The Embankment area delivers exceptional variety across 22+ professional venues. IET London: Savoy Place offers 17 purpose-built meeting spaces from intimate 6-person rooms like the Bell Room to 80-capacity suites like Blumlein. Hotel options range from Corinthia London's executive boardrooms with natural light to The Clermont, Charing Cross's nine Victorian-era spaces directly above the station. For flexible workspace solutions, FORA Orion House provides design-forward rooms from £100/hour, whilst Regus Golden Cross House offers practical spaces from £59/hour. Whether you need a Grade I listed townhouse at Carlton House Terrace or a riverside tech hub at IET, capacity ranges span 2-person interview rooms to 700-guest conference facilities.
Pricing reflects the area's premium location and diverse inventory. Budget-conscious options include Adam House from £40/hour for small rooms and St Martin-in-the-Fields' Neville Marriner Room at £60/hour. Mid-range facilities like RSA House typically run £400-900/day for boardrooms, whilst IET Savoy Place charges £260-520/day for standard rooms. Premium venues command higher rates: Corinthia London boardrooms start around £900/half-day, and The Savoy's salons reach £1,500-5,000/day. Day delegate rates vary from £65pp at budget hotels to £190pp at five-star properties. Huckletree Westminster offers competitive hourly rates at £45-120, perfect for startups watching budgets but needing central locations.
The Clermont, Charing Cross wins for pure convenience, sitting directly above the station with 0-1 minute access to mainline and underground services. Regus Golden Cross House at Duncannon Street provides 1-2 minute walks to Charing Cross, whilst IET London: Savoy Place sits equidistant between Temple (5 min) and Embankment (7 min). For multi-station accessibility, RSA House on John Adam Street offers 4-5 minutes to Charing Cross and 5 minutes to Embankment. Club Quarters Hotel, Trafalgar Square provides triple connectivity: Charing Cross (3 min), Embankment (5 min), and Leicester Square (6 min). The entire district benefits from Northern, Bakerloo, District and Circle lines, plus mainline services at Charing Cross.
Intimate team sessions thrive in venues designed for focused collaboration. Adam House's Oval Room accommodates 10-12 in Georgian surroundings from £40/hour, whilst Huckletree Westminster offers govtech-themed rooms for 2-10 people with integrated cameras and ClickShare from £45/hour. RSA House's Henry Cole and Tindale rooms seat 6-14 in sustainable, heritage settings. For hotel comfort, Corinthia London's Nelson Room provides natural light for groups up to 24, whilst St Martin-in-the-Fields' Peter Benenson Room handles 8-person meetings from £600/day. FORA Orion House excels for creative teams, offering 6-14 person spaces with terrace access from £100/hour, perfect for workshops requiring inspiration and breakout zones.
Executive-level meetings demand venues matching their importance. Corinthia London's Codrington Room delivers five-star polish with integrated AV and natural light for C-suite gatherings. RSA House's Prince Philip Room combines Georgian elegance with sustainable credentials, seating up to 60 for larger boards. IET London: Savoy Place's Blumlein Suite offers river views and robust tech for hybrid board meetings up to 80 participants. For ultimate prestige, The Savoy's private salons provide legendary service and discretion, whilst Prince Philip House at Carlton House Terrace offers contemporary rooms overlooking Carlton Gardens for 24-28 directors. One Aldwych's Press & Type room delivers boutique luxury for 16-person boards requiring absolute privacy.
Several venues enhance meetings with fresh air and natural elements. St Martins Lane London's Studios 1-2 open directly onto terraces, perfect for creative workshops needing breakout space. The Royal Horseguards offers selected suites with terrace access overlooking the Thames and Embankment Gardens. FORA Orion House incorporates terraces and outdoor lounges throughout the building for informal discussions between sessions. IET London: Savoy Place provides river-facing outdoor areas for networking during breaks. Great Scotland Yard Hotel's Grace & Favour space connects to outdoor zones ideal for evening receptions following day meetings. These outdoor options prove invaluable for longer sessions, offering delegates mental refreshment whilst maintaining central London accessibility.
Tech specifications vary significantly across the district's venues. IET London: Savoy Place leads with purpose-built hybrid capability, robust in-house AV across 17 rooms, and dedicated technical support befitting the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Huckletree Westminster integrates cameras and ClickShare in every room, catering to govtech and startup needs. FORA Orion House provides plug-and-play setups from £143/hour with high-speed connectivity. ME London's six Studios feature comprehensive AV with high ceilings enhancing projection quality. Great Scotland Yard Hotel's Grace & Favour boasts one of London's largest in-hotel LCD screens. Even heritage venues like RSA House and Prince Philip House offer modern hybrid kit, ensuring technical capability matches architectural grandeur.
Catering excellence distinguishes premium venues from basic meeting rooms. The Savoy naturally excels with legendary in-house catering befitting its reputation, whilst Corinthia London delivers five-star dining options from breakfast meetings to working lunches. IET London: Savoy Place provides comprehensive catering with dedicated coordination for all-day sessions. RSA House partners with sustainable caterers aligned with their environmental values. 10-11 Carlton House Terrace features Searcys catering with competitive day delegate rates from £85pp. St Martin-in-the-Fields offers ethical catering supporting their charitable mission. For simpler requirements, The Clermont and Club Quarters provide standard hotel catering, whilst serviced offices like FORA and Huckletree arrange external catering through preferred suppliers.
The district's 22+ venues accommodate everything from confidential one-to-ones to major conferences. Interview rooms at Adam House and Regus centres start from 2-person capacity at £40-60/hour. Standard boardrooms across RSA House, Corinthia London and IET Savoy Place typically seat 10-40. Mid-size training rooms like Prince Philip House's Rolls-Royce Room handle 80 theatre-style, whilst The Clermont's Ballroom accommodates 170-200. For major events, IET London: Savoy Place can configure spaces for 700 standing receptions, though most business meetings utilise their 6-80 person rooms. ME London's interconnecting Studios offer flexibility, combining from 20-person individual rooms to 300-person conference suites.
Booking windows depend heavily on venue type and season. Premium hotels like The Savoy and Corinthia London often require 4-6 weeks notice for prime dates, particularly Tuesday-Thursday slots. IET London: Savoy Place experiences high demand from engineering and tech sectors, suggesting 3-4 weeks advance booking. Flexible workspaces like FORA Orion House and Huckletree Westminster accept same-week bookings via Zipcube, though popular rooms fill quickly. RSA House and heritage venues at Carlton House Terrace book heavily during conference season (September-November, March-June). Regus and Adam House typically have availability within 48 hours for small rooms. December sees reduced corporate demand but increased competition from festive events.