA House. Boasting 11 unique event spaces that span four floors, there's also the option for interconnecting rooms to allow for larger meetings. In-house catering for breakfasts and grazing lunches will seal the deal with this one.

St Martins Lane offers smart, flexible meeting spaces in Covent Garden, including the Backroom and Boardroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and the bright Studio rooms equipped with LCD screens. These spaces suit presentations, brainstorming sessions or client meetings, with capacities ranging from 30 to 150 guests, depending on your event’s size and format.

This Georgian Hotel in the heart of Mayfair offers airy and open rooms with high ceilings and bright lighting, creating a space that is both stylish and functional. Book the Lord Byron Room for a more intimate 8-person meeting, go for the Roosevelt Room for 12, or look at the Clarendon Room for groups up to 32.

116 Pall Mall boasts 15 different boardroom options across five floors, so you have plenty of choice with this location. Creating a real sense of grandeur and elegance, this venue boasts sweeping staircases and eye-catching chandeliers to impress your guests.

With fairness and sustainability taking the fore, The Impact Hub offers a range of rooms accommodating meetings with 6 to 20 guests. The Olaudah Equiano room is the largest, complete with overhead lighting and multiple screens, while smaller spaces, like the Rosalind Franklin offer a more intimate atmosphere with a similar modern design.

This spectacular venue option is found in the heart of London's South Bank. Each of the nine flexible spaces comes with panoramic views of the city's skyline, and can be arranged to meet your specific needs. The pinnacle of the space is the rooftop terrace and garden, designed to deliver that wow-factor. 

A collection of modern and stylish boardrooms that come with fully integrated AV equipment might be exactly what you need for your next meeting. With projection screens in every room and the possibility to hire teleconferencing equipment, these spaces are completely versatile and can seat anywhere from 15 to 180 people.

Overlooking Shakespear's Globe Theatre, this Thames-side location comes with seven meeting rooms for hire, each equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The team are happy to organise 'Bright Breaks' and can deliver snacks and drinks to your guests throughout the day, allowing them to refuel before, during and after meetings.

No matter the size or format of your meeting, Hilton London Canary Wharf has a meeting room to suit. From cabaret-style set-ups to traditional boardrooms, you'll find high-speed AV equipment, fast wifi, and a seamless booking process make this one a top choice for corporate meetings, seminars, and events. 

One of the largest events venues in the capital, Kensington Conference & Events Centre also has plenty of options for more intimate meetings. The Committee Rooms individually seat ten to 28 people but can be booked out as an entire suite of five. Each space offers blackout facilities, sound support systems and remote controlled ambient lighting.

Europe's largest arts and conference venue, the Barbican Conference Centre offers flexibility with its Frobisher Rooms: six individual spaces that can be combined or separated depending on your need. Projection screens, click-share wireless presentation technology and HD projectors are all part of the package. 

Located in the heart of the City of London, LSEG blends historic architecture with cutting-edge technology. The Recess Rooms are clean, modern and naturally lit spaces with views of Paternoster Square. Or for something a little larger, the Avenues rooms can be used separately or in conjunction with one another and boast large screens and an in-house AV technician.

Located on the edge of Richmond Park, host your meeting in one of these contemporary spaces with ergonomic furniture and relaxing views to encourage creativity amongst your delegates. The Oak Suite, seating 36, is bright and spacious whereas the Maple and Tulip boardrooms are designed for more intimate meetings or can even work as breakout rooms. 

London Marriott Hotel boasts ten event areas, from small six-person meeting rooms, to large theatre-style spaces for up to 350 guests. With flexible layouts, state-of-the-art technology, and practical equipment, like flip charts and easels, the hotel is suited to corporate conferences, team-building days and everything else in between. 

Just steps from London's King Cross and St Pancras stations, this Victorian hotel is best-suited for smaller meetings and provides an excellent location for those coming from further afield. The Carriage and the Mezzanine both provide plush and contemporary interiors as well as being fully equipped for presentations and video conferencing. 

The Marylebone has a whole host of sophisticated private spaces, suited to corporate meetings and professional lunches. The Long Room is a versatile room, with the option of being divided in two to create break-out areas. Alternatively, the Library is a quiet, charming room and the Courtyard is ideal for casual events and larger groups. 

Add a touch of regency to your next meeting with this central Westminster location. This Grade-I listed Georgian townhouse was once the home to a former prime minister and now offers seven private meeting rooms stacked with bookshelves and flooded with daylight courtesy of the large windows. Catering from Searcy's can provide full customisable menus for a selection of lunches, dinners or canapes.

ROBA’s multi-functional suite can host large and small meetings of between 10 and 80 delegates, and boasts tons of natural daylight, modern decor and impressive light fixtures overhead. Alternatively, a range of flexible suites with ensuite bathrooms are available for more intimate meetings.  

This historic location offers a host of elegant spaces for private and business events that are available to hire for 18 to 60 guests. The King George V ballroom is decorated with intricate crystal chandeliers, high ceilings and vibrant botanical decor to create a relaxing environment. 

An ode to the infamous detective, Holmes Hotel is a unique option with ten bespoke spaces available to hire. Individual rooms seat up to 14 boardroom-style with choices of The Cellar for more intimate meetings or The Laboratory which comes fully decked out with antique scientific decor - an excellent conversation starter. 

The Thames Boardroom at Strand Palace Hotel is a go-to for meetings. It seats up to 14 in a professional space, complete with premium furnishings and AV tech. Smaller, 10-person meetings, however, will be right at home in the Waterloo Bridge, alongside other spaces suited to groups between 6 and 60.