Venue at a glance
The Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted Airport is a 4-star conference hotel connected to the Stansted Airport terminal by a covered walkway, around a five-minute walk from arrivals. With 500 bedrooms and suites on site, a dedicated conference floor of 19 meeting rooms, and event capacity up to 600 delegates in the Essex Suite, it is built for organisations that need frictionless international access, large delegate accommodation blocks and operationally straightforward event logistics.
The venue combines large-scale conferencing with strong transport connectivity to London, the Midlands and Europe. Its Essex Suite is described by the hotel as the largest event space in the Stansted area and can accommodate exhibitions, staging rigs and vehicle launches. On-site facilities include multiple dining outlets, the Wine Tower Bar and the PACE Health Club with indoor pool and spa, supporting multi-day residential events without travel between sessions.
Why choose this venue
Delegates walk from the Stansted Airport terminal to the hotel in around five minutes via a covered walkway, with no coaches, taxis or transfers. For international conferences or multi-country attendee groups this removes a major layer of transport coordination.
The Essex Suite accommodates up to 600 delegates theatre-style and supports exhibitions, gala dinners and large-scale corporate events. Vehicle access capability also makes it suitable for automotive launches and large-format installations.
With 500 bedrooms on site, multiple dining outlets, the Wine Tower Bar and the PACE Health Club with indoor pool and spa, the venue supports multi-day events without requiring delegates to travel elsewhere between sessions.
The 19 meeting rooms sit on a dedicated conference floor with natural daylight throughout, simplifying delegate flow for training programmes, breakout-heavy conferences and multi-track events.
The venue is approximately 45 minutes from London Liverpool Street via Stansted Express and sits close to Junction 8 of the M11, working well for both London-based and regional delegates.
Planning details
Best for
- International conferences
- Airport-accessible corporate events
- Residential conferences
- Large gala dinners
- Product launches
- Training programmes
- Awards ceremonies
- Multi-room conferences
- Corporate Christmas parties
Less suited to
- Rural retreat-style events
- Outdoor team building programmes
- Events requiring extensive grounds or outdoor activation space
- Ultra-boutique private dining events
- Coach-heavy events requiring on-site coach parking
Catering
- Model Multiple on-site dining outlets with conference catering through delegate packages and event catering services. Catering styles include buffet lunch, conference catering, three-course dinners, private dining, reception catering and Christmas party catering.
- External External catering policy not confirmed with venue.
- Bars The Wine Tower Bar is a multi-storey lobby bar with acrobatic wine service and a cocktail and wine offering. Mobile bar setups are also available within event spaces.
- Dietary Dietary requirements and allergen accommodation available. Confirm specific requirements with the venue.
Accessibility
- Features Accessible bedrooms available
- Step-free airport access via covered walkway
- Wheelchair accessibility throughout the hotel
- Accessible meeting facilities (confirm room-specific setup with venue)
- Caveat Detailed accessibility information for individual meeting rooms and event layouts should be confirmed directly with the venue during planning.
Sustainability
- Details The venue holds ECOsmart accreditation and participates in Radisson Hotel Group's automatic carbon offset programme for meetings and events. Accreditations referenced include ECOsmart Gold (2023, 2024), ECOsmart Silver (2025, 2026), beam membership and Visit Essex. Radisson Hotel Group states meetings and events are automatically carbon compensated through certified projects in partnership with First Climate. Confirm current accreditation year with the venue.
Pricing notes
- Day delegate
- per delegate (from) £43 inc VAT
- Note Indicative pricing. Confirm current rates and inclusions directly with the venue.
- 24-hour delegate
- per delegate (from) £159 inc VAT
- Note Indicative pricing. Confirm current rates and inclusions directly with the venue.
Space combinations
- Essex Suite + Meeting Rooms 10 & 12 Conference plenary with breakout streams
- Essex Suite + small meeting rooms Multi-track conferences and training programmes
- Meeting Rooms 10 & 12 + breakout rooms Leadership training and workshops
- Essex Suite sections + networking lounges Exhibition and networking events
Compare event spaces
Essex Suite
The venue's flagship large-scale conference and gala event space The Essex Suite is the venue's largest space and one of the biggest event spaces in the Stansted airport…
Pairs well with Meeting Room 10, Meeting Room 12
Meeting Room 10
One of the venue's largest standard meeting rooms Meeting Room 10 features floor-to-ceiling windows, natural daylight and Barco ClickShare presentation capability. It works well as a standalone training…
Pairs well with Essex Suite, Meeting Room 12
Meeting Room 12
Flexible conference and training room with natural daylight Meeting Room 12 mirrors the setup and flexibility of Meeting Room 10, making the two useful for parallel conference streams…
Pairs well with Meeting Room 10
Meeting Rooms 4, 7 and 19
Medium-sized rooms for workshops and breakout activity These rooms suit workshops, breakout sessions and smaller presentations, with natural daylight and standard AV throughout. Best for WorkshopsBreakout sessionsNetworking events…
Pairs well with Essex Suite
Meeting Room 11
Flexible mid-sized meeting and training room Meeting Room 11 supports a broad range of layouts and is often used for workshops or smaller conference sessions. Best for TrainingWorkshopsTeam…
Small Meeting Rooms (1–9, 14–18)
Practical breakout and boardroom spaces The venue includes a bank of smaller meeting rooms suited to interviews, board meetings, syndicate sessions and smaller workshops. All sit on the…
Pairs well with Essex Suite
Capacity matrix
| Space | Standing | Theatre | Boardroom | Dining | Cabaret | Classroom | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Suite | 600 | 600 | - | 350 | 300 | - | Ask |
| Meeting Room 10 | - | 120 | 40 | - | 50 | 50 | Ask |
| Meeting Room 12 | - | 120 | 40 | - | 50 | 50 | Ask |
| Meeting Rooms 4, 7 and 19 | - | 70 | - | - | - | - | Ask |
| Meeting Room 11 | - | 50 | - | - | 50 | 30 | Ask |
Facilities and services
Facilities & Amenities
Getting there
The hotel sits directly adjacent to London Stansted Airport, connected to the terminal by a covered walkway, with Stansted Airport Station and the Stansted Express within walking distance.
AddressLondon Stansted Airport, Essex
PostcodeCM24 1PP
AreaEast of England, Stansted
Nearest stationStansted Airport Station — within walking distance
Good forAwards and galas, Christmas parties, Conferences, Corporate events, Exhibitions, Meeting rooms
- Stansted Airport terminal — approximately five-minute covered walk, no transfers required
- Stansted Airport Station — within walking distance
- London Liverpool Street — approximately 45 minutes by Stansted Express
- M11 Junction 8 — approximately 3.3 miles
- On-site car parking and EV charging available; extensive airport parking nearby; coach parking not available on site
Frequently asked questions
Is it good for conferences?
Yes. The venue is particularly well suited to large residential conferences, international delegate events and multi-room corporate programmes. The largest layout, the Essex Suite, accommodates up to 600 delegates theatre-style.
Can delegates walk from the airport terminal?
Yes. The hotel is directly connected to London Stansted Airport by covered walkway, an approximate five-minute walk from arrivals, with no transfers required.
Which space works best for gala dinners and awards events?
The Essex Suite with its Pre-Function Area is the venue's primary large-format event space, accommodating up to 380 for dinner and 350 for a dinner dance.
Does the venue work for product launches?
Yes. The Essex Suite can accommodate vehicles, staging rigs and exhibition installations, making it suitable for automotive and product showcase events.
Does the venue include AV and WiFi?
Yes. Standard meeting packages include projector and screen setup, free high-speed WiFi, flipcharts, stationery and presentation capability. Medium and large rooms also include Barco ClickShare wireless presentation technology.
How accessible is the venue from London?
Stansted Express services run regularly from London Liverpool Street, with a typical journey time of around 45 minutes. The station is within walking distance of the hotel.