London's best meeting rooms for hire

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 St George's Room for a more intimate meeting with options for larger affairs of up to 32 in the Clarendon Room. 

No.11 Cavendish Square is an elegant Grade-II listed Georgian townhouse with advanced audio-visual facilities and options for in-house catering. The famous Orangery can seat up to 136 with large, sliding windows that lead onto a stunning courtyard: the perfect spot for a mid-morning break.

A former church in Covent Garden, L'oscar is a truly decadent option with two equally luxurious rooms available to hire. The Committee Room can seat 26 guests whereas The Library has space for 32. Both come with extravagant decor as well as surround sound, web conferencing and lecterns with built in microphones. 

Host your meeting in this landmark location which boasts some of the grandest interiors across the whole of the UK. The Pugin Room can seat 20, whereas the Members' Dining Room is able to seat up to 170. Steeped in centuries of history, this venue is sure to leave an impression on your guests. 

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. 

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. 

Modern European restaurant Bennie, in the heart of Fitzrovia, boasts an intimate private dining room secluded away from the main restaurant, which can be booked for corporate meetings, presentations, and meals. The sleek and minimalist interiors are the perfect blank canvas for a range of corporate gatherings, while the in-house catering menu is hearty and inventive. 

Centrally located by Charing Cross station, Savoy Place is an ideal spot when it comes to meetings. With bespoke AV facilities, you can easily host a high-tech conference in one of the boardrooms which seat six to 50 people. With views of the city's skyline and rooms that are bursting with natural lighting, the team are sure to be inspired.

The iconic coffee table book publisher's flagship London bookshop also offers an intimate 'Grande Salle' for corporate gatherings, among other larger event spaces. Enjoy the period details of the Lutyens-designed building dating back to the 1920s, the effortlessly chic literary-inspired interiors, and a level of service inspired by five-star hotels. 

Centrally located between Hyde Park and Piccadilly, luxury hotel COMO Metropolitan boasts no fewer than five event spaces, with different ambiences and for different meeting sizes. Choose their White Room with its striking glass pyramid ceiling for larger meetings, or the Studio for more intimate gatherings of up to six delegates. 

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. 

Possibly the most iconic location to host a meeting, Shangri-La's event spaces at The Shard come with a level of grandeur and sophistication alongside cutting edge facilities. Meeting rooms seat eight to 120 people with a relaxed and modern atmosphere - although we can't promise that guests won't be distracted by such incredible views. 

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. 

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.

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. 

If you’re looking for a hotel that doubles as a stylish meeting space then The Mandeville Hotel could be the ideal central location for your next meeting. Boardrooms come equipped with bespoke AV facilities with options to choose from the historic MacLaren Hall or the more contemporary Voyager Room.

This private members' club in Soho is switching things up as far as meetings go. The Carter and Mackintosh Rooms both come with eye-catching collections of contemporary art and vibrant furniture. This location has gone the extra mile to prevent that stuffy boardroom feel.

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.

Slightly further afield, this unique venue in Stratford is definitely not your average destination. This velodrome was one of just a few London locations to host the 2012 Olympics and has seen its fair share of gold medals. Sure to inspire, this space has boardroom options available for up to 50 delegates. 

Offering flexible hiring options, Sea Containers boasts six event spaces as well as private terraces that come with iconic views of the city's skyline. The Level 12 rooms can be booked individually or combined to make a larger and more adaptable event. Catering options from Green & Fortune will keep your guests happily fed throughout the day. 

Set on the banks of the River Thames beside its corporate event space, Sea Containers Hotel offers a wide variety of high-tech exclusive meeting rooms, corporate spaces, an apartment and a rooftop bar suited to any number of needs. Whether you’re planning a relaxed confab with London views, an important presentation, or a boardroom meeting you’re bound to find a space that fits the bill.

This Grade-II listed townhouse in Marylebone comes adorned with neoclassical designs, historic paintings and ornately detailed ceilings. Choose between the Hutchinson Room, the Library or the Fine Rooms for meetings of ten to 30 guests with options to hire multiple spaces to best suit your needs.

Looking for a meeting room to hire in Marylebone? The Langham offers everything from boardrooms to ballrooms with lavish decor, think grand columns to golden detailing, that help to add a regal and historic atmosphere. State-of-the-art meeting rooms can seat six to 80 people, making it a great space regardless of the size of your event.

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.

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.

You'd be hard pressed to find a London venue for your meeting with more glamour and history than the In & Out Club. With over 150 years of history, and the oil paintings and polished dark wood to match, the St James's private members club offers several stately meeting rooms for between 16 and 95 guests. 

Arguably one of London's most lavish options, this Grade-II listed Edwardian townhouse is brimming with history that adds a regal elegance to your next meeting. With a central Mayfair location and eight different event spaces, for up to 120 people, this venue offers the flexibility for a whole manner of events.  

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.

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.