De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms

An iconic event venue in Covent Garden.

Standing on Great Queen Street, that connects Covent Garden with Holborn in the West End of London, is the Grade II* listed De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. With a history dating back to 1775, the building has long been an important event venue, and was once home to the original Freemasons’ Tavern before becoming a hotel in 1909.

Since then, the venue has hosted some of the world‘s leading politicians, royalty and celebrities with its grand Georgian architecture and art-deco interiors offering 37 exceptional spaces for a wide range of conferences, exhibitions, meetings, training and weddings.
Since then, the venue has hosted some of the world‘s leading politicians, royalty and celebrities with its grand Georgian architecture and art-deco interiors offering 37 exceptional spaces for a wide range of conferences, exhibitions, meetings, training and weddings.

Perfect for:

Weddings, Special Events, Meeting and Conferences

Highlights:

  • Perfect for guest travel - it’s just five minutes’ walk to Covent Garden and Holborn tube stations, a 30- minute walk or a short taxi ride from Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston train stations. Heathrow Airport is an hour away by rail or road
  • Fully licensed for civil ceremonies in central London
  • Able to host weddings and celebrations large and small with ample space for up to 750 guests for the ceremony
  • A collection of wedding spaces from the iconic Grand Hall to the Crown Suite with its ornate domed ceiling
  • A dedicated wedding team to help every step of the way; from first enquiry to the big day itself
  • Wedding breakfast and party menus curated by the Executive Chef team

 

This client had some kind words to say:

The Americans love it, the English admire it, and London's Instagram community can't get enough of it.

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  • Quote: The Americans love it, the English admire it, and London's Instagram community can't get enough of it.