170 Staff Lounge
Opening Hours:
The space will be open to all staff and visitors from 09.00 – 16.30 on Monday – Friday, accessible via your Imperial ID.
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.
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.
After extensive refurbishment work, our Grade II-listed building 170 Queens Gate has now re-opened for Imperial staff. The building is now fully accessible with a new platform lift and features a modern catering kitchen and elegant dining space in the Solar Room for events. Refurbishment works also included redecoration, upgraded furniture, and a state-of-the-art AV system in the Council Room.
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.
Catering and refreshments
Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and water which is available on level 1. Drinks can also be carried to level 2 using reusable cups.
Spaces and access
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.
170 Queen's Gate features non-bookable meeting spaces on both levels 1 and 2.
Level 1: Soft-seated social space
- 40 max capacity.
- No booking required - used on a first-come, first-served basis.
- An open social space for staff to enjoy.
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 these rooms for more than 90 minutes.
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Important information
Due to its Grade-II listed status, 170 Queen’s Gate is not currently accessible. Applications for the necessary planning permissions are in progress. Approval is expected in January 2025 and it is our ambition to make the building accessible by summer 2025. Additionally, we are working closely with the Able@Imperial Staff Network to identify other facilities that do not currently meet the needs of all staff. Steps will be taken to address any concerns raised and we will work together to ensure our campuses are more accessible.
Weekly Test is completed on Mondays at 0845. Evacuation point is F.
If any issues, please contact Security Control Room 020 7594 8910 or via the SafeZone App.