This 5-star hotel is located inside a restored and renovated 19th-century mansion on the Sant Francesc Square, in the heart of the historic center of Palma of Majorca. The property has 42 rooms and suites, many with wood-beamed ceilings and covered verandas, as well as others that feature original frescos and moldings. The hotel is situated in the pedestrian and tourist zone with such attractions as the Cathedral, Royal Palace of La Almudaina, La Lonja and the Arab Baths just a short distance away.
The meeting room, the ‘Quadrat Boardroom’, can accommodate up to 20 guests. There are several other locations available for events, including the panoramic rooftop terrace, the Lobby Bar & Patio or the garden.
This hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
The sister hotel (Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport – Opening September 2015) is located within 1 minute walking distance and will have 10 meeting rooms with capacity for up to 258 delegates.
The 193-bed Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport has opened, becoming IHG’s fifth and largest Aberdeen property. The hotel is operated under franchise by Dominvs Hospitality, who are also due to open an adjacent 165-bed Crowne Plaza. Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport has 1 purpose built meeting room, which can accommodate 12 delegates theatre style or boardroom style. The hotel is located near such attractions as Drum Castle, Royal Deeside Railway and Aberdeen Art Gallery.
The sister hotel (Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport – Opening September 2015) is located within 1 minute walking distance and will have 10 meeting rooms with capacity for up to 258 delegates.
HI Express – Aberdeen Airport
The 193-bed Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport has opened, becoming IHG’s fifth and largest Aberdeen property. The hotel is operated under franchise by Dominvs Hospitality, who are also due to open an adjacent 165-bed Crowne Plaza. Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport has 1 purpose built meeting room, which can accommodate 12 delegates theatre style or boardroom style. The hotel is located near such attractions as Drum Castle, Royal Deeside Railway and Aberdeen Art Gallery.
The sister hotel (Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport – Opening September 2015) is located within 1 minute walking distance and will have 10 meeting rooms with capacity for up to 258 delegates.
New York – the city that never sleeps! It certainly lived up to its reputation and proved to be the perfect location for meetings and events. I recently went on a trip which was hosted by the New York Company who laid on a packed itinerary to showcase what this bustling city had to offer. The educational trip began with a flight from Heathrow to JFK with Delta Airways. It was a trouble free flight, the flight itself was great, the food and service excellent, and entry into the USA was very straight forward. You need a visa to gain access but once that is in place (and online it takes just minutes to do) access was very swift.
My base was the Marriot New York on Times Square – it was situated right in the heart of Times Square (Photo above is the view from my bedroom window) and is one of the largest conference hotels in New York City. Access was a little tricky by transport but its location made it easy to walk to key areas around the city – once I had a handle on the Avenues and the Streets getting around was very easy. There are six dedicated conference floors with over 100,000sqft of meeting space with varying room sizes from 8 to 2500 pax. The areas can be access by a private entrance and layout of each floor is such that it never feels huge – a smaller meeting would not feel lost. The Marriott has recently complete a refurbishment of all 1,966 bedrooms and meeting spaces and recently finished installing a large advertising screen that can be used for branding. It is the world’s largest and most technologically advanced LED screen and is bigger than a football pitch and most importantly lights up Broadway. The highlight of the Marriott was the Sky Lobby on the 16th Floor. It is a revolving restaurant that completes a full circuit every hour. With spectacular, ever changing views it is an ideal location for a private drinks party or dining experience.
After settling in we all headed off to Bar SixtyFive at the top of 30 Rockafeller Plaza to meet the hosts of the event. It was a fantastic venue with the most incredible views of the city – with a wraparound terrace we were treated to panoramic views of the whole of Manhattan. This would be an ideal private dining experience for larger groups, the Rainbow room can be hired exclusively and is absolutely stunning on the inside as well as the views out.
Day 1 of our trip was hosted by Briggs, Inc. Briggs have a wealth of experience and knowledge and passionate about their city.
Stop 1 – Breakfast at Eventi Hotel, The Eventi Hotel is part of the Kimpton Group of hotels and first opened their doors in May 2010. It is classed as a Boutique Hotel but with 290 bedrooms and 15 flexible meeting rooms (all with natural daylight) it has plenty of space whilst retaining the cosy, quality feel of a boutique hotel. The hotel also has a private veranda on the 5th floor which is covered so it can be used all year round – it is perfect for a drinks reception with great views of the Empires State Building. What makes Kimpton Eventi Hotel unique? The extremely popular wine hour, every night from 5-6pm, the free use of bikes to get around the city, the floor to ceiling windows in all the bedrooms with stunning views of the city (their bedrooms also include their signature animal print bathrobes) and a huge billboard on the building opposite that can be branded for your event. The Eventi hotel is also undergoing further refurbishment in their bar and private dining area, both having a very ‘cool’ urban feel. The refurbishment of the lobby was recently completed.
The Delegate experience – the financial district. This is an iconic area of Manhattan and there is a certain reverence when walking around this historic area. It has some great venues available for exclusive hire including the Cipriani 55 Building. A former bank, the 13,000-square-foot great hall with its 72-foot-high dome has been converted to a banqueting hall for weddings, private parties and public concerts – it is considered to be one of the most elegant ballrooms in the world.
New York will be forever associated with collapse of the World Trade Centre but out of the devastation the city is having 7 new towers built all of which surround the two large memorials of the towers that fell. One World Observatory was set to open its doors on the 29th May, I had the privilege of visiting before it officially opened. It is an amazing event space, the journey through its rise and the outstanding views make it an exceptional venue to host an event. It will be able to cater to groups of between 70 and 300 pax, 70 being hosted in sections whilst 300 would be in a wraparound in the whole space. The delegate experience would include a 2.5minute presentation on the rise of the building before the screens are lift to reveal the view.
Stop 2 – The Conrad Hotel. The Conrad Hotel is just three years old and is located in Lower Manhattan, it has 463 bedrooms (all suites) and a large ballroom (400t) with a 5.8m ceiling height and 7 additional breakout spaces. There is also a cinema in the hotel that can be hired exclusively. The ideal group size for this hotel is between 50 and 125 and with a modern and contemporary feel, close to some iconic landmarks and opposite Brookfield Place which home to high end retailers and plenty of restaurants it a great location for a meeting or conference. As it is in Lower Manhattan the rates at the weekend are extremely competitive.
The Delegate Experience continued – Brooklyn is fast becoming a very trendy location to hold an event and can offers some unique delegate experiences. Gleason’s Gym is the iconic Boxing Club noted for not only training 134 champions (including Muhammed Ali) but also the location for some of the most famous films of all time including Raging Bull and the Rocky movies. The gym itself has not been changed and the layout and kit is still the originals. It is a superb venue for an evening reception and/or team building experience and you never know who might wander in (Mike Tyson holds an office in the gym).
Williamsburg Savings Bank – a unique event space that opened its doors this year. It can take up to 450 seated or up to 1000 for a standing reception. It is a beautiful building that has retained its historic banking features including the vault – the perfect place to hide an act before they come on to entertain the guests. The space is very versatile and competitively priced.
The Brooklands Winery – NYC is synonymous with their wine, the water used to make the wine comes from a reservoir upstate which gives the vines grown in the region their distinctive taste. The delegate experience includes an overview of the wine making process and a wine tasting experience. The bottles can be branded to offers something unique.
Carnegie Hall – The May Room. The acoustics in the hall were phenomenal, we were treated to several piano pieces by an accomplished student followed by a standing buffet hosted by New York’s Luxury Hotels. It is another rather special venue to host a reception.
Stop 3 – The Knickerbocker Hotel. The Knickerbocker is located in the heart of Manhattan close to Times Square. The hotel was built in the early 1900’s but during prohibition became an office block – the renovation back to its former glory as a hotel began in 2013 and will be completed this year. It is luxury life style hotel with 330 bedrooms and versatile meeting space that can accommodate up to 250 theatre style. The crowning glory is the St Cloud bar and roof top terrace overlooking Times Square and the Charlie Palmer restaurant and bar which serves the best cocktails in Manhattan.
Day 2 of our trip was hosted by Shackman Associates, another first class DMC who demonstrated first class knowledge and limitless enthusiasm for their city.
Stop 1 – Breakfast at the Wardolf Astoria. This hotel oozed elegance and charm, with 1100 bedrooms and over 60,000 square feet of meeting space it is an ideal hotel for larger conferences. We were treated to the legendary eggs benedict in the Royal Suite, which was home to Edward and Mrs Simpson for several months during their courtship. The furnishings and layout has remained the same and with their personal photographs and effects dotted around the room it really felt like a step back nto history. There are several similar suites including the Obama Suite where the president stays on his trips to New York, all of which can be hired for meetings, private dining or for a reception. It is a beautiful hotel which has retained its historic relevance and unique appeal.
The Delegate Experience – Grand Central Station. We were treated to a tour of Grand Central Station by a local man who has lived and breathed the life of Central Station for many, many years. His entertaining and informative overview of this iconic building was fascinating. The front of the station can be hired for private receptions and a tour highly recommended.
Tours of Central Park, there are many opportunities to hire bikes or do walking tours of Central Park. We did a short stop at the memorial to John Lennon. On return to our bus a young chap jumped on and we were treated to a busking session of John Lennon favourites, this would be a great surprise for the delegates if they are being driven around the city.
Stop 2 – The Yotel New York. The Yotel has created a unique hotel experience at great value for money. The emphasis is on technology with self-service check in, a robot concierge and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, they are also focussed on sustainability with local produce, gardens on the roof and reusable energy. The 669 bedrooms are small but very well designed with foldaway beds and an effective use of space. There is some meeting space, the largest of which can host up 120 in theatre style.
The Delegate Experience Continued – Harlem. Harlem has always been considered a slightly unstable area but that is now changing and is fast becoming one of the most sought after areas to live in New York City. It still retains his connections to the past and its sense of community. We were taken to a small gospel church where we recorded our own gospel song – we were a slightly reticent group to begin with but I cannot deny that the music is uplifting and it was an hugely enjoyable and entertaining experience.
Stop 3 – Dinner at Gansevoort Park. Gansevoort Park is he second Gansevoort Hotel Group outpost in New York City after the flagship hotel in the Meatpacking District, Gansevoort Park Avenue offers downtown edge with an uptown sensibility. The 49 luxury roomed hotel is located on the corner of 29th Street and Park Avenue couldn’t be more centrally located. It oozes style and a three-story atrium lobby showcases striking herringbone granite floors, an oversized fireplace, and dramatic Aubergine chandeliers. It has rooftop pool, bar and lounge and is ideal for an evening reception.
Day 3
Lunch at Chelsea Market – this is a former biscuit factory converted into an enclosed food market and is a very popular location for dining. It is a great spot to do a delegate dine around and sample some of New York’s finest food.
Big Onion Tours – took us on a walking tour of the High line. The high line is disused elevated train line system that used to pass through the buildings and over the top of the streets. It has been out of commission for over 30 years and has become one of New York’s urban renewal projects. It has a fascinating history and is an excellent way to experience and cross much of Manhattan but without getting caught up in traffic. Our tour finished at Hudson’ Yard which is the newest development in Manhattan. It is the largest development of its kind in New York City since the Rockefeller centre. It covers 26 acres and will comprise of 16 skyscrapers and more than 2000 in habitants. It will be become one of the key destinations in New York City.
There is something for everyone in this city and it is constantly changing. It can offer so many different types of hotels and venues to make an event a memorable experience. I would not hesitate to recommend either DMC to host your off site activities and the New York Company are a font of all knowledge and extremely supportive when organising an event in this exciting city.
The hotel will be re-branded from two hotels on South Parade – the Halcyon and Pratt’s, both located in a Grade 1 listed historic Georgian building on South Parade. It will feature a restaurant, bar and gym. This will be Somerston’s first Hotel Indigo property and forms part of a larger portfolio of Hotel Indigo hotels being developed by the group.
Hotel Indigo Bath will be located right at the heart of Bath city centre, close to Bath Abbey and to the famous Thermae Bath Spa. The hotel will be perfect for those wanting to explore and discover the many historic and cultural experiences offered by this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Inter Continental Hotels Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies has announced the signing of a 121-bed Hotel Indigo in Bath, which is expected to open in late 2016. The hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with St James’ Hotels Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Somerston Group, a long standing IHG partner.
The hotel will be re-branded from two hotels on South Parade – the Halcyon and Pratt’s, both located in a Grade 1 listed historic Georgian building on South Parade. It will feature a restaurant, bar and gym. This will be Somerston’s first Hotel Indigo property and forms part of a larger portfolio of Hotel Indigo hotels being developed by the group.
Hotel Indigo Bath will be located right at the heart of Bath city centre, close to Bath Abbey and to the famous Thermae Bath Spa. The hotel will be perfect for those wanting to explore and discover the many historic and cultural experiences offered by this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
IHG signes Hotel Indigo in Bath
Inter Continental Hotels Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies has announced the signing of a 121-bed Hotel Indigo in Bath, which is expected to open in late 2016. The hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with St James’ Hotels Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Somerston Group, a long standing IHG partner.
The hotel will be re-branded from two hotels on South Parade – the Halcyon and Pratt’s, both located in a Grade 1 listed historic Georgian building on South Parade. It will feature a restaurant, bar and gym. This will be Somerston’s first Hotel Indigo property and forms part of a larger portfolio of Hotel Indigo hotels being developed by the group.
Hotel Indigo Bath will be located right at the heart of Bath city centre, close to Bath Abbey and to the famous Thermae Bath Spa. The hotel will be perfect for those wanting to explore and discover the many historic and cultural experiences offered by this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Leonardo Hotels, is in discussions with a developer regarding a proposed new 267-bed hotel to be converted from the India Buildings in Edinburgh’s Old Town. The site is one of the ‘Edinburgh 12’, a project dedicated to the progression of strategically important gap sites within Edinburgh’s city centre. The council launched this initiative in 2013 after identifying 12 sites that had the potential to be developed within five years and would offer benefits to the city.
Leonardo recently made its UK debut with a 230-bed hotel at Heathrow, with 11 function rooms with a maximum capacity of 160 people. The group has 55 hotels in 25 destinations throughout Europe and they are continuing the expansion of their portfolio. In 2015, they will be opening 2 new hotels in Munich and a property on Las Ramblas in Barcelona in July. Additional projects in the pipeline include Leonardo Milan, which has a scheduled opening of Spring 2016 and Leonardo Amsterdam, which is likely to open May 2017.
Leonardo hotels to open new hotels in Munich, Barcelona and Edinburgh
Leonardo Hotels, is in discussions with a developer regarding a proposed new 267-bed hotel to be converted from the India Buildings in Edinburgh’s Old Town. The site is one of the ‘Edinburgh 12’, a project dedicated to the progression of strategically important gap sites within Edinburgh’s city centre. The council launched this initiative in 2013 after identifying 12 sites that had the potential to be developed within five years and would offer benefits to the city.
Leonardo recently made its UK debut with a 230-bed hotel at Heathrow, with 11 function rooms with a maximum capacity of 160 people. The group has 55 hotels in 25 destinations throughout Europe and they are continuing the expansion of their portfolio. In 2015, they will be opening 2 new hotels in Munich and a property on Las Ramblas in Barcelona in July. Additional projects in the pipeline include Leonardo Milan, which has a scheduled opening of Spring 2016 and Leonardo Amsterdam, which is likely to open May 2017.
Seven great things to do within 50 miles of Vienna
Vienna is packed with imperial history, excellent museums and great places to eat. But how about when you want to escape the city?
Wine Tour at Klosterneuburg
900 years old, Klosterneuburg Monastery is Austria’s oldest wine estate. You can tour their vast maze of vaulted wine cellars, learn about centuries of local wine making, and visit the monastery’s modern production facilities. Ask for the extensive old wine archive packed with rare wines.
Classical Music at Grafenegg
While Vienna’s top orchestras take a summer break, why not visit the ultra-romantic 19th century castle of Grafenegg. From mid June to early September, tunes by Debussy, Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Strauss, Vivaldi and others will echo through the castle and down the lush green hills of the Wachau Valley. The orchestras, such as the Niederösterreichisches Tonkünstlerorchester, are all well respected.
A Night In The Chequer Tree
Brand-Laaben in the Vienna Woods is home to the ancient and now quite rare chequer tree (Elsbeerbaum in German). Between May and September you can spend a night in one of the trees, gently swaying in a safe portaledge. Beforehand, join a guided hiking tour, learn about the local culture of the chequer tree and taste some regional chequer fruit produce.
A Baroque Day Out at Schloss Hof
If you can’t get enough of the likes of majestic sites such as Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace, why not spend a day at the equally splendid baroque Hof Castle. It once belonged to Prince Eugene of Savoy, and was designed by Lucas von Hildebrandt, who also built Prince Eugene’s winter residence, the Schwarzenberg Palace, St Peter’s Church and other Viennese gems. The beautifully restored state rooms include original furniture. The vast baroque garden is bursting with flowers at this time of year, and children will love the Meierhof manor farm with its animals and orchards.
Apricot Harvest in the Wachau
Tracing the origins of your favourite breakfast jam can be fun. Local apricot growers from the Wachau Valley celebrate their produce from the first blossom to the fruit. Start hiking along the 4.5km apricot trail (Wachauer Marillenweg) from Weinhof Aureiter in Krems-Angern. Pick your own apricots at harvest time (forecast this year around mid-July) at Obsthof Reisinger in Spitz an der Donau, and celebrate the harvest at Spitzer Marillenkirtag (17th to 19th July). True nostalgics travel there by steam train from Wien Praterstern.
Picnic Concert at Esterházy Palace
Burgenland’s Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt has long been an insider tip for fans of classical music. On two weekends in July and August pack your picnic hamper for an open air concert on the meadow in front of the palace. On the menu will be music from Beethoven, Schumann, Strauss, Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Britten and von Webern. Take the opportunity to see the palace and join the Joseph Haydn trail.
Draisine tour in the Weinviertel
Travel along train tracks through yellow rape fields, reeds and acacia forests on warm summer weekends. The Weinviertel draisine tour explores 13 km of disused train rails from Ernstbrunn to Aspern an der Zaya. The start of the tour is a moderate workout, before the rails start leading gently downhill. Each draisine has two bike seats and two middle seats for accompanying people. Great for family weekends out.
There are107 bedrooms and each room is individually designed as the building is Grade II listed.
The Ruinart Terrace has been designed to provide a relaxing and ambient atmosphere, perfect for pre-dinner drinks, al fresco lunch. The terrace has been designed to fit a full marquee of 25 m by 12m that has a capacity to hold up to 250 people.
There are107 bedrooms and each room is individually designed as the building is Grade II listed.
The wood panelled Chairman’s Suite was the original office of the Chair of the North Eastern Railway and can accommodate up to 40 theatre style. The Gibb, Leeman & Ridley are a series of executive style meeting rooms each featuring wall mounted plasma TV and tea/coffee machines where delegates can help themselves throughout the day. All three of these smaller break out rooms fit 30 theatre style each. The Butterworth & Paterson are another series of smaller meeting rooms which include wall mounted plasma TV’s, smart chairs, a stylish fixed-glass boardroom table and a tea/coffee machine. They have a maximum capacity of 8 boardroom style each.
The Ruinart Terrace has been designed to provide a relaxing and ambient atmosphere, perfect for pre-dinner drinks, al fresco lunch. The terrace has been designed to fit a full marquee of 25 m by 12m that has a capacity to hold up to 250 people.
There are107 bedrooms and each room is individually designed as the building is Grade II listed.
The wood panelled Chairman’s Suite was the original office of the Chair of the North Eastern Railway and can accommodate up to 40 theatre style. The Gibb, Leeman & Ridley are a series of executive style meeting rooms each featuring wall mounted plasma TV and tea/coffee machines where delegates can help themselves throughout the day. All three of these smaller break out rooms fit 30 theatre style each. The Butterworth & Paterson are another series of smaller meeting rooms which include wall mounted plasma TV’s, smart chairs, a stylish fixed-glass boardroom table and a tea/coffee machine. They have a maximum capacity of 8 boardroom style each.
The Ruinart Terrace has been designed to provide a relaxing and ambient atmosphere, perfect for pre-dinner drinks, al fresco lunch. The terrace has been designed to fit a full marquee of 25 m by 12m that has a capacity to hold up to 250 people.
There are107 bedrooms and each room is individually designed as the building is Grade II listed.
There are 7 meeting rooms of varying size with coffee machines, flat screen TV’s and free WIFI. The Grand Boardroom, is The Grand’s flagship space, an impressive space with floor to ceiling oak panelling, huge windows and an original parquet floor, with views toward the York Minster and city walls. The Grand Boardroom is perfect for business meetings and large banqueting events, fitting up to 120 theatre style.
The wood panelled Chairman’s Suite was the original office of the Chair of the North Eastern Railway and can accommodate up to 40 theatre style. The Gibb, Leeman & Ridley are a series of executive style meeting rooms each featuring wall mounted plasma TV and tea/coffee machines where delegates can help themselves throughout the day. All three of these smaller break out rooms fit 30 theatre style each. The Butterworth & Paterson are another series of smaller meeting rooms which include wall mounted plasma TV’s, smart chairs, a stylish fixed-glass boardroom table and a tea/coffee machine. They have a maximum capacity of 8 boardroom style each.
The Ruinart Terrace has been designed to provide a relaxing and ambient atmosphere, perfect for pre-dinner drinks, al fresco lunch. The terrace has been designed to fit a full marquee of 25 m by 12m that has a capacity to hold up to 250 people.
There are107 bedrooms and each room is individually designed as the building is Grade II listed.
There are 7 meeting rooms of varying size with coffee machines, flat screen TV’s and free WIFI. The Grand Boardroom, is The Grand’s flagship space, an impressive space with floor to ceiling oak panelling, huge windows and an original parquet floor, with views toward the York Minster and city walls. The Grand Boardroom is perfect for business meetings and large banqueting events, fitting up to 120 theatre style.
The wood panelled Chairman’s Suite was the original office of the Chair of the North Eastern Railway and can accommodate up to 40 theatre style. The Gibb, Leeman & Ridley are a series of executive style meeting rooms each featuring wall mounted plasma TV and tea/coffee machines where delegates can help themselves throughout the day. All three of these smaller break out rooms fit 30 theatre style each. The Butterworth & Paterson are another series of smaller meeting rooms which include wall mounted plasma TV’s, smart chairs, a stylish fixed-glass boardroom table and a tea/coffee machine. They have a maximum capacity of 8 boardroom style each.
The Ruinart Terrace has been designed to provide a relaxing and ambient atmosphere, perfect for pre-dinner drinks, al fresco lunch. The terrace has been designed to fit a full marquee of 25 m by 12m that has a capacity to hold up to 250 people.
There are107 bedrooms and each room is individually designed as the building is Grade II listed.
The Grand Hotel & Spa is situated within minutes of York Train station and is the only five star hotel in Yorkshire. It is located alongside York’s historic wall and has views of York Minster. This year it has celebrated its 5th birthday and has just bought Roman House next door to the hotel and plans to extend the hotel and double in size.
There are 7 meeting rooms of varying size with coffee machines, flat screen TV’s and free WIFI. The Grand Boardroom, is The Grand’s flagship space, an impressive space with floor to ceiling oak panelling, huge windows and an original parquet floor, with views toward the York Minster and city walls. The Grand Boardroom is perfect for business meetings and large banqueting events, fitting up to 120 theatre style.
The wood panelled Chairman’s Suite was the original office of the Chair of the North Eastern Railway and can accommodate up to 40 theatre style. The Gibb, Leeman & Ridley are a series of executive style meeting rooms each featuring wall mounted plasma TV and tea/coffee machines where delegates can help themselves throughout the day. All three of these smaller break out rooms fit 30 theatre style each. The Butterworth & Paterson are another series of smaller meeting rooms which include wall mounted plasma TV’s, smart chairs, a stylish fixed-glass boardroom table and a tea/coffee machine. They have a maximum capacity of 8 boardroom style each.
The Ruinart Terrace has been designed to provide a relaxing and ambient atmosphere, perfect for pre-dinner drinks, al fresco lunch. The terrace has been designed to fit a full marquee of 25 m by 12m that has a capacity to hold up to 250 people.
There are107 bedrooms and each room is individually designed as the building is Grade II listed.
The Grand Hotel & Spa is situated within minutes of York Train station and is the only five star hotel in Yorkshire. It is located alongside York’s historic wall and has views of York Minster. This year it has celebrated its 5th birthday and has just bought Roman House next door to the hotel and plans to extend the hotel and double in size.
There are 7 meeting rooms of varying size with coffee machines, flat screen TV’s and free WIFI. The Grand Boardroom, is The Grand’s flagship space, an impressive space with floor to ceiling oak panelling, huge windows and an original parquet floor, with views toward the York Minster and city walls. The Grand Boardroom is perfect for business meetings and large banqueting events, fitting up to 120 theatre style.
The wood panelled Chairman’s Suite was the original office of the Chair of the North Eastern Railway and can accommodate up to 40 theatre style. The Gibb, Leeman & Ridley are a series of executive style meeting rooms each featuring wall mounted plasma TV and tea/coffee machines where delegates can help themselves throughout the day. All three of these smaller break out rooms fit 30 theatre style each. The Butterworth & Paterson are another series of smaller meeting rooms which include wall mounted plasma TV’s, smart chairs, a stylish fixed-glass boardroom table and a tea/coffee machine. They have a maximum capacity of 8 boardroom style each.
The Ruinart Terrace has been designed to provide a relaxing and ambient atmosphere, perfect for pre-dinner drinks, al fresco lunch. The terrace has been designed to fit a full marquee of 25 m by 12m that has a capacity to hold up to 250 people.
There are107 bedrooms and each room is individually designed as the building is Grade II listed.
News from the Grand Hotel & Spa York
The Grand Hotel & Spa is situated within minutes of York Train station and is the only five star hotel in Yorkshire. It is located alongside York’s historic wall and has views of York Minster. This year it has celebrated its 5th birthday and has just bought Roman House next door to the hotel and plans to extend the hotel and double in size.
There are 7 meeting rooms of varying size with coffee machines, flat screen TV’s and free WIFI. The Grand Boardroom, is The Grand’s flagship space, an impressive space with floor to ceiling oak panelling, huge windows and an original parquet floor, with views toward the York Minster and city walls. The Grand Boardroom is perfect for business meetings and large banqueting events, fitting up to 120 theatre style.
The wood panelled Chairman’s Suite was the original office of the Chair of the North Eastern Railway and can accommodate up to 40 theatre style. The Gibb, Leeman & Ridley are a series of executive style meeting rooms each featuring wall mounted plasma TV and tea/coffee machines where delegates can help themselves throughout the day. All three of these smaller break out rooms fit 30 theatre style each. The Butterworth & Paterson are another series of smaller meeting rooms which include wall mounted plasma TV’s, smart chairs, a stylish fixed-glass boardroom table and a tea/coffee machine. They have a maximum capacity of 8 boardroom style each.
The Ruinart Terrace has been designed to provide a relaxing and ambient atmosphere, perfect for pre-dinner drinks, al fresco lunch. The terrace has been designed to fit a full marquee of 25 m by 12m that has a capacity to hold up to 250 people.
There are107 bedrooms and each room is individually designed as the building is Grade II listed.
Located in 124-acres of grounds, Kelmarsh Hall offers a number of opportunities for team building activities, such as archery, clay pigeon shooting and human table football. There is parking space for 14,000 cars, and a dedicated landing site for helicopters and light aircraft. The outdoor space is suitable for large marquees and can hose up to 20,000 delegates.
The Ballroom, which has views overlooking the west terrace, has recently been renovated for entertainment and entertaining. It has a capacity of 120 guests theatre style. The newly renovated Old Servants’ Hall provides a smaller seminar room for up to 30 delegates. Additional breakout rooms are available and the Limeshed can be used for smaller, more informal meetings. There are two marquee sites in the outdoor event site. Site 1 to the front of the house can accommodate up to 500 guests and site 2 can accommodate any number above 500 guests.
Located in 124-acres of grounds, Kelmarsh Hall offers a number of opportunities for team building activities, such as archery, clay pigeon shooting and human table football. There is parking space for 14,000 cars, and a dedicated landing site for helicopters and light aircraft. The outdoor space is suitable for large marquees and can hose up to 20,000 delegates.
The Ballroom, which has views overlooking the west terrace, has recently been renovated for entertainment and entertaining. It has a capacity of 120 guests theatre style. The newly renovated Old Servants’ Hall provides a smaller seminar room for up to 30 delegates. Additional breakout rooms are available and the Limeshed can be used for smaller, more informal meetings. There are two marquee sites in the outdoor event site. Site 1 to the front of the house can accommodate up to 500 guests and site 2 can accommodate any number above 500 guests.
Located in 124-acres of grounds, Kelmarsh Hall offers a number of opportunities for team building activities, such as archery, clay pigeon shooting and human table football. There is parking space for 14,000 cars, and a dedicated landing site for helicopters and light aircraft. The outdoor space is suitable for large marquees and can hose up to 20,000 delegates.
The Great Hall is the centrepiece of Kelamarsh Hall and is the first room to be entered through the front door. It is decorated with Italian pink walls and a fine 18th century ceiling. Beyond the Great Hall is the Saloon, another 18th century room with fine plasterwork and polished oak floorboards. This room overlooks the ornamental lake with views stretching beyond the water across the open countryside. The Saloon can accommodate up to 100 guests theatre style.
The Ballroom, which has views overlooking the west terrace, has recently been renovated for entertainment and entertaining. It has a capacity of 120 guests theatre style. The newly renovated Old Servants’ Hall provides a smaller seminar room for up to 30 delegates. Additional breakout rooms are available and the Limeshed can be used for smaller, more informal meetings. There are two marquee sites in the outdoor event site. Site 1 to the front of the house can accommodate up to 500 guests and site 2 can accommodate any number above 500 guests.
Located in 124-acres of grounds, Kelmarsh Hall offers a number of opportunities for team building activities, such as archery, clay pigeon shooting and human table football. There is parking space for 14,000 cars, and a dedicated landing site for helicopters and light aircraft. The outdoor space is suitable for large marquees and can hose up to 20,000 delegates.
The Great Hall is the centrepiece of Kelamarsh Hall and is the first room to be entered through the front door. It is decorated with Italian pink walls and a fine 18th century ceiling. Beyond the Great Hall is the Saloon, another 18th century room with fine plasterwork and polished oak floorboards. This room overlooks the ornamental lake with views stretching beyond the water across the open countryside. The Saloon can accommodate up to 100 guests theatre style.
The Ballroom, which has views overlooking the west terrace, has recently been renovated for entertainment and entertaining. It has a capacity of 120 guests theatre style. The newly renovated Old Servants’ Hall provides a smaller seminar room for up to 30 delegates. Additional breakout rooms are available and the Limeshed can be used for smaller, more informal meetings. There are two marquee sites in the outdoor event site. Site 1 to the front of the house can accommodate up to 500 guests and site 2 can accommodate any number above 500 guests.
Located in 124-acres of grounds, Kelmarsh Hall offers a number of opportunities for team building activities, such as archery, clay pigeon shooting and human table football. There is parking space for 14,000 cars, and a dedicated landing site for helicopters and light aircraft. The outdoor space is suitable for large marquees and can hose up to 20,000 delegates.
Kelmarsh Hall is a Grade 1 listed country house built in 1732. The Klemarsh Estate is now in the care of a charitable trust, charged with maintaining it in perpetuity for the benefit of the nation. In 2004 Kelmarsh Events was set up as a commercial arm of the business and now this historic house is a venue for seminars, conferences, meetings and events.
The Great Hall is the centrepiece of Kelamarsh Hall and is the first room to be entered through the front door. It is decorated with Italian pink walls and a fine 18th century ceiling. Beyond the Great Hall is the Saloon, another 18th century room with fine plasterwork and polished oak floorboards. This room overlooks the ornamental lake with views stretching beyond the water across the open countryside. The Saloon can accommodate up to 100 guests theatre style.
The Ballroom, which has views overlooking the west terrace, has recently been renovated for entertainment and entertaining. It has a capacity of 120 guests theatre style. The newly renovated Old Servants’ Hall provides a smaller seminar room for up to 30 delegates. Additional breakout rooms are available and the Limeshed can be used for smaller, more informal meetings. There are two marquee sites in the outdoor event site. Site 1 to the front of the house can accommodate up to 500 guests and site 2 can accommodate any number above 500 guests.
Located in 124-acres of grounds, Kelmarsh Hall offers a number of opportunities for team building activities, such as archery, clay pigeon shooting and human table football. There is parking space for 14,000 cars, and a dedicated landing site for helicopters and light aircraft. The outdoor space is suitable for large marquees and can hose up to 20,000 delegates.
Kelmarsh Hall
Kelmarsh Hall is a Grade 1 listed country house built in 1732. The Klemarsh Estate is now in the care of a charitable trust, charged with maintaining it in perpetuity for the benefit of the nation. In 2004 Kelmarsh Events was set up as a commercial arm of the business and now this historic house is a venue for seminars, conferences, meetings and events.
The Great Hall is the centrepiece of Kelamarsh Hall and is the first room to be entered through the front door. It is decorated with Italian pink walls and a fine 18th century ceiling. Beyond the Great Hall is the Saloon, another 18th century room with fine plasterwork and polished oak floorboards. This room overlooks the ornamental lake with views stretching beyond the water across the open countryside. The Saloon can accommodate up to 100 guests theatre style.
The Ballroom, which has views overlooking the west terrace, has recently been renovated for entertainment and entertaining. It has a capacity of 120 guests theatre style. The newly renovated Old Servants’ Hall provides a smaller seminar room for up to 30 delegates. Additional breakout rooms are available and the Limeshed can be used for smaller, more informal meetings. There are two marquee sites in the outdoor event site. Site 1 to the front of the house can accommodate up to 500 guests and site 2 can accommodate any number above 500 guests.
Located in 124-acres of grounds, Kelmarsh Hall offers a number of opportunities for team building activities, such as archery, clay pigeon shooting and human table football. There is parking space for 14,000 cars, and a dedicated landing site for helicopters and light aircraft. The outdoor space is suitable for large marquees and can hose up to 20,000 delegates.
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
Every single bedroom at the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa is a minimum of 60sqm which is very large for a city centre, in particular Madrid. It is beautiful hotel with 182 bedrooms and one large meeting room (700 Theatre style) in the basement which still has natural daylight and steps to the garden. A further 9 meeting spaces are on the first floor. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
Every single bedroom at the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa is a minimum of 60sqm which is very large for a city centre, in particular Madrid. It is beautiful hotel with 182 bedrooms and one large meeting room (700 Theatre style) in the basement which still has natural daylight and steps to the garden. A further 9 meeting spaces are on the first floor. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
Madrid
Every single bedroom at the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa is a minimum of 60sqm which is very large for a city centre, in particular Madrid. It is beautiful hotel with 182 bedrooms and one large meeting room (700 Theatre style) in the basement which still has natural daylight and steps to the garden. A further 9 meeting spaces are on the first floor. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
Madrid
Every single bedroom at the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa is a minimum of 60sqm which is very large for a city centre, in particular Madrid. It is beautiful hotel with 182 bedrooms and one large meeting room (700 Theatre style) in the basement which still has natural daylight and steps to the garden. A further 9 meeting spaces are on the first floor. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
There are four star deluxe options in Milan as well, including the Sheraton Malpensa close the to airport and the Sheraton Majestic which is a smaller hotel offering a boutique style for meetings and events in the city centre
Madrid
Every single bedroom at the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa is a minimum of 60sqm which is very large for a city centre, in particular Madrid. It is beautiful hotel with 182 bedrooms and one large meeting room (700 Theatre style) in the basement which still has natural daylight and steps to the garden. A further 9 meeting spaces are on the first floor. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
There are four star deluxe options in Milan as well, including the Sheraton Malpensa close the to airport and the Sheraton Majestic which is a smaller hotel offering a boutique style for meetings and events in the city centre
Madrid
Every single bedroom at the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa is a minimum of 60sqm which is very large for a city centre, in particular Madrid. It is beautiful hotel with 182 bedrooms and one large meeting room (700 Theatre style) in the basement which still has natural daylight and steps to the garden. A further 9 meeting spaces are on the first floor. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
It is within walking distance of the Westin which also had its bedrooms refurbished in 2014. The Westin has 227 beds and a 13 meeting rooms and their roof top terrace can host up to 300 pax for a standing reception. The hotels work well in combination for groups of 200+
There are four star deluxe options in Milan as well, including the Sheraton Malpensa close the to airport and the Sheraton Majestic which is a smaller hotel offering a boutique style for meetings and events in the city centre
Madrid
Every single bedroom at the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa is a minimum of 60sqm which is very large for a city centre, in particular Madrid. It is beautiful hotel with 182 bedrooms and one large meeting room (700 Theatre style) in the basement which still has natural daylight and steps to the garden. A further 9 meeting spaces are on the first floor. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
It is within walking distance of the Westin which also had its bedrooms refurbished in 2014. The Westin has 227 beds and a 13 meeting rooms and their roof top terrace can host up to 300 pax for a standing reception. The hotels work well in combination for groups of 200+
There are four star deluxe options in Milan as well, including the Sheraton Malpensa close the to airport and the Sheraton Majestic which is a smaller hotel offering a boutique style for meetings and events in the city centre
Madrid
Every single bedroom at the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa is a minimum of 60sqm which is very large for a city centre, in particular Madrid. It is beautiful hotel with 182 bedrooms and one large meeting room (700 Theatre style) in the basement which still has natural daylight and steps to the garden. A further 9 meeting spaces are on the first floor. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
The Excelsior Hotel Gallia is a luxury collection hotel which was closed in 2010 for a complete refurbishment and finally re-opened its doors in December 2014. It is a stunning property with 235 beds and 13 flexible meeting rooms. It is a design hotel with elegant yet contemporary furnishings, it has a roof top terrace with views over Milan which can be hired exclusively and it also has a wine cellar that can be used as an alternative dining space for 20 pax.
It is within walking distance of the Westin which also had its bedrooms refurbished in 2014. The Westin has 227 beds and a 13 meeting rooms and their roof top terrace can host up to 300 pax for a standing reception. The hotels work well in combination for groups of 200+
There are four star deluxe options in Milan as well, including the Sheraton Malpensa close the to airport and the Sheraton Majestic which is a smaller hotel offering a boutique style for meetings and events in the city centre
Madrid
Every single bedroom at the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa is a minimum of 60sqm which is very large for a city centre, in particular Madrid. It is beautiful hotel with 182 bedrooms and one large meeting room (700 Theatre style) in the basement which still has natural daylight and steps to the garden. A further 9 meeting spaces are on the first floor. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
The Excelsior Hotel Gallia is a luxury collection hotel which was closed in 2010 for a complete refurbishment and finally re-opened its doors in December 2014. It is a stunning property with 235 beds and 13 flexible meeting rooms. It is a design hotel with elegant yet contemporary furnishings, it has a roof top terrace with views over Milan which can be hired exclusively and it also has a wine cellar that can be used as an alternative dining space for 20 pax.
It is within walking distance of the Westin which also had its bedrooms refurbished in 2014. The Westin has 227 beds and a 13 meeting rooms and their roof top terrace can host up to 300 pax for a standing reception. The hotels work well in combination for groups of 200+
There are four star deluxe options in Milan as well, including the Sheraton Malpensa close the to airport and the Sheraton Majestic which is a smaller hotel offering a boutique style for meetings and events in the city centre
Madrid
Every single bedroom at the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa is a minimum of 60sqm which is very large for a city centre, in particular Madrid. It is beautiful hotel with 182 bedrooms and one large meeting room (700 Theatre style) in the basement which still has natural daylight and steps to the garden. A further 9 meeting spaces are on the first floor. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
Milan
The Excelsior Hotel Gallia is a luxury collection hotel which was closed in 2010 for a complete refurbishment and finally re-opened its doors in December 2014. It is a stunning property with 235 beds and 13 flexible meeting rooms. It is a design hotel with elegant yet contemporary furnishings, it has a roof top terrace with views over Milan which can be hired exclusively and it also has a wine cellar that can be used as an alternative dining space for 20 pax.
It is within walking distance of the Westin which also had its bedrooms refurbished in 2014. The Westin has 227 beds and a 13 meeting rooms and their roof top terrace can host up to 300 pax for a standing reception. The hotels work well in combination for groups of 200+
There are four star deluxe options in Milan as well, including the Sheraton Malpensa close the to airport and the Sheraton Majestic which is a smaller hotel offering a boutique style for meetings and events in the city centre
Madrid
Every single bedroom at the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa is a minimum of 60sqm which is very large for a city centre, in particular Madrid. It is beautiful hotel with 182 bedrooms and one large meeting room (700 Theatre style) in the basement which still has natural daylight and steps to the garden. A further 9 meeting spaces are on the first floor. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
Milan
The Excelsior Hotel Gallia is a luxury collection hotel which was closed in 2010 for a complete refurbishment and finally re-opened its doors in December 2014. It is a stunning property with 235 beds and 13 flexible meeting rooms. It is a design hotel with elegant yet contemporary furnishings, it has a roof top terrace with views over Milan which can be hired exclusively and it also has a wine cellar that can be used as an alternative dining space for 20 pax.
It is within walking distance of the Westin which also had its bedrooms refurbished in 2014. The Westin has 227 beds and a 13 meeting rooms and their roof top terrace can host up to 300 pax for a standing reception. The hotels work well in combination for groups of 200+
There are four star deluxe options in Milan as well, including the Sheraton Malpensa close the to airport and the Sheraton Majestic which is a smaller hotel offering a boutique style for meetings and events in the city centre
Madrid
Every single bedroom at the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa is a minimum of 60sqm which is very large for a city centre, in particular Madrid. It is beautiful hotel with 182 bedrooms and one large meeting room (700 Theatre style) in the basement which still has natural daylight and steps to the garden. A further 9 meeting spaces are on the first floor. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
Representatives from Starwood Hotels came to visit us in the office last week, with lots of useful information for our clients who are looking for venues in Europe. This is the latest update:
Milan
The Excelsior Hotel Gallia is a luxury collection hotel which was closed in 2010 for a complete refurbishment and finally re-opened its doors in December 2014. It is a stunning property with 235 beds and 13 flexible meeting rooms. It is a design hotel with elegant yet contemporary furnishings, it has a roof top terrace with views over Milan which can be hired exclusively and it also has a wine cellar that can be used as an alternative dining space for 20 pax.
It is within walking distance of the Westin which also had its bedrooms refurbished in 2014. The Westin has 227 beds and a 13 meeting rooms and their roof top terrace can host up to 300 pax for a standing reception. The hotels work well in combination for groups of 200+
There are four star deluxe options in Milan as well, including the Sheraton Malpensa close the to airport and the Sheraton Majestic which is a smaller hotel offering a boutique style for meetings and events in the city centre
Madrid
Every single bedroom at the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa is a minimum of 60sqm which is very large for a city centre, in particular Madrid. It is beautiful hotel with 182 bedrooms and one large meeting room (700 Theatre style) in the basement which still has natural daylight and steps to the garden. A further 9 meeting spaces are on the first floor. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
Representatives from Starwood Hotels came to visit us in the office last week, with lots of useful information for our clients who are looking for venues in Europe. This is the latest update:
Milan
The Excelsior Hotel Gallia is a luxury collection hotel which was closed in 2010 for a complete refurbishment and finally re-opened its doors in December 2014. It is a stunning property with 235 beds and 13 flexible meeting rooms. It is a design hotel with elegant yet contemporary furnishings, it has a roof top terrace with views over Milan which can be hired exclusively and it also has a wine cellar that can be used as an alternative dining space for 20 pax.
It is within walking distance of the Westin which also had its bedrooms refurbished in 2014. The Westin has 227 beds and a 13 meeting rooms and their roof top terrace can host up to 300 pax for a standing reception. The hotels work well in combination for groups of 200+
There are four star deluxe options in Milan as well, including the Sheraton Malpensa close the to airport and the Sheraton Majestic which is a smaller hotel offering a boutique style for meetings and events in the city centre
Madrid
Every single bedroom at the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa is a minimum of 60sqm which is very large for a city centre, in particular Madrid. It is beautiful hotel with 182 bedrooms and one large meeting room (700 Theatre style) in the basement which still has natural daylight and steps to the garden. A further 9 meeting spaces are on the first floor. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
Update from Starwood Hotels in Milan, Madrid and Amsterdam
Representatives from Starwood Hotels came to visit us in the office last week, with lots of useful information for our clients who are looking for venues in Europe. This is the latest update:
Milan
The Excelsior Hotel Gallia is a luxury collection hotel which was closed in 2010 for a complete refurbishment and finally re-opened its doors in December 2014. It is a stunning property with 235 beds and 13 flexible meeting rooms. It is a design hotel with elegant yet contemporary furnishings, it has a roof top terrace with views over Milan which can be hired exclusively and it also has a wine cellar that can be used as an alternative dining space for 20 pax.
It is within walking distance of the Westin which also had its bedrooms refurbished in 2014. The Westin has 227 beds and a 13 meeting rooms and their roof top terrace can host up to 300 pax for a standing reception. The hotels work well in combination for groups of 200+
There are four star deluxe options in Milan as well, including the Sheraton Malpensa close the to airport and the Sheraton Majestic which is a smaller hotel offering a boutique style for meetings and events in the city centre
Madrid
Every single bedroom at the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa is a minimum of 60sqm which is very large for a city centre, in particular Madrid. It is beautiful hotel with 182 bedrooms and one large meeting room (700 Theatre style) in the basement which still has natural daylight and steps to the garden. A further 9 meeting spaces are on the first floor. The hotel also offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport.
Amsterdam
W Amsterdam – OPENING SEPT 2015 – there is much excitement about this new opening. It will be the largest 5* property in Amsterdam with 238 beds and 414sqm of meeting space, the largest room will hold 400 in theatre style and all rooms will have natural daylight. The hotel is split across two unique buildings, a former Telephone Exchange and a Bank. The Telephone Exchange opens in September and the Bank will follow in Jan/Feb next year
This hotel has 21 meeting rooms and is n the centre of Amsterdam. All meeting rooms are all located on 1 floor, with a dedicated entrance for delegates and a foyer area for exhibition and catering. The venue has a garden area which would be great for bbqs, cocktail receptions etc
Hilton Giardini Naxos – Sicily (pictured)
The venue is located approximately 30 minutes from the airport, situated on a private beach and has an outdoor swimming pool. A panoramic restaurant with views overlooking the sea which can hold up to 400 for dinner. The venue is ideal for residential trips, it is located close to many attractions such as Mount Etna and Valley of Temples. The venue has 11 meeting rooms all with natural daylight and 296 bedrooms. The Mediterranean Garden is a great place for bbqs, dinner and drinks receptions.
