De Vere - Grand Connaught Rooms, Edinburgh & Drawing Room
61-65 Great Queen St, London, WC2B 5DA -
Up to
400 guests
Situated in the heart of London's vibrant Covent Garden, the Grand Connaught Rooms (formerly the New Connaught Rooms) is steeped in history and, since being acquired by Principal Hayley Hotels & Conference Venues in June 2009, has undergone a L7 million transformation.
Whatever your event needs, from an exhibition or glittering gala dinner to a high tech conference, training event or executive board meeting, the Grand Connaught Rooms is one of central Londons largest conference and event venues.
The 37 air-conditioned function rooms can accommodate from 2-700 delegates for a meeting and the Grand Hall, with its magnificent high ceilings and beautiful chandeliers, is perfect for treating your guests to an award ceremony to remember. Combined with the Balmoral, the Grand Hall can accommodate over 700 guests for a dinner. As part of the grand transformation, the Covent Garden suite has been converted into a high spec training suite. Escape the outside hustle and bustle of the city and train your delegates in an inspirational setting. Let your delegates dine from the Tempus Restaurant where they can choose from the extensive lunch menu.
The distinctive Georgian architecture and exquisite interiors with state-of-the-art equipment make the Grand Connaught Rooms a unique venue and, being located in the West End and surrounded by the buzzing bars, theatres, hotels and shopping facilities with excellent transport links, you have everything you need at your fingertips. Whats more, the Grand Connaught Rooms is only a 10 minute walk or 5 minute taxi ride from out sister property, Hotel Russell, which has 373 elegant bedrooms and a full-service Tempus restaurant ideal for your delegates to stay overnight if you want a combined residential package.
Free, superfast Wi-Fi with a maximum bandwidth of 1Gb is available throughout the venue.
Edinburgh will be your main event space and drawing room as your catering space.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 400
Theatre
up to 300
Boardroom
up to 60
Cabaret
up to 200
Classroom
up to 150
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
0:00 - 24:00
tuesday
0:00 - 24:00
wednesday
0:00 - 24:00
thursday
0:00 - 24:00
friday
0:00 - 24:00
saturday
0:00 - 24:00
sunday
0:00 - 24:00
Price type:
from £4000 per day
from £4000 per day
from £4000 per day
from £4000 per day
from £4000 per day
from £4000 per day
from £4000 per day
Amenities
Heating
Air conditioning
Natural light
Table / chairs included
Public transport
Breakout rooms
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
WiFi
Space rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Cancellation policy
Flexible (full refund up until day prior to arrival, except fees)
Location
Reviews
Amy-Char Akinyede
October 2024Came here for an all day conference this venue is a hidden gem Was is the main hall with the chandilers which added a historic touch. Toilets on the ground floor were clean and the food for the lunch was good with various stations for tea, coffee, water, biscuits and fruit. There are smaller rooms on the other floors for that can accommodate team building/away day. Highly recommend and close to transport links to access central London.
Nigel Barry
October 2024I attended on Ssturdsy 05.10.24. Connaught Rooms is a superb venue serving very good food, (which was not always the case), with friendly approachable staff. A thoroughly enjoyable experience except that upon arrival the bar was not open. Eventually a member of staff was found and who went behind the bar and did his best. Although our party was only 20, the delay in service meant that we had to put the start time for our meal back by over 20 minutes which pleased nobody, staff or customers.
True Opinion
July 2024We recently attended a wedding at the De Vere Grand Connaught in London, and it was a wonderful experience. The venue is stunning, with an elegant and sophisticated ambiance that added a touch of grandeur to the special occasion. The staff were attentive and professional, ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The event spaces were beautifully decorated, and the attention to detail was evident in every aspect. The food served during the wedding was delicious and beautifully presented, impressing all the guests. The sound and lighting were also excellent, creating the perfect atmosphere for both the ceremony and the reception. One downside, however, is the lack of on-site parking. Guests need to find parking on the road and walk to the venue, which can be a bit inconvenient, especially if you're carrying luggage or if the weather isn't favorable. Planning ahead and arriving early to secure a spot can help alleviate this issue. Despite the parking situation, the overall experience at the De Vere Grand Connaught was exceptional. It’s a fantastic venue for a wedding, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to host a memorable event in London.
