London's best meeting rooms for hire

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. 

This hotel in central Westminster boasts a host of meeting rooms suited to seminars, conferences and sales presentations. Each one comes equipped with video conferencing facilities and wireless internet access, as well as creative catering services should you like to include a meal to refuel. Elizabeth II, George V and the Executive and Directors boardrooms are all excellent options. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

All your business meeting needs are met at One Aldwych with its chic meeting rooms kitted out with everything you could possibly need for a seamless event. AV technology, a sound system, presentation equipment and Wi-Fi all come included, and daily delegate rates are available for meetings of more than ten people. 

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. 

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.

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. 

Goodenough House is highly experienced at putting on events, from receptions and dinners to corporate meetings. If it’s the latter you’re after, the Churchill Room, LH Small Common Room Room and WGH Small Common Room are all smart, mid-sized options that can be booked on a room hire rate. AV and catering costs can be added as required.

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.

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. 

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.  

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.

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.

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.