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The Waldorf Hilton

📍
Aldwych, London WC2B 4DD, United Kingdom
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Historic luxury hotel in Covent Garden offering elegant meeting spaces and event facilities in the heart of London's theatre district.

About This Venue

The Waldorf Hilton is a prestigious 5-star hotel located on Aldwych in the heart of London's Covent Garden. This iconic Edwardian building, originally opened in 1908, combines historic grandeur with modern amenities. The hotel features 298 luxurious guest rooms and suites, along with exceptional meeting and event facilities including the magnificent Grand Ballroom and multiple flexible meeting rooms. With its prime location between the City and West End, guests enjoy easy access to London's theatres, shopping, and cultural attractions. The venue offers comprehensive conference facilities with state-of-the-art AV equipment, dedicated event planning services, and elegant spaces suitable for everything from intimate boardroom meetings to large-scale conferences and gala dinners.

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Indicative Budget
£18,000£34,000
Typical day-delegate event for ~400 guests
Capacity (max)
800
Typical attendees
400
Per-head range
£45–£85
Currency
GBP

Indicative budget only — based on a typical day-delegate event (400 guests at £45–£85 per head). Final pricing depends on date, F&B, AV, accommodation and rate negotiation. Submit a brief for a tailored quote.

Capacity

800
Maximum Capacity
500
Theatre Style
800
Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room NameArea (m²)TheatreBoardroomU-ShapeClassroomDetails

Grand Ballroom

372
500
6080300

Aldwych Suite

186
200
4050120

Peacock Alley

140
120
303580

Norfolk Suite

65
60
202540

4 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 500 people

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi
AV Equipment
Air Conditioning
Accessible
24-hour Room Service
Concierge
Business Centre
Fitness Centre
Restaurant
Bar
Valet Parking
Wedding Services
Event Planning

📐 Space Specifications

1200
Total Space (m²)
4.2m
Ceiling Height
Licensed Venue

🍽️ Food & Catering

🍴Restaurant On-site
🍷Bar On-site

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

🎤 AV Equipment

Professional lighting systems
wireless microphones
LCD projectors
plasma screens
sound systems
Wi-Fi
staging
podiums
flip charts

🎯 Suitable For

📋Corporate conferences
📋gala dinners
📋wedding receptions
📋product launches
📋award ceremonies
📋charity events

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible bathroomsLift access to all floorsHearing loop available

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Temple Underground station (Circle/District lines) 3-minute walk. Holborn station (Central/Piccadilly lines) 5-minute walk. Covent Garden station 8-minute walk. Multiple bus routes on Aldwych and Strand. Heathrow Airport 45 minutes via Piccadilly line.

🅿️ Parking

✓ On-site parking available

Valet parking available on-site. Multiple NCP car parks within 5 minutes walk including Drury Lane and Aldwych.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

14 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

500
theatre
60
boardroom
300
classroom
80
u shape
320
cabaret
800
reception
400
dining
400
banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 800 guests for receptions, 600 for banquet seating, 400 theatre style
What AV equipment is available?
Full professional AV equipment available with technical support staff
Is catering available?
Award-winning in-house catering with customizable menus, dietary requirements accommodated
Is there parking available?
Valet parking service available, nearby public parking options, advance booking recommended

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Location & Contact

📍 Address

Aldwych
WC2B 4DD, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

Conference CentreMeeting RoomsWedding VenueEvent Space

Venue Location

Aldwych, London, WC2B 4DD

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Up to 800 guests for receptions, 600 for banquet seating, 400 theatre style

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Full professional AV equipment available with technical support staff

Q: Is catering available?

A: Award-winning in-house catering with customizable menus, dietary requirements accommodated

Q: Is there parking available?

A: Valet parking service available, nearby public parking options, advance booking recommended

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🎭Theatre

🎭
Royal Opera House
0.3 km (0.2 mi)• 3 minutes walk
🎭
West End Theatre District
0.5 km (0.3 mi)• 6 minutes walk

🏛️Museum

🏛️
British Museum
0.8 km (0.5 mi)• 10 minutes walk
🏛️
National Gallery Art Collection
0.7 km (0.4 mi)• 8 minutes walk

🏰Historic Site

🏰
Somerset House Arts Centre
0.4 km (0.25 mi)• 5 minutes walk
🏰
St Paul's Cathedral
1.2 km (0.75 mi)• 15 minutes walk
🏰
Tower Bridge Experience
2.8 km (1.7 mi)• 25 minutes by tube

📍Tourist Attraction

📍
London Eye Observation Wheel
1.5 km (0.9 mi)• 18 minutes walk
💡 Local Area: These attractions and shopping areas are located within driving distance of the venue, perfect for delegates attending multi-day events.

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