Meeting Rooms in Westminster for Professional Services

Posted on: 19th February 2024

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As the political heart of London, the City of Westminster is a world-class location for business meetings. Home to landmarks like Buckingham Palace, it’s also an important cultural destination.

By choosing a meeting room in Westminster, you’ll be well-placed to access the rest of the city from a central London address.

Westminster is also an ideal environment for professional services businesses with government connections. Given its location, the legal, management, and consulting sectors have maintained a strong presence here.

But with Westminster’s economy accounting for 10% of all businesses registered in London, it’s a popular choice for businesses of any industry.

In this article, we’ll explore what a conference room in Westminster can deliver for your organisation and our top selection of centres here.

Westminster: an economic powerhouse in London

London is the UK’s financial hub whose economic impact holds global sway. At its centre, Westminster offers a diverse commercial landscape and is home to over 120,000 businesses. Many multinational corporations have headquarters here, including leaders in financial services.

Ashmore Group, an investment management firm holding over $55.9 billion in assets, operates from the borough.

Westminster’s position on the banks of the Thames puts it close to major stations like Charing Cross and Victoria. It’s a fantastic place for hosting events, as many conference venues are within walking distance of the Underground.

Why professional services can benefit from a Westminster meeting venue

If you’re a professional services firm looking for a venue, Westminster is an impressive destination. Let’s look at six key reasons why it’s ideal for legal, management and IT events:

1. Central business hub

Conference rooms in Westminster position your event in the UK’s premier economic zone. The borough is at the heart of politics and financial decision-making. With a high number of businesses in a small footprint, Westminster has a strong focus on its business community.

The local Westminster Business Forum plays a key role in this with its regular events that explore topics relevant to resident companies. These include conferences on priorities for certain markets and emergent technologies.

2. Networking opportunities

Westminster provides some of the most valuable networking opportunities in London. Business spaces near Parliament and Westminster Abbey allow you to connect with politicians, legal professionals, financial consultants, and more.

If you work in professional services, you can book a meeting space to host events and meet people in your sector. With many of the consulting firms here already meeting to attend the events of the Westminster Insight group, the area has already proven itself a hotspot for professional networking and collaboration.

3. Access to corporate venues

Nestled within Westminster's dynamic landscape lies a diverse selection of in-demand corporate venues.

Booking a meeting space in Westminster puts you at the heart of one of London’s most prominent spots for corporate events. This makes it a compelling choice for professional meetings.

When you choose a Regus venue in this key area, you’re placing your event within this exclusive business hub. Hosting your meetings here will not only lead to chance encounters with other industry professionals but will also raise your profile with the clients and stakeholders you meet with.

4. Economic powerhouse

With a pivotal role in the UK economy, Westminster is a key focus area for professional services businesses. Book a meeting room in one of our centres and the heart of the UK’s political and diplomatic sector is on your doorstep.

Westminster's economy is both vibrant and influential, contributing over £72 billion in Gross Value Added in 2022. This impressive figure underscores the area's significant impact on the nation's economic health.

It positions Westminster as a prime location for professional growth, making it an ideal setting for ambitious business meetings and events.

5. World-class business clusters

Professional services businesses are at the core of Westminster’s thriving economy. The area is a hub for legal professionals, architects and engineering consultants.

Westminster is home to over 52,000 businesses as of 2022, with key industries including professional, scientific, technical services and many others. This diversity both drives the area's economic vibrancy and offers a fertile ground for cross-sector collaboration and innovation.

The city also plays a pivotal role in London’s job market. It demonstrated its capacity as a major employment centre in 2021 where it held over 767,000 jobs.

This concentration of businesses and employment opportunities fosters a robust business environment. It makes Westminster an ideal location for meeting, networking and professional growth.

6. Cultural significance

As highlighted earlier, Westminster is renowned for housing some of the world's most celebrated landmarks. Iconic sites like Buckingham Palace and Big Ben position it as a major global tourist attraction.

The presence of these historical and cultural treasures adds a layer of prestige and distinction to the area.

This rich historical context elevates the stature of meeting rooms in Westminster. Choosing a venue near Parliament, for instance, provides both a remarkable setting and gravitas to your meeting. Such a location is suited to make a lasting impression on your clients.

Top Westminster meeting rooms for professional services

Now that we’ve explored what makes Westminster such a compelling area of London, let’s look at the top meeting spaces available here.

We offer spaces ranging from small training rooms to conference venues. These spaces are ideal for professional services looking to meet, collaborate and interview in their sector.

Victoria Station

Get together in London’s entrepreneurial hub with our meeting spaces at Victoria Station. With the main railway station on your doorstep and plenty of eateries, this is an ideal spot for collaboration.

This centre comes equipped with everything you need for a successful planning session. For startups, Victoria Station presents an affordable space where you can gather staff together.

Highlights include

  • Elevator
  • On-site sandwich/coffee bar
  • Collaborative break-out areas

Information about Victoria Station

  • Location: 25 Wilton Rd, London, SW1V 1LW
  • Starting cost: Meeting rooms from £59 per hour
  • Meeting space: Rooms start from four seats
  • Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members
  • Nearby transport links: Victoria Bus Stop (a one-minute walk away), Victoria Train Station (a three-minute walk away), Victoria Underground Station (a six-minute walk away)

St James’s Square

Work next to investment management companies with meeting spaces at St James’s Square. This centre overlooks one of the most iconic gardens in Westminster and is a short walk from Parliament.

Designed by architect Eric Parry, this space is ideal for connecting with fellow architectural firms. The bright and spacious rooms are perfect for board meetings.

St James’s Square offers an on-site sandwich service for longer sessions.

Highlights include

  • Break-out areas
  • Nearby members clubs
  • Prestigious address

Information about St James’s Square

  • Location: 8 St James’s Square, London, SW1Y 4JU
  • Starting cost: Meeting rooms from £59 per hour
  • Meeting space: Rooms start from eight seats
  • Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members
  • Nearby transport links: Regent Street / St James’s Bus Stop (a four-minute walk away) and Piccadilly Circus Underground Station (a four-minute walk away)

Piccadilly

Book a conference room in Westminster’s media hotspot at our Piccadilly centre. This dynamic location allows you to hold an event next to premier talent agencies and media companies.

Professional services businesses can take advantage of this for further networking opportunities. The Piccadilly centre has break-out areas on-site, with the option to hot desk before your event.

If you’re travelling from elsewhere in London, the centre is a few minutes from the Piccadilly Circus station.

Highlights include

  • Showers available
  • Coworking spaces
  • Audio-visual equipment

Information about Piccadilly

  • Location: 48 Warwick Street, London, W1B 5AW
  • Starting cost: Meeting rooms from £49 per hour
  • Meeting space: Rooms start from six seats
  • Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members
  • Nearby transport links: Beak Street Bus Stop (a two-minute walk away) and Piccadilly Circus Underground Station (a three-minute walk away)

Strand Charing Cross

Host a meeting in a historic building at our Strand Charing Cross centre. Situated in Golden Cross House, these meeting rooms are ideal for training and interviews. There’s plenty of natural light for longer training sessions.

For financial services businesses, you’ll have networking opportunities with nearby Clearwater International.

Make an impression with this unique location. Our Strand Charing Cross centre is across the road from the iconic Trafalgar Square.

Highlights include

  • Break-out areas
  • Major nearby transport links
  • Day office space

Information about Strand Charing Cross

  • Location: 8 Duncannon Street, London, WC2N 4JF
  • Starting cost: Meeting rooms from £49 per hour
  • Meeting space: Rooms start from six seats
  • Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members
  • Nearby transport links: Charing Cross Underground Station (a one-minute walk away), Trafalgar Square Bus Stop (a one-minute walk away), Charing Cross Train Station (a two-minute walk away)

Mayfair Berkeley Square

Run an event in the heart of Westminster at our Mayfair Berkeley Square centre. With business-class videoconferencing, you can also host virtual meetings with clients from abroad.

Our meeting spaces at Mayfair Berkeley Square have access to the centre’s break-out areas and on-site coffee bar. Book a day office pass to make the most of this prestigious location.

The Square is home to several investment companies for financial networking. 

Highlights include

  • Gym and fitness room
  • On-site lunch restaurant
  • Disabled facilities

Information about Mayfair Berkeley Square

  • Location: Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BD
  • Starting cost: Meeting rooms from £45 per hour
  • Meeting space: Rooms start from four seats
  • Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members
  • Nearby transport links: Berkeley Square Bus Stop (a one-minute walk away) and Green Park Underground Station (a six-minute walk away)

Paddington Kingdom Street

Form strong business relationships by hosting a meeting in our Paddington Kingdom Street offices. Home to industry leaders like Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Vodafone Group, this is a strategic venue choice.

Paddington Kingdom Street is perfect for consulting professional services. It’s easy to reach from major railway stations and offers a business lounge for travelling staff.

The centre also features floor-to-ceiling windows, which will ensure there is plenty of natural light during meetings and corporate events.

Highlights include

  • Disabled facilities
  • Break-out areas
  • Business lounge

Information about Paddington Kingdom Street

  • Location: 6th Floor, 2 Kingdom Street, London, W2 6BD
  • Starting cost: meeting rooms from £55 per hour
  • Meeting space: rooms start from four seats
  • Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members.
  • Nearby transport links: Bishops Bridge / Paddington Bus Stop (a four-minute walk away), Paddington Underground Station (a four-minute walk away), Paddington Station (a six-minute walk away)

Victoria Grosvenor Gardens

Find the perfect conference venue in Westminster at our Victoria Grosvenor Gardens centre. Located opposite Victoria Station, this is a smart choice for meetings with clients from outside London.

Victoria Grosvenor Gardens offers professional services and links to nearby financial and B2B consultants. This space allows companies looking to expand the chance to make new connections through events.

Highlights include

  • Business lounge
  • Showers
  • Bicycle storage

Information about Victoria Grosvenor Gardens

  • Location: 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0AU
  • Starting cost: Meeting rooms from £65 per hour
  • Meeting space: Rooms start from six seats
  • Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members
  • Nearby transport links: Victoria Station Bus Stop (a two-minute walk away), Victoria Underground Station (a three-minute walk away), Victoria Train Station (a three-minute walk away)

Regent Street St James’s

Book a meeting room in Regent Street St James’s and enjoy the prestige of a historic location. Once home to BBC Radio Studios, the centre is now modernised with business-class conference equipment.

This Regent Street location is close to several investment firms. If you work in legal services, there are notary and visa offices in the neighbourhood. 

Rex House is an impressive address with access to the busy Piccadilly Circus area.

Highlights include

  • Bicycle storage
  • Outside seating area/terrace
  • Business lounge

Information about Regent Street St James’s

  • Location: 4-12 Regent Street, London, SW1Y 4PE
  • Starting cost: Meeting rooms from £49 per hour
  • Meeting space: Rooms start from four seats
  • Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members
  • Nearby transport links: Regent Street St James’s Bus Stop (a three-minute walk away) and Piccadilly Circus Underground Station (a three-minute walk away)

Mayfair Hanover Square

Mayfair Hanover Square offers an exclusive location for your next meeting. This address puts you close to a world-famous retail and business neighbourhood.

An affordable choice with an option for small meetings, this space is perfect for startups looking to impress investors.

Nearby, you’ll find visa and passport offices for legal professionals, including the Schengen Visa Agency. Mayfair is also home to several prominent investment and equity firms.

Highlights include

  • Showers
  • Elevator
  • Collaborative break-out areas

Information about Mayfair Hanover Square

  • Location: 17 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1BN
  • Starting cost: Meeting rooms from £45 per hour
  • Meeting space: Rooms start from four seats
  • Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members
  • Nearby transport links: Bond Street Elizabeth Line Underground Station (a one-minute walk away) and Oxford Street John Lewis Bus Stop (a three-minute walk away)

Marble Arch

Host an event in one of Westminster’s most iconic addresses at our Marble Arch centre. This stylish centre allows you to work near aviation consultants and financial planners.

Our meeting room at this centre is suitable for larger events. The space offers superfast WiFi, screens and whiteboards.  

If staff are travelling from further afield, the centre has fantastic transport links and underground parking.

Highlights include

  • Showers
  • Secure underground parking
  • Collaborative break-out areas

Information about Marble Arch

  • Location: 25 North Row, London, W1K 6DJ
  • Starting cost: Meeting rooms from £35 per hour
  • Meeting space: Rooms start from 12 seats
  • Opening hours: 24/7 for Private Office and Dedicated Desk members, reception hours for other members
  • Nearby transport links: Selfridges Bus Stop (a three-minute walk away) and Marble Arch Underground Station (a four-minute walk away)

Browse Westminster meeting rooms for hire with Regus

Now you’re familiar with the wide variety of meeting rooms in Westminster, you can choose the space that best suits your business.

Each Regus meeting room features a variety of essentials too, ranging from business-grade WiFi to refreshment vending coffee pod machines. Whatever you need from a meeting room, Regus can provide, thanks to the freedom to customise your meeting room to accommodate your needs.

For professional services firms, making the right impression is important. With these prestigious centres in London’s economic hub, you’ll be set up for success.

Book a meeting room today by speaking to one of our expert advisors.

 

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