Cvent Supplier Network

London Convention Bureau

1st Floor 169 Union Street London, SE1 0LL
Venue image
Videos

Discover London

We help event professionals, meeting organisers and incentive planners unlock the city and create events to remember. Why choose London for your next event? London is one of the world's leading corporate event places, with six airports, four Unesco World Heritage Sites, 85 Michelin-starred restaurants, 200 museums, 270 theatres, 857 art galleries and countless iconic sights and experiences. The city is home to more than 1,000 diverse venues, from blank-canvas warehouse spaces to purpose-built conference centres, grand palaces and state-of-the-art auditoriums. From excellent transport connections and citywide innovation to top industry talent and incredibly diverse event spaces.

Venue Details

Hotels1,785
Convention center1,076,390 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms159,000
Guest rooms at 1 hotel1,096
Special event venues1,000
Average room rate£198.00
Occupancy rate83.3%
Restaurants18,000
Daily food cost£109.00
Tax rate20%
Venue typeCVB

Awards

Cvent awards

Venue Highlights

Cvent's 2025 Top Meeting Destinations
Cvent's 2025 Top Meeting Destinations
See Cvent's full list of 2025 Top Meeting Destinations
Cvent's 2024 Top Meeting Destinations
Cvent's 2024 Top Meeting Destinations
See Cvent's full list of 2024 Top Meeting Destinations.
Cvent's 2023 Top Meeting Destinations
Cvent's 2023 Top Meeting Destinations
See Cvent's full list of 2023 Top Meeting Destinations.
Discover LondonDiscover London
For more information about London, GLN explore the city guide

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 24, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025

Seasonal Availability

Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.
High season
May 01 - May 31Jun 01 - Jun 30Nov 01 - Nov 30Jul 01 - Jul 31Oct 01 - Oct 31
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - Apr 30Sep 01 - Sep 30Dec 01 - Dec 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Jan 31Mar 01 - Mar 31Feb 01 - Feb 28Aug 01 - Aug 31

Getting Here

London Heathrow (LHR) – 32 km west of central London. World’s busiest international airport with five terminals, business lounges, and fast links: Heathrow Express 15 min to Paddington, Elizabeth line under 30 min to central London. London Gatwick (LGW) – 45 km south. 24/7 business facilities and private workspaces. Gatwick Express 15 min frequency to Victoria Station. London Luton (LTN) – 56 km north-west. Budget airlines, quiet work areas, SnoozePods, direct trains to Euston. London Stansted (STN) – 64 km north-east. Rapidly growing, with business lounges and conference facilities. Stansted Express every 15 min, 47 min to Liverpool Street. London City (LCY) – 1.6 km from ExCeL London. Compact, ultra-accessible, workstations, fast gate access, expansion underway. Eurostar – High-speed trains from Paris and Brussels to St Pancras International in just over 2 hours, with business lounges at all major stations.
Distance from airport 2.11 mi
Distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport 14.913 mi
Distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport 27.962 mi
Distance from London City Airport (LCY) airport 5.592 mi

Location

Local Attractions

ABBA Voyage
ABBA Voyage
Recreation
Enjoy unrivalled corporate hospitality at the ABBA Arena as you watch ABBA take to the stage in a whole new way. Blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and some of the most beloved songs ever written, ABBA Voyage is a ‘ground-breaking’ (Metro) concert that really ‘needs to be seen to be believed’ (BBC).
ABBA Arena
Pudding Mill Lane
London, GB E15 2RU
London Eye
London Eye
Historical landmark
The London Eye is a major feature of London's skyline. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with unforgettable views of more than 55 of London's most famous landmarks – all in just 30 minutes!
Westminster Bridge Road
London, GB SE1 7PB
Visit website
Tower of London
Tower of London
Historical landmark
Take a tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around the Tower of London, one of the world's most famous buildings. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace, prison and place of execution, arsenal, jewel house and zoo. Gaze up at the White Tower, tiptoe through a medieval king's bedchamber and marvel at the Crown Jewels.
Tower Hill
London, GB EC3N 4AB
Visit website
Hyde Park
Hyde Park
Park
This huge park covers 142 hectares (350 acres) with over 4,000 trees, a large lake and flower gardens. It’s home to a number of famous landmarks including the Serpentine Lake, Speakers' Corner and the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain. It offers recreational activities such as boating, swimming, cycling, tennis, horse riding and more.
London, GB W2 2UH
Visit website
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
Museum
As well as the permanent dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History Museum boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized Blue Whale, a 40-million-year-old spider, and the beautiful Central Hall.
Cromwell Road
London SW7 5BD
Visit website
British Museum
British Museum
Museum
The British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history. See world-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and Ancient Egyptian mummies all centred around the magnificent Great Court.
Great Russell Street
London, GB WC1B 3DG
Visit website
National Gallery
National Gallery
Museum
The crowning glory of Trafalgar Square, London's National Gallery is a vast space, filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this iconic art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs.
Trafalgar Square
London, GB WC2N 5DN
Visit website
Oxford Street
Oxford Street
Shopping
Oxford Street has more than 300 retailers from designer outlets to department stores and is the most visited shopping street in Europe. Its mix of unrivalled shopping, captivating architecture, fascinating history, mouth-watering cuisine and unbeatable deals make for a perfect day out in London.
Oxford Street
London, GB
Visit website
Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe
Theater
See a play at Shakespeare’s Globe, a reconstruction of the open-air playhouse designed in 1599 where many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed.
21 New Globe Walk
London SE1 9DT
Visit website
Royal Museums Greenwich
Royal Museums Greenwich
Museum
Royal Museums Greenwich comprises five unique venues, located in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Maritime Greenwich – Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum, the Queen’s House, the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the Peter Harrison Planetarium also 10,000 sqm od spacious grounds for an epic backdrop for events.
Greenwich
London, GB
Visit website
The O2
The O2
Convention center
A popular music and entertainment venue, The O2 boasts an array of world-class experiences and event spaces. Their event spaces can cater to anything from formal business meeting rooms to more relaxed networking. Or if you're after some incentive trip ideas, climbing The O2 Could be the prefect addition to your itinerary.
Peninsula Square
London, GB SE10 0DX
Visit website
Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds
Museum
At Madame Tussauds, you'll come face-to-face with some of the world's most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you'll meet influential figures from showbiz, sport, politics and even Royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, kiss Brad Pitt or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
Marylebone Road
London, GB NW1 5LR
Visit website
Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
Museum
The V&A celebrates art and design with 3,000 years worth of amazing artefacts from around the world. A real treasure trove of goodies, you never know what you'll discover next: furniture, paintings, sculpture, metalwork, and textiles, the list goes on and on…
Cromwell Road
London, GB SW7 2RL
Visit website
Excel London
Excel London
Convention center
At Excel London, every event is unique, with the flexibility to clients to create powerful bespoke brand experiences. In total, Excel offers 100,000 square metres of blank canvas event space; an auditorium for up to 6,500 delegates and multiple meeting rooms from 20-1,300 delegates. The Excel team are experienced in preparing international bids and work closely with London’s Convention Bureau, London & Partners, to ensure clients can take full advantage of everything London has to offer.
Royal Victoria Dock
London, GB E16 1XL
Visit website
Tate Modern
Tate Modern
Museum
Sitting grandly on the banks of the Thames is Tate Modern, Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art. Its unique shape is due to it previously being a power station. Inside you'll find temporary exhibitions by top artists from Damien Hirst to Gauguin. The gallery's restaurants offer fabulous views across the city.
Bankside
London, GB SE1 9TG
Visit website
QEII
QEII
Convention center
The QEII Centre combines world-class facilities with stunning views in the heart of London. As the largest dedicated conference and exhibition space in the area it has significant experience of hosting high-profile conferences, exhibitions and corporate events for up to 2,500 delegates. Each year the Centre hosts more than 400 events.
Broad Sanctuary
Westminster
London, GB SW1P 3EE
Visit website
London's West End
London's West End
Theater
No visit to London would be complete without soaking up the unique atmosphere in the West End. It is famous for its fantastic range of theatres, tourist attractions, culture and shopping as well as food and drink. There's always something happening on these iconic central London Streets.
London, GB
Visit website
Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
Convention center
Wembley Stadium will inspire you from your first glimpse of its imposing arch. It is the largest stadium in the UK and is ideal for special events and corporate entertainment. Its facilities can play host to a full spectrum of events ranging from 8 to 3,250 for dinners, conferences, ceremonies, exhibitions and more.
London, GB HA9 0WS
Visit website
London's Life Sciences Sector
London's Life Sciences Sector
Business district
London’s exceptional medical presence means the people and institutions behind cutting-edge innovation are right here. The city offers excellent networking potential, accessible regulators and a ready pool of world-class speakers. Life sciences conferences in London receive on average 15-20% more attendance from delegates and exhibitors, when compared to the same event in other cities.
London, GB
Visit website
London's Creative Sector
London's Creative Sector
Business district
London is Europe’s creative centre, excelling across the full spectrum of the arts. The city’s history of expertise in tech, fashion and e-commerce merge here to produce cutting edge new sectors: from fashion came fashtech, from games was born Esports, from advertising came adtech.
Soho
London, GB
Visit website
London's Finance Sector
London's Finance Sector
Business district
London is a leading global financial centre which makes it the ideal destination to access speakers and sponsors for your event. The City of London and Canary Wharf are the hearts of the financial sector in London, providing easy access to key opinion leaders, speakers and a strong delegate base. London is widely recognised as a leading global financial centre and, for the first time in 2019, the city hosted Sibos, the annual financial industry event.
London, GB
Visit website
London's Tech Sector
London's Tech Sector
Business district
The city’s high concentration of global tech companies, top universities and access to talent makes it the ideal destination for tech-related events. This is why the next generation of tech is choosing London as its launch pad – and why the city makes an outstanding backdrop for tech events. London has the speakers, the sponsors and the spaces to deliver success.
East London
London, GB
Visit website

Nearby vendors

EG Chauffeurs - London & UK Wide
EG Chauffeurs - London & UK Wide
multi-city
Founded in 2013, EG Chauffeurs provides professional and reliable chauffeur services to HNWI and Corporations that value professionalism. To date, we have built an amazing clientele from all over the world, won 7 awards, and are rated as the UK's #1 chauffeur company on Trustpilot. Located in the heart of London, Kensington, we travel UK-wide and also anywhere across Europe. We only use luxury chauffeur-driven cars and our fleet consists of over 60 vehicles driven by professional chauffeurs who have been in the industry for a decade, all carefully vetted by the founder of EG Chauffeurs. Our fleet consists: - Mercedes S Class (W222) S350 - New Mercedes S Class S400, S500 and S580e (only available on daily hire or, airport transfers + daily or hourly hire combined) - Mercedes V Class V220 & V250 LWB (this is known as a luxury people carrier with a capacity to carry up to 7 pax and 7 luggage) - Range Rover LWB (SUV 4 x 4) - Rolls Royce Phantom Series 2 Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, or require a discreet chauffeur for your residence on a long-term basis, please do get in touch for a no-obligation chat, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Be Driven By Professionals. Be Driven By EG Chauffeurs' Team.
Transportation
Visit Profile
La Costa Limousine
La Costa Limousine
multi-city
La Costa Limousine provides safe, clean and reliable chauffeured transportation. We achieve this goal with highly trained chauffeurs, the newest vehicles available and a commitment to Five Star service. The difference between La Costa Limousine and other companies can be explained using one word – quality. From our perfectly maintained fleet of late model luxury vehicles to the highly experienced and professional team of chauffeurs and support staff; you will know quality when you travel with La Costa Limousine.
Transportation
Visit Profile
Big Ben Coaches Ltd
Big Ben Coaches Ltd
London
Premium Group Transportation Across London & the United Kingdom Big Ben Coaches is a London-based executive coach operator specialising in reliable, high-quality group transportation for leisure, educational, corporate and MICE travel. Known for our professionalism, punctuality, and modern Mercedes-Benz executive fleet, we provide seamless transport solutions for planners delivering programmes in London and throughout the UK. We operate a fleet of 49–53 seater executive coaches, all Euro 6 / ULEZ compliant, featuring air-conditioning, reclining seats, PA system and USB charging, ideal for group tours, airport transfers, corporate visits, multi-day itineraries, and event logistics.
Transportation
Visit Profile
Daniels Hawaii Tours
Daniels Hawaii Tours
multi-city
Specialized in Group Transportation, Tours and Activities on Oahu. Multi-Language: English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese. We can handle any group size and will always put our customers first. The owner and all of DanielsHawaii team members are passionate about Hawaii, the Hawaiian history and the beauty of the Hawaiian nature. DanielsHawaii shows our guests the beauty of Hawaii as well as raises awareness and cultivate interest in the island’s unique Hawaiian history. Our tours are more than just a bus ride around the islands; it is a personal and intimate look of our island home. Our guests experience Hawaiian hospitality, learn about Hawaiian culture and our employees live ALOHA.
Activity
Transportation
Visit Profile
Le Cantlie Suites Hotel
Le Cantlie Suites Hotel
Montréal
Centrally located with sweeping views of the Montreal skyline and Mount Royal, Hotel Le Cantlie Suites is in the heart of Montreal’s prestigious business and shopping district. 255 spacious rooms and suites featuring urban modern, custom designed furniture blending warm walnut wood with glass. Floor to ceiling windows offer dramatic views of the city and Mount Royal. Equipped European galley style kitchenettes or full kitchens available (upon request) ideal for families. 28th floor rooftop pool (seasonal) and sun deck with panoramic city views, fitness center, indoor Valet Parking (surcharge).Fully licensed restaurant, Le Mezz, serving buffet or a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner. Le Mezz Bar lounge is an excellent place to sit back and enjoy a cocktail or espresso by the fireplace. The business center offers 3 computer stations with internet access and printer. There are fully equipped meeting and banquet facilities available.
Restaurant/Bar
Visit Profile
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours
multi-city
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours hosts award-winning VIP group dining experiences with visits to the top restaurants throughout the United States. Choose either a daytime activity or evening dine-around where groups are escorted immediately to the best tables in the house at the most-sought-after restaurants to enjoy a parade of signature dishes and craft cocktails at each venue, all with complete VIP service. This unique experience gives guests the opportunity to sit next to different colleagues at each venue to mix, mingle, and easily network. Each tour is led by a professional guide specializing in escorting large groups with utmost care, who personalizes each experience with fun and engaging information along the way. Lip Smacking Foodie Tours are both an entertaining activity and unique dining experience melded into one, that are sure to add new vitality to meeting events, from conferences to team building. All-Inclusive Group Dining When meeting planners book a corporate group event through Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, the entire group is assured a top-notch dining experience with three to four signature dishes at each restaurant. Our affordable tours are priced per person with tax and gratuities included. The only thing not included are drinks. However, a beverage package upgrade is available, which provides guests a signature cocktail at various stops. Build Your Network Our exclusive experiences provide the ultimate networking opportunities. At a typical sit-down dinner, you’re lucky to engage the person to the left and right of you. Because our tours take place at multiple restaurants, with walking in between, there are countless opportunities to interact with different people when you sit down at each venue and as you traverse along the way. Our experiences not only provide more ways to network, but a more convivial way to do so. Large Groups Welcome Lip Smacking Foodie Tours is ideal for groups, small or large. Our experiences can accommodate groups from as few as 1 to as many as 500 guests, making us an ideal choice for any corporate group event. Stress-Free Booking Process Booking a tour is stress-free and allows you to enjoy the company of your guests more easily. You’ll take comfort knowing that everything is taken care of from the moment the tour is booked to the minute it concludes. Since the menu is already set, you have nothing to worry about. Just remember to submit ahead of the tour date any dietary restrictions and food allergies for anyone in your group. Feel Like a VIP at Each Stop With Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, you and your group members never have to worry about waiting in line to get into a top restaurant or being shown to a less than desirable table. On our tours, everyone is treated like a VIP with immediate seating upon arrival. What’s more, your group may receive a special warm welcome personally from the restaurant chef. Menus can be printed featuring your logo, too, which can be an added bonus for all those Instagram moments you share. For added ease, we can even arrange transportation pick-up and drop-off, as well as an event photographer. And for groups that desire an extra luxe experience, we can also arrange for an evening helicopter ride over the glittering lights of The Strip. A Memorable Experience for All Lip Smacking Foodie Tours offers a way to gather and dine that few have experienced, and all are sure to remember. Our one-of-a-kind tours are special, from the first stop to the last. It’s an experience that attendees will reminisce about long after they leave. Location, Location, Location One of the best reasons to book is the convenient and efficient way the experience is designed. All restaurants are within an easy walking distance of each other. The short stroll allows your group members a chance to engage in prime networking opportunities before heading to the next place on your tour itinerary. You Get a Dinner and a Show Our tours offer an exquisite feast plus entertainment. All tours include a knowledgeable, professional guide who leads the group on a walking tour, offering engaging tidbits and fascinating stories. Several other interactive experiences are included along the way exclusively to our tours, ensuring there is never a dull moment. Different Types of Cuisine Our experiences offer the ability to enjoy several renowned restaurants in one convenient outing, including ones you and your guests might not have discovered otherwise on your own or at a typical corporate dinner. We offer a way to try some of the finest spots in the city and dive into various cuisines and dishes. All the pre-selected dishes are curated to our high standards to ensure they will delight any palate. Tours Available from Day to Night With any corporate group experience, booking flexibility is key. Whether you desire a tour during business hours or early evening right after work, we can coordinate with you to provide options that fit your needs. Go for as Long or as Short as You Like Along with flexible scheduling, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours also provides a range of tour durations. Our shortest tour is about 2.5 hours; our longest is about 5 hours, with optional add-ons and incentives.
Activity
Visit Profile
GoCar Tours / Speed Boat Adventures
GoCar Tours / Speed Boat Adventures
multi-city
Tours & Group Events Explore the birth place of California. San Diego is the perfect place to visit if you want to mix fun with history and recreation with beauty. We deliver an engaging, fun and high-tech experience. Our staff will build you a custom event from the ground up or we can modify one of our existing activities to meet your exact needs. Our programs are greatly enhanced by a live scoreboard, photo, video activities, 3D navigation, augmented reality and challenges presented on the teams’ mobile device. We can also incorporate our Speedboat Adventures into your group event plans. Check out www.speedboatadventures.com for more information on taking your group event to the water with our Speedboat Adventure.
Activity
Visit Profile
Church & Union Nashville
Church & Union Nashville
Nashville
Brought to you by the team from Church and Union Charlotte, La Belle Helene Charlotte, Church and Union Charleston and Tempest Charleston. Church and Union opened in September 2021 in the heart of Downtown Nashville on 4th Avenue between Church and Union Streets. Offering a casual, yet refined dining experience with a sophisticated ambiance.
Restaurant/Bar
Visit Profile
Original Orlando Tours
Original Orlando Tours
multi-city
Perfect your visit to the greatest tourist destination in the world with an Orlando day tour – so many things to do in Orlando beyond Disney! With so many fun and unique things to do in Orlando, we are unashamedly biased…but we love welcoming you as part of the 70 million annual visitors who come to Orlando each year, many of who enjoy one or more of our Original Orlando Tours to see “the other Orlando”! You are probably like most of those guests who will spend some portion of their vacation at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld. But did you know, there are so many fantastic things to do in Orlando beyond those theme parks?
Activity
Visit Profile
ABG Print
ABG Print
New York
ABG Print delivers rush commercial printing in Manhattan 24 hours a day, specializing in events, campaigns, and investor communications. Since 1992, we’ve served New York City’s leading corporations and agencies, handling high-stakes projects from start to finish with precision, security, and rapid turnaround. From design to delivery, ABG is your one-stop-shop for professional printing.
Logistics/Decor
Visit Profile
Looking for more vendor options?
Looking for more vendor options?
Browse additional vendors for AV, entertainment, transportation, and other event needs.
Learn more
Powered by
Looking for more vendor options?

Convention Centers

Excel London Convention & Exhibition CentreExcel London is the UK capital’s international convention centre & exhibition venue. Offering state-of-the-art conference facilities, smaller meeting rooms and multi-purpose event halls able to host 10-7000 delegates.
Exhibit Space1,031,710 sq. ft.
Total meeting space49,546 sq. ft.
Guest rooms 1 mi. from convention center2,800
OlympiaThe £1.3bn regeneration opening from the second half of this year will see us become part of London’s newest creative district. A destination for art, entertainment, music, events, incredible office space and some of the best food and drink in town.
Exhibit Space45,000 sq. ft.
Total meeting space314,629 sq. ft.
QEII CentreUniquely situated in the shadow of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye, the award winning QEII Centre is a premier purpose built venue.
Exhibit Space20,042 sq. ft.
Total meeting space55,542 sq. ft.

Additional Information

Additional details

We’re the experts in showcasing the very best of London to all business audiences, working hand-in-hand with key city partners. We provide free, impartial support for events of any size - from conferences and product launches to exhibitions, incentives, and more - helping you deliver unforgettable experiences. Our dedicated Associations team also attracts international congresses to London, supporting every stage from bidding to event setup. Here’s how we can help: • Find the perfect venue and coordinate site inspections • Inspire creative incentive programmes • Support hotel searches and logistics • Assist with bids and proposals • Provide comprehensive planning toolkits • Connect you with insights, sector experts, and speakers With London’s unmatched expertise and our local knowledge, we help you create events that leave a lasting impact.

London Convention Bureau Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the London Convention Bureau regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated London Convention Bureau's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does London Convention Bureau have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is London Convention Bureau and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to London Convention Bureau's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at London Convention Bureau developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does London Convention Bureau clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Ready to send your inquiry?

Report an issue with this venue profile to the Cvent Supplier Network.