Novotel Stevenage
Barbican Centre
Barbican centre is a non for profit organisation which relies heavily on the support of the business events team. With the help of our commercial business this helps continue keeping Barbican centre stay alive and open!
Barbican centre is home to the largest conservatory in central London, which is home to over 2000 varieties of Tropical plants including coy carpe and 2 full time gardeners.
Milton Court the most recent addition to the Barbican portfolio is home to the famous Guildhall school of music and Drama, which is homes an auditorium for 608 people. The graduates from this school are Daniel Craig, Ewan McGregor, Orlando Bloom & Hayley Alwell!!!
The Barbican centre has 208 different entrances and fire exits! However 1 very easy and noticeable main entrance on Silk street!
The Centre took over a decade to build and was opened by The Queen in 1982, who declared it ‘one of the modern wonders of the world’ with the building seen as a landmark in terms of its scale, cohesion and ambition.
New Hotel Due To Open On Lake Como
Due to open any day now, the newly built il Sereno Lago di Como will be an exclusive resort by the shores of the beautiful Lake Como in Northern Italy. Il Sereno is located on a scenic promontory along the lake’s eastern shoreline, offering stunning views over the glistening water, dramatic mountains, and the adjacent village of Torno. It’s also a short six mile drive from the popular city of Como. Il Sereno is located roughly an hour’s drive away from both of Milan’s major airports, Malpensa and Linate. It’s also less than an hour from both Lugano and central Milan.
The property is due to feature spacious bedrooms, (the smallest room is over 650 sq-ft), as well as private terraces, secluded gardens, and a 60-foot infinity pool. The hotel has also promised there will not be a single space on property without a panoramic view of Lake Como.
Due to open any day now, the newly built il Sereno Lago di Como will be an exclusive resort by the shores of the beautiful Lake Como in Northern Italy. Il Sereno is located on a scenic promontory along the lake’s eastern shoreline, offering stunning views over the glistening water, dramatic mountains, and the adjacent village of Torno. It’s also a short six mile drive from the popular city of Como. Il Sereno is located roughly an hour’s drive away from both of Milan’s major airports, Malpensa and Linate. It’s also less than an hour from both Lugano and central Milan.
The property is due to feature spacious bedrooms, (the smallest room is over 650 sq-ft), as well as private terraces, secluded gardens, and a 60-foot infinity pool. The hotel has also promised there will not be a single space on property without a panoramic view of Lake Como.
Due to open any day now, the newly built il Sereno Lago di Como will be an exclusive resort by the shores of the beautiful Lake Como in Northern Italy. Il Sereno is located on a scenic promontory along the lake’s eastern shoreline, offering stunning views over the glistening water, dramatic mountains, and the adjacent village of Torno. It’s also a short six mile drive from the popular city of Como. Il Sereno is located roughly an hour’s drive away from both of Milan’s major airports, Malpensa and Linate. It’s also less than an hour from both Lugano and central Milan.
The property is due to feature spacious bedrooms, (the smallest room is over 650 sq-ft), as well as private terraces, secluded gardens, and a 60-foot infinity pool. The hotel has also promised there will not be a single space on property without a panoramic view of Lake Como.
Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch
11 Cavendish Square
• In 2015 this beautiful new space the Green House opened, this is a versatile space that’s ideal for receptions and dinners. The space consists of a beautiful central cocktail bar, with mood lighting and built in PA system along with stunning planting throughout.
• For the last 6 years the venue has put on award winning themed Christmas Parties, themes include James Bond: Casino Royale, Alpine Ski Lodge, Narnia and Moulin Rouge
o This year they’re promoting Venetian Masquerade (in the Orangery) and a Norwegian Christmas (in the new Green House space)
• Last year they hosted over 25 weddings with a diverse range of cultures at No.11 Cavendish Square
o They have also recently introduced a new Winter Wedding Package for those for something different that the hectic summer months for their nuptials.
• In January 2016 the Courtyard closed down for three months for a complete refurbishment, it reopened in April with a busy showcase for all their loyal customers, a larger decked area (max 100 standing), an extended living wall, new water feature and beautiful bespoke seating.
• Current holders of Loo of the Year, this was awarded in Autumn 2015 and are currently being considered to retain the accolade.
Old Swan &Amp; Minster Mill Sale
Lana de Savary contracts have been exchanged for the sale of the “Old Swan & Minster Mill” in Minster Lovell to “Andrew Brownsword Hotels”. Completion date on 1st August 2016.
Both groups are family owned and family run. For the past six years, the de Savary family has invested and transformed the Old Swan & Minster Mill into one of England’s premiere 5 star inns. In 2016 amongst many other accolades, the Old Swan & Minster Mill was chosen by Conde Nast Johansens as Best Countryside Hotel in the United Kingdom, one of England’s most prestigious awards. Both the de Savary and Brownsword Families are very pleased with the change of ownership of the Old Swan & Minster Mill and believe that the future bodes well for its loyal guests and dedicated staff.
Kents Hill Park Milton Keynes
Kents Hill Park came in to visit us this week. Here are 5 key facts about them:
1) Purpose built; Kents Hill Park is one of the largest dedicated training and conference centres in the UK – just completed £2.4 million refurbishment in July 2016.
2) Centrally located with excellent transport links to the rest of the country, 4 miles from Central Milton Keynes railway station and 5/10 minutes from Junction 13/14 of the M1. Only 22 Miles from London Luton Airport.
3) 70 meeting rooms, a mix of room sizes including intimate syndicate rooms, medium size training space and large conference rooms, with a max capacity room of 300 delegates, 330 bedrooms and 800 complementary parking spaces
4) Fully equipped ‘Nuffield Health’ ran leisure facilities, including: 16m x 8m swimming pool, spa pool, steam room and sauna, fully equipped gym and 2 squash courts
5) Venue mascot is call Milton –a squishy plastic ‘stress ball cow’ in honour of Milton Keynes’ stranger attractions, the concrete cows!! (see attached photo)
Victoria Warehouse Renovation
They are much more than a dry hire venue – Since May they have had a huge overhaul of the services and now have an in-house catering teams, approved AV supplier and full Events Management team. They have recently won 2 industry awards – Prestige Events – Coolest venue for a Gala Dinner and Best Unusual Event Space at the Conference and Hospitality Show.
They’re a city centre location with on-site parking! They have 50 complimentary spaces available for guests coupled with fantastic local and national transport links.
Even with the expansion they’re still only using about one third of the total space available split over the 2 warehouses. They have recently been granted planning permission for an additional 400 serviced apartments to compliment the 36 onsite bedrooms.
The hotel are in the process of renovating a previously unused floor of the building to create 2 brand new spaces, The Archives and The Cellars. Each space will be able to accommodate up to 350 guests in a banquet layout and will feature the same industrial urban aesthetics Victoria Warehouse has become synonymous with.
They are much more than a dry hire venue – Since May they have had a huge overhaul of the services and now have an in-house catering teams, approved AV supplier and full Events Management team. They have recently won 2 industry awards – Prestige Events – Coolest venue for a Gala Dinner and Best Unusual Event Space at the Conference and Hospitality Show.
They’re a city centre location with on-site parking! They have 50 complimentary spaces available for guests coupled with fantastic local and national transport links.
Even with the expansion they’re still only using about one third of the total space available split over the 2 warehouses. They have recently been granted planning permission for an additional 400 serviced apartments to compliment the 36 onsite bedrooms.
The hotel are in the process of renovating a previously unused floor of the building to create 2 brand new spaces, The Archives and The Cellars. Each space will be able to accommodate up to 350 guests in a banquet layout and will feature the same industrial urban aesthetics Victoria Warehouse has become synonymous with.
They are much more than a dry hire venue – Since May they have had a huge overhaul of the services and now have an in-house catering teams, approved AV supplier and full Events Management team. They have recently won 2 industry awards – Prestige Events – Coolest venue for a Gala Dinner and Best Unusual Event Space at the Conference and Hospitality Show.
They’re a city centre location with on-site parking! They have 50 complimentary spaces available for guests coupled with fantastic local and national transport links.
Even with the expansion they’re still only using about one third of the total space available split over the 2 warehouses. They have recently been granted planning permission for an additional 400 serviced apartments to compliment the 36 onsite bedrooms.
The hotel are in the process of renovating a previously unused floor of the building to create 2 brand new spaces, The Archives and The Cellars. Each space will be able to accommodate up to 350 guests in a banquet layout and will feature the same industrial urban aesthetics Victoria Warehouse has become synonymous with.
They are much more than a dry hire venue – Since May they have had a huge overhaul of the services and now have an in-house catering teams, approved AV supplier and full Events Management team. They have recently won 2 industry awards – Prestige Events – Coolest venue for a Gala Dinner and Best Unusual Event Space at the Conference and Hospitality Show.
They’re a city centre location with on-site parking! They have 50 complimentary spaces available for guests coupled with fantastic local and national transport links.
Even with the expansion they’re still only using about one third of the total space available split over the 2 warehouses. They have recently been granted planning permission for an additional 400 serviced apartments to compliment the 36 onsite bedrooms.
The Bloomsbury Club Bar
Delegates To Decide
Sundial asked the question “what would you like the future of conference spaces to look like?” and the delegates responded.
After holding a survey sundial got the answers they wanted from their delegates, which they are now using to their advantage and are incorporating into their refurbishments.
Delegates are changing what they want, moving away from the more conventional four walls and stuffy board rooms, they are looking to embrace outside space, incorporating colour, sounds and smells. Sundial will install new lighting, furniture and facilities which will reflect the desire of today’s meeting planners and attendees for more flexible, free flowing and relaxed meeting environments.
Here’s to the future.