Central Hall Westminster
Storey's Gate
London
SW1H 9NH
Tel: +44 (0)20 7222 8010
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Travel Information
As central London's largest conference venue, this Grade II listed building enjoys a prime location opposite Westminster Abbey and adjacent to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. In 1898 the Wesleyan Methodist Church set up the 20th Century Fund to mark the centenary of John Wesley's death (1703-1791). The aim of the fund was to raise '1 million guineas from 1 million Methodists'. Regardless of wealth, each donor was only allowed to donate one guinea. £250,000 of this money was allocated to the building of a 'monumental Memorial Hall' that would not only house a worshipping congregation and the headquarters of the then Wesleyan Methodist Church but would also be a meeting place for all people, regardless of religious persuasion. It was also to be of 'great service for conferences on religious, educational, scientific, philanthropic and social questions'. This building opened in 1912 and is now known as Central Hall Westminster. Central Hall Westminster has played host to a number of events of national and international importance over the years. The Suffragettes, campaigning for the vote for women, met at Central Hall Westminster in 1914, Mahatma Gandhi spoke in the Lecture Hall in 1932, and General de Gaulle founded the free French in the early 1940's. Perhaps most famously, Central Hall was the chosen venue for the very first General Assembly of the newly formed United Nations, in 1946 - a time that saw the appointment of the first Secretary General, along with the creation of the Security Council and the International Court of Justice. 51 member countries sent delegations and Prime Minister Clement Attlee welcomed the UN to 'this ancient home of liberty and order'.
2 Caxton Street
SW1H 0QW
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We have arranged a special group rate of £249 single (including VAT, WiFi and full English breakfast for single occupancy).
Unfortunately our reserved room block is now full. However you may still be able to get rooms at the group rate or at a preferential rate.
To make a reservation please send your room requirements (arrival and departure dates, number of adults, etc.) to Izabella Karda, Group Executive. St. Ermin's Hotel: IKadar@sterminshotel.co.uk, or contact her directly on: +44 (0)207 227 7761, and mention The Open Group booking. Unfortunately the group rate cannot be guaranteed once The Open Group's room-block is full, though the hotel may be able to offer a preferential rate.
http://www.sterminshotel.co.uk (Do not book your room through the hotel website)
The nearest tube station is St. James Park on the District Line. This station does not have step-free access from the train/platform to the street so beware if you have luggage.Other similar hotels in the area include:The Royal Horseguards
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel - Westminster
Park Plaza Hotel Westminster Bridge