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Venue Details
Awards
Amenities
- Furniture (Preferred vendors)
- Internet access
- Lighting (Preferred vendors)
- Onsite restaurant
- Other decor (Preferred vendors)
- Table linens (Preferred vendors)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Alcohol (Preferred vendors)
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
- Outside caterers allowed
- Furniture (Preferred vendors)
- Internet access
- Lighting (Preferred vendors)
- Onsite restaurant
- Other decor (Preferred vendors)
- Table linens (Preferred vendors)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Alcohol (Preferred vendors)
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite catering
- Outside caterers allowed
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Seamen's Hall | | 1,829.9 sq. ft. - | 200 | 120 | 200 | - | - |
The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court | | 34,982.7 sq. ft. - | 1500 | 600 | 1500 | - | - |
The Navy Board Rooms | 2,012.9 sq. ft. - | 100 | 50 | 100 | 60 | 32 |
The Portico Rooms | | 3,261.5 sq. ft. - | 200 | 100 | 200 | 100 | 60 |
Screening Room | 613.5 sq. ft. - | 70 | - | - | 70 | - |
East Wing | 3,993.4 sq. ft. - | 350 | - | 350 | - | - |
West Wing | 7,297.9 sq. ft. - | - | - | - | - | - |
River Terrace | | 21,958.4 sq. ft. - | 500 | - | 500 | - | - |
Embankment Galleries | 11,366.7 sq. ft. - | 800 | 340 | 800 | 320 | - |
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Additional Information
Event Insurance
Event insurance is mandatory.
Facility Restrictions
Venue Hire Fee: Included within this fee is event security, an Event Manager, a dedicated operations manager and pre and post event cleaning. Accredited Suppliers: Catering, AV, production and all other requirements, including furniture, are in addition to the venue quote (this doesn’t apply to our package options). Please note that you are required to use Somerset House’s accredited suppliers only, for all aspects of your event. On-site Caterer: Bryn Williams Events are the on-site caterer, please find their brochure here. Refundable Security Deposit: A refundable security deposit is required for all bookings. The amount of deposit owed is calculated on the length of hire period and will be invoiced separately from the Hire Fee. This deposit is fully refundable up to 30 days after the event, subject to no damage having been caused to the building or overrunning of the contracted timings. Public Liability Insurance: Somerset House require all clients to have £10 million public liability insurance. Wi-Fi: Complimentary browsing Wi-Fi of 5Mbps is included within your hire. Upgrades are available at an additional cost. North Wing Maintenance Works: Hoarding and scaffolding will be situated on the external façade of the North Wing during your event date. Please ask the team for further information.
Somerset House Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Somerset House regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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