How booking works
Understand the direct booking process for The Designer's Penthouse, from first enquiry and quote to logistics, payment, and confirmation.
A clear guide to direct booking for shoots, meetings, workshops, dinners, launches, and private hire at our Old Street penthouse.
Direct booking in brief
These are the practical facts most teams want before sending a brief for a Shoreditch, Old Street, or London EC1 booking.
Rates from
From £120/hour
Location
Old Street / Shoreditch / London EC1V
Response time
Typically within 24–48 hours
How direct booking works
A short scoping conversation leads to a clearer quote and a smoother day.
01
Share the brief
Send the date, format, timings, headcount, and any access notes. If you found the penthouse via a venue platform, you can reference the listing.
02
We review the scope
We confirm fit, availability, and any details that affect quoting.
03
You receive the quote
The quote is shaped around the booking window, team size, and any support required.
04
Confirm the date
Once approved, a 50% deposit secures the booking and terms are issued in writing.
Venue platforms are useful for discovery. Direct booking is the clearest way to scope the day and quote it accurately.
Most direct enquiries are answered within 24–48 hours.
Choose the right enquiry route
Direct booking works best when the brief is scoped honestly from the start: venue only, venue plus production support, or a more managed event-format enquiry.
01
Penthouse Hire
For teams bringing their own crew or event lead, and wanting the penthouse clearly quoted as venue hire.
At a high level: Venue hire, core in-house infrastructure, and quoting shaped to timings, access, and occupancy.
Why choose it: The clearest route when the space itself is the brief.
02
Penthouse + Production Support
For shoots and content days that benefit from hands-on venue support.
At a high level: Penthouse hire with pre-production guidance, equipment staging, layout input, and access to the on-site catalogue.
Why choose it: Best when the day needs practical support without moving into a fully managed production.
03
Managed Booking
For events, presentations, and layered bookings that need several elements scoped together.
At a high level: Venue hire shaped around catering liaison, layout changes, equipment, extended hours, and day-of support where required.
Why choose it: The right route when the booking needs tighter coordination from the outset.
Common booking questions answered clearly
How do I book, and what happens after I enquire?
Send your preferred date, use case, and team size through the enquiry form. We reply within one business day with availability and a tailored quote. Once you confirm, the full address, access instructions, and a logistics brief follow.
What is the minimum hire duration?
Hire starts at £120/hour with a four-hour minimum. The right length depends on your brief, access needs, and day of week. We confirm the schedule and quote when you enquire.
What is the cancellation and deposit policy?
A 50% deposit secures the booking. Cancel more than 14 days before the hire date and the deposit is fully refunded; within 14 days it is non-refundable. Full terms come with your booking confirmation.
Is there parking, and how do I get there by public transport?
Old Street station on the Northern Line is a four-minute walk. We can arrange nearby street parking or day parking in advance. Unload outside the building, then load in directly via the goods lift.