6 best meeting rooms with a view in London

Benefits of a meeting room with a view

When you primarily work from home or your team is scattered remotely, booking into a meeting room can provide a much-needed change of scenery to motivate and inspire you, helping to boost your focus. A meeting room with a view provides natural light and a great talking point, but it’s more than just a nice-to-have; research shows natural daylight and inspiring scenery can actually have benefits for workers’ productivity and overall wellbeing.

A 2019 study carried out by researchers from institutions including Mayo Clinic, Well Living Lab, and the School of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University, found that people who worked in conditions that provided access to daylight and a view reported higher feelings of satisfaction at work. What’s more, their cognitive performance improved in these conditions, demonstrating the benefits of working in an environment that offers a view.

Meanwhile, research published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health in 2020 found that office workers with exposure to daylight and a view also slept better than those whose working environment didn’t offer a view. 

These findings indicate that a meeting room with a view can be stimulating, motivating, increase productivity, and improve wellbeing.

The best London meeting rooms with a view

From dramatic views of the River Thames to traditional garden squares and modern skyscrapers, the incredible diversity of London’s commercial spaces offers a wonderful selection of meeting rooms with a view. Here are some of the best available to our virtual office tenants.

 

1. Lower Thames Street: best for views of Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is one of the iconic London sights, and you can see it in all its majesty from the ultimate meeting room with a view from our virtual office on Lower Thames Street, Monument. This address is home to 6 meeting rooms of various sizes, with capacity for up to 24 delegates. Book into the ‘HMS Belfast’ for views of the historic Royal Navy warship, or ‘The Bridge’ to wow your clients with the view of London. Meeting rooms with a view don’t get much more impressive than this. 

Other virtual office services available at this address include mail collection and forwarding, telephone answering, and registered business address services, with basic packages starting from £60 per month (plus VAT). Enjoy all the benefits of a serviced office at a fraction of the cost, and book into the stunning meeting rooms to connect with your team, present to clients, or interview candidates.

Location: Monument, close to the Tower of London

Number of meeting rooms: 6, with capacity for up to 24 people

Cost: Hourly rates from £25. Half-day rates from £80. Full-day hire from £150Transport connections: Monument, Cannon Street, Bank and London Bridge Underground stations all within a 10-minute walk

 

2. Beaufort Court: best for skyscraper views

Smack bang in the middle of Canary Wharf, Beaufort Court has an excellent meeting room with views of London’s world-renowned business district. Canary Wharf is centred around the old East London docks, so there are waterside views to be enjoyed here, alongside the metallic metropolis of the towering skyscrapers. 

When you book a meeting room here, you’ll be passing global banks and financial institutions – what better inspiration ahead of a day of strategising and collaborating? Prices start from just £25 per hour for this prestigious meeting location, with virtual office packages from £50 (plus VAT) per month. 

Location: Canary Wharf

Number of meeting rooms: 1

Cost: Hourly rate: £25. Half-day rate: £80. Day rate: £120 

Transport connections: 10 minutes’ walk from Canary Wharf station for DLR and Jubilee Line services

 

3. Hanover Square: for views of a tranquil square and Georgian architecture 

Hanover Square is one of our best-equipped virtual office locations for meeting rooms, with 7 spaces to choose from. Situated in the heart of Mayfair, this virtual address is housed in a traditional Georgian building, with similar architecture to be seen surrounding the site. Hanover Square itself is right outside, a fenced, green square that offers a glimpse of nature in bustling central London. 

Glance out of the window of a Hanover Square meeting room with a view, and you’d be forgiven for thinking you weren’t in the capital at all, as you look over the tranquil tree-lined square and smart Georgian buildings. Meeting room prices start from just £40 per hour, with spaces available to suit every need.

Location: Mayfair

Number of meeting rooms: 7, with capacity for up to 16 people

Cost: Hourly rates from £40. Half-day rates from £130. Full-day hire from £240

Transport connections: 3 minutes’ walk from Oxford Circus Underground, 5 minutes’ walk from Bond Street station for the Elizabeth Line

 

4. Blackwell House: best for views of Guildhall

Tucked inside the historic Guildhall Yard, some of the best London meeting rooms with a view can be found at Blackwell House, our virtual office location in Moorgate. With two meeting rooms to choose from, small businesses and entrepreneurs can book a meeting space here from just £30 an hour, making it a great budget-friendly option. 

Guildhall has played host to civic ceremonies since the medieval era, so you’ll be surrounded by centuries of history outside your meeting room window. Soak up the surroundings to feel inspired as you put your business on the map. 

Location: Guildhall Yard

Number of meeting rooms: 2, with capacity for up to 10 people

Cost: Hourly rates from £30. Half-day rates from £100. Full-day hire from £200

Transport connections: 10 minutes’ walk from both Bank and Moorgate Underground stations

 

5. King William Street: best for views of the City

Right in the nucleus of the City of London business district, our King William Street virtual office is home to three impressive meeting rooms, with views of the bustling city on the street outside. See across the rooftops, glimpse historic landmarks, and watch the hustle and bustle of the capital go by from your stylish, comfortable surroundings. 

Located on the corner of Cannon Street, this virtual office and meeting room location is incredibly well connected for welcoming clients and colleagues from across London and beyond. Fenchurch Street station is a mere stone’s throw away, while the Northern, Central, Circle and District Lines are within just a few moments’ walk.

Location: City of London

Number of meeting rooms: 3, with capacity for up to 12 people

Cost: Hourly rates from £30. Full-day hire from £300

Transport connections: Moments’ walk from Bank and Monument Underground stations. Cannon Street and Fenchurch Street train stations are also close by

 

6. Riverbank House: best for views of Fulham Palace

Located just over Putney Bridge in Fulham, Riverbank House is situated on the bank of the Thames, in prime position for views of the passing river. The historic Fulham Palace is just over the road from this virtual office address, home to the Bishops of London. With the site’s history dating back to 704 AD, its largely Tudor, Georgian and Gothic architecture contrasts beautifully with the modern Riverbank House. 

The palace’s picturesque walled garden and Bishop’s Park will be on your doorstep. Admission to the palace is free, so it’s the perfect spot to stretch your legs in between meetings. Take a stroll around the picturesque walled garden and Bishop’s Park, before returning to our comfortable meeting room surroundings, complete with superfast broadband and plenty of space to pitch and present. Boost your professional credentials with this coveted postcode, and book into the meeting room from just £40 per hour. 

Location: Fulham – just over Putney Bridge on the north side of the Thames

Number of meeting rooms: 1

Cost: Hourly rate: £40Transport connections: 5 minutes’ walk from Putney Bridge Underground

Book a meeting room with a view at Virtual HQ

Discover bright and modern London meeting rooms with a view with Virtual HQ. Many of our virtual office locations include on-site meeting rooms in central, convenient locations that are easily accessible via public transport. Book by the hour, half-day or full day depending on your needs, with flexible, pay-as-you-go rates available. 

Inspire your team, impress your clients, and sell your business to new contacts and interview candidates from one of our meeting rooms with a view. London start-ups, small businesses and freelancers can all make use of our professional, comfortable meeting spaces, with stylish designs and state-of-the-art technology. 

Contact us directly to book a meeting room with a view today.