Threadneedles can host a board meeting for 8 to 20, a presentation for 35, a seated dinner for 80 in its Grand Room, or a standing reception for up to 200 guests. The hotel occupies a Grade II-listed Victorian bank at 5 Threadneedle Street, in the financial district of the City of London, directly opposite the Bank of England.
Seminars and company events
The hotel sells four event rooms over 235 square meters, two of them breakout rooms. Each comes with audio-visual equipment, high-speed Wi-Fi and catering arranged by the hotel. The Capital Room takes 35 theatre-style or 20 around a boardroom table, the Sterling Room 10 at the table, and the Traders Room up to eight, which suits one-to-one meetings or a small working session. A dedicated planning team handles boardroom events, and the Grand Room can be hired exclusively for corporate dinners and launches. Event enquiries go to the sales team at events@hotelthreadneedles.co.uk.
Weddings and receptions
The Dome Lounge, the former banking hall, is used for wedding receptions under its stained-glass dome. The Grand Room hosts wedding dinners for up to 100 guests according to the hotel's wedding page, and the mid-19th-century staircase serves as a setting for photographs. Couples who book 15 or more rooms receive group rates and a complimentary honeymoon suite.
Rooms and capacities
The Grand Room covers 204 square meters with a ceiling of about 5.7 meters. It seats 80 at banquet and is listed for 200 standing in the capacity chart, while the sales text gives 120 for cocktails. The Dome Lounge covers 168 square meters under a dome about 10 meters high and takes receptions of 150 in the chart, or up to 200 in the meetings text. The Capital Room covers 35.5 square meters for 35 theatre-style, 30 standing or 20 at dinner. The Sterling Room covers 15.7 square meters for up to 20 theatre-style or 10 at the table. The Traders Room seats eight.
Accommodation
Rooms range from Studios through Deluxe, Luxury, Signature and Executive rooms to Deluxe and Executive Suites. Guests receive a welcome drink, soft drinks in the minibar and access to a nearby Virgin gym.
Catering
Catering for meetings and events is bespoke and provided by the hotel. Threadneedles Restaurant & Bar serves cocktails, and the hotel runs an afternoon tea offer.
History and setting
The building was a Victorian City bank. Its centerpiece is the hand-painted stained-glass dome of 1856 above the old banking hall, which brings daylight into the Dome Lounge. The hotel is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection.
Getting there
Bank station is close by, and the Royal Exchange, the Bank of England and St Paul's Cathedral are within walking distance.
