London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square Ballroom Undergoes Refurbishment

London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square ballroom undergoes refurbishment
London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square ballroom undergoes refurbishment
The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square have released pictures of their refurbishment of the Whitehall Suite and the Westminster Ballroom. This will be taking place throughout July and August this year. 

As the refurbishment progresses hopefully we will receive more updates and pictures to share!

Palace Hotel Debuts At Switzerland’S BüRgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne


Set to open this fall is the 102-room Bürgenstock Hotel, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World; its offerings include a restaurant, a lobby lounge and bar, a wine cellar, a cigar lounge and 5,382 square feet of meeting space. By the end of 2017, the Waldhotel Healthy Living will open with 160 rooms and a restaurant serving healthful cuisine. The Waldhotel also will feature spa services and facilities for medical check-ups, physical therapy, weight management, post-operative convalescence and wellness programs. Meeting facilities will include a 1,700 square-foot conference room, two private dining rooms and a boardroom. The resort’s first property, the 12-room Taverne 1879, is now open following a comprehensive renovation; it has a 65-seat restaurant that serves authentic Swiss specialities.


Among the Palace’s offerings are a French restaurant, a lounge and bar, a wine cellar and a terrace overlooking the lake. The hotel’s 10,882 square feet of meeting space includes the 1,862-square-foot Salle Palace and the 1,690-square-foot Salle Palace Foyer.


Set to open this fall is the 102-room Bürgenstock Hotel, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World; its offerings include a restaurant, a lobby lounge and bar, a wine cellar, a cigar lounge and 5,382 square feet of meeting space. By the end of 2017, the Waldhotel Healthy Living will open with 160 rooms and a restaurant serving healthful cuisine. The Waldhotel also will feature spa services and facilities for medical check-ups, physical therapy, weight management, post-operative convalescence and wellness programs. Meeting facilities will include a 1,700 square-foot conference room, two private dining rooms and a boardroom. The resort’s first property, the 12-room Taverne 1879, is now open following a comprehensive renovation; it has a 65-seat restaurant that serves authentic Swiss specialities.

The 108-room Palace Hotel has opened at the at the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland. The hotel is the first meetings property to debut at the resort.


Among the Palace’s offerings are a French restaurant, a lounge and bar, a wine cellar and a terrace overlooking the lake. The hotel’s 10,882 square feet of meeting space includes the 1,862-square-foot Salle Palace and the 1,690-square-foot Salle Palace Foyer.


Set to open this fall is the 102-room Bürgenstock Hotel, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World; its offerings include a restaurant, a lobby lounge and bar, a wine cellar, a cigar lounge and 5,382 square feet of meeting space. By the end of 2017, the Waldhotel Healthy Living will open with 160 rooms and a restaurant serving healthful cuisine. The Waldhotel also will feature spa services and facilities for medical check-ups, physical therapy, weight management, post-operative convalescence and wellness programs. Meeting facilities will include a 1,700 square-foot conference room, two private dining rooms and a boardroom. The resort’s first property, the 12-room Taverne 1879, is now open following a comprehensive renovation; it has a 65-seat restaurant that serves authentic Swiss specialities.

The 108-room Palace Hotel has opened at the at the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland. The hotel is the first meetings property to debut at the resort.


Among the Palace’s offerings are a French restaurant, a lounge and bar, a wine cellar and a terrace overlooking the lake. The hotel’s 10,882 square feet of meeting space includes the 1,862-square-foot Salle Palace and the 1,690-square-foot Salle Palace Foyer.


Set to open this fall is the 102-room Bürgenstock Hotel, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World; its offerings include a restaurant, a lobby lounge and bar, a wine cellar, a cigar lounge and 5,382 square feet of meeting space. By the end of 2017, the Waldhotel Healthy Living will open with 160 rooms and a restaurant serving healthful cuisine. The Waldhotel also will feature spa services and facilities for medical check-ups, physical therapy, weight management, post-operative convalescence and wellness programs. Meeting facilities will include a 1,700 square-foot conference room, two private dining rooms and a boardroom. The resort’s first property, the 12-room Taverne 1879, is now open following a comprehensive renovation; it has a 65-seat restaurant that serves authentic Swiss specialities.

Palace Hotel Debuts at Switzerland's Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne
Palace Hotel Debuts at Switzerland's Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne

The 108-room Palace Hotel has opened at the at the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland. The hotel is the first meetings property to debut at the resort.


Among the Palace’s offerings are a French restaurant, a lounge and bar, a wine cellar and a terrace overlooking the lake. The hotel’s 10,882 square feet of meeting space includes the 1,862-square-foot Salle Palace and the 1,690-square-foot Salle Palace Foyer.


Set to open this fall is the 102-room Bürgenstock Hotel, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World; its offerings include a restaurant, a lobby lounge and bar, a wine cellar, a cigar lounge and 5,382 square feet of meeting space. By the end of 2017, the Waldhotel Healthy Living will open with 160 rooms and a restaurant serving healthful cuisine. The Waldhotel also will feature spa services and facilities for medical check-ups, physical therapy, weight management, post-operative convalescence and wellness programs. Meeting facilities will include a 1,700 square-foot conference room, two private dining rooms and a boardroom. The resort’s first property, the 12-room Taverne 1879, is now open following a comprehensive renovation; it has a 65-seat restaurant that serves authentic Swiss specialities.

The Cinnamon Bazaar – New Restaurant Open In Covent Garden

The Cinnamon Bazaar - new restaurant open in Covent Garden
The Cinnamon Bazaar – new restaurant open in Covent Garden
The Cinnamon Bazaar restaurant has recently opened its doors on Maiden Lane, Covent Garden in London. The restaurant has its own Private Dining Room called the Khari Baoli which is located on the first floor to fit 12-26 guests seated or 30 standing. The space is perfect for meetings, working lunches and dinners with your own private chef, bar and servers. 

The private dining room operates on a minimum spend depending on the enquiry. 

The food is inspired by one of the oldest spice markets in India, the Khari Baoli which has been trading spice since 1551. 

Meliá Calvia Beach Convention Centre

Meliá Calvia Beach Convention Centre
Meliá Calvia Beach Convention Centre

The Meliá Calvia Beach Hotel will be re-opening its doors in late April with a new addition to its infrastructure: a modern convention centre with seating for up to 500 people, in a building just 20 metres from the hotel. These new facilities simply add to the hotel’s MICE supply, which already includes 6 conference rooms, some of which boast natural lighting, with capacity for up to 250 people, as well as sprawling terraces, restaurants with panoramic sea views and all the professional services that an event could ever require.

Modern, elegant and positioned directly on the beach, the Meliá Calvia Beach Hotel has more than 300 rooms and all the necessary services, technology and installations to guarantee the success of meetings and events of all sorts.


The London Stadium Re-Opens For Corporate Events

The London Stadium re-opens for corporate events
The London Stadium re-opens for corporate events

The London Stadium re-opened in the summer as the new home of West Ham United and back in 2012 it was the centrepiece of the Olympics. This unique venue has now unveiled space that can be hired for corporate events, this includes 16 boxes suitable for smaller meetings or nine conference spaces for up to 260 delegates theatre style or 1,000 delegates for a drinks reception.

Some of the meeting space within the venue offers views over the stadium with others offering a view over the City of London. The venue have created tours for all meetings and events where delegates will be able to walk along the players’ tunnel out to the managers dug out, or see the warm up track; all before standing pitch side, this is a great add-on to a meeting/event within the stadium.

Nyx Hotels Now Also In Prague

NYX Hotels now also in Prague
NYX Hotels now also in Prague
After launching the first European NYX Hotel in Milan, NYX Prague opened its doors in mid-March. With 91 rooms & suites the hotel is just a short distance away from the famous Wenceslas Square. Featuring a unique concept and warm atmosphere, the NYX Prague offers its guests all the modern conveniences. Street Art, unique installations, modern art paintings and fascinating sculptures of local artists transform the historic building into a trendy new place to be. 

Hotel Eden Reopens In Rome


Located in the heart of the old city of Rome, a short stroll from the legendary Spanish Steps and picturesque Villa Borghese, Hotel Eden will provide guests with a true Roman experience, enhanced by a breath taking panorama across the Eternal City. Formerly offering 121 rooms and suites, the hotel’s reduced room and suite count ensures more expansive spaces for guests to relax. World-renowned architect and interior designers oversaw the renovation, comprising 98 spacious guestrooms and suites, a dynamic food and drink concept and the hotel’s first urban spa and blow-dry bar. Historically a popular choice for meetings, conferences and events, Hotel Eden’s three fully refurbished and equipped meetings rooms have been enhanced to cater to various group sizes and events.

Hotel Eden, part of the Dorchester Collection, reopens in Rome April 1, 2017 following an extensive 18-month restoration. 


Located in the heart of the old city of Rome, a short stroll from the legendary Spanish Steps and picturesque Villa Borghese, Hotel Eden will provide guests with a true Roman experience, enhanced by a breath taking panorama across the Eternal City. Formerly offering 121 rooms and suites, the hotel’s reduced room and suite count ensures more expansive spaces for guests to relax. World-renowned architect and interior designers oversaw the renovation, comprising 98 spacious guestrooms and suites, a dynamic food and drink concept and the hotel’s first urban spa and blow-dry bar. Historically a popular choice for meetings, conferences and events, Hotel Eden’s three fully refurbished and equipped meetings rooms have been enhanced to cater to various group sizes and events.

Hotel Eden Reopens In Rome
Hotel Eden Reopens In Rome

Hotel Eden, part of the Dorchester Collection, reopens in Rome April 1, 2017 following an extensive 18-month restoration. 


Located in the heart of the old city of Rome, a short stroll from the legendary Spanish Steps and picturesque Villa Borghese, Hotel Eden will provide guests with a true Roman experience, enhanced by a breath taking panorama across the Eternal City. Formerly offering 121 rooms and suites, the hotel’s reduced room and suite count ensures more expansive spaces for guests to relax. World-renowned architect and interior designers oversaw the renovation, comprising 98 spacious guestrooms and suites, a dynamic food and drink concept and the hotel’s first urban spa and blow-dry bar. Historically a popular choice for meetings, conferences and events, Hotel Eden’s three fully refurbished and equipped meetings rooms have been enhanced to cater to various group sizes and events.

W Hotels Makes Indian Debut In Goa


Set on 25 acres of beach overlooking the Arabian Sea, W Goa offers 160 guest rooms with “psychedelic” and “kaleidoscopic” décor. Amenities include a 14,000-square-foot subterranean spa inspired by the great baths of Pompeii, a gym, an outdoor pool, two restaurants, a nightclub, and 50,000 square feet of meeting space that will open later this year, including a 4,160-square-foot ballroom, two breakout rooms totalling 440 and 540 square feet, and two outdoor venues totalling 4,500 and 5,800 square feet.


W Hotels Worldwide has opened a new hotel – its 50th hotel worldwide and its first hotel in India – in the beach destination of Goa, India, parent Marriott International have announced. Known as a go-to getaway for Bollywood celebrities, Goa is located on India’s western coast and was a Portuguese colony until 1961. According to W, it’s especially popular among “hippies in search of paradise,” “New Age devotees,” “purveyors of psytrance,” “yogaphiles,” and “Burning Man disciples.”


Set on 25 acres of beach overlooking the Arabian Sea, W Goa offers 160 guest rooms with “psychedelic” and “kaleidoscopic” décor. Amenities include a 14,000-square-foot subterranean spa inspired by the great baths of Pompeii, a gym, an outdoor pool, two restaurants, a nightclub, and 50,000 square feet of meeting space that will open later this year, including a 4,160-square-foot ballroom, two breakout rooms totalling 440 and 540 square feet, and two outdoor venues totalling 4,500 and 5,800 square feet.


W Hotels Makes Indian Debut in Goa
W Hotels Makes Indian Debut in Goa

W Hotels Worldwide has opened a new hotel – its 50th hotel worldwide and its first hotel in India – in the beach destination of Goa, India, parent Marriott International have announced. Known as a go-to getaway for Bollywood celebrities, Goa is located on India’s western coast and was a Portuguese colony until 1961. According to W, it’s especially popular among “hippies in search of paradise,” “New Age devotees,” “purveyors of psytrance,” “yogaphiles,” and “Burning Man disciples.”


Set on 25 acres of beach overlooking the Arabian Sea, W Goa offers 160 guest rooms with “psychedelic” and “kaleidoscopic” décor. Amenities include a 14,000-square-foot subterranean spa inspired by the great baths of Pompeii, a gym, an outdoor pool, two restaurants, a nightclub, and 50,000 square feet of meeting space that will open later this year, including a 4,160-square-foot ballroom, two breakout rooms totalling 440 and 540 square feet, and two outdoor venues totalling 4,500 and 5,800 square feet.


Royal Berkshire Conference Centre

Royal Berkshire Conference Centre
Royal Berkshire Conference Centre
Following our visit to the office by Lime Venues last week, the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre based at the Madejski Stadium is currently proving a great venue to book at. 

The stadium is a busy place to hold events, hosting over 1,500 events a year and with 80% positive feedback on their catering you can see why their repeat clients keep on coming back. They have a number corporate boxes for up to 20 delegates that can be rented by the hour, providing a cost effective option. 

The venue is one of the most flexible spaces in and around Reading, with the largest room being able to hold 500 for a conference and the ability to run fashion shows and exhibitions. The venue is also attached to the Millennium Madejski Hotel, which is currently going through a refurbishment, due to finish summer 2017. There is a lot going on at the stadium and definitely somewhere to consider for your next meeting.

Vietnam’S Second Jw Marriott Hotel Opens

Vietnam's second JW Marriott Hotel opens
Vietnam's second JW Marriott Hotel opens

JW Marriott have just opened their second hotel in Vietnam. Located on Vietnam’s largest island Phu Quoc, this brand new hotel – The JW Marriott Phu Quoc, Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, has 244 bedrooms on site with a range of restaurants, bars and a spa that offers 8 treatment rooms to guests. Alongside your traditional bedrooms the hotel also offers villas to guests, two of these come with a private pool. The hotel also boasts nearly 12,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space and the Grand Ballroom that is 7,700 square foot.