Venue at a glance
Park Plaza County Hall London is an upscale hotel on Addington Street, close to Waterloo, Westminster Bridge, the London Eye and the South Bank. It offers 399 bedrooms, two dedicated conference floors, flexible meeting rooms with natural daylight, private dining, restaurant and bar facilities, and a strong family leisure proposition.
It is best suited to smaller London conferences, board meetings, training, private dining, receptions and residential events for up to 100 delegates.
Why choose this venue
Park Plaza County Hall London is positioned on the South Bank, close to the London Eye, Westminster Bridge, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Waterloo. It works well for events where location, views and delegate convenience matter.
The hotel has flexible meeting and event rooms across dedicated conference levels, with natural daylight, breakout facilities and built-in technology. It is particularly suitable for smaller conferences, training sessions, board meetings and private events.
The Terrace Suite includes a private terrace overlooking the London Eye, giving smaller events a memorable setting with outdoor space. It is a strong option for intimate dinners, drinks receptions and senior meetings where atmosphere matters.
The hotel has a well-developed family offer, including spacious rooms, sofa beds, kitchenettes in selected rooms, children's dining and family-focused packages. This makes it a useful choice for guests combining events, leisure and family stays.
All meetings and events at the hotel are described as 100% carbon compensated. The venue also holds AIM Gold accreditation and is listed as a Healthcare Assessed Venue, supporting more formal meeting and procurement requirements.
Planning details
Best for
- Small conferences and meetings for up to 100 delegates
- Board meetings, training sessions and workshops near Waterloo
- Private dining and intimate dinners
- Receptions and events that benefit from a terrace or London Eye views
- Residential meetings requiring hotel bedrooms on site
- Family-friendly leisure stays linked to South Bank attractions
- Healthcare meetings requiring a Healthcare Assessed Venue
- Organisations seeking AIM Gold accredited meeting space
- Events where carbon-compensated meetings are a useful procurement or ESG signal
Less suited to
- Large conferences requiring more than 100 delegates
- Events needing a large ballroom or exhibition hall
- Events requiring confirmed on-site parking
- Rural retreats or venues with private gardens
- Events needing extensive outdoor space beyond the terraces
- Bookings that require confirmed spa access before enquiry, while refurbishment status remains unclear
- Events that need published pricing before contacting the hotel
Catering
- Model In-house catering for meetings, events and private dining, supported by Atrio Restaurant & Bar. Catering styles include conference refreshments, meeting packages, private dining, dinners, receptions, brunch, breakfast, bar food, light bites, children's menus, afternoon tea and restaurant dining.
- External External catering policy is not stated in the supplied material. Confirm with the venue.
- Bars Atrio Bar is open Monday to Sunday from 9am to midnight, serving light bites, wines, beers, cocktails and mocktails, with outdoor terrace use available in warmer months.
- Dietary The hotel can accommodate children's dining, with children's menus and breakfast free for children up to age 12. Specific dietary requirements, including allergens, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal needs, should be confirmed directly with the hotel.
Accessibility
- Features Wheelchair-accessible lobby, public entrance and restrooms
- Audio and visual emergency warnings
- Grab bars
- Roll-in shower
- TDD public phone
- Wider doorways
- Wheelchairs available on request
- Caveat Accessible room availability, event-floor access, lift access, drop-off arrangements, accessible parking options and guest-specific support should be confirmed directly with the hotel before booking. On-site parking is not confirmed in the supplied material.
Sustainability
- Details Park Plaza County Hall London states that all meetings and events are 100% carbon compensated. The venue is AIM Gold accredited by the Meetings Industry Association and is listed as a Healthcare Assessed Venue. The hotel also has a Better World sustainability programme. Hotel Sustainability Basics verification is not explicitly stated in the supplied material and should be confirmed with the venue if needed.
Space combinations
- Small conference with breakout space Millennium + Battersea or Putney + Westminster as the main room, with the remaining Conference Level 1 rooms used for breakouts, meetings or catering support
- Level 2 meeting with terrace reception Vauxhall + Lambeth for the main meeting and the Terrace Suite for drinks, private dining or a hosted reception with outdoor space
- Board meeting and private dinner Westminster, Vauxhall or the Terrace Suite for the meeting, followed by private dining in The London Room or dinner in the Terrace Suite
- Family-friendly residential stay Combine meeting space with bedrooms, family rooms, Atrio Restaurant & Bar and nearby South Bank attractions for guests extending their visit
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Capacity matrix
| Space | Standing | Theatre | Boardroom | Cabaret | Classroom | U-shape | Dinner Without Av | Private Dining | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putney | 20 | 20 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 20 | - | Ask |
| Westminster | 35 | 35 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 30 | - | Ask |
| Putney + Westminster | 80 | 70 | 30 | 48 | 48 | 30 | 60 | - | Ask |
| Millennium | 50 | 50 | 18 | 32 | 24 | 18 | 40 | - | Ask |
| Battersea | 30 | 30 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 20 | - | Ask |
| Millennium + Battersea | 100 | 80 | 36 | 64 | 60 | 36 | 80 | - | Ask |
| Vauxhall | 35 | 35 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 30 | - | Ask |
| Lambeth | 20 | 20 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 20 | - | Ask |
| Vauxhall + Lambeth | 80 | 70 | 30 | 48 | 48 | 30 | 60 | - | Ask |
| Terrace Suite | 50 | 30 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 40 | - | Ask |
| The London Room | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20 | Ask |
Facilities and services
Facilities & Amenities
Getting there
Park Plaza County Hall London is located at 1 Addington Street, London SE1 7RY, on the South Bank just south of Westminster Bridge. It is within walking distance of the London Eye, Sea Life London Aquarium, Shrek's Adventure, London Dungeon, National Theatre, Southbank Centre, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Tate Modern and St James's Park.
Address1 Addington Street, London
PostcodeSE1 7RY
AreaLondon
Nearest stationLondon Waterloo — approximately half a mile away
Good forConferences, Corporate events, Meeting rooms, Private dining, Training venues
- London Waterloo ~half a mile away — National Rail, Underground and Overground connections
- Heathrow Airport ~45 minutes away
- London City Airport ~60 minutes away
- On-site parking is not confirmed in the supplied material — confirm driving, drop-off and parking arrangements with the hotel
Frequently asked questions
Is it good for conferences?
Yes, for smaller conferences and business events. Park Plaza County Hall London accommodates up to 100 delegates and offers flexible meeting rooms, natural daylight, breakout facilities, built-in AV and high-speed WiFi.
Which room has the best views?
The Terrace Suite is the standout room for views because it has a private terrace overlooking the London Eye. It is best suited to smaller dinners, cocktail receptions, private meetings and intimate events.
Can it be hired for private dining?
Yes. The London Room accommodates up to 20 for private dining, while the Terrace Suite can host up to 40 for dinner without AV. Larger dinner-style setups are also available in the main meeting rooms.
Is it accessible?
Yes. The supplied venue material states that the hotel has a wheelchair-accessible lobby, public entrance and restrooms, as well as accessible rooms, audio and visual emergency warnings, grab bars, roll-in showers, wider doorways and wheelchairs available on request.
Does it include AV and WiFi?
Yes. The meeting rooms have full AV, modern built-in technology, high-speed WiFi, hybrid meeting technology, private telephone lines and stationery supplies. AV details should still be confirmed for each room and event setup.
How close is transport?
London Waterloo is approximately half a mile away, giving access to National Rail, Underground and Overground services. The hotel is also close to Westminster Bridge, the London Eye and major South Bank attractions.