20 Cavendish Square

20 Cavendish Square, London, England, W1G 0RN
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About us

Located just behind Oxford Street and moments from Oxford Circus, 20 Cavendish Square is a Grade II listed venue that blends historic elegance with modern functionality. Home to the Royal College of Nursing, the building features beautiful period architecture, high ceilings, and an abundance of natural daylight throughout its diverse event spaces. Whether you're planning a large conference, an intimate board meeting, or a networking reception, the venue offers a flexible mix of rooms to suit a variety of event types. From grand, wood-panelled halls to bright modern meeting spaces, each room offers its own unique character. Our friendly and experienced events team is on hand to support you from start to finish, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for you and your guests in the heart of central London.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConference center

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • View (urban)

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite security
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference

Transportation

  • Bus
  • Subway
  • Taxi
  • Train

AV capabilities

  • AV equipment
  • High speed internet
  • Onsite AV staff

Meeting rooms

Largest room
3,196.9 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
15
Second largest room
1,280.9 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
200
Seating capacity
180
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Cowdray Hall & Council Room
3,196.9 sq. ft.
108.3 x 29.5 sq. ft.
16.4 ft.
180
-
108
-
180
-
40
120
-
Council Room
1,259.4 sq. ft.
42.7 x 29.5 sq. ft.
16.4 ft.
150
30
50
140
80
30
25
50
25
Annie/Agnes Room
1,280.9 sq. ft.
54.1 x 23.6 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
90
44
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90
40
50
63
50
Peggy Nuttall Room
893.4 sq. ft.
52.5 x 17.1 sq. ft.
11.5 ft.
30
30
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30
30
30
30
Peggy Nuttall Room
893.4 sq. ft.
52.5 x 17.1 sq. ft.
11.5 ft.
30
30
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30
30
30
30
Rosalind Paget Room
785.8 sq. ft.
35.1 x 22.3 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
60
32
--
60
30
36
40
36
Mary Seacole Room
161.5 sq. ft.
16.4 x 9.8 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
10
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10
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Betsi Cadwaladr Room
129.2 sq. ft.
14.8 x 8.9 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
8
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8
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Florence Nightingale Room
226.0 sq. ft.
15.1 x 14.8 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
10
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10
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Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 30.2 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

If the Client wishes to cancel a Booking at any time for any reason, the Client shall notify 20 Cavendish Square in writing. If the Client cancels a Booking, the following cancellation charges shall apply: If cancellation is made more than 60 days prior to the Event, no Charges are payable. If cancellation is made between 59 days and 30 days prior to the Event, 50% of the Charges are payable. If cancellation is made between 29 days and 15 days prior to the Event, 80% of the Charges are payable. If cancellation is made less than 14 days prior to the Event, 100% of the Charges are payable. If the Client wishes to reschedule a Booking at any time for any reason, the Client shall notify 20 Cavendish Square in writing. 20 Cavendish Square will work with the Client to accept rescheduling a Booking at no additional cost provided the Client has provided reasonable notice and that the proposed new date for the Event is within 6 months of the original date of the Event. Notwithstanding the foregoing, 20 Cavendish Square reserves the right, at its sole discretion to accept or refuse any proposed rescheduling of a Booking. Once the rescheduled date has been confirmed no further rescheduling of the date of the Event will be permitted and the cancellation charges will apply in the event the Client is unable to make the rescheduled date of the Event. If a proposal to reschedule a Booking is refused, the Booking will be treated as a cancellation and the cancellation charges will apply.

Additional details

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20 Cavendish Square Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated 20 Cavendish Square's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does 20 Cavendish Square 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 20 Cavendish Square 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 20 Cavendish Square's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at 20 Cavendish Square 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 20 Cavendish Square 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.
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