Corporate Magazine December 2018
It's all about style and sophistication inside this month's edition! We fast-track our way around the UK in ten lobbies you'll love and find rooms of relevance reigning over beige and boring backdrops! We have a bite-size feature on delicious dining for clients and colleagues this Christmas and showcase some of the UK's most striking venues well versed in staging successful meetings. READ NOW >> https://www.findmeaconference.com/magazine
It's all about style and sophistication inside this month's edition!
We fast-track our way around the UK in ten lobbies you'll love and find rooms of relevance reigning over beige and boring backdrops! We have a bite-size feature on delicious dining for clients and colleagues this Christmas and showcase some of the UK's most striking venues well versed in staging successful meetings.
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DECEMBER <strong>2018</strong><br />
Troxy<br />
Rock your<br />
Delegates<br />
Set the Scene<br />
for Success!<br />
Delicious Dining in <strong>December</strong>
01775 843410<br />
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
PIECING TOGETHER YOUR IDEAL VENUE
Contents<br />
Troxy<br />
4<br />
Holiday Inn<br />
Stevenage<br />
33<br />
Principal Edinburgh George Street<br />
6<br />
Latest News<br />
34<br />
Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square<br />
8<br />
Delicious Dining<br />
38<br />
A Day in the Life...<br />
Tibor Suli<br />
10<br />
Around the UK in Ten Lobbies<br />
46<br />
Manchester Central<br />
16<br />
Venue Offers<br />
50<br />
Rooms with Relevance<br />
18<br />
Featured Group<br />
Penta Hotels<br />
52<br />
Venue Showcase<br />
Hilton Puckrup Hall<br />
30<br />
Trending Venues<br />
54<br />
Venue Showcase<br />
Village Hotel Portsmouth<br />
31<br />
Using our Services<br />
56<br />
Holiday Inn<br />
London Luton Airport<br />
32<br />
Meet the <strong>Corporate</strong> Team<br />
58<br />
Findmeaconference and Findmeahotelroom are both divisions of Infotel Solutions Ltd. Copyright © <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
All rights reserved. All rates contained in this magazine are correct at the time of publishing.<br />
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Troxy<br />
City, London E1 0HX<br />
POA<br />
One of the largest licensed venues in London, Troxy<br />
is a distinctive space perfectly suited for events<br />
welcoming up to 1,500 delegates. The Grade II<br />
listed building retains its glamorous art deco style<br />
from when it was a cinema in the 1930s and has<br />
all the modern day facilities organisers need to<br />
stage a conference, presentation, award-ceremony,<br />
reception or meeting.<br />
The White Room seats 120 guests in a theatrestyle<br />
configuration or 150 people for a reception.<br />
The Grand Hall, with state-of-the-art PA and<br />
lighting systems, offers 1,070m2 of flexible, pillar<br />
free space. The circle area above offers tiered<br />
seating for 861 people. There are five bars, large<br />
cloakroom facilities and the venue has a late<br />
licence until 2:00am.<br />
The impressive front of house spaces are matched<br />
back stage with a fully equipped production kitchen<br />
which can cater for up to 1,000 guests, production<br />
rooms and eight dressing rooms.<br />
Organisers are assigned a dedicated events<br />
manager from the venue, ensuring expert<br />
assistance from planning to production, and with<br />
an approved list of suppliers who are familiar with<br />
the award-winning venue, events at Troxy are<br />
certain to entertain, excite and inform delegates.<br />
1,500 Max<br />
Delegates<br />
3 Function<br />
Rooms<br />
Free WiFi<br />
Catering<br />
Bar<br />
Parties<br />
& Dinners<br />
Ballroom<br />
4
Featured Venue<br />
01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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Principal Edinburgh<br />
George Street<br />
Edinburgh, Midlothian EH2 2PB<br />
Day Rates from<br />
£39<br />
24hr Rates from<br />
£125<br />
Brass, oak, leather, velvet, glass and marble have<br />
all been used to perfection in this hotel which is<br />
the pinnacle of luxury and synonymous with style<br />
and sophistication. Interior architects Goddard<br />
Littlefair definitely created a sense of grandeur at<br />
the Principal Edinburgh George Street.<br />
Design features continue throughout the seven<br />
flexible, stunning spaces available for corporate<br />
celebrations, conferences and meetings.<br />
The Library is located on the ground floor and seats<br />
up to 30 delegates for a boardroom style meeting.<br />
This stunning space has lots of natural daylight<br />
flowing through the arched windows. Oak<br />
panelled walls and a stunning plaster ceiling hint<br />
at the hotel's 18th century origins, while the WiFi<br />
is definitely 21st century with a superfast<br />
bandwidth of 100Mb!<br />
The impressive Kings Hall was originally a banking<br />
hall for the Caledonian Insurance Company.<br />
It seamlessly blends Victorian features with a<br />
contemporary, uncluttered high-end look where<br />
a keynote speech or company awards ceremony<br />
would be perfectly staged for up to 300 guests.<br />
For a spectacular penthouse meeting or private<br />
dining occasion, the 5th floor Forth View Suite is<br />
superb. Accommodating up to 18 delegates for a<br />
boardroom meeting or up to 50 guests attending<br />
a champagne reception, the suite and large<br />
outside terrace overlooks some of Edinburgh's<br />
iconic landmarks.<br />
Voted Conference Hotel of the Year <strong>2018</strong> and<br />
recognised by Conde Nast Traveller, Readers’<br />
Choice Awards 2017, the Principal Edinburgh<br />
George Street is a top choice for events where<br />
impressions count.<br />
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Featured Venue<br />
400 Max<br />
Delegates<br />
7 Function<br />
Rooms<br />
Free WiFi<br />
Restaurant<br />
Bar<br />
Parties<br />
Ballroom<br />
Team<br />
Building<br />
AV<br />
Conferencing<br />
01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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Principal Edinburgh<br />
Charlotte Square<br />
Edinburgh, Midlothian EH2 4HQ<br />
Day Rates from<br />
£42<br />
24hr Rates from<br />
£165<br />
Eight miles from Edinburgh Airport and just<br />
one mile from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station,<br />
Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square sits perfectly<br />
positioned within walking distance of Edinburgh<br />
Castle, Princes Street and Holyrood Palace.<br />
The stylish building consists of seven<br />
interconnecting Georgian townhouses and is<br />
located in one of the city's prettiest private garden<br />
squares in New Town, which is a UNESCO world<br />
heritage site.<br />
Organisers have a choice of six meeting rooms, all<br />
with natural daylight, superfast free WiFi and the<br />
very best audio visual equipment.<br />
The Gallery is the largest space with the capacity<br />
to seat up to 300 delegates attending theatre<br />
style events or 240 guests for a dinner dance<br />
celebration. It also benefits from having its own<br />
private entrance and an adjoining room which<br />
can be used as break-out space or for registration<br />
and refreshments.<br />
For an impressive setting for meetings, the<br />
Executive Boardroom is particularly stunning<br />
and has everything needed for a state-of-the-art<br />
presentation for up to 12 delegates.<br />
The award-winning hotel offers delegates an<br />
excellent dining experience with a bowl and buffet<br />
menu or an events dining menu with ingredients<br />
from the land, sea and garden. Facilities include<br />
a light and relaxing Garden Room for snacks and<br />
traditional afternoon tea and the recently opened<br />
Bar and Grill is a must. Inspired by traditional grand<br />
European cafés and brasseries, it has a stunning<br />
interior to reflect the stylish local architecture and<br />
is fast becoming one of the best dining experiences<br />
in the city.<br />
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Featured Venue<br />
300 Max<br />
Delegates<br />
6 Function<br />
Rooms<br />
On-site<br />
Parking<br />
Free WiFi Restaurant Bar<br />
Parties<br />
Team<br />
Building<br />
Spa<br />
01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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A Day in the Life...<br />
Head Chef at Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel<br />
The Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel<br />
is in the heart of the city and is Southampton’s<br />
oldest hotel, dating back over 500 years. The<br />
Grade II listed building hosted Jane Austen’s<br />
18th birthday and has ever since played<br />
an important role in the city’s history.<br />
It has recently undergone an extensive<br />
refurbishment programme that has<br />
blended modern convenience and<br />
comfort while staying true to the<br />
hotel’s history and heritage.<br />
Located within easy access to the<br />
city via the M3 junction 14, the<br />
hotel is less than a mile away from<br />
the Southampton cruise terminal.<br />
It features 99 bedrooms and three<br />
meeting rooms that are suitable for up<br />
to 100 delegates. It boasts a beautiful<br />
Signature Restaurant and Nelson’s Bar as<br />
well as free on-site parking and free WiFi.<br />
It’s also handy for Southampton train station<br />
and Southampton airport, which is only four<br />
and a half miles away.<br />
The restaurant forms an important part of<br />
the hotel, and its chef and his team have<br />
just launched a brand-new menu which<br />
showcases seasonal favourites, with British<br />
and international flavours added in.<br />
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Tibor Suli has worked at the hotel for<br />
eight years. He tells us all about the<br />
new menu:<br />
“I’ve been a chef for over 22 years and was<br />
inspired to start my career by my mum who also<br />
used to be a chef. When I was younger I would<br />
help her in the kitchen in our home and spent a<br />
lot of time watching her create beautiful, tasty<br />
dishes. Ever since then I’ve had a passion for<br />
creating the best food possible and the new<br />
menu is a culmination of all my experiences, and<br />
my passion for producing delicious food to the<br />
highest standard."<br />
What inspired you when creating the<br />
new menu?<br />
“I take a lot of influence from seasonal products<br />
and I also like to create fusion dishes using new<br />
combinations. I constantly keep updated with<br />
the lastest food trends, keep a track of what the<br />
Michelin star and three rosette chefs are creating,<br />
whether it’s from their social media, their menus<br />
online and any television programmes they<br />
appear on and also through reading lots and lots<br />
of cook books.”<br />
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A Day in the Life...<br />
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How would you sum up your style?<br />
“My style is a combination of classic British with<br />
an international influence. So the menu has<br />
some of the British classics you would expect,<br />
alongside a number of dishes that are from<br />
around the world, especially France. I don’t<br />
have a specific signature dish because my tastes<br />
and skills are always evolving - I like to keep on<br />
looking at new ideas, flavours and ingredients.<br />
I think it’s good to constantly evolve and not<br />
rely on one specific dish.”<br />
How do you relax when you’re not in<br />
the kitchen?<br />
“My favourite thing to do is to watch movies<br />
- they provide escapism and take me away from<br />
the stress of running a busy kitchen! It can be<br />
rather hectic but we all love it and it’s great to<br />
see happy visitors at the end of their meal. I also<br />
love watching football, especially Arsenal, and<br />
playing any kind of sports or ball games. I do like<br />
an hour or two on my Xbox as well.”<br />
For more infomation on the Mercure<br />
Centre Dolphin Southampton, click here.<br />
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A Day in the Life...<br />
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Manchester Central<br />
Petersfield, Manchester M2 3GX<br />
Day Rates from<br />
£40<br />
This legendary Manchester venue regularly hosts<br />
trade union and party political conferences as well<br />
as extravagant celebrations, so accommodating<br />
and organising large-scale events is not a<br />
problem. The multi-purpose Exchange Hall is a large<br />
space with a capacity of 1,600 delegates. This can<br />
be used for trade exhibitions, event hospitality,<br />
large-scale banqueting and of course, conferences.<br />
The magnificent Central Hall, with its vaulted arches<br />
and station clock, makes a lasting impression for<br />
exhibitions and more unusual installations and<br />
has space for up to an impressive 9,000 guests.<br />
This heritage space is also ideal as a stunning<br />
backdrop for dinner dances, award-ceremonies<br />
and corporate celebrations for up to 4,000 guests.<br />
Not just for large events, Manchester Central has<br />
versatile rooms which can be divided into smaller<br />
meeting spaces or break-out areas. The Charter<br />
Suite is ideal for this purpose and the suite of<br />
Exchange breakout rooms is another popular<br />
option for discussion groups, board meetings and<br />
workshops. As well as having air-conditioning, the<br />
rooms include projection systems for presentations.<br />
With high profile events hosted at Manchester<br />
Central it's no surprise that all the facilities, services<br />
and on-site teams are first class. From ideas to<br />
delivery, the venue's experienced team lead the<br />
way with a bespoke approach to each event and<br />
outstanding service standards.<br />
9,000 Max<br />
Delegates<br />
8 Function<br />
Rooms<br />
Free WiFi<br />
Catering<br />
Dinner Dances<br />
AV Conferencing<br />
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Featured Venue<br />
01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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Rooms<br />
with<br />
Relevance<br />
From country mansion houses<br />
celebrating British heritage to city<br />
centre hotels showcasing urban chic,<br />
there are occasions when you want a<br />
room to steal the show, when beige<br />
and boring are banished and style<br />
and substance take centre stage.<br />
We believe when the art and science<br />
of a room comes together seamlessly,<br />
the scene is most definitely set for an<br />
event which impresses from the<br />
get-go.<br />
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London Marriott West India Quay<br />
Enter the lobby of the London Marriott<br />
West India Quay and you're greeted with<br />
sleek clean lines, warm wood tones and an<br />
abundance of fine features, including a double<br />
height glass atrium. Designed by American<br />
architects HOK, the landmark tower building was<br />
built to contrast with the surrounding Victorian<br />
warehouses of London's Docklands and with its<br />
elliptical slender shape, it resembles the curved<br />
hull of a boat.<br />
The 33-story hotel stands proud in its Canary<br />
Wharf address and offers a choice of 19<br />
top-end event spaces with a maximum capacity<br />
of 290 delegates, an executive lounge, health<br />
club and over 300 guest rooms. An artist in<br />
residence programme runs so guests and<br />
delegates can also view unique contemporary<br />
artworks displayed in the hotel.<br />
Meeting spaces are modern, with the latest in<br />
audio visual equipment. Many of the rooms<br />
have natural daylight and some have views over<br />
the River Thames but each space will impress.<br />
Particular favourites include the Teak Room<br />
which seats up to 26 delegates and has views<br />
over the quayside while The Gallery on the lower<br />
ground floor provides stunning semi-private<br />
space for working lunches and receptions for up<br />
to 180 guests.<br />
At the end of the day, a visit to the G&Tea Lounge<br />
is an absolute must! Over 180 gins, speciality<br />
drinks, nibbles and a superb afternoon tea are<br />
served in this premium space.<br />
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Rooms with Relevance<br />
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Rooms with Relevance<br />
The Sculpture Gallery, Woburn Abbey<br />
For a dramatic setting, The Sculpture Gallery<br />
in the grounds of Woburn Abbey delivers<br />
exclusivity with elegance and sophistication.<br />
Designed and built in the late 1700s by Henry<br />
Holland for the fifth Duke of Bedford, the<br />
majestic property is surrounded by a 3,000<br />
acre deer park and overlooks a lake and private<br />
rose garden.<br />
For 170 years, it was home to The Three<br />
Graces, a marble figure group celebrated<br />
in classical art and literature. Housed in a<br />
neo-classical temple in The Sculpture Gallery,<br />
in a top lit rotunda with eight antique columns,<br />
the Graces presided in the magnificence of a<br />
miniature Pantheon.<br />
You won't see the marble figures today as they<br />
are now on display at the Victoria and Albert<br />
Museum in London but all the splendour and<br />
majesty of The Sculpture Gallery remains.<br />
It makes a superb choice of venue for exhibitions<br />
and product launches, as well as meetings,<br />
conferences and corporate celebrations for up to<br />
250 guests. There's an excellent event organiser<br />
to assist and superb in-house catering.<br />
With the picturesque gardens and parkland and<br />
dramatic event spaces, The Sculpture Gallery<br />
really is a vision both internally and externally,<br />
making it a top choice with many organisations.<br />
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Ascot Racecourse<br />
A thoroughbred in the style stakes is Ascot<br />
Racecourse. A favourite with the Royal<br />
Family and known across the world, the<br />
famous grandstand has been the scene of<br />
many prestigious events held by multi-national<br />
corporations. Its also doubled as Shanghai<br />
Pudong International Airport in the James Bond<br />
movie Skyfall and had a crowd pleasing scene<br />
in My Fair Lady with Audrey Hepburn.<br />
The Grandstand has an impressive 300 unique<br />
meeting rooms, large dining venues and event<br />
space for up to 3,000 delegates. The Parade Ring<br />
Suite is the jewel in the crown. Welcoming up to<br />
400 guests it overlooks the magnificent Parade<br />
Ring, has floor to ceiling windows and its own<br />
private terrace. An integrated PA system and TVs<br />
for presentations are included and as well as<br />
providing an impressive and inspiring space for<br />
corporate meetings, it's equally at home hosting<br />
product launches and networking receptions.<br />
For a smaller gathering for up to 50 delegates,<br />
the Jockeys Weighing Room in the heart of the<br />
racecourse is unique. No less impressive are the<br />
single Private Boxes used for a boardroom style<br />
meeting. They're located in the Grandstand<br />
and are fitted with a 42" flat screen TV which<br />
is configured for data and DVD presentations<br />
and have the added bonus of a balcony and<br />
small kitchen.<br />
It goes without saying service is of a royal<br />
standard at this award-winning venue and dining<br />
is definitely a culinary affair to remember.<br />
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Rooms with Relevance<br />
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Rooms with Relevance<br />
The Bridgewater Hall<br />
The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester has<br />
been designed to ensure the very best acoustics.<br />
Opened by Her Majesty The Queen in 1996, the<br />
building resembles a vast sculpture. It floats<br />
free of the ground on almost 300 earthquake<br />
proof isolation bearings so there's no rigid<br />
connection between the 22,500 ton building and<br />
its foundations, ensuring the Hall's acoustics are<br />
protected from outside noise and vibration.<br />
The tiered seating in the auditorium follows two<br />
well established designs, known as the shoebox<br />
and vineyard, and cleverly draws audiences<br />
into the stage. Taking centre stage is the Hall's<br />
magnificent Marcussen organ. With 5,500 pipes it<br />
completely covers the rear wall with a beautiful<br />
blend of wood and burnished metal. Hold an<br />
award ceremony or deliver company speeches<br />
to 2,400 colleagues and you'll find your event is<br />
perfectly in tune with the stylish auditorium.<br />
The Barborilli Room and Foyer is a showstopper<br />
too. Impressive high ceilings, stunning full length<br />
windows and modern décor welcome guests to<br />
exhibitions, conferences and lavish receptions<br />
or networking opportunities held in this bright<br />
event space.<br />
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The London Edition<br />
We started in a stunning London lobby and<br />
we're going to finish in another one which often<br />
makes an appearance in the top 50 lobbies in<br />
the world! The London Edition welcomes<br />
with a triple height ceiling, a giant silver egg<br />
shaped orb centrally hung, marble columns and<br />
super chic furnishings. Its Basement nightclub<br />
provides an eclectic event space with custom<br />
lighting, a bar and state-of-the-art sound<br />
system. It's dynamic space for a private film<br />
screening, product launch or a fashion show.<br />
The Penthouse is special with its wrap-around<br />
terrace offering a 360 degree view of London.<br />
Large and with custom designed furniture,<br />
this private space is ideal for meetings and VIP<br />
events for up to 50 guests.<br />
Fine dining at The London Edition is a carefully<br />
crafted experience from Michelin-starred chef<br />
Jason Atherton. His Berners Tavern has become<br />
one of London's most sought-after restaurant<br />
reservations. Offering all day dining, the<br />
restaurant combines modern sophistication<br />
with historical charm to create an exciting<br />
space. There is also a dining room for up to<br />
14 guests above the restaurant which offers<br />
privacy for entertaining clients and celebrating<br />
company achievements.<br />
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Rooms with Relevance<br />
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Venue Showcase<br />
Hilton<br />
Puckrup Hall<br />
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 6EL<br />
A dedicated events coordinator, a choice of 17 function<br />
rooms with flexible layouts, extensive grounds for<br />
team-building activities and an 18-hole<br />
championship golf course provide<br />
the perfect mix for business<br />
and networking.<br />
Day Rates from 24hr<br />
£29<br />
Rates from<br />
£125<br />
01775 843410<br />
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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Venue Showcase<br />
Village Hotel<br />
Portsmouth<br />
Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 3FR<br />
With its own private foyer, the Inspiration Suite welcomes up to<br />
300 delegates or opt for the meetings hub which features<br />
a variety of smaller rooms and a hub café. ClickShare<br />
techonology and free high-speed WiFi on unlimited<br />
devices guarantees seamless presentations.<br />
Day Rates from 24hr<br />
£34<br />
Rates from<br />
£172<br />
01775 843410<br />
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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Holiday Inn London Luton Airport<br />
Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 9LF<br />
Day Rates from<br />
£33<br />
24hr Rates from<br />
£135<br />
At less than 50 metres from London Luton Airport,<br />
international and national delegates flying in to<br />
attend a company meeting will find this venue takes<br />
some beating for convenience! It's also only minutes<br />
from junction 10 of the M1 and the airport rail station.<br />
On-site parking is available for a small fee.<br />
Product launches, conferences and training days can<br />
be hosted in a choice of two meeting rooms with a<br />
maximum capacity of 50 delegates. Both function<br />
rooms feature high speed WiFi, natural daylight and<br />
air-conditioning. State-of-the-art click and share<br />
wireless technology is available along with an LCD<br />
projector and 80-inch drop down screen.<br />
A dedicated events team deliver excellent support<br />
and assistance with planning and event delivery.<br />
The hotel facilities include a bar, restaurant and<br />
coffee shop plus a mini-gym.<br />
50 Max<br />
Delegates<br />
2 Function<br />
Rooms<br />
On-site<br />
Parking<br />
Free WiFi<br />
Restaurant<br />
Bar<br />
Dry Cleaning<br />
Gym<br />
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Holiday Inn Stevenage<br />
Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1HS<br />
Day Rates from<br />
£25<br />
24hr Rates from<br />
£115<br />
This modern venue in Stevenage town centre<br />
has flexible, state-of-the-art event spaces with a<br />
maximum capacity of 400 guests in the Hertfordshire<br />
Suite. Facilities include LCD and digital projectors,<br />
LCD televisions, lectern or podium, flip charts and<br />
markers plus pens, pencils and pads which are<br />
provided for free.<br />
Rooms can be hired on a half or full day rate plus<br />
day delegate and 24-hour rates are available. The<br />
contemporary Destinations Restaurant serves<br />
homemade dishes and offers a 24-hour bar.<br />
Holiday Inn Stevenage is just a five minute walk<br />
from the railway station, which is a direct route into<br />
London's King Cross and is only a 19 minute journey.<br />
The venue is also convenient for delegates travelling<br />
by road as it's close to junction 7 of the A1M. Off-site<br />
parking is available for a small fee.<br />
400 Max<br />
Delegates<br />
7 Function<br />
Rooms<br />
Free WiFi<br />
Restaurant<br />
Bar<br />
Laundry<br />
Service<br />
Mini-Gym<br />
Parties<br />
& Dinners<br />
Wedding<br />
Licenced<br />
01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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Latest News<br />
A fresh look for<br />
The Grand Brighton<br />
The Grand Brighton has unveiled its<br />
newly restored Victorian façade following a<br />
multi-million pound investment project.<br />
The hotel’s famous 154 year-old exterior<br />
has undergone a major refurbishment<br />
resulting in new windows, a restoration of<br />
the balconies and rendering to its seafront<br />
façade, refreshing the face of the iconic<br />
Brighton landmark.<br />
The hotel continues to maintain its impactful<br />
status in the Brighton and national meetings<br />
markets with its progressive ethos. The team<br />
prides itself on delivering a contemporary take<br />
on hospitality for conferences, meetings and<br />
live events.<br />
Andrew Mosley, general manager at The<br />
Grand Brighton, commented:<br />
“We are so pleased to reveal our brand new<br />
façade to the community and our fellow<br />
industry colleagues. Since becoming an<br />
independent hotel in 2014, our owners have<br />
invested a significant amount in the hotel<br />
and this project is testament to our ongoing<br />
commitment to our customers and to<br />
improving the guest experience at The Grand.<br />
“The Grand is one of Brighton’s most treasured<br />
icons with a well-known and storied history<br />
and it’s brilliant to celebrate our incredible<br />
hotel that is truly ‘like no other’ with a<br />
refreshed look.”<br />
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Latest News<br />
Tuddenham Mill is named<br />
Suffolk's Best Restaurant<br />
Tuddenham Mill, the luxurious converted<br />
water mill near Newmarket, has been named<br />
Suffolk’s Best Restaurant for the third year<br />
running in the <strong>2018</strong>/19 Good Food Guide.<br />
The Good Food Guide review explains:<br />
“Maybe it's the combination of millpond,<br />
dipping willows, gliding swans and meadows,<br />
or maybe the food coming out of the talented<br />
kitchen that makes this place in an ordinary<br />
village in an unremarkable part of East Anglia<br />
feel like an effortlessly lovely oasis. Come for<br />
refined food, but don't expect fluff or fuss:<br />
Lee Bye's style is rugged, unpretentious,<br />
un-compromisingly ingredient-led.”<br />
Chef Patron of Tuddenham Mill, Lee Bye, added:<br />
“We’re over the moon to be the highest rated<br />
restaurant in Suffolk by The Good Food Guide<br />
for a third year running. It really is a team<br />
effort. We’re very proud of the food we serve<br />
our guests and the special experience we<br />
offer to everyone who visits. We’re thrilled to<br />
be included amongst so many great Suffolk<br />
restaurants that fly the flag for Suffolk and the<br />
wonderful producers we have on our doorstep."<br />
Years of history and a chic yet sympathetic<br />
refurbishment of this traditional watermill has<br />
provided a refreshing alternative for business<br />
meetings. The Terrace Room is airy and<br />
well-equipped, accommodating up to 40<br />
delegates with further break-out space available.<br />
With such an excellent reputation, Tuddenham<br />
Mill makes a refreshing alternative for<br />
business meetings, team-building events and<br />
client entertainment.<br />
01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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Crowne Plaza Kensington<br />
Reveals Secret Winter Garden<br />
For a unique meeting room, corporate<br />
celebration or gathering with colleagues<br />
try the glass domes which have recently<br />
been revealed in the private landscaped<br />
garden at Crowne Plaza Kensington!<br />
Available seven days a week, the heated<br />
domes can be hired from 9am to 10pm.<br />
Each dome has been named after an iconic<br />
superstar; David Bowie, Aretha Franklin,<br />
Prince, George Michael and Freddie<br />
Mercury and they seat a maximum of 10<br />
guests for dinner or a boardroom style<br />
meeting, and 12 standing for a reception.<br />
There's no lack of natural daylight<br />
and at night, twinkling fairy lights and<br />
decorations will bring even more magic<br />
and drama to the domes!<br />
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Latest News<br />
01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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DELICIOUS<br />
DINING<br />
I N D E C E M B E R<br />
There can be no better way to finish<br />
the year’s business than spending<br />
some time in a stylish setting<br />
enjoying exquisite cuisine perfectly<br />
matched with fine wines and<br />
excellent company gathered around<br />
the dining table.<br />
Delicious dining in <strong>December</strong> could<br />
involve a festive menu of traditional<br />
favourites or an a la carte menu<br />
carefully crafted by an executive<br />
chef working to your own specific<br />
requests. Whether you’re taking the<br />
opportunity to thank colleagues for<br />
their support and commitment over<br />
the last year or you’re entertaining<br />
clients and looking forward to the<br />
New Year, you will want the perfect<br />
place to host your occasion.<br />
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Macdonald Randolph Hotel in Oxford sets<br />
a sumptuous scene any time of the year and a<br />
private dining event in the hotel’s impressive<br />
Worcester Room is particularly special at<br />
Christmas. Furnished to a very high standard,<br />
with a grand fireplace, large bay window, red<br />
chairs and velvet drapes, the bright space<br />
welcomes up to 18 diners.<br />
The five-star luxury hotel is a favourite with<br />
politicians and world famous dignitaries. It was<br />
built in 1894 and the beautiful architecture of<br />
the building is matched with superb service.<br />
We recommend you start your private party by<br />
welcoming guests with champagne in either the<br />
Carton Bar or the Morse Bar - the watering hole<br />
of the world-famous Inspector Morse!<br />
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Delicious Dining in <strong>December</strong><br />
The Grade II listed historic vaults were once<br />
where prisoners were kept under lock and<br />
key and now provide a VIP experience which<br />
includes a personal waiter for your party. The<br />
Talker is a favourite vault and it seats up to<br />
eight. There is a choice of party packages to<br />
pre-book beer, wine, gin, Prosecco and shots<br />
plus cheese and charcuterie sharing platters.<br />
In contrast, the critically acclaimed Diciannove<br />
Restaurant can be hired for 80 or use the private<br />
dining room for 29 guests. The AA rosette<br />
menu from executive chef Alessandro Bay,<br />
who trained under Michelin star chef Georgio<br />
Locatelli, is authentic Italian and is enjoyed<br />
with perfectly matched carafes of wines.<br />
Located in the heart of London’s business<br />
district, the Crowne Plaza London – The City<br />
offers an exciting choice of award-winning<br />
dining. The hotel has two superb restaurants;<br />
Diciannove Italian Restaurant and the Chinese<br />
Cricket Club Restaurant plus the Voltaire<br />
Cocktail Bar and Vaults create a vibrant space<br />
that can be hired for private gatherings.<br />
The Chinese Cricket Club was founded in<br />
2009 and has become one of The City’s most<br />
distinguished Chinese Restaurants. Head Chef<br />
Ken Wang’s dedication to Chinese cuisine<br />
has achieved the restaurant’s first AA Rosette.<br />
The Chinese style master infuses modern<br />
techniques with authentic flavours to create a<br />
crowd-pleasing menu from the different regions<br />
of China.<br />
01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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Less than five minutes from the exclusive<br />
boutiques of Knightsbridge and the attractive<br />
green spaces of Hyde Park, is Radisson Blu<br />
Edwardian Vanderbilt. The 19th century<br />
Grade II listed building delivers a modern<br />
style mixed with historical features. Intricately<br />
detailed high ceilings and bay windows<br />
along with reclaimed furniture and fixings<br />
come together beautifully in the Scoff & Banter<br />
restaurant. The wood panelled Vanderbilt<br />
room would suit traditionalists and is<br />
perfect for a private party entertaining up<br />
to 16 guests. The hotel's festive menu is<br />
available now and guests can look forward<br />
to an apple and cinnamon gin martini<br />
on arrival!<br />
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Delicious Dining in <strong>December</strong><br />
From the contemporary comforts of the city to<br />
the refined elegance of the countryside and a<br />
fabulous festive lunch at Whirlowbrook Hall.<br />
Just four miles from Sheffield city centre, this<br />
charming manor house offers the very best<br />
in home-cooked cuisine, including a recently<br />
launched impressive vegan menu. Festive<br />
Christmas lunches are for groups of 20 or more.<br />
01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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Delicious Dining in <strong>December</strong><br />
A warm welcome, an elegant backdrop and<br />
discreet service are assured at the Grand<br />
Hotel and Spa York where the team will<br />
create a refined occasion of pure style and<br />
sophistication. Hand crafted cocktails, rare<br />
whiskies and the centrepiece of your private<br />
event, a sumptuous menu designed by the<br />
Head Chef Craig Atchinson, all combine<br />
seamlessly to create a special occasion that is<br />
long remembered.<br />
The Chairman’s Suite, Gibb and Leeman rooms<br />
can all be hired for a private dining party.<br />
Our favourite is the simple and stylish HQ<br />
which has wood panelling and a neutral<br />
palette, long drapes, an open fire place and<br />
comfortable seating for up to 34 guests.<br />
Start the festive celebrations with champagne<br />
and canapés followed with a lavish lunch<br />
chosen from the hotel’s carefully crafted<br />
menu. Choose two or three courses or opt for a<br />
decadent six-course tasting menu with optional<br />
wine pairing. Your private dining room will have<br />
festive decorations, crackers and place cards<br />
as well as a personalised menu.<br />
For more delicious dining options this <strong>December</strong> take a look at our Restaurant Collection<br />
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DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS?<br />
HIT THE SLOPES!<br />
01775 843402<br />
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
reservations@findmeahotelroom.com
AROUND THE UK IN<br />
TEN LOBBIES<br />
When first impressions matter demand event space that tells guests<br />
and delegates they have arrived.<br />
Fast-track your way around the UK in ten enticing lobbies and lead<br />
your audience into stylish spaces with all the attributes of success.<br />
Name<br />
Doubletree by Hilton<br />
Hotel & Spa Liverpool<br />
Day Rates<br />
from<br />
£35<br />
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Around the UK in Ten Lobbies<br />
Name<br />
Radisson Blu<br />
Edwardian Manchester<br />
Day Rates<br />
from<br />
£45<br />
24hr Rates<br />
from<br />
£280<br />
Name<br />
Norwood Hall Hotel<br />
Day Rates<br />
from<br />
£45<br />
24hr Rates<br />
from<br />
£185<br />
Name<br />
Dalmahoy Hotel<br />
& Country Club<br />
Day Rates<br />
from<br />
£32<br />
24hr Rates<br />
from<br />
£159<br />
01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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Name<br />
Park Regis Birmingham<br />
Day Rates<br />
from<br />
£30<br />
24hr Rates<br />
from<br />
£130<br />
Name<br />
Macdonald<br />
Bath Spa Hotel<br />
Day Rates<br />
from<br />
£65<br />
24hr Rates<br />
from<br />
£219<br />
Name<br />
Mercure Gloucester<br />
Bowden Hall<br />
Day Rates<br />
from<br />
£33<br />
24hr Rates<br />
from<br />
£130<br />
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Around the UK in Ten Lobbies<br />
Name<br />
The Grand Brighton<br />
Day Rates<br />
from<br />
£45<br />
24hr Rates<br />
from<br />
£175<br />
Name<br />
Millennium Baileys Hotel<br />
Day Rates<br />
From<br />
£85<br />
Name<br />
The Met Hotel<br />
Day Rates<br />
from<br />
£30<br />
24hr Rates<br />
from<br />
£130<br />
01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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Venue Offers<br />
Latest venue hire discounts & delegate deals<br />
Mercure Manchester<br />
Norton Grange Hotel & Spa<br />
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Cottons Hotel & Spa<br />
Knutsford<br />
Holiday Inn<br />
London Regent's Park<br />
London<br />
New Year Offer<br />
£35 DDR Free Amazon Echo<br />
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Doubletree by Hilton<br />
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London Luton Airport<br />
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From £29pp DDR<br />
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Doubletree by Hilton<br />
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Hilton<br />
Cambridge City Centre<br />
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Christmas & New Year<br />
OPENING TIMES<br />
Monday 17 - Thursday 20 <strong>December</strong><br />
Friday 21 <strong>December</strong><br />
Monday 24 - Wednesday 26 <strong>December</strong><br />
Thursday 27 & Friday 28 <strong>December</strong><br />
Monday 31 <strong>December</strong> & Tuesday 1 January<br />
Wednesday 2 - Friday 4 January<br />
8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
8.30am - 1.00pm<br />
Christmas Break<br />
9.00am - 1.00pm<br />
New Year Break<br />
8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
01775 843410<br />
reservations@findmeaconference.com<br />
01775 843402<br />
reservations@findmeahotelroom.com<br />
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year<br />
from all the team!
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BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS B1 1NS<br />
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Featured Group<br />
PENTA HOTEL IPSWICH<br />
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PENTA HOTEL WARRINGTON<br />
WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE WA3 6ZN<br />
01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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Using our Services<br />
1. Contact<br />
(+44) 01775 843402<br />
reservations@findmeahotelroom.com<br />
www.findmeahotelroom.com<br />
3. Our Proposal<br />
Once you’re happy with the options<br />
provided, your Findmeahotelroom<br />
specialist will make the booking and<br />
you will receive confirmation via<br />
email or SMS.<br />
2. Your Enquiry 4. Confirm Payment<br />
Working with your agreed budget<br />
and location, a Findmeahotelroom<br />
specialist will locate the best hotel at<br />
the best rate or source the best travel<br />
itinerary to get you to your destination<br />
on time.<br />
The booking can be secured to a card<br />
of your choice, with payment taken at<br />
the time of confirmation or on arrival.<br />
For clients using our bill back service, we<br />
will settle your bill and issue a fortnightly<br />
invoice consolidating your billing.<br />
Introducing...<br />
We can supply your company with a<br />
bespoke online booking portal so you<br />
can request, manage and monitor your<br />
accommodation requirements and<br />
access management tools and reports.
Using our Services<br />
1. Contact<br />
(+44) 01775 843410<br />
reservations@findmeaconference.com<br />
www.findmeaconference.com<br />
3. Our Proposal<br />
Working in partnership with you,<br />
your dedicated Findmeaconference<br />
specialist will prepare a proposal with<br />
options for your consideration.<br />
2. Your Enquiry 4. Confirmation<br />
A Findmeaconference specialist will<br />
take your enquiry, gathering as much<br />
information as possible. We want your<br />
event to be a great success, however small<br />
or large, so this fact finding stage will lay<br />
the foundations of your event.<br />
Once you’re happy with the proposal, a<br />
Findmeaconference specialist will liaise<br />
with all the relevant parties, securing the<br />
booking on your behalf, and will continue<br />
to support you over the weeks or months<br />
leading up to your event.<br />
5. Your Event<br />
Your event successfully takes place and a<br />
Findmeaconference specialist contacts<br />
you to gather feedback on the venue,<br />
facilities and services.
Meet the Team<br />
ALI<br />
AMY<br />
CHARLIE<br />
DAN<br />
HARVEY<br />
Marketing Executive<br />
Venue Finding Specialist<br />
Accommodation Specialist<br />
Graphic Designer<br />
Reservations Support<br />
JACK<br />
JADE<br />
JADE<br />
JAKE<br />
JENNIE<br />
Junior Graphic Designer<br />
Digital Marketing Apprentice<br />
Accommodation Specialist<br />
Venue Finding Specialist<br />
Venue Finding Specialist<br />
JOANNE<br />
JODIE<br />
KELLY<br />
KIM<br />
KIMBERLEY<br />
Reservations Agent<br />
Accommodation Specialist<br />
Accommodation Specialist<br />
Sales Account Manager<br />
Director<br />
MAGS<br />
MARY<br />
NICOLE<br />
SARAH<br />
SARAH<br />
Account Manager<br />
Venue Finding Specialist<br />
Marketing Assisstant<br />
Accommodation Specialist<br />
Group Account Manager<br />
STEFANIE<br />
SUSIE<br />
TANYA<br />
WENDY<br />
ZOE<br />
Account Manager<br />
Director<br />
Director<br />
Travel Specialist<br />
Client Services
WHEN WINTER SUNSHINE BECKONS<br />
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01775 843402<br />
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />
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