Fitzrovia's meeting inventory spans intimate 4-person huddle rooms to 120-capacity conference spaces, with the sweet spot sitting at 8-12 seats. Fora's network alone offers over 50 rooms across seven buildings, from the 4-seater at The Smiths Building to combinable suites at 2 Stephen Street that accommodate 30 theatre-style. The Charlotte Street Hotel's screening room pushes capacity to 75 for seminar formats, while community venues like The Society Building can host up to 120 for networking events. Most corporate bookings land in that 6-10 person range, perfect for the management consultancies and tech firms that dominate the local business ecosystem.
The Elizabeth line has transformed Fitzrovia's accessibility map, with Tottenham Court Road station now just 2-5 minutes from venues like BFI Stephen Street and The Rathbone Hotel. Oxford Circus delivers you to Henry Wood House in 4 minutes, while Great Portland Street puts you at Fora's Douglas House in the same time. The furthest walk you'll face is about 10 minutes, typically from Warren Street to southern venues near Oxford Street. During morning rush hour, savvy bookers use Goodge Street's Northern line entrance to avoid Oxford Circus crowds, reaching Mortimer House or the Fitzrovia Community Centre in under 8 minutes.
Fitzrovia's pricing ladder starts at £29 per hour for community spaces like the Dylan Room at Fitzrovia Community Centre, climbing to £328 for premium combined suites at Fora locations. The bulk of professional meeting rooms cluster between £60-£150 per hour. Landmark's New Cavendish Street rooms run £74-£115 hourly, while boutique options at Audley House start from £35. Day rates typically offer better value, with 8-person rooms averaging £500-£900 for full-day bookings. Hotel venues like The London EDITION command premium rates, though their packages often include Michelin-designed catering that justifies the investment.
Charlotte Street Hotel's 75-seat screening room runs a dedicated seminar package at £110 per person, including the cinema, breakout space, and refreshments. BFI Stephen Street operates twin 36-seat screening rooms with cinema-quality projection, perfect for creative agencies presenting video content. The setup at BFI includes three adjoining meeting rooms for pre-screening briefings or post-viewing discussions. Several Fora locations feature 65-inch screens as standard, though for true presentation impact, hotel venues like Sanderson's Billiard Room combine 60-person capacity with full AV packages.
The area's venue portfolio showcases London's architectural evolution across three centuries. Mortimer House preserves its 1920s Art Deco bones while installing contemporary meeting tech, creating spaces where period details meet modern functionality. The Harley Building houses both Landmark and Spaces, its imposing facade hiding bright, minimalist meeting rooms. Grade II-listed Audley House maintains original Georgian proportions in its boardroom, while converted industrial spaces like The Smiths Building expose original brickwork and steel beams. Even newer builds reference local heritage, with Fora's locations incorporating materials and design elements that nod to Fitzrovia's broadcasting and medical publishing history.
Booking patterns shift dramatically between venue types and seasons. Popular 8-12 person rooms at Fora locations typically need 2-3 weeks' notice for prime Tuesday-Thursday morning slots, while Friday afternoons often have same-week availability. Mortimer House's premium spaces book out 6-8 weeks ahead for board meetings, though their membership model reserves some inventory for members. Community venues like Fitzrovia Community Centre might have next-day availability, especially for their smaller Dylan Room. January and September see the tightest inventory as companies launch quarterly initiatives, while August offers abundant choice as businesses slow for summer holidays.
The London EDITION leads the luxury catering category with Jason Atherton-designed menus delivered to their meeting studios. Fora's network provides standardised catering across all locations, from working breakfasts to substantial lunch platters, coordinated through their in-house teams. Charlotte Street Hotel runs Oscar's Bar & Restaurant on-site, offering everything from breakfast meetings with proper coffee to three-course working lunches. For budget-conscious bookings, The Society Building partners with local suppliers for simple sandwich platters, while venues near Charlotte Street benefit from Fitzrovia's exceptional independent café scene for external catering options.
Fitzrovia operates within Westminster's Controlled Parking Zone F, with on-street parking at £4.90 per hour and a 2-hour maximum stay. The Q-Park on Harley Street charges £42 for a full day, located 5-8 minutes' walk from most venues. NCP's Berners Street car park offers slightly better rates at £38 daily, positioned perfectly for hotel venues like The London EDITION and Sanderson. Most regular bookers avoid driving entirely, as the area's transport links make public transit faster than navigating Central London traffic. Venues rarely offer dedicated parking, though some hotels provide valet services at premium rates.
Fora's entire portfolio comes equipped with video conferencing as standard, with Henry Wood House's 19 rooms featuring ceiling-mounted cameras and professional audio systems. BFI Stephen Street specialises in hybrid events, with broadcast-quality streaming capabilities inherited from their media heritage. The Fitzrovia Community Centre surprisingly offers comprehensive hybrid kit including OWL cameras, making their affordable rooms viable for international calls. Landmark's rooms include Poly conference phones and screens positioned for camera visibility, while newer Spaces locations integrate Zoom Rooms hardware. For critical presentations, hotel venues like Sanderson provide technical support staff to manage connections.
Fitzrovia's venue density means alternatives usually sit within a 3-minute walk. If Fora's Henry Wood House is full, their Eastcastle Street location is 5 minutes away with similar specs. When premium venues like Mortimer House are booked, The Boutique Workplace Company at Audley House offers comparable Georgian elegance. Hotel overflow typically routes to nearby Marylebone venues, just 10 minutes west. The cluster effect works in bookers' favour, with Regus, Spaces, and Landmark all operating within the same quarter-mile radius. Zipcube's platform shows real-time availability across all venues, eliminating the need to check multiple sites when your first choice is unavailable.