News From Conference Aston, Birmingham


Other facilities include a Victorian sports centre, adjacent to the conference centre, offering Birmingham’s oldest swimming pool and 110 station gymnasium – complimentary for all residential conference guests.  


There is contemporary dining and banqueting spaces for conference dining, drinks receptions and private dinners from 10 up to astounding corporate banquets for 450.


Other facilities include a Victorian sports centre, adjacent to the conference centre, offering Birmingham’s oldest swimming pool and 110 station gymnasium – complimentary for all residential conference guests.  


There is contemporary dining and banqueting spaces for conference dining, drinks receptions and private dinners from 10 up to astounding corporate banquets for 450.


Other facilities include a Victorian sports centre, adjacent to the conference centre, offering Birmingham’s oldest swimming pool and 110 station gymnasium – complimentary for all residential conference guests.  


There are 27 purpose built meeting rooms building is fitted with state-of-the-art technology, offering flexible, flat floor spaces for up to 650 delegates, supported by a dedicated events and AV team with free WiFi throughout. The venue has 163 hotel bedrooms, designed to a four star standard, all ensuite, to create Birmingham’s largest dedicated residential conference centre.


There is contemporary dining and banqueting spaces for conference dining, drinks receptions and private dinners from 10 up to astounding corporate banquets for 450.


Other facilities include a Victorian sports centre, adjacent to the conference centre, offering Birmingham’s oldest swimming pool and 110 station gymnasium – complimentary for all residential conference guests.  


There are 27 purpose built meeting rooms building is fitted with state-of-the-art technology, offering flexible, flat floor spaces for up to 650 delegates, supported by a dedicated events and AV team with free WiFi throughout. The venue has 163 hotel bedrooms, designed to a four star standard, all ensuite, to create Birmingham’s largest dedicated residential conference centre.


There is contemporary dining and banqueting spaces for conference dining, drinks receptions and private dinners from 10 up to astounding corporate banquets for 450.


Other facilities include a Victorian sports centre, adjacent to the conference centre, offering Birmingham’s oldest swimming pool and 110 station gymnasium – complimentary for all residential conference guests.  

Set on the campus of Aston University, Conference Aston in Birmingham is located in the heart of the City Centre. It is situated 3 minutes from Junction 6 of the M6 with 80 onsite parking spaces, and is only a 10 minute walk from Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill train stations and 9 miles from Birmingham Airport.


There are 27 purpose built meeting rooms building is fitted with state-of-the-art technology, offering flexible, flat floor spaces for up to 650 delegates, supported by a dedicated events and AV team with free WiFi throughout. The venue has 163 hotel bedrooms, designed to a four star standard, all ensuite, to create Birmingham’s largest dedicated residential conference centre.


There is contemporary dining and banqueting spaces for conference dining, drinks receptions and private dinners from 10 up to astounding corporate banquets for 450.


Other facilities include a Victorian sports centre, adjacent to the conference centre, offering Birmingham’s oldest swimming pool and 110 station gymnasium – complimentary for all residential conference guests.  

News from Conference Aston, Birmingham
News from Conference Aston, Birmingham

Set on the campus of Aston University, Conference Aston in Birmingham is located in the heart of the City Centre. It is situated 3 minutes from Junction 6 of the M6 with 80 onsite parking spaces, and is only a 10 minute walk from Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill train stations and 9 miles from Birmingham Airport.


There are 27 purpose built meeting rooms building is fitted with state-of-the-art technology, offering flexible, flat floor spaces for up to 650 delegates, supported by a dedicated events and AV team with free WiFi throughout. The venue has 163 hotel bedrooms, designed to a four star standard, all ensuite, to create Birmingham’s largest dedicated residential conference centre.


There is contemporary dining and banqueting spaces for conference dining, drinks receptions and private dinners from 10 up to astounding corporate banquets for 450.


Other facilities include a Victorian sports centre, adjacent to the conference centre, offering Birmingham’s oldest swimming pool and 110 station gymnasium – complimentary for all residential conference guests.  

Mercure Edinburgh Quay Has Opened

Mercure Edinburgh Quay is a new build hotel and opened on the 15th June 2015. This opening takes the number of Mercure hotels in the UK & Ireland to 75.  The Mercure Edinburgh Quay has 110 bedrooms each equipped with Apple TV’s, plus a gym, restaurant and bar. There is also a concierge service for speedy customer information. The hotel is located in the heart of the city offering easy access to the EICC – Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Haymarket train station and Princes Street which are only a short walk away.   


Mercure Edinburgh Quay has opened
Mercure Edinburgh Quay has opened

Mercure Edinburgh Quay is a new build hotel and opened on the 15th June 2015. This opening takes the number of Mercure hotels in the UK & Ireland to 75.  The Mercure Edinburgh Quay has 110 bedrooms each equipped with Apple TV’s, plus a gym, restaurant and bar. There is also a concierge service for speedy customer information. The hotel is located in the heart of the city offering easy access to the EICC – Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Haymarket train station and Princes Street which are only a short walk away.   


Malmaison Hotel Du Vin To Open In Stratford Upon Avon

Malmaison Hotel du Vin to open in Stratford upon Avon
Malmaison Hotel du Vin to open in Stratford upon Avon

Malmaison Hotel du Vin has signed a development agreement to convert two Grade II Georgian townhouses on Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon into a 48-bed Hotel du Vin. The hotel is set to open in late 2016 and facilities will include meeting and private dining rooms, a bistro and separate banqueting room with a capacity to accommodate 80 for dinner. The property will be the fourth to be developed by Malmaison hotel du vin group in the last 18 months following the purchase of hotel du vin Cannizaro, House in Wimbledon, south west London and the opening a Malmaison Dundee and Hotel Du Vin in St. Andrews.

The Welsh Rugby Union – Millennium Stadium In Cardiff

The Welsh Rugby Union - Millennium Stadium in Cardiff
The Welsh Rugby Union – Millennium Stadium in Cardiff

The Welsh Rugby Union has unveiled its 2019 strategic plan for the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. If approved, the Westgate Plaza project will see a 100-bedroom luxury hotel with conference centre, offices and apartments built overlooking a new walkway into the iconic rugby ground. The WRU is planning 240,000 sq ft of commercial developments on the land it owns around the Westgate Street entrance of the stadium. Welsh rugby’s governing body is promising the scheme will help regenerate a forgotten area of Cardiff city centre – which includes historic and listed buildings such as the former Post Office, the Civil Courts and Cardiff and County Club. If approved, the project will be designed by Alan Francis of Cardiff and London architectural practice Gaunt Francis and could be completed before the end of 2018. The WRU is planning a new walkway into the Millennium Stadium from Quay Street which could be used for events on non-match days and a restaurant beneath the offices. 

York Hotel Refurbishment

York Hotel Refurbishment
York Hotel Refurbishment
This year, the Grand York Hotel has celebrated their 5th birthday alongside recently having been bought by The Splendid Hospitality Group. This change in hands has led to the announcement that they have bought Roman House – next door to the hotel – and plan to extend the hotel, doubling its size. The hotel rooms themselves are one of seven types, ranging from the classic room up to the penthouse; also, thanks to the grade II listing of the building, each bedroom is unique. For events held at the hotel, there are seven meeting rooms of varying size, with facilities such as coffee machines, flat screen televisions and free Wi-Fi. A unique feature to the hotel is the whiskey lounge, which offers over 120 whiskies. Located alongside York’s historic wall, the Grand has a great central location, and enables you to spend your time in the city itself alongside your visit.

Heythrop Park Resort Refurbishment

Heythrop Park Resort Refurbishment
Heythrop Park Resort Refurbishment
Set in 440 acres of the Oxfordshire countryside, the Heythrop Park Resort has two unique hotels on its resort. The recently refurbished manor house, Heythrop Park Hotel, now has 63 new bedrooms, as well as a conference space. In the other hotel, the Crowne Plaza, a state of the art auditorium gives a space that aims to be unique, with ‘wow’ factor. The two hotels together give the resort a total capacity of 360 bedrooms, with 25 meeting rooms, a purpose built conference theatre for up to 400 delegates, a dedicated training wing with six training rooms and five syndicate rooms, and the grade II listened mansion house at its central; plus, Wi-Fi is available throughout all the meeting rooms. Over the resort, there is capacity for 350 pax for residential conferences, and glorious grounds for team building and outdoor areas for creative events. The two venues sit side by side, so the two can easily be combined for events that need more space. Just 12 miles from Oxford, and located near to Blenheim Palace and close to Bicester Village Shopping, Heythrop Park aims to be as convenient as possible.

New Crowne Plaza Opening In Newcastle

New Crowne Plaza opening in Newcastle
New Crowne Plaza opening in Newcastle

The Crowne Plaza Newcastle Stephenson Quarter is due to open on the 1st September 2015, after a £42 million investment. Aiming to be the newest and most stylish upmarket hotel in the City, located next to the Central Railway station and Metro, with direct access to Newcastle International airport.

The hotel has a great position with St James’ Park, home of Newcastle United Football Club, the Centre for Life, the Metro Radio Newcastle Arena and the City’s attractions, shops, theatres and nightlife, all within walking distance. The Quayside, Sage, Tyne Bridge and Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art are also close by. The hotel offers nine state of the art, flexible conference and banqueting rooms with the uniquely shaped Stephenson Suite accommodating over 400 people. The Crowne Plaza Newcastle Stephenson Quarter has 251 bedrooms and suites and a Club Lounge. 



The hotel anchors the up and coming Stephenson Quarter, home of the world’s first passenger train. The Quarter has been developed as a new business and leisure hub in the heart of Newcastle, and will host an exhibition on the key role the area has played in rail transport. The area will also include function space outside the hotel for private hire, giving bookers a great choice for dinners and receptions next to the hotel.


Steigenberger Grandhotel Reopens As Steigenberger Wiltcher’S

The Wiltcher’s excels at hosting business meetings and events, providing 1100 m2 of function space. There are four ballrooms with the largest ballroom without columns in town, with a maximum capacity to host up to 600 people theatre style. Ballroom A can seat 150 theatre style, ballroom B has a capacity of 250 theatre style and ballroom C can also accommodate 150 theatre style. Additionally there are 10 meeting rooms for smaller events, all benefiting from natural daylight. The Restaurant, The Library, La Terrasse and the  largest suites can also be privatised.


The Wiltcher’s excels at hosting business meetings and events, providing 1100 m2 of function space. There are four ballrooms with the largest ballroom without columns in town, with a maximum capacity to host up to 600 people theatre style. Ballroom A can seat 150 theatre style, ballroom B has a capacity of 250 theatre style and ballroom C can also accommodate 150 theatre style. Additionally there are 10 meeting rooms for smaller events, all benefiting from natural daylight. The Restaurant, The Library, La Terrasse and the  largest suites can also be privatised.


Each of the 267 rooms and suites have been fully renovated offering a combination of quality and comfort. Along with a new Restaurant & Bar concept, the Loui Bar is recognised as one of the best hotel bars in Brussels. Innovative networking and event spaces such as the D-Lounge, an original cigar bar in partnership with Davidoff, as well as a Library Lounge will be opening in September 2015.


The Wiltcher’s excels at hosting business meetings and events, providing 1100 m2 of function space. There are four ballrooms with the largest ballroom without columns in town, with a maximum capacity to host up to 600 people theatre style. Ballroom A can seat 150 theatre style, ballroom B has a capacity of 250 theatre style and ballroom C can also accommodate 150 theatre style. Additionally there are 10 meeting rooms for smaller events, all benefiting from natural daylight. The Restaurant, The Library, La Terrasse and the  largest suites can also be privatised.


Each of the 267 rooms and suites have been fully renovated offering a combination of quality and comfort. Along with a new Restaurant & Bar concept, the Loui Bar is recognised as one of the best hotel bars in Brussels. Innovative networking and event spaces such as the D-Lounge, an original cigar bar in partnership with Davidoff, as well as a Library Lounge will be opening in September 2015.


The Wiltcher’s excels at hosting business meetings and events, providing 1100 m2 of function space. There are four ballrooms with the largest ballroom without columns in town, with a maximum capacity to host up to 600 people theatre style. Ballroom A can seat 150 theatre style, ballroom B has a capacity of 250 theatre style and ballroom C can also accommodate 150 theatre style. Additionally there are 10 meeting rooms for smaller events, all benefiting from natural daylight. The Restaurant, The Library, La Terrasse and the  largest suites can also be privatised.

After 2 years of complete renovation, the Steigenberger Grandhotel has reopened under the name Steigenberger Wiltcher’s and is one of the most stunning and elegant hotels in Brussels.  It is a 4 star luxury hotel located on Avenue Louise the city’s golden shopping mile a short step from the historic centre of Brussels.


Each of the 267 rooms and suites have been fully renovated offering a combination of quality and comfort. Along with a new Restaurant & Bar concept, the Loui Bar is recognised as one of the best hotel bars in Brussels. Innovative networking and event spaces such as the D-Lounge, an original cigar bar in partnership with Davidoff, as well as a Library Lounge will be opening in September 2015.


The Wiltcher’s excels at hosting business meetings and events, providing 1100 m2 of function space. There are four ballrooms with the largest ballroom without columns in town, with a maximum capacity to host up to 600 people theatre style. Ballroom A can seat 150 theatre style, ballroom B has a capacity of 250 theatre style and ballroom C can also accommodate 150 theatre style. Additionally there are 10 meeting rooms for smaller events, all benefiting from natural daylight. The Restaurant, The Library, La Terrasse and the  largest suites can also be privatised.

Steigenberger Grandhotel reopens as Steigenberger Wiltcher’s
Steigenberger Grandhotel reopens as Steigenberger Wiltcher’s

After 2 years of complete renovation, the Steigenberger Grandhotel has reopened under the name Steigenberger Wiltcher’s and is one of the most stunning and elegant hotels in Brussels.  It is a 4 star luxury hotel located on Avenue Louise the city’s golden shopping mile a short step from the historic centre of Brussels.


Each of the 267 rooms and suites have been fully renovated offering a combination of quality and comfort. Along with a new Restaurant & Bar concept, the Loui Bar is recognised as one of the best hotel bars in Brussels. Innovative networking and event spaces such as the D-Lounge, an original cigar bar in partnership with Davidoff, as well as a Library Lounge will be opening in September 2015.


The Wiltcher’s excels at hosting business meetings and events, providing 1100 m2 of function space. There are four ballrooms with the largest ballroom without columns in town, with a maximum capacity to host up to 600 people theatre style. Ballroom A can seat 150 theatre style, ballroom B has a capacity of 250 theatre style and ballroom C can also accommodate 150 theatre style. Additionally there are 10 meeting rooms for smaller events, all benefiting from natural daylight. The Restaurant, The Library, La Terrasse and the  largest suites can also be privatised.

The Mercure Darlington

For events there are four meetings rooms, the Kings Ballroom, the Locomotion, the Pullman and the Stephenson. The Kings Ballroom, the largest meeting room in the hotel, seats 300 theatre style and has 310 m2 of surface space. The Locomotion room fits 30 theatre style, The Pullman has a maximum capacity is 50 people theatre style and The Stephenson seats up to 24 people theatre style. All rooms have natural daylight and come with WIFI, video equipment and overhead projector. 

The Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel is a four star Victorian  hotel, centrally located in this historic market town. It is close to the A1 and A66 and is only 30 minutes from Newcastle. There is a direct rail link to London, taking approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.  The hotel has period features with modern and contemporary design.  The impressive Victorian facade looks out over the Pease statue and shopping area. There are 83 bedrooms including 7 privileged rooms which were all fully refurbished in 2012. The  hotel has numerous bars and restaurants.

For events there are four meetings rooms, the Kings Ballroom, the Locomotion, the Pullman and the Stephenson. The Kings Ballroom, the largest meeting room in the hotel, seats 300 theatre style and has 310 m2 of surface space. The Locomotion room fits 30 theatre style, The Pullman has a maximum capacity is 50 people theatre style and The Stephenson seats up to 24 people theatre style. All rooms have natural daylight and come with WIFI, video equipment and overhead projector. 

The Mercure Darlington
The Mercure Darlington

The Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel is a four star Victorian  hotel, centrally located in this historic market town. It is close to the A1 and A66 and is only 30 minutes from Newcastle. There is a direct rail link to London, taking approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.  The hotel has period features with modern and contemporary design.  The impressive Victorian facade looks out over the Pease statue and shopping area. There are 83 bedrooms including 7 privileged rooms which were all fully refurbished in 2012. The  hotel has numerous bars and restaurants.

For events there are four meetings rooms, the Kings Ballroom, the Locomotion, the Pullman and the Stephenson. The Kings Ballroom, the largest meeting room in the hotel, seats 300 theatre style and has 310 m2 of surface space. The Locomotion room fits 30 theatre style, The Pullman has a maximum capacity is 50 people theatre style and The Stephenson seats up to 24 people theatre style. All rooms have natural daylight and come with WIFI, video equipment and overhead projector. 

The Old Magistrates Court Shoreditch

The new building will feature a 600 sq m function area in the basement, which will also incorporate a gym, swimming pool, two-lane bowling alley and 200-seat cinema/screening room. Likely to be named as the Old Street Courthouse hotel, it is the second hotel the Sanger family has created from a former judicial property. The 112-bedroom Courthouse hotel, on the edge of London’s Soho, opened as a hotel in 2004 after being converted from Great Marlborough Street Magistrates Court.

 


The new building will feature a 600 sq m function area in the basement, which will also incorporate a gym, swimming pool, two-lane bowling alley and 200-seat cinema/screening room. Likely to be named as the Old Street Courthouse hotel, it is the second hotel the Sanger family has created from a former judicial property. The 112-bedroom Courthouse hotel, on the edge of London’s Soho, opened as a hotel in 2004 after being converted from Great Marlborough Street Magistrates Court.

 

The Old Magistrates Court and Police Station, one of the finest Edwardian civic buildings in London, located in the heart of Shoreditch opposite the old Shoreditch Town Hall, is being converted into a 4 star boutique hotel with a rooftop bar. The Victorian, Grade-II listed property will have 128 guest rooms, a mix of new rooms and restoration of existing spaces, suites and function areas. A new build block adjacent to the original building will include a variety of bedrooms and a basement area with a gym, swimming pool, bowling alley and a cinema room as well as space available for functions. The property, originally housing two court rooms was run as a courthouse for almost a century from 1903 until 1996, ensuring the special heritage of the landmark Baroque-style Grade II listed property is preserved.


The new building will feature a 600 sq m function area in the basement, which will also incorporate a gym, swimming pool, two-lane bowling alley and 200-seat cinema/screening room. Likely to be named as the Old Street Courthouse hotel, it is the second hotel the Sanger family has created from a former judicial property. The 112-bedroom Courthouse hotel, on the edge of London’s Soho, opened as a hotel in 2004 after being converted from Great Marlborough Street Magistrates Court.

 

The Old Magistrates Court Shoreditch
The Old Magistrates Court Shoreditch

The Old Magistrates Court and Police Station, one of the finest Edwardian civic buildings in London, located in the heart of Shoreditch opposite the old Shoreditch Town Hall, is being converted into a 4 star boutique hotel with a rooftop bar. The Victorian, Grade-II listed property will have 128 guest rooms, a mix of new rooms and restoration of existing spaces, suites and function areas. A new build block adjacent to the original building will include a variety of bedrooms and a basement area with a gym, swimming pool, bowling alley and a cinema room as well as space available for functions. The property, originally housing two court rooms was run as a courthouse for almost a century from 1903 until 1996, ensuring the special heritage of the landmark Baroque-style Grade II listed property is preserved.


The new building will feature a 600 sq m function area in the basement, which will also incorporate a gym, swimming pool, two-lane bowling alley and 200-seat cinema/screening room. Likely to be named as the Old Street Courthouse hotel, it is the second hotel the Sanger family has created from a former judicial property. The 112-bedroom Courthouse hotel, on the edge of London’s Soho, opened as a hotel in 2004 after being converted from Great Marlborough Street Magistrates Court.