De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms offers 37 exceptional event spaces and is one of London’s leading venues for conferences, meetings, training, and exhibitions. The Grand Hall can accommodate up to 750 guests theatre style and 1,500 guests for a drinks reception.
The venue boasts grand Georgian architecture, art-deco interiors, arched ornate ceilings, beautiful wood-panelling, and dramatic chandeliers. There are also executive rooms with original features, modern training rooms, and an exclusive roof terrace with city views for summer parties and receptions.
The venue is conveniently located on Great Queen Street, connecting Covent Garden with Holborn in the West End of London. It is just five minutes from Covent Garden and Holborn tube stations, and 30 minutes’ walk or a short taxi ride from Kings Cross, St Pancras, and Euston train stations. Heathrow Airport is an hour away by rail or road.
Free, superfast Wi-Fi with a maximum bandwidth of 1Gb is available throughout the venue. The venue also offers virtual experience tours, the latest De Vere book for browsing or download, and eGift cards starting from £10. High-quality food is always on the menu for events, whether it's a breakout lunch or a gala dinner for hundreds of guests.
Guests have described the venue as truly beautiful, with a charming ambience and stunning chandeliers in the Grand Hall. The staff are praised for being extremely polite and professional, making it a highly recommended choice for weddings or events. The location is also noted as great, with professional staff and a grand atmosphere for company events.