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Holiday Inn Kensington Forum

📍

97 Cromwell Road, London SW7 4DN, United Kingdom

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Modern 4-star hotel in South Kensington with extensive conference facilities and exhibition space near major London attractions.

About This Venue

The Holiday Inn Kensington Forum is a contemporary 4-star hotel strategically located in South Kensington, offering extensive conference and event facilities alongside comfortable accommodation. The hotel features 906 guest rooms and suites, complemented by versatile meeting spaces including the Forum Suite which can accommodate up to 1000 delegates theatre-style. With its prime location opposite the Natural History Museum and minutes from Hyde Park, the venue provides easy access to London's cultural attractions and business districts. The hotel offers modern amenities including complimentary WiFi, state-of-the-art AV equipment, multiple dining options, and comprehensive business services, making it ideal for international conferences, corporate events, and leisure stays.

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Indicative Budget

£22,500–£42,500

Typical day-delegate event for ~500 guests

Capacity (max)

1,000

Typical attendees

500

Per-head range

£45–£85

Currency

GBP

Indicative budget only — based on a typical day-delegate event (500 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

1000

Maximum Capacity

1000

Theatre Style

1200

Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room Name	Area (m²)	Theatre	Boardroom	U-Shape	Classroom
Forum Suite	929	1000	60	80	500
Room Overview Area:929 m² Capacity by Layout theatre Style Rows facing forward - ideal for presentations 1000 boardroom Style Seats around table - meetings & discussions 60 u shape Style U-shaped tables - interactive workshops 80 classroom Style Rows of tables - training & education 500 💡 Need more details? Contact the venue directly for floor plans, availability, and pricing for Forum Suite.
Westminster Suite	278	250	36	45	120
Room Overview Area:278 m² Capacity by Layout theatre Style Rows facing forward - ideal for presentations 250 boardroom Style Seats around table - meetings & discussions 36 u shape Style U-shaped tables - interactive workshops 45 classroom Style Rows of tables - training & education 120 💡 Need more details? Contact the venue directly for floor plans, availability, and pricing for Westminster Suite.
Kensington Suite	185	160	30	35	80
Room Overview Area:185 m² Capacity by Layout theatre Style Rows facing forward - ideal for presentations 160 boardroom Style Seats around table - meetings & discussions 30 u shape Style U-shaped tables - interactive workshops 35 classroom Style Rows of tables - training & education 80 💡 Need more details? Contact the venue directly for floor plans, availability, and pricing for Kensington Suite.
Chelsea Meeting Room	46	40	16	18	24
Room Overview Area:46 m² Capacity by Layout theatre Style Rows facing forward - ideal for presentations 40 boardroom Style Seats around table - meetings & discussions 16 u shape Style U-shaped tables - interactive workshops 18 classroom Style Rows of tables - training & education 24 💡 Need more details? Contact the venue directly for floor plans, availability, and pricing for Chelsea Meeting Room.

4 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 1000 people

Features & Amenities

✓Free WiFi

✓AV equipment included

✓Air conditioning

✓Accessible facilities

✓On-site parking

✓Restaurant

✓Bar

✓24-hour room service

✓Business centre

✓Fitness centre

✓Concierge

✓Multilingual staff

✓Exhibition space

📐 Space Specifications

1200

Total Space (m²)

3.5m

Ceiling Height

✓

Licensed Venue

Professional Hotel & Conference Centre space

🍽️ Food & Catering

🍴Restaurant On-site

🍷Bar On-site

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

Full catering service available

🎤 AV Equipment

✓Digital projectors

✓LED screens

✓PA system

✓wireless microphones

✓lighting systems

✓Wi-Fi

✓video conferencing

✓staging equipment

🎯 Suitable For

📋Conferences

📋Corporate Events

📋Business Meetings

📋Training Sessions

📋Exhibitions

📋Awards Ceremonies

📋Product Launches

♿ Accessibility

✓Wheelchair accessible✓Accessible parking available✓Accessible guest rooms✓Hearing loop systems✓Visual alarm systems

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

South Kensington Underground Station (200m) - District, Circle and Piccadilly lines. Gloucester Road Station (400m) - District, Circle and Piccadilly lines. Multiple bus routes including 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, C1. Heathrow Airport 45 minutes via Piccadilly line direct. Gatwick Airport 45 minutes via train to Victoria then Underground.

🅿️ Parking

✓ On-site parking available

On-site parking available (charges apply). Additional public parking at nearby NCP car parks. Limited street parking with restrictions.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

14 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

1000

theatre

boardroom

500

classroom

u shape

400

cabaret

1200

reception

600

dining

600

banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?

Up to 1000 guests in theatre style, 600 for banquet seating, multiple breakout rooms available

What AV equipment is available?

Professional AV equipment including digital projectors, sound systems, and technical support available

Is catering available?

Full-service catering with international cuisine options, dietary requirements accommodated

Is there parking available?

On-site parking available, additional street parking nearby, excellent public transport links

Location & Contact

📍 Address

97 Cromwell Road
SW7 4DN, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

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Venue Location

97 Cromwell Road, London, SW7 4DN

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Up to 1000 guests in theatre style, 600 for banquet seating, multiple breakout rooms available

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Professional AV equipment including digital projectors, sound systems, and technical support available

Q: Is catering available?

A: Full-service catering with international cuisine options, dietary requirements accommodated

Q: Is there parking available?

A: On-site parking available, additional street parking nearby, excellent public transport links

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏛️Museum

🏛️

Natural History Museum of London

0.1 km (0.06 mi)• 2 minutes walk

🏛️

Victoria and Albert Design Museum

0.3 km (0.19 mi)• 4 minutes walk

🏛️

Science Discovery Museum

0.2 km (0.12 mi)• 3 minutes walk

🌳Gardens

🌳

Hyde Park Royal Gardens

0.4 km (0.25 mi)• 5 minutes walk

🎵Concert Hall

🎵

Royal Albert Concert Hall

0.5 km (0.31 mi)• 7 minutes walk

🏰Historic Site

🏰

Kensington Palace Royal Residence

0.8 km (0.5 mi)• 10 minutes walk

🏰

Buckingham Palace Royal Residence

2.1 km (1.3 mi)• 25 minutes walk

📍Tourist Attraction

📍

London Eye Observation Wheel

3.2 km (2 mi)

💡 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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Holiday Inn Kensington Forum

About This Venue

Smart Event Journeys™ (coming soon)

Capacity

Meeting Rooms

Forum Suite

Westminster Suite

Kensington Suite

Chelsea Meeting Room

Features & Amenities

📐 Space Specifications

🍽️ Food & Catering

Dietary Options

🎤 AV Equipment

🎯 Suitable For

♿ Accessibility

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

🅿️ Parking

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

👥 Capacity by Setup

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Location & Contact

📍 Address

🏷️ Categories

Venue Location

Get Directions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

Q: What AV equipment is available?

Q: Is catering available?

Q: Is there parking available?

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏛️Museum

🌳Gardens

🎵Concert Hall

🏰Historic Site

📍Tourist Attraction

Frequently Asked Questions

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