diff --git a/src/skins/vector/css/vector-web/structures/RoomDirectory.css b/src/skins/vector/css/vector-web/structures/RoomDirectory.css
index fdf88e346d..563b1772c9 100644
--- a/src/skins/vector/css/vector-web/structures/RoomDirectory.css
+++ b/src/skins/vector/css/vector-web/structures/RoomDirectory.css
@@ -62,6 +62,7 @@ limitations under the License.
 
 .mx_RoomDirectory_searchbox {
     display: table-cell;
+    vertical-align: middle;
 }
 
 .mx_RoomDirectory_listheader .mx_NetworkDropdown {