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Royal National Hotel

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38-51 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG, United Kingdom

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Historic 4-star hotel in Bloomsbury with extensive conference facilities and over 1,600 rooms near Russell Square.

About This Venue

The Royal National Hotel is one of London's largest hotels, featuring over 1,600 rooms and extensive conference facilities in the heart of Bloomsbury. This historic 4-star hotel offers multiple meeting rooms and event spaces that can accommodate up to 1,200 delegates, making it ideal for conferences, exhibitions, and corporate events. Located just minutes from Russell Square Underground station, the hotel provides excellent transport links across London. The venue features modern AV equipment, complimentary WiFi, accessible facilities, and professional event management services, all within walking distance of the British Museum and West End theatres.

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Indicative Budget

£27,000–£51,000

Typical day-delegate event for ~600 guests

Capacity (max)

1,200

Typical attendees

600

Per-head range

£45–£85

Currency

GBP

Indicative budget only — based on a typical day-delegate event (600 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

1200

Maximum Capacity

800

Theatre Style

1200

Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room Name	Area (m²)	Theatre	Boardroom	U-Shape	Classroom
Great Hall	400	800	60	80	400
Room Overview Area:400 m² Capacity by Layout theatre Style Rows facing forward - ideal for presentations 800 boardroom Style Seats around table - meetings & discussions 60 u shape Style U-shaped tables - interactive workshops 80 classroom Style Rows of tables - training & education 400 💡 Need more details? Contact the venue directly for floor plans, availability, and pricing for Great Hall.
Conference Suite A	150	200	30	40	100
Room Overview Area:150 m² Capacity by Layout theatre Style Rows facing forward - ideal for presentations 200 boardroom Style Seats around table - meetings & discussions 30 u shape Style U-shaped tables - interactive workshops 40 classroom Style Rows of tables - training & education 100 💡 Need more details? Contact the venue directly for floor plans, availability, and pricing for Conference Suite A.
Meeting Room 1	50	60	20	25	30
Room Overview Area:50 m² Capacity by Layout theatre Style Rows facing forward - ideal for presentations 60 boardroom Style Seats around table - meetings & discussions 20 u shape Style U-shaped tables - interactive workshops 25 classroom Style Rows of tables - training & education 30 💡 Need more details? Contact the venue directly for floor plans, availability, and pricing for Meeting Room 1.

3 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 800 people

Features & Amenities

✓Free WiFi

✓AV equipment

✓Accessible

✓Air conditioning

✓Natural light

✓Blackout facilities

✓Reception area

✓Catering services

✓24-hour reception

✓Business centre

📐 Space Specifications

1200

Total Space (m²)

3.5m

Ceiling Height

✓

Licensed Venue

Professional Hotel space

🍽️ Food & Catering

🍴Restaurant On-site

🍷Bar On-site

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

Full catering service available

🎤 AV Equipment

✓Projectors

✓Screens

✓PA System

✓Wireless Microphones

✓Wi-Fi

✓Flip Charts

✓Video Conferencing

✓Lighting Control

🎯 Suitable For

📋Conferences

📋Corporate Events

📋Wedding Receptions

📋Gala Dinners

📋Training Sessions

📋Product Launches

♿ Accessibility

✓Wheelchair accessible✓Accessible toilets✓Lift access✓Hearing loop available

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Russell Square Underground (Piccadilly Line) 2 minutes walk; King's Cross St. Pancras International 10 minutes walk; Multiple bus routes; Heathrow Airport 45 minutes by Tube

🅿️ Parking

Nearby parking available

No on-site parking. NCP Bloomsbury and other public parking available within 5 minutes walk. Limited street parking with restrictions.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

7 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

800

theatre

boardroom

400

classroom

u shape

300

cabaret

1200

reception

400

dining

350

banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?

Up to 1200 guests for large events, multiple smaller rooms available for 20-300 guests

What AV equipment is available?

Full AV equipment available including projectors, sound systems, microphones and technical support

Is catering available?

In-house catering team providing breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment packages

Is there parking available?

Limited on-site parking available, nearby public car parks and excellent transport links

Location & Contact

📍 Address

38-51 Bedford Way
WC1H 0DG, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

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Venue Location

38-51 Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0DG

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Up to 1200 guests for large events, multiple smaller rooms available for 20-300 guests

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Full AV equipment available including projectors, sound systems, microphones and technical support

Q: Is catering available?

A: In-house catering team providing breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment packages

Q: Is there parking available?

A: Limited on-site parking available, nearby public car parks and excellent transport links

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏛️Museum

🏛️

British Museum and Ancient Treasures

0.5 km (0.3 mi)• 5 minutes walk

🎭Theatre

🎭

West End Theatre District

1.2 km (0.7 mi)• 10 minutes by tube

🏰Historic Site

🏰

Covent Garden Market and Piazza

1.8 km (1.1 mi)• 15 minutes by tube

🏰

Tower Bridge and Exhibition

4.5 km (2.8 mi)• 25 minutes by tube

📍Tourist Attraction

📍

London Eye Observation Wheel

3.2 km (2 mi)• 20 minutes by tube

🦁Zoo

🦁

Regent's Park and Zoo

2.1 km (1.3 mi)• 15 minutes by tube

💡 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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Royal National Hotel

About This Venue

Smart Event Journeys™ (coming soon)

Capacity

Meeting Rooms

Great Hall

Conference Suite A

Meeting Room 1

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

🎭Theatre

🏰Historic Site

📍Tourist Attraction

🦁Zoo

Frequently Asked Questions

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