Academic venues London & Partners conventionbureau.london 15Academic venues Theatre:450 Reception:250 Banquet:150 Breakout rooms:90(people):6-150 space (m2):300 ＊ Accredited ISO14001 system at Strand campus Temple,Holborn,Charing Cross,and Blackfriars Map number:42 Affordable and unique meeting rooms History:Steeped in history that dates back 180 years,teamed with modern facilities and equipment,each of King’s Venues spaces are special and can be adapted,equipped and matched to purpose. Location:With five campus sites including the Strand,Waterloo and London Bridge and many buildings close to the River Thames,King’s Venues offers an exciting choice of over 200 unique spaces for every type of event in both modern and period settings. Facilities:Lecture theatres for up to 450,a variety of classrooms and breakout areas with **** facilities,restaurants,cafés and outdoor terraces. During the summer months the halls of residence are available for letting; with more than 3,000 guest rooms and growing,they can provide a complete solution for your conference and event needs. Stand-out fact:Right above the Great Hall in King’s Building there is a Grade I listed Chapel originally designed by George Gilbert Scott. King’s College London London WC2R 2LS

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Theatre:740 Banquet:365 Breakout rooms:>90(people):10-60 space (m2):572 South Kensington and Gloucester Road Map number:8 Over 200 flexible event spaces History:Consistently rated among the world’s best universities,Imperial College London is a science-based institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Location:Located in South Kensington,Imperial College is nestled between the Science Museum,Natural History Museum,the V&A and the Royal Albert Hall. Venues are also available in Hammersmith and Paddington. Facilities:Imperial College is one of the UK’s largest academic venues with over 200 flexible event spaces. This includes meeting rooms,lecture theatres,classrooms and private listed townhouses. Services:With a range of rooms,Imperial Venues can accommodate events for up to 740 delegates and offer award-winning in-house catering,superb **** equipment and support,and dedicated events staff. Success story:“From our contact with the conferencing team to the event itself we were well looked after and had a wonderful time in a superb location and we would not hesitate to return to Imperial in the future”. Lakeland Stand-out fact:Imperial College offers more than 1,600 bedrooms during the summer months and discounted accommodation at local hotels throughout the year. Level 3,Sherfield Building South Kensington Campus London SW7 ***

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Imperial Venues 16 Official London Convention Bureau London & PartnersConference venues for over 250 people Theatre:294 Reception:320 Banquet:200 Breakout rooms:17(people):10-120 space (m2):895 ＊ Silver rated member of the business scheme stations:Euston,Russell Square,King’s Cross and Map number:30 BMA House Prestigious central London venue offering 29 unique event spaces. History:A Grade II listed building in central London’s fashionable and historic Bloomsbury. Home to the prestigious British Medical Association,BMA House was designed in 1911 by the famed architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. Location:Highly accessible,just a short walk from the Eurostar terminal,as well as Russell Square,Euston and King’s Cross stations. Facilities:A magnificent Great Hall accommodating up to 294 theatre-style; two private catering spaces; 11 purpose-built meetings rooms with state-of-the-art technology and two picturesque outdoor areas. Services:We offer an in-house events team,which encompasses catering,**** support and the services of a dedicated event planner. Success story:“The attention to detail of the onsite events staff was second to none and they were able to accommodate any adjustments we needed to make on the day without any fuss.” Mary Mize,Nike Global Events Stand-out fact:Part of the venue was once the home of novelist Charles Dickens in the late 1850s. Tavistock Square London WC1H 9JP

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bmahouse.org.uk

Theatre:304 Banquet:264 Breakout rooms:10(people):10-150 space (m2):690 stations:Great Portland Street,Warren Street and Regent’s Park Map number:22 Award-winning conference centre located in Regent’s Park central History:Renowned Grade I listed modern building,with over 500 years of history. The museum status,guided tours,galleries,numerous treasures,artefacts and antiquarian books create a unique delegate enhancement. Location:Central London location,overlooking Regent’s Park; only minutes away from the underground and main line railway stations. Facilities:Two auditoriums seating 140 and 300; exhibition,meeting and dining spaces as well as a medicinal garden for al fresco dining and events. Services:Full service conference centre; including cutting-edge technology and in-house streaming facilities; awardwinning caterers and a dedicated event management team. Success story:“Every year we strive to bring our delegates an afternoon of excellence,both on the education side as well as the environment and the Royal College of Physicians has always provided such an environment and standard”. Geni Auret,La Roche Posay - L’Oreal Stand-out fact:Awarded “Best Client Rated Convention Centre” 2012/13 by the A.I.P.C (International Association of Convention Centres). 11 St Andrews Place London NW1 4LE

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Royal College of Physicians Venues for over 250 people London & Partners conventionbureau.london 17Awe-inspiring landmarks,historic royal palaces,hidden gems and quirky one-ofa-kind spaces,London has it all. The city’s 1,000 social venues provide unlimited possibilities to create a truly captivating,must-attend event. Riverside icons The River Thames is London’s lifeline. Its banks are filled with famous landmarks,historic buildings,museums,galleries,attractions and scenic promenades. Make an impressive statement and hold your event at Tower Bridge - possibly the world’s most famous bridge. Or set your sights high and treat delegates to spectacular views aboard the London Eye. Magnificent museums For exciting venues that inspire conversation,look no further than London’s world-class museums and art galleries. The Natural History Museum,with its gleaming Darwin Centre is incredibly popular among delegates. The Tate Modern,London’s cathedral to modern art,opened its spectacular pyramidal-shaped building in 2016,with stunning spaces for receptions or dinners and an amazing Level 10 viewing platform. In addition,The National Gallery,one of the world’s most visited galleries,is full of masterpieces from the 13th-19th century,and can always be relied upon for ‘oohs’ and ‘a(chǎn)ahs’. Spectacular palaces An evening spent at one of London’s Royal Historic Palaces is the crowning moment in an unforgettable London conference programme. Immerse your delegates in the rich and colourful 1,000-year history of the Tower of London,which is home to the Crown Jewels and Yeoman Warders(Beefeaters). Or dine like royalty at the opulent and impressive Banqueting House. The sole surviving element of the Palace of Whitehall,this elegant,neo-classical building has been holding royal receptions,ceremonies,balls and lavish celebrations for kings,queens and courtiers since 1622. Hidden treasures Dotted across the City of London is a treasure trove of hidden-away gems offering a fascinating glimpse into the hidden world of Guilds,or societies. From Apothecaries to Ironmongers to Wax Chandlers,Guilds date back to the 12th century and were set up to empower merchants and craftspeople. Of the 110 Guilds still in operation,39 have their own premises,known as Livery Halls,which are amazing,one-of-a-kind venues that can lend themselves beautifully to an event’s overarching theme. Take inspiration from Goldsmith’s Hall,Guildhall,Merchant Taylor’s Hall,Plaisterers’ Hall or Glaziers’ Hall. Glamorous ballrooms If you picture holding a magnificent reception in a lavish ballroom,then make a beeline for London’s glamorous hotels. Having hosted an endless,glittering array of awards ceremonies,galas and banquets,Grosvenor House’s Great Room is one of the largest ballrooms in Europe and can accommodate up to 2,000. While,the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane hotel oozes Grand Art Deco style and sophistication,and the opulent and immaculate interiors of the Grand Connaught Rooms will add plenty of wow factor to an event. Beautiful boats Feeling nautical? Why not let your delegates board the Cutty Sark. Built in 1869,this historic ship was the fastest tea clipper to ever set sail,and is the sole surviving ship of its type. The ship is suspended in a dry berth in Greenwich,and has three decks,each of which is available for hire. Alternatively,take your delegates on a memorable cruise along the Thames aboard the Barracuda or Bateaux London,allowing them to dine in elegance while sailing past London’s iconic riverside scenery. Circular Cruise Westminster and City Cruises also operate unforgettable tours along the River Thames. Social venues 18 Official London Convention Bureau London & PartnersBlank canvases From fashion shows to launch parties,gala evenings and everything in between,there are a number of enormous historical venues that give you the freedom to create a unique event. East London-based Tobacco Dock is a vast,beautiful brick-built warehouse that dates back to 1811 and stretches across 16,000m2. While the glorious Victorian built Old Billingsgate Market,which housed the world’s largest fish market in the 19th century,has 80,000m2 of space to make your own. Olympic legacy The spirit of the 2012 Games lives on at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London. This huge sporting complex contains the iconic Olympic Stadium,London Aquatics Centre and Olympic Village,and offers unique and thrilling venues. The eye-catching ArcelorMittal Orbit certainly stands out from the pack - and its viewing platform offers great views of the city. The Copper Box arena,which hosted handball,pentathlon fencing and goalball,is a flexible indoor venue space with great world-class facilities. Try a theme Inject some fun and personality into your evening with a well-considered,effective theme. With all that London offers,it’s easy to marry the different areas of the capital with the right type of food and entertainment - tried and trusted London themes include China Town,Bollywood,West Indian Carnival and Theatreland. The city has numerous creative,experienced and award-winning catering and entertainment professionals ready to turn your dream into a reality. Theatre:750 space (m2):3,967 ＊ Green Tourism - Silver Award stations:Holborn,Covent Garden,Waterloo,Euston Map number:33 One of London’s most impressive,stylish and opulent event venues. History:The first property to stand on the site today was the mansion of the Marquis of Normandy. This was demolished in the 18th century,and replaced with the Grand Connaught Rooms. Location:An ultra-convenient location:Grand Connaught Rooms could hardly be a better connected London venue. In the heart of theatre land and surrounded by the buzz of Covent Garden. Facilities:Grand Connaught boasts 37 meeting and event spaces,including the iconic Grand Room - with a maximum capacity of 1,000 - and the beautiful Drawing Room,perfect for a product launch for 200 guests. An exclusive penthouse bar with rooftop terrace is also available with a capacity of 80. Transport links:Grand Connaught is a short stroll to Holborn and Covent Garden Tube stations,too many buses to mention and close to London city airport. And if you want to drive there’s parking close by too. Stand-out fact:London’s Grand Connaught Rooms was the location of the signing of the First 13 rules of the Football Association. 61-65 Great Queen Street London WC2B ***

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London & Partners conventionbureau.london 19Social venues Theatre:100-400 Reception:200- Banquet:100-360 space (m2):375 ＊ Locally sourced,sustainable and fair-trade food and reduction ＊ Carbon neutral suppliers stations:Moorgate,and Liverpool Street Map number:49 London’s pre-eminent city venue. History:Plaisterers’ Hall reflects the grandeur of a bygone era in an ultra-modern setting. The venue boasts elegant and beautifully finished neoclassical décor created by Robert Adam in the 18th century throughout,creating a luxurious atmosphere for entertaining. Location:An elegant City venue benefiting from a prime location,Plaisterers’ Hall is ideal for all types of corporate events. The venue is right next to the remains of the original London Wall built by the Romans. Facilities:The neoclassical venue provides the ultimate flexibility with multiple rooms perfect for guest receptions,breakout spaces and changing rooms. With integrated **** plus capacity for a full-size back projection set and staging for the Great Hall,we offer fully produced meetings,conferences and awards dinners. The venue regularly plays host to conferences,awards ceremonies,dinners and corporate events. Stand-out fact:Plaisterers’ Hall is the largest and one of the finest Livery Halls One London Wall London EC2Y 5JU

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Theatre:200-500 Banquet:200-650 space (m2):990 ＊ Make a Green Choice Program ＊ Sustainable Banquet & Catering Menu Options,service & packaging ＊ Carbon Offset ＊ Alternatives to Bottled Water Green Park and Map number:24 Bringing together unique interiors with exceptional service. History:One of London’s finest examples of Art Deco architecture,this listed ballroom’s iconic design has been restored to pristine condition preserving its heritage and enhanced by modern comforts. Location:In the heart of London’s Mayfair,the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane combines an unparalleled setting with a first-class location. Facilities:Discover an exclusive private entrance off Piccadilly opening onto three floors of flexible space including the Silver Gallery,balcony,a dedicated cloakroom and ballroom foyer. The hotel is one of the only two in London to house an onsite kosher kitchen. Transport links:A short walk from Green Park Tube station where you can find direct connections to many of London’s main venues such as ExCeL London and QEll Centre. Stand-out fact:The Ballroom features opulent and original features from the glamorous era of the 1920s including geometric murals,beautiful chandeliers and classic waterfall lights. Events Team Piccadilly,London W1J ***

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20 Official London Convention Bureau London & PartnersLow-cost openings Having been hailed as the most popular tourist destination by MasterCard in 2015 for the second year in a row,London has opened a whole host of value hotels to provide its visitors with the high-quality,cost-effective accommodation they want. In fact,of the 18,000 new hotel rooms built since 2012,over half are low-cost. While,a further 16,000 hotel rooms are due to open before 2018,with a third of these catering to the budget sector. London Hotels and Capacity 2015 Hotel Grade Hotels Rooms Room % Hostel 63 2,610 2% Budget 202 27,899 20% Apartments 239 10,206 7% Total 1,526 139,738 100% Source:AM:PM Hotels. Updated August 2016 From global chains and value brands,to independent boutique properties and student halls,London’s 140,000 hotel rooms mean it’s easy to find suitably priced accommodation,in the right location. Summer stays Many of London’s 48 colleges and universities open their doors to the public between June and September,and offer great value bed and breakfast accommodation in their halls of residence. University accommodation is a very popular choice among delegates,as it offers an authentic experience on campuses that are spread across the city. Accommodation Charter London & Partners’ dedicated Associations Team has created the first-ever London Accommodation Charter for the association It is designed to simplify the process of sourcing London hotel rooms for congresses that have a city-wide requirement of 1,000 bedrooms or more on peak nights. The team worked with ten major hotel groups,which represent 25% of the overall bedrooms available in London,to create the charter terms. The team will block bedrooms and hold the space until the status of the bid is known. They will then communicate with the hotels and pass over the rooms for contracting to the relevant PCO/housing agency. Charter terms include:＊ standard commissionable rates ＊ three-month release allocation system ＊ a central hotel account manager for ongoing communication 140,000 total number of rooms 16,000 new rooms expected by 2018 £3.9bn invested in London hotels in 2015 London & Partners conventionbureau.london 21No1 brand of choice* for meetings Locations:With over 40 properties to choose from,Hilton offers an extensive and diverse choice of high-quality hotels across London. Facilities:Flexible meeting & event spaces with state-of-the-art facilities,technical support and leisure amenities at most hotels - capacity up to 3,000 delegates Services:Hilton provides dedicated support teams with extensive experience to ensure the smooth delivery of all aspects of meetings and events they host. Nearby attractions:Most hotels are located close to or within easy reach of London’s main attractions - to find out more search for your preferred hotel on hilton.***

Stand-out fact:Over 95 years’ experience in organising large events and specialist conventions. Hilton ranked No1 in 2015 BDRC Brand Ranking Index. Source:BDRC Meetings Metrix ***

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hilton.com/london Individual design in central locations. Location:Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts are located in central London locations within walking distance of some of city’s major attractions and transport links. Facilities:The hotels feature stylishly designed facilities,including over 3,100 guest rooms,93 meeting rooms that can accommodate over 3,500 delegates,16 restaurants and bars,and 6 spas. Services:The hotels offer free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout,business services and modern **** equipment. Guests also benefit from exclusive Executive Lounges,dedicated event planners and concierge services,as well as in-house catering. Stand-out fact:The company is introducing two new hotels in key London locations,Park Plaza London Waterloo and Park Plaza London Park Royal taking the portfolio of guest rooms to over 3,***

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