The 170 Staff Lounge is now open to Imperial staff
After extensive refurbishment work, our Grade II-listed 170 Queens Gate is now available to use by Imperial staff! We’d love to invite you to enjoy this historic space and to add a unique backdrop to your next meeting, catch-up or coffee break.
Opening Hours:
The space is open to all staff and visitors from 09.00 – 16.30 on Monday – Friday.
Tell us your thoughts!
We’re delighted to provide this beautiful space for staff to enjoy. This is a pilot programme and we welcome any feedback that you may have on how we can improve the space and your experience via 170qg@imperial.ac.uk.
Spaces and access
The Solar Room and adjoining garden, and meeting spaces on level 1 and 2 are exclusively available for staff and their guests to enjoy. All spaces can be accessed using your Imperial ID. Please note, this is a shared space and events may take place within the Council Room and Drawing Room throughout this time. Guests must be accompanied by an Imperial staff member at all times.
Catering and refreshments
Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and water which will be available in the Solar Room and on level 1. Drinks can also be carried to level 2 using reusable cups. Please use the lids provided to avoid spillages on the stairs and throughout the building.
Light catering will be available to purchase (cashless payment) from our dedicated host in the Solar Room on a self-service basis. Consuming hot food brought onto the premises is not permitted. All food and drinks served must be consumed on the premises and can be disposed of using the trays provided.
Meeting Rooms
Ground floor: Solar Room
24 max capacity
No booking required - used on a first-come, first-served basis.
Includes use of the beautiful, adjoining walled garden.
Level 1: Meeting space
40 max capacity
No booking required - used on a first-come, first-served basis.
Level 2: Meeting spaces
4 - 12 max capacity
No booking required - used on a first-come, first-served basis.
You are kindly asked not to occupy rooms for more than 90 minutes.
We hope you enjoy 170 Staff Lounge
Please keep in mind when using 170 Staff Lounge that it is a shared environment. Be respectful of the spaces and your colleagues and leave all rooms in the same condition that you found them.
A dedicated member of staff will be on hand at all times to answer any questions and to facilitate your enjoyment.