The Best Conference Spaces Around Cartwright Gardens, Bloomsbury, London

Conference Venues near Cartwright Gardens London

We are sometimes asked if there are any conference venues around Cartwright Gardens, given our prime central location close to so many major rail stations and places of interest near King’s Cross. The answer is yes, there are many conference spaces in the area, with some of them literally on the hotel’s doorstep. If you’re planning a business event and looking for a conference venue near Bloomsbury, I’ve put a few ideas together for you.

Mary Ward House Conference Centre

Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SN
Website
Tel: 020 7387 9681
Email: info@marywardhouse.com
4 minute walk / taxi from the hotel
Public transport: Euston, King’s Cross and St. Pancras International

Each naturally light and airy room within the historic Mary Ward House is unique and tells its own story, making for an intriguing conference space close to Cartwright Gardens London.

The 13 event rooms within the building are set out over three floors, suitable for everything from intimate gatherings to large occasions up to 350 delegates. There’s also a courtyard and garden, which are ideal for entertaining and networking. Event managers are on hand to make sure everything runs like clockwork. Whether you’re staying overnight or just wrapping up a long day, it’s worth exploring some great restaurants near Cartwright Gardens for dinner after your event.

BMA House

Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JP
Website
Tel: 020 7874 7020
Email: events@bma.org.uk
5 minute walk / 3 minute taxi from the hotel
Public transport: Euston & King’s Cross

This historic conference venue near Bloomsbury is an attractive space for conferences, awards ceremonies and meetings. The building is Grade II listed, but recently updated with state-of-the-art audio visual facilities.

The building’s grand gated entrance within the lovely Tavistock Square is quite a striking feature, as is its courtyard. But the botanical garden is probably its most redeeming asset, a rare find in this neck of the woods.

With capacity for 10 to 320 delegates, BMA House is suitable for everything from roundtables to large-scale events. A variety of hospitality packages are offered, from seated dinners to drinks receptions and guest speakers, so you pretty much have everything covered here. And if your event ends early, the square is also close to several afternoon tea spots around Bloomsbury and King’s Cross — ideal for informal post-meeting chats.

Woburn House Conference Centre

Woburn House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HQ
Website
Tel: 020 7419 5489
Email: bookings@woburnhouse.co.uk
6 minute walk / 3 minute taxi from the hotel
Public transport: Russell Square, Euston, King’s Cross and St. Pancras International

Fitted out with ultra-modern audio visual, lighting and PA technology, Woburn House is another venue situated on scenic Tavistock Square.

Geared up for virtual or live conferences or a mixture of the two, the venue is open seven days a week (unusual for conference spaces). It provides a full catering service from its in-house kitchens, as well as a team of technology experts to support whatever setup you need.

From small meetings to large events or ceremonies in the Main Hall, this conference venue near Bloomsbury seems to cater to every need.

A point of interest is that Woburn House is wholly owned by Universities UK, with all profits gifted back to the charity.

Friends House

173-177 Euston Rd, London NW1 2BJ
Website
Tel: 020 7663 1000
Email: events@quaker.org.uk
8 minute walk / 3 minute taxi from the hotel
Public transport: Euston & Euston Square

As well as housing the central offices of the British Quakers, Friends House is a popular conference venue near Bloomsbury.

Offering 32 meeting rooms and event spaces suitable for 10 to 1,000 delegates, the venue offers a wide variety of audio visual equipment for hire, as well as catering and a selection of day delegate packages.

De Morgan House

De Morgan House, 57-58 Russell Square, London WC1B 4HS
Website
Tel: 020 7927 0800
Email: roombookings@lms.ac.uk
10 minute walk / 2 minute taxi from the hotel
Public transport: Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, Russell Square, Euston, King’s Cross, St. Pancras International

Another Grade II listed building, De Morgan House overlooks Russell Square. There are four meeting rooms here, as well as a catering area and garden. Rooms include a classroom, boardrooms, and theatre.

All rooms are equipped with a screen and projector, and other conferencing equipment is available for hire.

De Morgan House is home to the London Mathematical Society, so every conference space booking supports the society charity. All non-profit organisations and charities are offered a discount on room hire and audio visual equipment.

12 Bloomsbury Square

12 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2LP
Website
Tel: 020 7421 7420
Email: 12bsq@ciarb.org
15 minute walk / 4 minute taxi from the hotel
Public transport: Holborn, Tottenham Court Road, Russell Square, King’s Cross, St. Pancras International

If you’re looking for a conference room near Bloomsbury that’s got an interesting historical story attached to it, 12 Bloomsbury Square could fit the bill.

A stately-looking Georgian listed building overlooking Bloomsbury Square Gardens, Number 12 offers 18 bright and airy conference spaces, some named after the famous ‘Bloomsbury Set’, including Virginia Woolf and E.M. Forster. Others lead out onto a small courtyard garden.

All rooms are equipped with presentation screens, and things like projectors, video cameras, laptops, PA systems and recording services are all available for hire. There’s also an audio visual technician available for support.

Congress Centre

28 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS
Website
Tel: 020 7467 1318
Email: congress.centre@tuc.org.uk
20 minute walk / 6 minute taxi from the Mentone Hotel
Public transport: Tottenham Court Road

This modern-style conference complex houses 17 meeting and event rooms suitable for 10-500 people. Each space is kitted out with cutting edge audio visual equipment, and there’s a team of technicians on hand to assist if needed.

This conference space near Cartwright Gardens London also has its own in-house catering team and offers a range of packages using local, seasonal produce, as well as the option to meet the Head Chef and come up with your own bespoke catering package.

No.11 Cavendish Square

11 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0AN
Website
Tel: 020 7307 2474
Email: venue@11cavendishsq.com
30 minute walk / 10 minute taxi from the Mentone Hotel
Public transport: Oxford Circus & Bond Street

This striking Georgian conference venue near Bloomsbury, built during the reign of George III, has its own orangery and courtyard garden. The building is a Grade II listed townhouse, extended for larger events and conferences.

Despite its period façade and characterful history, the venue is well kitted out with modern multimedia facilities. It’s suitable for live and online audiences, or a combination of both.

There are 20 flexible event spaces across four floors, including a number of large lecture theatres, breakout rooms and boardrooms. The largest space available will accommodate up to 280 delegates theatre-style, but there are room sizes to suit a range of needs.

Holding a conference in London? Book your stay at the Mentone Hotel and enjoy an unlimited, complimentary breakfast for the perfect start to the day!

Looking to book a hotel room in Bloomsbury or make a block booking to coincide with your London event? The Mentone Hotel would be delighted to welcome you!

Close to a variety of attractions, as well as a number of top restaurants, the Grade II listed Mentone is set in the beautiful gated gardens of Cartwright Gardens and offers over 40 rooms including singles, doubles and en-suites.

Please get in touch to check availability. All direct bookings benefit from a 10% discount and unlimited complimentary breakfast, perfect for preparing your delegates for the day ahead!

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