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Corporate Magazine September 2019

As London Fashion Week approaches, we take a look at some of the capital city's on-trend meeting rooms and event spaces. And if you're looking for a hotel to host the office Christmas party, we have the latest hotels and venues, party packages and prices all in one handy place!

As London Fashion Week approaches, we take a look at some of the capital city's on-trend meeting rooms and event spaces. And if you're looking for a hotel to host the office Christmas party, we have the latest hotels and venues, party packages and prices all in one handy place!

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SEPTEMBER <strong>2019</strong>


01775 843410<br />

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

PIECING TOGETHER YOUR IDEAL VENUE


Contents<br />

Doubletree by Hilton Cheltenham<br />

4<br />

Best Western Heath Court Hotel<br />

32<br />

Manor by The Lake<br />

6<br />

Holiday Inn Express Rotherham North<br />

34<br />

The Ultra Collection<br />

8<br />

A Day in the Life<br />

36<br />

On-trend London Hotels<br />

20<br />

Featured Group<br />

The Fairview Hotel Collection<br />

44<br />

Life Meetings & Events<br />

22<br />

Findmea Christmas Party<br />

47<br />

Canalside at The Cube<br />

24<br />

Venue Offers<br />

50<br />

Focus on Conference Centres<br />

26<br />

Meet the <strong>Corporate</strong> Team<br />

51<br />

Trending Venues<br />

31<br />

Using our Services<br />

52<br />

Findmeaconference and Findmeahotelroom are both divisions of Infotel Solutions Ltd. Copyright ©<br />

<strong>2019</strong>. All rights reserved. All rates contained in this magazine are correct at the time of publishing.<br />

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Doubletree By Hilton Cheltenham<br />

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 8EA<br />

Day Rates from<br />

£25<br />

24hr Rates from<br />

£125<br />

A dedicated events coordinator will help with all requirements at this beautiful Georgian style manor house which<br />

creates a stylish and elegant setting for meetings, conferences and celebrations.<br />

The bright and flexible meeting rooms have excellent AV facilities and free WiFi and are ideal for small to mid-scale<br />

events. The Park Suite is the largest room and welcomes up to 320 guests for a reception or 250 for a dinner dance<br />

or theatre style layout.<br />

The hotel’s attractive grounds can be used for team-building events including archery and Bronco bull riding!<br />

For catering options, delegates can enjoy a variety of healthy meat, vegetarian and salad dishes which can be<br />

served in the chosen meeting room or in the Lilley Brook Bar and Lounge where views over the garden make a<br />

welcome distraction!<br />

320 Max<br />

Delegates<br />

12 Function<br />

Rooms<br />

150 Free<br />

On-site Spaces<br />

Free WiFi Restaurant Bar<br />

Parties<br />

Gym &<br />

Indoor Pool<br />

4


01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

5


Manor by The Lake<br />

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 6PN<br />

Day Rates from<br />

£45<br />

24hr Rates from<br />

£250<br />

Seven acres of stunning gardens, award-winning catering and the option for exclusive venue hire makes Manor by<br />

The Lake an attractive option for a distraction-free event in Gloucestershire.<br />

Standard and speciality AV equipment can be provided, including LCD screens, sound systems and data projectors<br />

in a choice of six rooms that vary in size. The West Wing Ballroom is the largest. The neutral space has its own stage,<br />

bar and facilities, and welcomes up to 250 delegates. At the opposite end, the Adele is a beautiful room for up to 16<br />

guests. Ornate wooden panels, high ceilings and an open fire place paint a sophisticated backdrop for a boardroom<br />

meeting or private dining. All rooms benefit from superfast WiFi.<br />

Outside, the grounds provide an ideal space for car launches, team-building activities and receptions where guests<br />

can participate in giant chess, Connect 4 or croquet!<br />

250 Max<br />

Delegates<br />

6 Function<br />

Rooms<br />

100 Free<br />

On-site Spaces<br />

Free WiFi Restaurant Bar<br />

Ballroom<br />

Team Building<br />

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01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

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We love it when London Fashion Week rolls into town as<br />

it gives us the perfect excuse to get our own collection<br />

together with some of the capital city’s in vogue venues.<br />

Showcasing the ultra-hip, ultrachic and ultra-smart,<br />

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our collection screams swanky, sassy and swish! From<br />

backstage beauties to catwalk coolness and front of house<br />

funkiness, The Ultra Collection is more than a fashion<br />

statement. It’s the AW<strong>2019</strong> London look that will last.<br />

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T H E R O Y A L<br />

H O R T I C U L T U R A L H A L L S<br />

Westminster, London SW1P 2PE<br />

The Royal Horticultural Halls are two large<br />

period venues that have been setting trends<br />

since the early 1900s. Built to host botanic<br />

art exhibitions held by the Royal Horticultural<br />

Society, the Lindley Hall is a versatile space which<br />

now hosts prestigious events, including London<br />

Fashion Week. With stunning period features<br />

and a dramatic glass-vaulted ceiling, this space<br />

has an energy and excitement about it. Add in<br />

excellent audio visual systems and modern<br />

facilities and it’s a hall that event organisers,<br />

delegates and guests will embrace as they follow<br />

in the footsteps of world leaders and royals who<br />

have graced the stage.<br />

Across the road is the striking Lawrence Hall. This<br />

was built for the charity’s larger flower shows and<br />

was awarded a gold medal by the Royal Institution<br />

of British Architects for its dramatic architecture.<br />

It can be used for a range of events, welcoming<br />

up to 1,500 guests for a reception, 900 for dinner<br />

and 1,000 for a conference. The foyer entrance<br />

has original cinema-style turnstiles and sparkling<br />

marble tiles. It shouldn’t come as a surprise then<br />

that this grand entrance has featured in many<br />

movies as well as Robbie Williams’ Old Before I Die<br />

video and the BBC’s Question Time. Other high<br />

profile events have included shows for Paul Smith,<br />

Tom Ford, Stella McCartney and Moschino and a<br />

fundraising dinner for the Katie Piper Foundation<br />

attended by Simon Cowell, Cheryl, Louis Walsh and<br />

Mel B.<br />

Not just for fashion shows, films and fundraisers<br />

though; a corporate celebration, prize giving or a<br />

conference to launch a new product or to deliver a<br />

keynote presentation are perfectly at home. Breakout<br />

areas are available and catering to compliment<br />

the style of event can be arranged, from working<br />

lunches to gala banquets.<br />

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The Ultra Collection<br />

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The Ultra Collection<br />

B A T T E R S E A<br />

E V O L U T I O N<br />

Battersea, London, SW8 4NW<br />

Battersea Evolution in another venue which<br />

doesn’t have any trouble in attracting high profile<br />

clients; Google, Adobe and WeWork have all<br />

embraced this large capacity, versatile venue.<br />

Located in the heart of Batttersea Park, the<br />

monumental space brings wow factor to a<br />

conference of 3,500 delegates, 2,000 dinner guests<br />

and then everything in between.<br />

The beauty of Battersea Evolution lies in its ability<br />

to adapt; the layout and décor of the entire space<br />

can be completely customised to compliment<br />

your event. It can also be broken down to smaller,<br />

separate spaces for breakout and networking<br />

areas as well as exhibition stands. With limitless<br />

opportunities for company branding and high-spec<br />

AV facilities, expert resident caterers who can<br />

create five course banquets to bowl food and<br />

buffets, Battersea Evolution is a dynamic and<br />

exciting event space.<br />

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T H E F A R M E R S C L U B<br />

L O N D O N<br />

City, London SW1A 2EL<br />

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The Ultra Collection<br />

Smaller spaces can have a large presence and<br />

the function rooms available at The Farmers Club<br />

London are big on understated style and refined<br />

elegance. Located on Whitehall Square in the City,<br />

the club is the farming industry’s London home,<br />

offering a place where like-minded people can<br />

gather to discuss ideas, issues and inspirations.<br />

The original proposal for the club came from<br />

William Shaw shortly after Queen Victoria came to<br />

the throne. He wanted a place which could serve<br />

as a platform for getting news out to the country’s<br />

farmers, where key topics could be debated and<br />

membership encouraged.<br />

Some 170 years later and The Farmers Club is a<br />

superb choice for company meetings and smaller<br />

corporate celebrations hosting up to 110 guests.<br />

The four individually designed function rooms have<br />

free WiFi and the team at the club will make the<br />

arrangements for audio visual requirements.<br />

Event organisers can expect delicious dining.<br />

Naturally the food is all sourced ethically and<br />

sustainably with much of the produce coming<br />

direct from member farmers. The chef has created<br />

a range of menus with seasonal, quality British<br />

food and bespoke menus can also be designed.<br />

If you’re looking for an intimate gathering where<br />

both style and substance are a priority, you will<br />

be harvesting much applause from delegates for<br />

choosing The Farmers Club London.<br />

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H A R D R O C K H O T E L L O N D O N<br />

Marble Arch, London W1H 7DL<br />

When the first Hard Rock Café opened in London<br />

in the 70s a trend was born. With walls of rock and<br />

roll memorabilia, delicious American dining and an<br />

ethos to love all, serve all, everyone wanted to be<br />

seen in a Hard Rock Café.<br />

Fast forward to <strong>2019</strong> and you’ll find Hard Rock<br />

International in 74 countries, with 185 cafés, 25<br />

hotels and 12 casinos. Memorabilia includes Elvis<br />

Presley’s iconic 24-karat gold leaf grand piano and<br />

numerous guitars from legends such as Prince,<br />

Hendrix, Dylan and Springsteen. Clothes from Lady<br />

GaGa, Dolly Parton, Stevie Nicks and The Rolling<br />

Stones are just a few items in a huge collection.<br />

And Hard Rock International has a charitable<br />

legacy that’s as long as its memorabilia is big.<br />

Collaborations this year alone include Clean the<br />

World, World Wildlife Fund, Mercury Phoenix Trust<br />

and about 50 other music centric charities.<br />

So for those party planners, meeting bookers<br />

and conference coordinators who are looking for<br />

a fashionable destination venue that has great<br />

kudos, the award-winning Hard Rock Hotel London<br />

and its Marble Arch location will have you singing<br />

all the right notes!<br />

This London venue is the place to launch a big<br />

idea, deliver an important message or bring<br />

teams together under the same roof. The vision<br />

for the trendy London hotel was to create a place<br />

that would inspire, enthral and amaze. Through<br />

combining contemporary design with the highest<br />

levels of service and comfort, they’re doing it!<br />

The 19 meeting rooms are grouped into two<br />

themed zones that are separated from the main<br />

hotel. They have their own breakout spaces,<br />

hospitality services and lift access. The Ocean<br />

Room is the largest, welcoming an impressive 350<br />

delegates to a theatre style event or 400 guests<br />

for a glittering reception that’s sure to create a<br />

lasting impression. It’s not only large numbers;<br />

equally stylish rooms for board room meetings<br />

for up to 16 people are just as at home.<br />

Business catering operates a continuous service<br />

with meals and refreshments provided throughout<br />

the event and for 24-hour delegates there’s an<br />

excellent choice of dining options. The Rhodes W1<br />

Brasserie is perfect for light bites while the Michelin<br />

star Rhodes W1 Restaurant is a trendy treat!<br />

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The Ultra Collection<br />

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R A D I S S O N B L U E D W A R D I A N<br />

H A M P S H I R E H O T E L<br />

Soho, London WC2H 7LH<br />

Upmarket restaurants, trendy bars, fashionable<br />

media companies, legendary theatres, a buzzing<br />

nightlife and home to London’s gay community;<br />

just some of the exciting ingredients that put<br />

Soho at the top of the list for always on-trend<br />

destinations.<br />

Soho’s famous Leicester Square is the backdrop<br />

to many big movie red carpet premiers and is<br />

where we head to next for a master class in relaxed<br />

luxury. The Radisson Blu Edwardian Hampshire<br />

Hotel boasts five beautiful private rooms but<br />

the real scene stealer is the luxurious Hampshire<br />

Penthouse Suite on the hotel’s top floor. With<br />

its own registration area and cloakroom, it’s an<br />

impressive space with eye catching views over<br />

iconic London landmarks including Big Ben, the<br />

London Eye and Nelson’s Column. Hosting up to<br />

60 delegates, the suite is ideal for a VIP reception,<br />

formal lunch, presentation or intimate celebration.<br />

If meeting rooms were muses, models or<br />

mannequins then we think we’ve highlighted five<br />

that are leading the way! Head to the website too<br />

where over 10,000 UK venues are displaying their<br />

facilities and showcasing their services!<br />

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The Ultra Collection<br />

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HOTEL 55<br />

Ealing, London W5 3HL<br />

RED COW INN<br />

Richmond upon Thames, Surrey TW9 1Y<br />

CLUB QUARTERS GRACECHURCH<br />

City, London EC3V ODR<br />

DORSETT CITY LONDON<br />

Aldgate, London EC3N 1AH<br />

HOTEL 41<br />

Westminster, London SW1W 0PS<br />

THE FRANKLIN<br />

Knightsbridge, London SW3 2DB<br />

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On-trend London Hotels<br />

THE MAY FAIR HOTEL<br />

Mayfair, London W1J 8LT<br />

SANDERSON<br />

Fitzrovia, London W1T 3NG<br />

GRAND APARTMENTS - KEW BRIDGE<br />

Brentford, London TW8 0HN<br />

PALACE COURT APARTMENTS<br />

Bayswater, Paddington, London W2 4LP<br />

HALKIN HOTEL<br />

Belgravia, London SW1X 7DJ<br />

HAVERSTOCK HOTEL<br />

Belsize Park, London NW3 2AY<br />

Z HOTEL SHOREDITCH<br />

Shoreditch, London EC1V 2RL<br />

GOODENOUGH CLUB<br />

Bloomsbury, London WC1N 2AD<br />

01775 843402 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

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Life Meetings & Events<br />

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE1 4EP<br />

Day Rates from<br />

£36<br />

Located two minutes from Newcastle Central Station, this unique venue is part of the International Centre for Life<br />

which is a science village devoted to the advancement of the life sciences.<br />

There are a total of eight purpose-built suites for conferences, training courses and product launches welcoming<br />

up to 380 delegates. Free WiFi is in all the meeting suites and there’s excellent in-house catering and a recently<br />

launched healthy and wholesome buffet menu.<br />

Also available is the award-winning Science Centre with its own planetarium and Time Square, which is 4,800 square<br />

metres of outdoor space that can be used for concerts, launches and high profile events.<br />

Life is a registered charity so when you pick Life Meetings and Events, proceeds benefit the region.<br />

8 Function<br />

600<br />

380 Delegates Free WiFi Catering Bar<br />

Weddings Private Dining<br />

Rooms<br />

On-site Spaces<br />

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01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

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Canalside at The Cube<br />

Birmingham, West Midlands B1 1RN<br />

Day Rates from<br />

£35<br />

24hr Rates from<br />

£165<br />

Canalside is a contemporary new events venue within Birmingham’s iconic landmark building The Cube. Located<br />

in the Mailbox complex, on the ground floor of the Cube, Canalside has spacious and modern space which creates<br />

a blank canvas for creating conferences, corporate celebrations and meetings. Large sliding doors allow delegates<br />

access to a private terrace with views over Birmingham’s famous canal network.<br />

The Cube is just a ten minute walk from Birmingham New Street and also has parking for up to 500 vehicles. With a<br />

maximum capacity welcoming up to 350 delegates, a banquet, product launch or keynote presentation are equally<br />

at home as are networking sessions.<br />

350 Max<br />

Delegates<br />

2 Function<br />

Rooms<br />

500 Free<br />

On-site Spaces<br />

Free WiFi<br />

Restaurant<br />

Parties<br />

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01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

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Focus on<br />

Conference<br />

Centres<br />

There are many advantages for hiring a<br />

purpose-built conference centre for a meeting.<br />

Event organisers can enjoy the freedom to<br />

brand centres and meeting rooms with their<br />

own corporate signage, themes and colours. A<br />

knowledgeable and experienced technical support<br />

team will be on-site to assist with general enquiries,<br />

specialised equipment hire, last-minute technical<br />

hiccups and even running through visual and audio<br />

rehearsals so an event organiser can be sure of a<br />

smooth and seamless event.<br />

Furthermore, purpose-built conference centres<br />

have excellent accessibility, ranging from clear<br />

signage, wheelchair friendly access points and<br />

corridors, lifts, hearing loops and cloakroom<br />

facilities through to appropriate parking. A<br />

conference centre can recommend certified signers<br />

or audio described options for presentations too.<br />

Because conference centres are usually purposebuilt,<br />

having the space to accommodate delegates<br />

in different areas is much easier; welcome guests to<br />

their own registration and refreshment suite, use a<br />

tiered auditorium to deliver your company’s vision,<br />

syndicate rooms to encourage brainstorming<br />

or breakout spaces for training sessions. The<br />

possibilities are huge.<br />

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Colworth Park<br />

Conference & Events<br />

There are eight flexible spaces available, all with<br />

excellent audio visual facilities and free WiFi. They<br />

benefit from natural daylight and welcoming views<br />

across the parkland plus ClickShare technology<br />

is available, in addition to built-in speakers for the<br />

perfect keynote delivery.<br />

In general, conference centres boast extensive<br />

grounds for the use of team-building events too.<br />

Colworth Park Conference and Events is one such<br />

place with over 100 acres of parkland. Located just<br />

nine miles from Bedford, this modern state-of-theart<br />

centre provides an on-site event organiser to<br />

assist from initial enquiry through to name badge<br />

production and everything in between!<br />

The lecture suite accommodates up to 220<br />

delegates and smaller rooms will welcome from<br />

two to 70 guests. The venue also offers Skype<br />

facilities for people who can’t attend.<br />

The team of chefs will create bespoke menus,<br />

including working lunches to three course gala<br />

evening events and corporate celebrations.<br />

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Focus on Conference Centres<br />

The<br />

Gateway<br />

Slightly smaller but no less impressive with its<br />

large windows and garden views, is the Diamond<br />

Room. Boasting a full audio visual system, it’s a<br />

superb space for a presentation for 100 delegates<br />

or a leisurely business lunch for up to 56 guests.<br />

Modern, vibrant spaces and excellent technical<br />

support are on offer at The Gateway in Aylesbury,<br />

Buckinghamshire which welcomes up to 120<br />

delegates. For an inspiring space for receptions or<br />

exhibitions, The Street has a fantastic atmosphere<br />

and certainly brings wow factor to events.<br />

Perhaps the most unique space though is The<br />

Oculus. Equipped with multi screen audio<br />

visuals, free high speed WiFi and air-conditioning,<br />

the unique design of the room makes for<br />

wonderful acoustics; perfect for a question and<br />

answer session or live entertainment, an AGM or<br />

awards ceremony for up to 330 standing guests<br />

or 140 seated.<br />

01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

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CoventryConferences<br />

at Coventry Techno Centre<br />

Focus on Conference Centres<br />

An iMac, 50” LG TV, whiteboard, air-conditioning<br />

and superb AV and IT facilities are available<br />

in the popular executive meeting rooms from<br />

CoventryConferences at Conventry Techno Centre.<br />

This quality meeting and conference centre offers<br />

a vast range of rooms over five different buildings.<br />

Welcoming up 200 delegates, the spaces and<br />

facilities are innovative and modern and ideal for<br />

conferences, workshops, training and interviews.<br />

The CUE Simulation Centre is the UK’s most<br />

advanced interactive people training and<br />

development centre. Four rooms over two floors<br />

and a large open atrium provide a contemporary<br />

backdrop for large conferences, exhibitions or<br />

product launches in addition to training.<br />

Wholesome and nutritious catering is available<br />

to complement the style of event; an elegant<br />

reception with canapés followed by a private<br />

fine-dining occasion, a working business lunch<br />

around the board table or a seasonal buffet to fuel<br />

delegates through the day.<br />

CoventryConferences can also boast access<br />

to excellent transport links; Coventry Railway<br />

Station is within walking distance, Birmingham<br />

International just 12 minutes away and of course,<br />

the extensive Midlands motorway network for<br />

delegates travelling by car are all within a short<br />

distance of Coventry Techno Centre<br />

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T R E N D I N G V E N U E S<br />

Jurys Inn<br />

London Holborn Hotel<br />

Holborn, London WC1B 4AR<br />

Holiday Inn London<br />

- Heathrow Bath Road<br />

West Drayton, Middlesex UB7 0DQ<br />

Leonardo Royal London<br />

St Paul’s<br />

City, London EC4V 5AJ<br />

Leonardo Royal London<br />

Tower Hotel<br />

Tower Hill, London E1 8GP<br />

Leonardo Royal London<br />

City Hotel<br />

City, London EC3N 2BQ<br />

Newmarket Racecourse<br />

Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0TF<br />

Cutlers Hall<br />

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 1HG<br />

The Farmers Club London<br />

City, London SW1A 2EL<br />

Best Western Plus<br />

Connaught Hotel<br />

Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5PH<br />

Best Western<br />

The Rose & Crown Hotel<br />

Colchester, Essex CO1 2TZ<br />

Breadsall Priory,<br />

A Marriott Hotel & Country Club<br />

Derby, Derbyshire DE7 6DL<br />

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Best Western Heath Court Hotel<br />

Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8DY<br />

Day Rates from<br />

£47<br />

24hr Rates from<br />

£115<br />

The Best Western Heath Court is set in an enviable location backing onto the renowned Newmarket Heath where<br />

famous racehorses are trained on a daily basis. The privately owned venue benefits from five event spaces, all with<br />

air-conditioning and a maximum capacity of 130 delegates.<br />

The Guineas Suite has an LCD projector, screen and a Bose sound system and is ideal for theatre style events and<br />

dining. The Ascot and Epsom rooms are smaller and perfect for one to one interviews or boardroom meetings for<br />

up to 20 delegates while the York room will welcome up to 80 guests.<br />

An experienced events team to oversee requirements, free WiFi and free parking for up to 70 vehicles are<br />

also available.<br />

140 Max<br />

Delegates<br />

5 Function<br />

Rooms<br />

70 Free<br />

On-site Spaces<br />

Free WiFi Restaurant Bar<br />

Local Attractions<br />

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01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

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Holiday Inn<br />

Express Rotherham North<br />

Rotherham, South Yorkshire S63 7EQ<br />

Day Rates from<br />

£20<br />

24hr Rates from<br />

£110<br />

Five naturally lit conference rooms and a dedicated business centre plus free WiFi and on-site parking put the<br />

Holiday Inn Express Rotherham North firmly on the event organiser’s map.<br />

Accommodating up to 200 delegates, the South Yorkshire hotel offers value for money 12 and 24-hour delegate<br />

packages. Additionally, rooms are available for hire on a day/half day basis. All the meeting rooms include a<br />

complimentary screen, LCD projector and a flipchart. Additional equipment can be secured on request.<br />

Situated ten minutes from the centre of Rotherham and with good links to the M1 motorway, this hotel is also good<br />

for visiting the Trans Pennine Trail, Wentworth Woodhouse and the National Coal Mining Museum for England.<br />

140 Max<br />

Delegates<br />

6 Function<br />

Rooms<br />

90 Free<br />

On-site Spaces<br />

Free WiFi Restaurant Bar<br />

Ballroom<br />

Electric Car<br />

Charging Points<br />

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01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

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A Day in the Life of...<br />

Alyson<br />

Bateman<br />

Drayton Manor Theme Park & Hotel<br />

Alyson Bateman is the meetings and events<br />

account manager at Drayton Manor Theme Park<br />

and Hotel in Staffordshire. Her busy role includes<br />

lots of travel across the UK to showcase the<br />

meeting facilities and services available at the<br />

popular park.<br />

She tells us more…<br />

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A Day in the Life<br />

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A Day in the Life<br />

What does your working week entail?<br />

Some weeks I may be out on the road and have<br />

several agent and client visits planned. Getting out<br />

to meet with the different agency booking teams<br />

gives me a chance to update them all on Drayton<br />

Manor Hotel and the services we offer for meetings<br />

and events. It also an opportunity to say thanks<br />

for confirmed bookings which have been placed<br />

through the agency.<br />

I could have an office-based day in the week<br />

where I’ll schedule a couple of appointments;<br />

meeting with new clients to show them around<br />

all our meeting spaces and discuss their potential<br />

requirements and how we can support them.<br />

On other days I could be attending networking<br />

events to get out and about to meet new contacts<br />

in the local area. Or I could be preparing for<br />

upcoming exhibitions at the hotel or taking part<br />

in various departmental team meetings including<br />

marketing activities.<br />

I also schedule time for networking events and put<br />

time aside to research target areas for the business<br />

to gain new contacts and event leads.<br />

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Why should someone choose Drayton Manor for<br />

their next event?<br />

Whenever I’ve attended events the location and<br />

ease of getting there has always been key for me.<br />

The fact that our hotel is set in lovely Staffordshire<br />

and still very easy to get to, means we are the<br />

perfect location. Tamworth railway station is a<br />

short ten minute ride away and equally, we’re only<br />

ten minutes from M24 Junction 9. Plus we have free<br />

parking on-site!<br />

Our meeting space is also very flexible with<br />

three large conference suites and four executive<br />

boardrooms. Whether someone is looking to<br />

host a small meeting for 12 delegates or a large<br />

conference for 500 delegates, we can really tailor<br />

meetings to suit every need.<br />

We also have ample outside space so we’re a great<br />

option for various team-building events, including<br />

CSI Crime Scene and It’s a Knockout! Alternatively,<br />

with the Theme Park close by we can also offer<br />

park add-on tickets which is a great place to spark<br />

ideas and keep delegates engaged!<br />

A big factor about our hotel is that we have an<br />

array of guest room types including executive<br />

family rooms with two double beds, which is<br />

perfect for colleagues who share as they each get<br />

a double bed! We also have three Presidential<br />

Suites so when each of our large conference<br />

suites is in use we can still offer a suite per event<br />

for the organiser. This means they have a relaxed<br />

environment to stay over and prepare ahead of<br />

the event or to wind down after a busy day.<br />

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A Day in the Life<br />

What memorable events have been held?<br />

This June we were delighted to host the British<br />

and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums<br />

(BIAZA) for their annual conference. BIAZA is the<br />

professional body representing the best zoos and<br />

aquariums so it was really exciting to host it here<br />

at Drayton Manor, with our own zoo in the theme<br />

park. Over the three-day event there were various<br />

presentations, an AGM and their gala dinner on the<br />

final night, all held at the hotel.<br />

What do you like most about your job?<br />

The variety of the job as there’s always something<br />

different to do and keep me busy! I would say I<br />

most enjoy getting out in front of people who book<br />

events, and meeting new people too. It’s great to<br />

meet with those who have used us before and put<br />

faces to names and as I’m still relatively new to this<br />

role, start to build relationships.<br />

It’s just as good to meet with bookers who have<br />

yet to confirm their first event at Drayton Manor<br />

Hotel. As there’s so much we can offer, it’s really<br />

rewarding to welcome a new client and secure new<br />

business for the hotel.<br />

What challenges do you face?<br />

Time! My days and weeks can be so varied so it’s<br />

really important to be organised. I need to be savvy<br />

when booking agent and client appointments<br />

to make the most of my time so I’m not travelling<br />

across the country for one meeting which isn’t the<br />

best use of my time!<br />

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A Day in the Life<br />

And finally Alyson, what do you like doing in<br />

your free time?<br />

Travelling across the UK keeps me busy during<br />

my working week, but also allows me to visit<br />

parts of the country I perhaps am yet to see in<br />

my own time. This is great for giving me ideas for<br />

weekends away which I enjoy taking! Recently I<br />

was in Newcastle and I’ve added that to my list of<br />

leisure destinations.<br />

Now that we’re in summer I really enjoy stretching<br />

my legs after a long day and taking nice evening<br />

walks, hopefully in the sunshine! I love to enjoy the<br />

peace and quiet after a hectic day and week!<br />

To find out about hosting your event at<br />

Drayton Manor Theme Park and Hotel call<br />

the team on 01775 843411.<br />

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Cardiff<br />

Edinburgh<br />

Manchester<br />

Birmingham<br />

London<br />

Newcastle<br />

Dublin<br />

Portsmouth<br />

Liverpool


The Fairview Hotel Collection combines<br />

classic hospitality, the latest technology and<br />

an experienced team who focus on care<br />

and attention to deliver successful events.<br />

Novotel Wolverhampton<br />

Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 3JN<br />

Novotel Ipswich<br />

Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1UP<br />

A central location and good transport links, versatile<br />

meeting rooms and friendly staff. Maximum capacity<br />

200 people.<br />

A 4-star hotel in the centre of Ipswich, just a few steps<br />

from the vibrant waterfront. Four flexible meeting<br />

rooms and maximum capacity of 220 people.<br />

Novotel Stevenage<br />

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2AX<br />

Novotel Manchester West<br />

Manchester, Gtr Manchester M28 2YA<br />

Flexible support in planning and budgeting for an<br />

event in a choice of seven meeting rooms with a<br />

maximum capacity of 150 people.<br />

Situated in the picturesque countryside village of<br />

Worseley, this 3-star hotel is just a short 20-minute drive<br />

from the city centre. Maximum capacity 220 people.<br />

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Novotel<br />

Newcastle Airport<br />

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE3 3HZ<br />

Featued Group<br />

Only 12 minutes from the city centre and five minutes from<br />

the airport, five meeting rooms, good AV facilities and<br />

technical support. Maximum capacity 220 people.<br />

Novotel<br />

Nottingham East Midlands<br />

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG10 4EP<br />

An excellent choice of small to mid-scale function rooms and<br />

convenient location for East Midlands Airport, Donnington<br />

Park and the Peak District. Maximum capacity 240 people.<br />

Novotel<br />

Coventry M6 J3<br />

Coventry, Warwickshire CV6 6HL<br />

Refurbished meeting and function rooms with air-conditioning,<br />

screens, flipcharts, LCD projectors, PA systems and staging on<br />

request. Maximum capacity 200 people.<br />

Mercure<br />

Letchworth Hall Hotel<br />

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG6 3NP<br />

Eight acres of grounds for team-building and five function<br />

rooms for conferences, meetings, launches and celebrations.<br />

Maximum capacity 300 people.<br />

The Ibis Forum,<br />

Conference & Banqueting Suites<br />

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1EJ<br />

An exclusive 5-star venue, fully sound-proofed, air-conditioned<br />

and with the latest lighting, plasma screens and stylish décor.<br />

Maximum capacity 625 people.<br />

01775 843410 Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm<br />

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A private dining experience to entertain clients<br />

A dinner and disco to dance the night away<br />

An extraordinary venue to bring special sparkle to<br />

your corporate celebrations…<br />

Use the free service from the<br />

FindmeaChristmasParty team at<br />

Findmeaconference to source your party<br />

venues, overnight accommodation and<br />

travel arrangements.<br />

01775 843410<br />

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

reservations@findmeaconference.com


Spotlight on London Venues<br />

London Heathrow<br />

Marriott Hotel<br />

Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 5AN<br />

Crowne Plaza London<br />

The City<br />

City, London, EC4V 6DB<br />

Doubletree by Hilton<br />

London - Ealing<br />

Ealing, London, W5 3HN<br />

Hilton<br />

London Olympia<br />

Kensington, London, W14 8NL<br />

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The<br />

Chelsea Harbour Hotel<br />

Chelsea, London, SW10 0XG<br />

Holiday Inn London<br />

Gatwick Worth<br />

Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4SS<br />

Hilton London<br />

Kensington<br />

Kensington, London, W11 4U<br />

Hilton London<br />

Gatwick Airport<br />

Horley, West Sussex, RH6 0LL<br />

Holiday Inn London<br />

Bloomsbury<br />

Camden, London, WC1N 1HT<br />

Holiday Inn London<br />

Regents Park<br />

Marylebone, London, W1W 5EE<br />

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Findmea Christmas Party<br />

Hilton London<br />

Euston Hotel<br />

Euston, London, WC1H 0HT<br />

Gilwell<br />

Park<br />

Chingford, London, E4 7QW<br />

IET London:<br />

Savoy Place<br />

Westminster, London, WC2R 0BL<br />

Holiday Inn London<br />

- Heathrow Bath Road<br />

West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 0DQ<br />

Allianz<br />

Park<br />

Hendon, London, NW4 1RL<br />

Christmas Parties<br />

across the UK<br />

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Venue Offers<br />

Latest venue hire discounts & delegate deals<br />

Wychwood Park Crewe<br />

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 5GP<br />

Theobalds Estate<br />

Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN7 5HW<br />

Doubletree By Hilton Hull<br />

East Yorkshire, HU2 8N<br />

Back to School Offer<br />

1 in 10 Free<br />

Charity Dinner Package<br />

Nailcote Hall Hotel &<br />

Country Club<br />

Coventry, Warwickshire, CV7 7D<br />

Crowne Plaza Felbridge<br />

- Gatwick<br />

East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 2BH<br />

Mercure Brighton<br />

Seafront Hotel<br />

Brighton, West Sussex, BN1 2PP<br />

Autumn & Winter Specials<br />

Meet and Treat<br />

Spectacular Summer Offers<br />

Brunel’s SS Great Britain<br />

Bristol, Somerset, BS1 6T<br />

Kimpton Charlotte Square<br />

Hotel<br />

Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH2 4HQ<br />

Crowne Plaza Glasgow<br />

Glasgow, Strathclyde, G3 8QT<br />

Christmas Parties<br />

Scotland’s First Twilight Tea<br />

Complimentary Add-on’s<br />

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Meet the Team<br />

Ali<br />

Marketing Executive<br />

Jack<br />

Junior Graphic Designer<br />

Jade<br />

Digital Marketing<br />

Apprentice<br />

Jade<br />

Accommodation<br />

Specialist<br />

Jenny<br />

Venue Finding<br />

Specialist<br />

Joana<br />

Reservations<br />

Supervisor<br />

Joanne<br />

Reservations Agent<br />

Jodie<br />

Reservations Agent<br />

Kim<br />

Sales Account<br />

Manager<br />

Kimberley<br />

Director<br />

Lizzy<br />

Client Services<br />

Louise<br />

Reservations Agent<br />

Mags<br />

Account Manager<br />

Martin<br />

Business Development<br />

Executive<br />

Mary<br />

Venue Finding<br />

Specialist<br />

Nicole<br />

Marketing<br />

Assistant<br />

Rory<br />

Business Development<br />

Executive<br />

Ryan<br />

Reservations<br />

Support<br />

Sarah<br />

Group Account<br />

Manager<br />

Stefanie<br />

Account Manager<br />

Susie<br />

Director<br />

Tanya<br />

Director<br />

Tanya<br />

Digital Designer<br />

Wendy<br />

Travel Specialist


Using our Services<br />

Contact Us<br />

(+44) 01775 843410<br />

reservations@findmeaconference.com<br />

www.findmeaconference.com<br />

Your Enquiry<br />

A Findmeaconference specialist will take your enquiry,<br />

gathering as much information as possible. We want your event<br />

to be a great success, however small or large, so this fact finding<br />

stage will lay the foundations of your event.<br />

Our Proposal<br />

Working in partnership with you, your dedicated<br />

Findmeaconference specialist will prepare a proposal with<br />

options for your consideration.<br />

Confirmation<br />

Once you’re happy with the proposal, a Findmeaconference<br />

specialist will liaise with all the relevant parties, securing the<br />

booking on your behalf, and will continue to support you over<br />

the weeks or months leading up to your event.<br />

Your Event<br />

Your event successfully takes place and a Findmeaconference<br />

specialist contacts you to gather feedback on the venue,<br />

facilities and services.


Using our Services<br />

Contact Us<br />

(+44) 01775 843402<br />

reservations@findmeahotelroom.com<br />

www.findmeahotelroom.com<br />

Your Enquiry<br />

Working with your agreed budget and location, a<br />

Findmeahotelroom specialist will locate the best hotel<br />

at the best rate or source the best travel itinerary to get<br />

you to your destination on time.<br />

Our Proposal<br />

Once you’re happy with the options provided, your<br />

Findmeahotelroom specialist will make the booking and<br />

you will receive confirmation via email or SMS.<br />

Confirmation<br />

The booking can be secured to a card of your choice, with<br />

payment taken at the time of confirmation or on arrival. For<br />

clients using our bill back service, we will settle your bill and<br />

issue a fortnightly invoice consolidating your billing.<br />

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We can supply your company with a bespoke online portal so<br />

you can request, manage and monitor your accommodation<br />

requirements and access management tools and reports.


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