From September 2015, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco will add to its existing facilities by offering a brand new space with a panoramic sea view terrace. The Grimaldi Forum will take over the premises when the Café Llorca’s tenancy expires and after renovations during the summer months, the Indigo will be available as event space.
The area is suitable for lunches and dinners for 450 people or cocktail parties up to 560 people, or as an exhibition area. It will be available for private use, either rented independently or in addition to other areas of the Grimaldi Forum.
Join us for an industry update and afternoon tea at The Meetings Show
On: Wednesday, 8th July
Where: Conference room 5 at London Olympia
When: 3pm – 5pm
The programme for this seminar is:
3.00 – 3.20 Alistair Turner and Kevin Jackson- Britain for Events update
3.20 – 3.35 Industry update, including trends and spends with a review of latest refurbishments and renovations
3.35 – 3.45 Overview of new hotels and venues
3.45 – 4.00 Update on what’s hot in international destinations and why
4.00 – 4.15 Meet the venuefinder.com team and get tips on how to use the advanced functionality of venuefinder.com
4.15 – 4.30 Meet the free venue finding team and receive 10 top tips on negotiating better deals for events
4.30 – 5.00 Networking and afternoon tea
To register for this seminar, please email Paula Calton, paula@trinityeventsolutions.co.uk or call on 01780 484050, as places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
Even if you can’t come to the seminar, please come see us on stand D45. We look forward to seeing you at the Meetings Show.
Nordic Choice has topped the list of the world's best hotel groups for wi-fi
The report ranked the hotels on two characteristics: the quality of the wi-fi and whether the in-room wi-fi was free. The report showed Nordic Choice, which has around 170 hotels in Scandinavia and the Baltics, to be the number-one chain in the global rankings, with 85% of its hotels offering adequate wi-fi and 100% of its hotels offering free wi-fi.Radisson Blu came second in the rankings with a wi-fi quality score of 69% and free wi-fi at 95% of its hotels. Renaissance came third, having fewer hotels that offer free wi-fi, Mercure placed fourth, and the Ibis and Ibis Styles chain rounded out the top five.
Vienna’s traditional coffeehouse culture, steeped in history, dominates the local café scene but a few rebel places have managed to mix up old world tranquillity with some exciting twists.
Café Neko
Leagues of cat lovers have been flocking to this café, tucked away in a romantic side street in the first district, since it opened in 2012, when its Japanese co-owner imported Japan’s love affair with felines to Vienna. Austria’s only cat café has five resident cats from an animal shelter who provide snuggling, playtime and entertainment alongside a range of coffees and Austrian and Japanese cakes and snacks.
The interiors are designed to be cat-friendly, with cat perches and runways on the walls. Coffee comes without double cream (too tempting for cats) and the food arrives covered… just in case.
Das Möbel
Yes, Vienna coffee houses can be as cool as any in New York, Copenhagen or Sydney. At Das Möbel you can try out, sit on and experience the latest designs of young local artists, and if you like them you can buy them.
The interiors change regularly. Drinks include organic coffee, Ayurvedic teas and classic coffee specialities.
Café Phil
Phil is the unofficial headquarters of Vienna’s bobos (bourgeois bohemians). The cafe/bookshop is also an oasis for lovers of retro style, contemporary literature, and a good breakfast which includes everything from Nutella to falafel, and is served until 4pm.
Take a book from the surrounding shelves and let yourself forget time for a while. In a similar concept to Das Möbel, if you like something, buy it and take it home.
Café Ministerium
Outwardly, there is nothing rebellious about Ministerium, with its traditional marble tables, upholstered seats and globe lamps. But once every month, this popular lunch spot beloved by government officials opens its doors to an ever changing mix of local and international social diners practising the art of conversation at the Vienna Coffeehouse Conversations.
Konzertcafé Schmid Hansl
Schmid Hansl is another coffee house with patina which could have aged gracefully if only people would have let it. Instead, its Viennese café chairs and velvet plush seats regularly host local music rebels and their fans. Their favourite pastime: whipping up the traditional Viennese folk song (Wienerlied), de-kitsching it and blending it with local zeitgeist, from pop and jazz to world music tunes.
Vienna’s traditional coffeehouse culture, steeped in history, dominates the local café scene but a few rebel places have managed to mix up old world tranquillity with some exciting twists.
Café Neko
Leagues of cat lovers have been flocking to this café, tucked away in a romantic side street in the first district, since it opened in 2012, when its Japanese co-owner imported Japan’s love affair with felines to Vienna. Austria’s only cat café has five resident cats from an animal shelter who provide snuggling, playtime and entertainment alongside a range of coffees and Austrian and Japanese cakes and snacks.
The interiors are designed to be cat-friendly, with cat perches and runways on the walls. Coffee comes without double cream (too tempting for cats) and the food arrives covered… just in case.
Das Möbel
Yes, Vienna coffee houses can be as cool as any in New York, Copenhagen or Sydney. At Das Möbel you can try out, sit on and experience the latest designs of young local artists, and if you like them you can buy them.
The interiors change regularly. Drinks include organic coffee, Ayurvedic teas and classic coffee specialities.
Café Phil
Phil is the unofficial headquarters of Vienna’s bobos (bourgeois bohemians). The cafe/bookshop is also an oasis for lovers of retro style, contemporary literature, and a good breakfast which includes everything from Nutella to falafel, and is served until 4pm.
Take a book from the surrounding shelves and let yourself forget time for a while. In a similar concept to Das Möbel, if you like something, buy it and take it home.
Café Ministerium
Outwardly, there is nothing rebellious about Ministerium, with its traditional marble tables, upholstered seats and globe lamps. But once every month, this popular lunch spot beloved by government officials opens its doors to an ever changing mix of local and international social diners practising the art of conversation at the Vienna Coffeehouse Conversations.
Konzertcafé Schmid Hansl
Schmid Hansl is another coffee house with patina which could have aged gracefully if only people would have let it. Instead, its Viennese café chairs and velvet plush seats regularly host local music rebels and their fans. Their favourite pastime: whipping up the traditional Viennese folk song (Wienerlied), de-kitsching it and blending it with local zeitgeist, from pop and jazz to world music tunes.
The hotel also offers its penthouse and restaurant Asia de Cuba for hire, with the penthouse fitting 20 theatre style and the restaurant 180 banqueting style.
The hotel also offers its penthouse and restaurant Asia de Cuba for hire, with the penthouse fitting 20 theatre style and the restaurant 180 banqueting style.
The Executive Boardroom features dedicated Conference Concierge & catering by Asia de Cuba,and 24-hour multilingual secretarial staff.It can hold up to 20 Theatre Style. The Back Room, available for private functions, is a beautifully tranquil space lined in seamless white marble and featuring a zen-like wall of bubbling water.There is 49 Square Metres / 530 Square Feet and has a capacity for 40 Theatre Style . The Executive Boardroom has 51 square metres / 551 square feet and fits 10 Conference Style.
The hotel also offers its penthouse and restaurant Asia de Cuba for hire, with the penthouse fitting 20 theatre style and the restaurant 180 banqueting style.
The Executive Boardroom features dedicated Conference Concierge & catering by Asia de Cuba,and 24-hour multilingual secretarial staff.It can hold up to 20 Theatre Style. The Back Room, available for private functions, is a beautifully tranquil space lined in seamless white marble and featuring a zen-like wall of bubbling water.There is 49 Square Metres / 530 Square Feet and has a capacity for 40 Theatre Style . The Executive Boardroom has 51 square metres / 551 square feet and fits 10 Conference Style.
The hotel also offers its penthouse and restaurant Asia de Cuba for hire, with the penthouse fitting 20 theatre style and the restaurant 180 banqueting style.
The Executive Boardroom features dedicated Conference Concierge & catering by Asia de Cuba,and 24-hour multilingual secretarial staff.It can hold up to 20 Theatre Style. The Back Room, available for private functions, is a beautifully tranquil space lined in seamless white marble and featuring a zen-like wall of bubbling water.There is 49 Square Metres / 530 Square Feet and has a capacity for 40 Theatre Style . The Executive Boardroom has 51 square metres / 551 square feet and fits 10 Conference Style.
The hotel also offers its penthouse and restaurant Asia de Cuba for hire, with the penthouse fitting 20 theatre style and the restaurant 180 banqueting style.
St Martin’s Lane Hotel unveils new look
St Martin’s Lane revealed a new look this May after undergoing a major refurbishment last month to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The 204 room hotel which belongs to the Morgans Hotel Group has unveiled a contemporary new look including updated public spaces as well as a revitalisation of drinking and dining outlets Asia de Cuba and Blind Spot. The new look pays homage to the original designer by blurring the lines between baroque and minimalist, extravagance and simplicity.
For meetings and events the hotel has 6 meeting room areas. Studio 1 & 2 features state-of-the-art event spaces with Outdoor Terrace, Break Out Rooms, Wireless High-Speed Internet Access, Hospitality Suites with Multi-Service Indoor/Outdoor Function Space, 24-Hour Advanced High-Tech Business Centre. It has 130 Square Metres / 1,403 square feet and can sit 50 Theatre Style/ 120 Theatre Style (Combined).
The Executive Boardroom features dedicated Conference Concierge & catering by Asia de Cuba,and 24-hour multilingual secretarial staff.It can hold up to 20 Theatre Style. The Back Room, available for private functions, is a beautifully tranquil space lined in seamless white marble and featuring a zen-like wall of bubbling water.There is 49 Square Metres / 530 Square Feet and has a capacity for 40 Theatre Style . The Executive Boardroom has 51 square metres / 551 square feet and fits 10 Conference Style.
The hotel also offers its penthouse and restaurant Asia de Cuba for hire, with the penthouse fitting 20 theatre style and the restaurant 180 banqueting style.
The Kameha Dome is the core of the Kameha Grand Zürich, with capacity for 390 banquet style. The Kameha Grand Office (20m²) next to the Kameha Dome can be used as an office or for meetings of small groups up to 8 people. The KAMEHA Dark room, which is another meeting space, has a maximum capacity of 210 reception style.
With its 245 rooms and suites, an event hall accommodating up to 960 people, a large convention centre as well as several business suites the Kameha Grand Zürich caters especially for the needs of business people.
The Kameha Dome is the core of the Kameha Grand Zürich, with capacity for 390 banquet style. The Kameha Grand Office (20m²) next to the Kameha Dome can be used as an office or for meetings of small groups up to 8 people. The KAMEHA Dark room, which is another meeting space, has a maximum capacity of 210 reception style.
With its 245 rooms and suites, an event hall accommodating up to 960 people, a large convention centre as well as several business suites the Kameha Grand Zürich caters especially for the needs of business people.
The Kameha Dome is the core of the Kameha Grand Zürich, with capacity for 390 banquet style. The Kameha Grand Office (20m²) next to the Kameha Dome can be used as an office or for meetings of small groups up to 8 people. The KAMEHA Dark room, which is another meeting space, has a maximum capacity of 210 reception style.
Autograph Collection opened its first property in Switzerland Kameha Grand Zurich, in March 2015. Set in the heart of Zurich, this hotel has a gourmet Italian restaurant, L’Unico, serving homemade pastas, plus Japanese fine dining restaurant, Yu Nijyo. The Cigar Lounge allows guests to relax with a selection of Dominican and Cuban cigars. There is also the Arabian-themed Shisha Lounge and the Kameha Spa.
With its 245 rooms and suites, an event hall accommodating up to 960 people, a large convention centre as well as several business suites the Kameha Grand Zürich caters especially for the needs of business people.
The Kameha Dome is the core of the Kameha Grand Zürich, with capacity for 390 banquet style. The Kameha Grand Office (20m²) next to the Kameha Dome can be used as an office or for meetings of small groups up to 8 people. The KAMEHA Dark room, which is another meeting space, has a maximum capacity of 210 reception style.
Kameha Grand Zurich, Switzerland
Autograph Collection opened its first property in Switzerland Kameha Grand Zurich, in March 2015. Set in the heart of Zurich, this hotel has a gourmet Italian restaurant, L’Unico, serving homemade pastas, plus Japanese fine dining restaurant, Yu Nijyo. The Cigar Lounge allows guests to relax with a selection of Dominican and Cuban cigars. There is also the Arabian-themed Shisha Lounge and the Kameha Spa.
With its 245 rooms and suites, an event hall accommodating up to 960 people, a large convention centre as well as several business suites the Kameha Grand Zürich caters especially for the needs of business people.
The Kameha Dome is the core of the Kameha Grand Zürich, with capacity for 390 banquet style. The Kameha Grand Office (20m²) next to the Kameha Dome can be used as an office or for meetings of small groups up to 8 people. The KAMEHA Dark room, which is another meeting space, has a maximum capacity of 210 reception style.
The Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the hotel, this was also upgraded last year to increase the speed. The hotel have also introduced the Conference App for all conference organisers, this allows them to manage their event from their own iPad or through iPad available at the hotel. The last renovation taking place is the furnishing of the terrace by the bar with new decking, furnishings and outdoor heaters being installed imminently.
The Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the hotel, this was also upgraded last year to increase the speed. The hotel have also introduced the Conference App for all conference organisers, this allows them to manage their event from their own iPad or through iPad available at the hotel. The last renovation taking place is the furnishing of the terrace by the bar with new decking, furnishings and outdoor heaters being installed imminently.
At the end of December they completed their room alterations so that they are now able to offer 131 bedrooms on site, previously they only had 120. All the bedrooms have had their TV’s upgraded. All their bedrooms are approximately 20% bigger than the average hotel room and all rooms have the same facilities ie bathrobes, complimentary still/sparkling water, heated mirrors & audio in the bathroom to name but a few. The only difference between their standard deluxe rooms and the next categories up are the room’s sizes and access to balconies.
The Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the hotel, this was also upgraded last year to increase the speed. The hotel have also introduced the Conference App for all conference organisers, this allows them to manage their event from their own iPad or through iPad available at the hotel. The last renovation taking place is the furnishing of the terrace by the bar with new decking, furnishings and outdoor heaters being installed imminently.
Previously lacking for outdoor space, they have now agreed the private hire of parkland at the top of the concourse for team building events. There are 5 main meeting rooms, the largest of which can hold up to 88 in cabaret or 155 in theatre. Four of the rooms can split into two, their ideal group size would be 60 but would consider exclusive use for the right event. There is an unusual shaped meeting room (moon shaped) at the end of the conference space which is a good spot for private dining, this can also be connected to the Napier suite making it ideal for pre or post dinner entertainment.
At the end of December they completed their room alterations so that they are now able to offer 131 bedrooms on site, previously they only had 120. All the bedrooms have had their TV’s upgraded. All their bedrooms are approximately 20% bigger than the average hotel room and all rooms have the same facilities ie bathrobes, complimentary still/sparkling water, heated mirrors & audio in the bathroom to name but a few. The only difference between their standard deluxe rooms and the next categories up are the room’s sizes and access to balconies.
The Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the hotel, this was also upgraded last year to increase the speed. The hotel have also introduced the Conference App for all conference organisers, this allows them to manage their event from their own iPad or through iPad available at the hotel. The last renovation taking place is the furnishing of the terrace by the bar with new decking, furnishings and outdoor heaters being installed imminently.
Previously lacking for outdoor space, they have now agreed the private hire of parkland at the top of the concourse for team building events. There are 5 main meeting rooms, the largest of which can hold up to 88 in cabaret or 155 in theatre. Four of the rooms can split into two, their ideal group size would be 60 but would consider exclusive use for the right event. There is an unusual shaped meeting room (moon shaped) at the end of the conference space which is a good spot for private dining, this can also be connected to the Napier suite making it ideal for pre or post dinner entertainment.
At the end of December they completed their room alterations so that they are now able to offer 131 bedrooms on site, previously they only had 120. All the bedrooms have had their TV’s upgraded. All their bedrooms are approximately 20% bigger than the average hotel room and all rooms have the same facilities ie bathrobes, complimentary still/sparkling water, heated mirrors & audio in the bathroom to name but a few. The only difference between their standard deluxe rooms and the next categories up are the room’s sizes and access to balconies.
The Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the hotel, this was also upgraded last year to increase the speed. The hotel have also introduced the Conference App for all conference organisers, this allows them to manage their event from their own iPad or through iPad available at the hotel. The last renovation taking place is the furnishing of the terrace by the bar with new decking, furnishings and outdoor heaters being installed imminently.
Previously lacking for outdoor space, they have now agreed the private hire of parkland at the top of the concourse for team building events. There are 5 main meeting rooms, the largest of which can hold up to 88 in cabaret or 155 in theatre. Four of the rooms can split into two, their ideal group size would be 60 but would consider exclusive use for the right event. There is an unusual shaped meeting room (moon shaped) at the end of the conference space which is a good spot for private dining, this can also be connected to the Napier suite making it ideal for pre or post dinner entertainment.
At the end of December they completed their room alterations so that they are now able to offer 131 bedrooms on site, previously they only had 120. All the bedrooms have had their TV’s upgraded. All their bedrooms are approximately 20% bigger than the average hotel room and all rooms have the same facilities ie bathrobes, complimentary still/sparkling water, heated mirrors & audio in the bathroom to name but a few. The only difference between their standard deluxe rooms and the next categories up are the room’s sizes and access to balconies.
The Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the hotel, this was also upgraded last year to increase the speed. The hotel have also introduced the Conference App for all conference organisers, this allows them to manage their event from their own iPad or through iPad available at the hotel. The last renovation taking place is the furnishing of the terrace by the bar with new decking, furnishings and outdoor heaters being installed imminently.
Brooklands is a superior 4* modern hotel that is located immediately adjacent to Mercedes Benz World in Surrey, it is located just 17 miles from Heathrow Airport and just off Junction 11 on the M25. It is a unique hotel, built on the site of the Brooklands racetrack which is evident throughout the hotel with references on the floor or walls. They celebrated their 5th Birthday in March and have recently undergone some major changes.
Previously lacking for outdoor space, they have now agreed the private hire of parkland at the top of the concourse for team building events. There are 5 main meeting rooms, the largest of which can hold up to 88 in cabaret or 155 in theatre. Four of the rooms can split into two, their ideal group size would be 60 but would consider exclusive use for the right event. There is an unusual shaped meeting room (moon shaped) at the end of the conference space which is a good spot for private dining, this can also be connected to the Napier suite making it ideal for pre or post dinner entertainment.
At the end of December they completed their room alterations so that they are now able to offer 131 bedrooms on site, previously they only had 120. All the bedrooms have had their TV’s upgraded. All their bedrooms are approximately 20% bigger than the average hotel room and all rooms have the same facilities ie bathrobes, complimentary still/sparkling water, heated mirrors & audio in the bathroom to name but a few. The only difference between their standard deluxe rooms and the next categories up are the room’s sizes and access to balconies.
The Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the hotel, this was also upgraded last year to increase the speed. The hotel have also introduced the Conference App for all conference organisers, this allows them to manage their event from their own iPad or through iPad available at the hotel. The last renovation taking place is the furnishing of the terrace by the bar with new decking, furnishings and outdoor heaters being installed imminently.
Brooklands Hotel undergoes refurbishment
Brooklands is a superior 4* modern hotel that is located immediately adjacent to Mercedes Benz World in Surrey, it is located just 17 miles from Heathrow Airport and just off Junction 11 on the M25. It is a unique hotel, built on the site of the Brooklands racetrack which is evident throughout the hotel with references on the floor or walls. They celebrated their 5th Birthday in March and have recently undergone some major changes.
Previously lacking for outdoor space, they have now agreed the private hire of parkland at the top of the concourse for team building events. There are 5 main meeting rooms, the largest of which can hold up to 88 in cabaret or 155 in theatre. Four of the rooms can split into two, their ideal group size would be 60 but would consider exclusive use for the right event. There is an unusual shaped meeting room (moon shaped) at the end of the conference space which is a good spot for private dining, this can also be connected to the Napier suite making it ideal for pre or post dinner entertainment.
At the end of December they completed their room alterations so that they are now able to offer 131 bedrooms on site, previously they only had 120. All the bedrooms have had their TV’s upgraded. All their bedrooms are approximately 20% bigger than the average hotel room and all rooms have the same facilities ie bathrobes, complimentary still/sparkling water, heated mirrors & audio in the bathroom to name but a few. The only difference between their standard deluxe rooms and the next categories up are the room’s sizes and access to balconies.
The Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the hotel, this was also upgraded last year to increase the speed. The hotel have also introduced the Conference App for all conference organisers, this allows them to manage their event from their own iPad or through iPad available at the hotel. The last renovation taking place is the furnishing of the terrace by the bar with new decking, furnishings and outdoor heaters being installed imminently.
Thistle Cardiff City Centre, The Parc, one of the oldest hotels in Cardiff, has been acquired by national hotel group Hotel Collection. It is one of 19 Thistle Hotels that have been taken over by Hotel Collection, which owns an additional property in Cardiff, the Angel Hotel. The deal could see further investment in the 140-room property, which currently offers 8 meeting spaces, the largest for up to 250 theatre-style.
Moments from Knightsbridge, Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park, the regency style Lanesborough offers 93 beautiful rooms and suites at the heart of London. Re-opening to guests in late Spring 2015 following a comprehensive and meticulous refurbishment, The Lanesborough presents bedrooms and dining rooms restored to their original Georgian splendour, into which the latest communications technologies and entertainment systems have been seamlessly woven. The hotel offers luxurious space for private dining and meetings along with a spa and fitness studio, a range of restaurants & bars including a cigar lounge.
There are 7 private rooms available for meetings and events, The Wilkins, The Belgravia, the Westminster, the Wellington, St Georges, the Wine Cellar and the Windsor. The Wilkins room is good for small events, fitting up to 30 people theatre style.
The Belgravia is the largest venue within The Lanesborough and immediately accessible from the front hall. The Belgravia is a palatial setting for board meetings and dinners. Soaring ceilings and towering windows with commanding views across Hyde Park lend the Belgravia a stately, imperious air. Its recent refurbishment has re-illuminated the room’s Regency splendour. It has a capacity of 100 theatre style.
The Westminster offers another distinct contrast with the airy conservatory atmosphere of daylight flooding through a dramatic glass roof. Diaphanous canopies beautifully diffuse natural light throughout the room. It has a maximum capacity of 40 theatre style.
The Wellington evokes the grandeur and distinction of the great homes of the Regency period. Tall double pilasters around the walls and the room’s ornate ceiling create an imposing setting, flanked at either end by 19th century fireplaces and majestic gilt mirrors. The Wellington Room adjoins the Westminster and Wilkins Rooms and can be used in conjunction with either, as a private dining or reception room, or as a breakout area for meetings. This room can accommodate up to 60 theatre style.
St Georges is a warm, inviting and charismatic private dining room, that mixes regency opulence with a hint of glamour and a capacity of 70 style.
A completely original private dining venue is The Wine Cellar, a hidden treasure only uncovered in 1991. The Wine Cellar has been transformed into an exclusive, intimate setting for up to 14 guests to enjoy an extraordinary lunch or dinner experience at The Lanesborough.
The Windsor is the latest addition to The Lanesborough’s suite of private rooms, The Windsor offers a stunningly appointed and equipped setting for meetings, intimate dinners and small-scale social occasions fitting up to 14 delegates boardroom style.
