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The Crystal Ballroom

Grand dining table set with elegant decor under a large crystal chandelier at The May Fair Hotel London
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Chandelier above a banquet table set with flowers, candles, and glassware at The May Fair Hotel

The Crystal Ballroom is The May Fair Hotel’s Pièce de Résistance. Completely secluded and available exclusively to your guests, it exudes the ambience of a ballroom from a bygone era – crowned with a six-metre bespoke Baccarat chandelier. The perfect setting for big conferences, occasions and events of all kinds.

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Versatility

The Crystal Ballroom can serve as your main plenary conference space, complete with catering, a private entrance, cloakroom, and bathrooms. Alternatively, hire the Crystal Ballroom for your registration area and use the connecting May Fair Theatre as your plenary – perfect for large screenings.

The Big Reveal

Featuring a retractable divider, the Crystal Ballroom can add theatrics to your conference, event or wedding – revealing an unexpected, previously unseen setting to your guests.

CAPACITY
  Theatre Theatre Reception Reception Cabaret Cabaret Classroom Classroom Boardroom Boardroom U-shape U-shape Lunch/Dinner Lunch/Dinner Dinner Dance Dinner Dance
Crystal Ballroom 280 370 120 140 60 65 260 220
Dimensions
  DIMENSIONS HEIGHT AREA Max capacity
Crystal Ballroom 27.8x12.1m / 91'2x39'7ft 3.5m / 11'6ft 336.00 0

AUDIO-VISUAL FACILITIES INCLUDE

•    Bose audio system
•    Sixteen channel analogue mixing desk
•    Wireless microphones (two lapels and two handhelds)
•    Lectern with lectern microphone
•    Wireless Crestron touch screen for source and volume control
•    Hotel background music
•    Two Panasonic laser projectors with 9m2 electronic ceiling-mounted screens
•    HDMI connection
•    Possibility of live streaming from the theatre

SOUND & VISION

We are partnered with leading audio-visual brands to bring you and your guests a spectacular experience. From state-of-the-art projection capabilities to crisp sound systems, our equipment has been curated to enhance any type of event – with a dedicated AV specialist to support you on the day.

Elegantly set dining table with white flowers, candles, and crystal glasses under a chandelier at The May Fair Hotel.
Empty red leather seats facing a large screen with a spotlighted performer at The May Fair Hotel, London

The Screening Room

A private staircase connects the Crystal Ballroom with the stunning May Fair Theatre – one of London’s largest private screening rooms. Seating 201 guests, this gorgeous cinema is powered by state-of-the-art big screen technology, with comfortable padded seating, a lectern for presentations, and furniture for panel discussions.

White plate with dish, wine glasses, and menu card on glass table at The May Fair Hotel London

Dining

The Crystal Ballroom accommodates catering stations for large conferences, as well as individually plated dining experiences, all prepared in-house by our award-winning culinary team.

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