Congress Centre
Conference Centre
#37 of 202 Conference venues in Theatreland
#29 of 2793 Corporate Event venues in London
6 reviews
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28 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3LS
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Tottenham Court Road Station (0.1 mi)
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Spaces for hire at Congress Centre
Congress Hall
Hall
·
Private space
500 seats
850 standing
A large flexible conference or exhibition space that will ensure your event makes maximum impact. Recently modernised, the conference hall benefits from natural daylight without glare thanks to its stylish 1950s space-frame ceiling, along with air conditioning, a timber sprung floor and a large contemporary stage.
The conference hall has been fi...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Marble Hall
Hall
·
Private space
150 standing
For exhibitions and evening cocktail receptions, the impressive flood-lit marble entrance hall, which overlooks the famous Epstein statue in the building’s central courtyard, is an excellent choice.
Marble Hall, located on the ground floor of Congress Centre, provides a light and airy atmosphere, ideal for daytime events such as exhibitions, netwo...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Invision Suites 1 - 2
Meeting Room
·
Private space
130 seats
A chic and self-contained collection of versatile, state-of-the-art meeting spaces.
Invision Suites 1-2 offer a modern suite of technologically advanced meeting rooms, all bathed in natural light. When combined, Invision Suites 1 and 2 create a larger area accommodating up to 130 guests in a theater-style setup. These rooms boast cutting-edge pres...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Council Chamber
Hall
·
Private space
160 seats
150 standing
The high ceilings and original wood panelling found in the Council Chamber provide a traditional and impressive backdrop for meetings and training sessions.
This stunning daylight room benefits from built-in HD digital projection, a digital sound desk, two LCD screens, and a dedicated reception and registration area.
In addition, there are four la...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Meeting Rooms 1-4
Meeting Room
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Private space
160 seats
160 standing
Four interconnected rooms near the Council Chamber.
Renovated into modern meeting spaces, Rooms 1-4 on the 5th floor have original 1950s wood paneling. Positioned across from the reception area, they are ideal for breakout and catering during Council Chamber events. They can also be booked individually for smaller gatherings, and their flexible pa...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Invision Suite 1
Meeting Room
·
Private space
73 seats
74 standing
Invision Suite 1 comprises four modern meeting rooms, each with natural light. Two rooms, Invision 1 and 2, can be merged to accommodate up to 130 guests theater-style, or used separately for smaller gatherings. The main conference room is equipped with cutting-edge presentation tools, including built-in front projection and a touch-panel control s...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Invision Suite 2
Meeting Room
·
Private space
36 seats
46 standing
Invision Suite 2 is a modern meeting room with lots of natural light. Two rooms, Invision 1 and 2, can be combined for big events or used separately for smaller meetings. The main conference room has advanced presentation tools like built-in projection and a touch-panel control system. The rooms have stylish wood accents and modern lighting. There'...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Invision Suite 3
Meeting Room
·
Private space
12 seats
20 standing
Invision Suite 3 accomodates up to 12 people in the classroom layout and it's and ideal chopice for all kinds of corporate, buisness events: meetings, smaller conferences, presentations, workshops, product launches and many many more! With a top-notch quality of the equipment as well as movable tables you can arrange the space as you wish.
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Invision Suite 4
Meeting Room
·
Private space
36 seats
45 standing
A stylish self-contained suite of flexible hi-tech meeting rooms.
Invision is a contemporary suite of four hi-tech meeting rooms, all with natural light. Two of the rooms (Invision 1 and 2) can be combined to form a larger space seating up to 130 theatre style, or separated to suit smaller groups. The main conference room features the latest prese...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Meeting Room 1
Meeting Room
·
Private space
43 seats
65 standing
Meeting Room 1 on the 5th floor has been revamped into a trendy contemporary area, featuring authentic 1950s wood paneling. Positioned opposite the foyer from the Council Chamber, it serves as a convenient breakout and catering spot for Council Chamber events. Alternatively, it can be booked separately for smaller gatherings. Simple-to-remove parti...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Meeting Room 2
Meeting Room
·
Private space
34 seats
40 standing
Meeting Room 2 on the 5th floor has undergone a modern transformation, showcasing original 1950s wood paneling. With a capacity for up to 34 people in a theater layout, it's an adaptable space. Located across the foyer from the Council Chamber, it offers a convenient breakout and catering area for Council Chamber events or can be reserved individua...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Meeting Room 3
Meeting Room
·
Private space
34 seats
40 standing
Meeting Room 3 on the 5th floor has been modernized, highlighting its authentic 1950s wood paneling. With space for up to 34 people in a theater layout, it offers versatility. Positioned across from the Council Chamber foyer, it serves as a convenient area for breakout sessions and catering during Council Chamber events, or it can be booked indepen...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Meeting Room 4
Meeting Room
·
Private space
34 seats
35 standing
A suite of four interconnecting rooms adjacent to the Council Chamber.
Rooms 1-4 on the 5th floor have been renovated into stylish contemporary meeting rooms, with original 1950s wood panelling. Situated across the foyer from the Council Chamber, they make ideal break-out and catering areas for events taking place in the Council Chamber, or they c...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Congress Suite
Hall
·
Private space
190 seats
200 standing
Congress Suite sits on the same level as Congress Hall, perfect for use as an exhibition area when booked in conjunction with the Hall. The spacious room, which measures 17.7m long x 10.4m wide, can accommodate up to 14 3m x 2m exhibition stands and is an ideal blank canvas space with white walls and original 1950s’ parquet flooring, which has been...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
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Prices and opening hours
Monday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£59
per person
Congress Hall
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Marble Hall
18:00 –
22:00
from
£1500
hire fee
Invision Suites 1 - 2
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Council Chamber
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Rooms 1-4
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Invision Suite 1
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Invision Suite 2
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Invision Suite 3
8:00 –
18:00
from
£59
per person
Invision Suite 4
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 1
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 2
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 3
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 4
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Congress Suite
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Tuesday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£59
per person
Congress Hall
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Marble Hall
18:00 –
22:00
from
£1500
hire fee
Invision Suites 1 - 2
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Council Chamber
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Rooms 1-4
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Invision Suite 1
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Invision Suite 2
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Invision Suite 3
8:00 –
18:00
from
£59
per person
Invision Suite 4
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 1
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 2
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 3
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 4
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Congress Suite
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Wednesday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£59
per person
Congress Hall
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Marble Hall
18:00 –
22:00
from
£1500
hire fee
Invision Suites 1 - 2
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Council Chamber
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Rooms 1-4
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Invision Suite 1
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Invision Suite 2
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Invision Suite 3
8:00 –
18:00
from
£59
per person
Invision Suite 4
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 1
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 2
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 3
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 4
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Congress Suite
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Thursday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£59
per person
Congress Hall
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Marble Hall
18:00 –
22:00
from
£1500
hire fee
Invision Suites 1 - 2
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Council Chamber
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Rooms 1-4
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Invision Suite 1
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Invision Suite 2
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Invision Suite 3
8:00 –
18:00
from
£59
per person
Invision Suite 4
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 1
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 2
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 3
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 4
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Congress Suite
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Friday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£59
per person
Congress Hall
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Marble Hall
18:00 –
22:00
from
£1500
hire fee
Invision Suites 1 - 2
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Council Chamber
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Rooms 1-4
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Invision Suite 1
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Invision Suite 2
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Invision Suite 3
8:00 –
18:00
from
£59
per person
Invision Suite 4
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 1
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 2
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 3
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Meeting Room 4
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Congress Suite
8:00 –
18:00
from
£90
per person
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Facilities and catering options
Up to 850
standing
Up to 500
seats
In-house catering
Promoted / ticketed events
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
4.3
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
2 recent guests highly rated cleanliness and service quality
Amenities
4.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.5
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
3.0
Catering
4.0
Communication
4.8
DR
Daniel R.
January 2018
Photo Shoot · 8 guests
Perfect customer service, very attentive and understanding.
5.0
SM
Sian M.
July 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
SD
Shanice D.
April 2023
Excellent communication
5.0
JB
Jake B.
July 2019
Excellent communication
5.0
About Congress Centre
Set within an award-winning listed modernist building in London’s West End, Centre offers exceptional value. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider the venue for your next event:
1. Location
Centre is in an unbeatable position minutes from Tottenham Court Road Underground and a short walk from Oxford Street, Covent Garden and Soho.
2. Value
The venue represents exceptional value for money - your budget will go further at the Centre without compromising on quality.
3. Flexibility
With 13 different conference and event spaces, most with natural light, you’ll be hard-pressed not to find a suitable room for your event, whether you’re holding a small meeting, a conference for 500, or a cocktail reception for 850.
4. Quirkiness
The venue is set within an architecturally renowned 1950s’ modernist building. Its contemporary refurbished spaces have a quirky vintage vibe and provide a striking backdrop for any event.
5. Hi-tech facilities
Centre has experienced technicians and all the hi-tech gadgetry necessary to produce an event with maximum impact. HD projection, giant screens and exceptional sound systems are just a few of the many facilities you can expect.
6. Exceptional food and service
Centre offers a dedicated account management service to assist with every aspect of planning your event and, with a wide range of inventive menus to choose from, the venue’s resident chef will prepare delicious food to suit all tastes and budgets.
7. You’re in good company
This gem of a venue has hosted events for companies including Apple, Barclays, Coca Cola, John Lewis, Microsoft and Yahoo!, as well as public sector organisations such as the NHS. Repeat bookings are a high proportion of Congress Centre’s business.
So what are you waiting for?
1. Location
Centre is in an unbeatable position minutes from Tottenham Court Road Underground and a short walk from Oxford Street, Covent Garden and Soho.
2. Value
The venue represents exceptional value for money - your budget will go further at the Centre without compromising on quality.
3. Flexibility
With 13 different conference and event spaces, most with natural light, you’ll be hard-pressed not to find a suitable room for your event, whether you’re holding a small meeting, a conference for 500, or a cocktail reception for 850.
4. Quirkiness
The venue is set within an architecturally renowned 1950s’ modernist building. Its contemporary refurbished spaces have a quirky vintage vibe and provide a striking backdrop for any event.
5. Hi-tech facilities
Centre has experienced technicians and all the hi-tech gadgetry necessary to produce an event with maximum impact. HD projection, giant screens and exceptional sound systems are just a few of the many facilities you can expect.
6. Exceptional food and service
Centre offers a dedicated account management service to assist with every aspect of planning your event and, with a wide range of inventive menus to choose from, the venue’s resident chef will prepare delicious food to suit all tastes and budgets.
7. You’re in good company
This gem of a venue has hosted events for companies including Apple, Barclays, Coca Cola, John Lewis, Microsoft and Yahoo!, as well as public sector organisations such as the NHS. Repeat bookings are a high proportion of Congress Centre’s business.
So what are you waiting for?
FAQ
Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.
At Congress Centre, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
Congress Centre does not offer parking facilities.
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Congress Centre:
- Congress Hall hosting 350 guests: £25818.08
- Meeting Rooms 1-4 hosting 50 guests: £12978.08
- Invision Suite 1 hosting 40 guests: £2121.44
- Invision Suite 4 hosting 28 guests: £2836.80
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
Congress Centre is located at 28 Great Russell Street, in the Fitzrovia, London district of London. The nearest metro station is Tottenham Court Road Station.
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