Meeting rooms

KIT offers stylish and presentable accommodations for single or multiple-day conferences, symposiums, meetings and receptions. KIT is also a desired location for marriages.

The traditionally furnished halls and rooms can be used separately or in combination. For each occasion, we consult with our clients as to which rooms and services would best suit their specific requirements.

Technical facilities

All rooms are equipped with modern conference facilities, professional audiovisual and ICT facilities (technical support is available).

Hotel

Situated next door to KIT, the NH Tropenhotel (80 rooms) offers overnight accommodation.

Tours

Group visits to the Tropical Museum and tours of the KIT building are possible.

Contact information

NH Hoteles
Tel: 020 – 554 6231
Fax: 020 – 554 5500
E-mail: groups.amsterdam@nh-hotels.com
Website: http://www.nhhotel.nl

NOTE:  No smoking is allowed anywhere in the KIT building.

The meeting rooms:

Marble Hall

The imposing octagonal Marble Hall - which serves as the foyer to the KIT building - is centrally situated to the other rooms. It is ideally suited as a reception area or networking venue. It is also an elegant choice for dinners and receptions.
Seated dinner: 100 - 250 persons 
Standing reception: 100 - 600 persons

The Gallery

The Gallery links the Marble Hall with the Main Auditorium. It is an excellent place for coffee and tea, or for lunch, dinner or drinks.

Underneath the Arches

A brightly lit, elegant venue located between the Marble Hall and the smaller meeting rooms. It is an ideal place to have coffee and tea, a reception, or a meet-and-greet buffet. A small group could very easily have lunch here too.

Maurits Chamber

The Maurits Chamber is a tranquil meeting room with its own unique atmosphere. It is an excellent venue for symposia, discussions, meetings, presentations, press conferences or a wedding.
Reception layout: 70 persons
Meeting-room layout: 35 seats
Theatre layout: 100 seats

Main Auditorium

A nicely finished auditorium with a permanent theatre layout and a large stage (behind which are stage and dressing rooms). Suitable for openings and plenary sessions of conferences or congresses, symposiums, company presentations, dance and musical performances.
(Permanent) theatre layout: 455 seats

Meeting Rooms

There are six small, charming meeting rooms situated in a common corridor with connecting doors. They are suitable for training programmes, meetings, presentations and workshops (e.g. as part of a conference). They are also available for marriage ceremonies.

Council Chamber

The Council Chamber has a very special atmosphere thanks to its ornately decorated fireplace. It is an ideal location for meetings, training courses and presentations, as well as a wedding or a private lunch or dinner.
Meeting room layout: 24 seats
Theatre layout: 38 seats

Board Room

Meeting room layout: 20 seats
Theatre layout: 32 seats

Regency Chamber

The Regency Chamber is a cosy, intimate venue next to the indoor garden; ideally suited for a meeting or a private lunch.
(Permanent) meeting room layout: 10 seats

Wilhelmina Chamber
Meeting room layout: 8 seats
Emma Chamber

The Emma Chamber is a spacious venue with an abundance of natural light. It is able to accomodate a variety of activities.
Meeting room layout: 20 seats
Theatre layout: 30 seats

Antechamber
In consultation with catering, guests of the Emma Room and the Claus Room can make use of the Antechamber for breaks, lunches and drinks, for example. This room cannot be hired separately.
Claus Chamber
Meeting room layout: 16 seats
Theatre layout: 30 seats

Reading Room

KIT Library's distinctive Reading Room is ideally suited for lectures, symposia and debates.
Theatre layout: maximum 80 seats
Reservations: library@kit.nl

Reading Room KIT Library

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