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Birmingham's cheapest professional meeting spaces start from £25/hour at Bruntwood SciTech's iCentrum on the Aston campus, while central options include Runway East near New Street from £35/hour and x+why at 103 Colmore Row from £30/hour. For all-day value, Conference Aston offers delegate rates from £25-£40 including refreshments. The Birmingham & Midland Institute provides heritage rooms from £140 for a half-day, while Airivo's compact boardroom runs £45/hour just minutes from New Street. Most venues offer better rates for half-day or full-day bookings, typically saving 20-30% versus hourly rates.
Birmingham meeting room rates vary from £25-£115 per hour depending on location and facilities. Budget options like iCentrum and First Intuition charge £25-£75/hour for functional spaces, while mid-range providers like Alpha Works (£40-£60/hour) and Spacemade's 10X (£40-£75/hour) offer design-forward rooms in premium buildings. Corporate centres like Landmark at Snow Hill run £58-£75/hour with professional support included. Day rates typically range from £150-£650, with The Priory Rooms offering transparent room-only pricing from £273/day and Millennium Point's Connect rooms from £150/day.
The Eastside/Knowledge Quarter delivers exceptional value with venues like The Eastside Rooms and Millennium Point offering day rates from £150-£375. Digbeth's creative venues including The Bond and Fazeley Studios provide character-filled boardrooms around £330/day. The Colmore Business District balances prestige with affordability through venues like x+why and Orega from £30-£50/hour. Brindleyplace offers waterside settings at Spacemade's 10X and Landmark from £40-£75/hour. For rock-bottom rates, consider campus venues like Conference Aston or community spaces like Moseley Exchange with rooms from £20-£40/hour.
Most Birmingham venues include Wi-Fi, basic AV equipment and heating/AC in their base rates. Runway East and x+why provide plug-and-play video conferencing from £30-£35/hour, while Alpha Works includes panoramic city views from £40/hour. The Priory Rooms and Landmark centres include tea/coffee facilities in their room rates. For comprehensive packages, The Studio Birmingham offers unlimited coffee with DDR rates from £40/hour, and Conference Aston bundles refreshments from £25-£40 per person. Always check VAT inclusion - some venues quote exclusive rates requiring an additional 20%.
Yes, over 20 Birmingham venues offer hourly booking with most requiring 2-hour minimums. Flexible providers include Runway East (from £35/hour), Airivo (£45/hour), and all Landmark locations (£57-£75/hour). Spacemade's 10X allows single-hour bookings from £40, while Orega at The Colmore Building starts at £50/hour. For maximum flexibility, x+why operates on hourly, half-day and full-day rates with online booking. Some venues like The Priory Rooms focus on half/full-day bookings only, starting from £172 for morning sessions.
The Studio Birmingham sits just 2-3 minutes from New Street Station with 20 rooms and DDR packages from £40pp. Runway East's Temple Row location is 3-4 minutes away offering 15+ themed rooms from £35/hour. Airivo's boardroom near Temple Street is a 2-3 minute walk at £45/hour. Alpha Works in Alpha Tower takes 5-7 minutes with three skyline rooms from £40-£60/hour. Cubo Birmingham at 2 Chamberlain Square is 8-10 minutes away with rooms from £40/hour, while The Priory Rooms on Bull Street reaches in 8-10 minutes with transparent day rates from £273.
Birmingham's budget venues accommodate 2-250 people across diverse configurations. For intimate meetings, Airivo and x+why offer 2-10 person rooms from £30-£45/hour. Mid-size options include Runway East (4-12 people), Alpha Works (6-25 people) and Spacemade's rooms (6-16 people) from £35-£75/hour. Training-focused spaces at First Intuition handle 30-50 theatre-style from £75/hour. For larger gatherings, The Priory Rooms' Meeting House seats 210, while Conference Aston accommodates up to 220 in lecture theatres. Most venues offer multiple room sizes allowing easy scaling.
Most budget venues provide catering options ranging from £3-£15 per person. The Priory Rooms operates full in-house catering with DDR packages from £46.50+VAT including lunch. Conference Aston bundles refreshments into day rates from £25-£40pp, while The Studio Birmingham includes unlimited coffee in their £40pp DDR. Alpha Works offers optional catering via Alpha Café, and x+why provides on-site hospitality services. For self-catering, venues like Runway East and Cubo Birmingham sit near numerous cafés and allow external catering. Always confirm dietary accommodations when booking.
Watch for VAT additions, setup fees and equipment charges that can increase headline rates by 20-40%. Many venues quote exclusive of 20% VAT, particularly Bruntwood SciTech (£25+VAT) and The Priory Rooms. Some charge extra for specialist AV beyond basic screens - typically £50-£100 for video conferencing kit. Landmark and Orega include most amenities in their rates, while university venues may add admin fees. Cancellation policies vary wildly - some require 48 hours notice, others 7-14 days. At Zipcube, we display total costs upfront to avoid surprises.
Several venues offer extended access for evening and weekend meetings. Runway East provides 24/7 access for members with guest meeting room bookings available 7am-9pm weekdays. The Priory Rooms opens until 10pm with prior arrangement, while Fazeley Studios accommodates evening events in their creative spaces. University venues like Conference Aston offer flexibility during non-teaching periods including weekends. Hotels like Holiday Inn Express Snow Hill provide round-the-clock access. Evening rates often carry 10-25% premiums, though some venues like Alpha Works maintain consistent pricing throughout operating hours.