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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 />

16


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 />

Rochdale<br />

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 />

<strong>December</strong> Promotion £55 DDR<br />

Doubletree by Hilton<br />

Cambridge Belfry<br />

Cambridge<br />

Macdonald Ansty Hall<br />

Coventry<br />

Holiday Inn<br />

London Luton Airport<br />

Luton<br />

From £29pp DDR<br />

1 in 10 Go FREE<br />

Winter Offer<br />

£28 DDR<br />

Doubletree by Hilton<br />

Strathclyde<br />

Bellshill<br />

Macdonald Berystede<br />

Hotel & Spa<br />

Ascot<br />

Hilton<br />

Cambridge City Centre<br />

Cambridge<br />

1 in 10 Go Free<br />

Pick & Mix Offer<br />

Mix & Match Extra Value<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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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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T R E N D I N G V E N U E S<br />

Principal Edinburgh<br />

George Street<br />

Hotel 52 - Stanley<br />

Norton Park<br />

Cricklade House Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western<br />

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Birmingham South<br />

Tuddenham Mill<br />

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Hilton Northampton<br />

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Best Western Plus Magnolia Park Hotel,<br />

Golf and Country Club<br />

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 />

HIT THE BEACH!<br />

01775 843402<br />

Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

reservations@findmeahotelroom.com


01775 843410 01775 843402<br />

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm<br />

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm<br />

LONDON<br />

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