With summer approaching, it is inevitable that team building will become an important part of meetings and events, and Woburn Safari Park has a multitude of different packages for clients to consider. The half day meeting package, (includes room hire, refreshments and lunch), can be followed by team building packages starting at just £31.00 inc VAT per person. Activities range from “Go Ape” obstacle courses to safari off road adventures.
The Safari Lodge at Woburn Safari Park has just undergone a refurbishment and the result is a modern, fresh space with top of the range technology. The new AV system allows delegates to “Plug-In and Play” their presentations on either, (or both), of the remote drop-down screens on either side of the Lodge. The space is very flexible as areas can be sectioned off, or the Lodge can be used as one large room, with space for up to 160 delegates cabaret style, 240 delegates for dinner or 350 delegates theatre style.
With summer approaching, it is inevitable that team building will become an important part of meetings and events, and Woburn Safari Park has a multitude of different packages for clients to consider. The half day meeting package, (includes room hire, refreshments and lunch), can be followed by team building packages starting at just £31.00 inc VAT per person. Activities range from “Go Ape” obstacle courses to safari off road adventures.
Woburn Safari Park Refurbishment
The Safari Lodge at Woburn Safari Park has just undergone a refurbishment and the result is a modern, fresh space with top of the range technology. The new AV system allows delegates to “Plug-In and Play” their presentations on either, (or both), of the remote drop-down screens on either side of the Lodge. The space is very flexible as areas can be sectioned off, or the Lodge can be used as one large room, with space for up to 160 delegates cabaret style, 240 delegates for dinner or 350 delegates theatre style.
With summer approaching, it is inevitable that team building will become an important part of meetings and events, and Woburn Safari Park has a multitude of different packages for clients to consider. The half day meeting package, (includes room hire, refreshments and lunch), can be followed by team building packages starting at just £31.00 inc VAT per person. Activities range from “Go Ape” obstacle courses to safari off road adventures.
Tewin Bury Farm, a independent hotel located in Welwyn Garden City is hoping to expand its accommodation offering by the end of 2015. The hotel, which is privately owned by 2 brothers is converting a block previously used for offices and are will increase their bedroom stock by between 7 and 9. Currently the hotel has 29 individually designed bedrooms but with 9 meeting spaces, the largest of which can accommodate 500 delegates theatre style, this will be a welcome addition to the property. Tewin Bury Farm is a beautiful venue located in stunning surrounding in Hertfordshire. The hotel is easy to access from the A1 and has lots of complimentary onsite car parking. All of the meeting rooms have daylight and views of the farm and countryside.
Tewin Bury Farm to expand accommodation offering
Tewin Bury Farm, a independent hotel located in Welwyn Garden City is hoping to expand its accommodation offering by the end of 2015. The hotel, which is privately owned by 2 brothers is converting a block previously used for offices and are will increase their bedroom stock by between 7 and 9. Currently the hotel has 29 individually designed bedrooms but with 9 meeting spaces, the largest of which can accommodate 500 delegates theatre style, this will be a welcome addition to the property. Tewin Bury Farm is a beautiful venue located in stunning surrounding in Hertfordshire. The hotel is easy to access from the A1 and has lots of complimentary onsite car parking. All of the meeting rooms have daylight and views of the farm and countryside.
We had a great visit from Hayley Goodwin last week to update us on all things Principal Hayley. The continued merger of PH, De Vere and Four Pillars means that there are currently 60 properties in their portfolio, 30 of which fit the ‘Grand Space brief’, offering meeting rooms to hold between 300 and 1000 in theatre layout. As a result PH have founded ‘The Grand Space Promise’, a selection of guaranteed inclusions for larger events. These include:
Prior night setup from 6pm
Complimentary organiser’s office
Dedicated event manager
Organiser radios
Organisation of delegate transport
Complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests
Express check-in area manned by the in-house events team
Comprehensive AV package
Luggage drops to bedrooms
Welcome desk with name badges for delegates manned by in the in-house events team
Organisation room drop off
Complimentary refreshments for set up operators who are onsite the night prior
Complimentary room hire for event team organisation pre and post event meetings
‘Try Before You Buy’ incentive – complimentary meeting space for 10 to 12 delegates and an overnight stay for the organiser
Upgraded bedrooms for VIPs
Multiple event discounts
5% added value back to the client, to be used for upgrades – welcome drinks, refreshment breaks, menu options, etc.
In addition, it was really interesting to learn about the two new small hotels that they’ve just acquired from the Town House Collection in Scotland:
Blythswood Square Hotel, Glasgow – a 5* boutique property, which is ideal for training courses and small, director level meetings. The meeting capacity is maximum of 100 theatre style. This hotel can be used in conjunction with the Grand Central Hotel for additional bedrooms, etc. and it’s only half a mile from Grand Central station
Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh – a boutique property with 49 bedrooms. There are 2 meeting rooms, with maximum capacity of 26 in boardroom. This hotel can be used in conjunction with the George Hotel for additional bedrooms, etc. and is located in the West End of the city centre.
In June, Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton will open its doors and in July the Double tree by Hilton Edinburgh will be open. It will be the only new Hilton launching in Scotland this year.
Finally in September, both Hilton London Bankside and Hilton Woking will also be opening their doors to the public.
April will see Hilton launch 3 new hotels, Doubletree by Hilton hotel & spa Liverpool, Hilton London docklands Riverside and Hampton by Hilton Bristol City Centre.
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth is set to be finished for the 12th of May.
In June, Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton will open its doors and in July the Double tree by Hilton Edinburgh will be open. It will be the only new Hilton launching in Scotland this year.
Finally in September, both Hilton London Bankside and Hilton Woking will also be opening their doors to the public.
The Hampton by Hilton Newcastle on Baron House Neville Street will be the first to open on the 3rd of March, while the Doubletree by Hilton Nottingham Gateway will open its doors on the 18th of march on Nuthall Road.
April will see Hilton launch 3 new hotels, Doubletree by Hilton hotel & spa Liverpool, Hilton London docklands Riverside and Hampton by Hilton Bristol City Centre.
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth is set to be finished for the 12th of May.
In June, Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton will open its doors and in July the Double tree by Hilton Edinburgh will be open. It will be the only new Hilton launching in Scotland this year.
Finally in September, both Hilton London Bankside and Hilton Woking will also be opening their doors to the public.
Hilton Worldwide will open ten new hotels across Britain this year with a further 17 also planned for 2016. The group are planning openings in Liverpool, Edinburgh, Newcastle, London, Bristol, Bournemouth, Southampton, Nottingham and Woking. The new developments are part of the group’s worldwide expansion over the next few years.
The Hampton by Hilton Newcastle on Baron House Neville Street will be the first to open on the 3rd of March, while the Doubletree by Hilton Nottingham Gateway will open its doors on the 18th of march on Nuthall Road.
April will see Hilton launch 3 new hotels, Doubletree by Hilton hotel & spa Liverpool, Hilton London docklands Riverside and Hampton by Hilton Bristol City Centre.
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth is set to be finished for the 12th of May.
In June, Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton will open its doors and in July the Double tree by Hilton Edinburgh will be open. It will be the only new Hilton launching in Scotland this year.
Finally in September, both Hilton London Bankside and Hilton Woking will also be opening their doors to the public.
Hilton Worldwide will open ten new hotels across Britain this year with a further 17 also planned for 2016. The group are planning openings in Liverpool, Edinburgh, Newcastle, London, Bristol, Bournemouth, Southampton, Nottingham and Woking. The new developments are part of the group’s worldwide expansion over the next few years.
The Hampton by Hilton Newcastle on Baron House Neville Street will be the first to open on the 3rd of March, while the Doubletree by Hilton Nottingham Gateway will open its doors on the 18th of march on Nuthall Road.
April will see Hilton launch 3 new hotels, Doubletree by Hilton hotel & spa Liverpool, Hilton London docklands Riverside and Hampton by Hilton Bristol City Centre.
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth is set to be finished for the 12th of May.
In June, Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton will open its doors and in July the Double tree by Hilton Edinburgh will be open. It will be the only new Hilton launching in Scotland this year.
Finally in September, both Hilton London Bankside and Hilton Woking will also be opening their doors to the public.
Exciting New 2015 Hilton Openings
Hilton Worldwide will open ten new hotels across Britain this year with a further 17 also planned for 2016. The group are planning openings in Liverpool, Edinburgh, Newcastle, London, Bristol, Bournemouth, Southampton, Nottingham and Woking. The new developments are part of the group’s worldwide expansion over the next few years.
The Hampton by Hilton Newcastle on Baron House Neville Street will be the first to open on the 3rd of March, while the Doubletree by Hilton Nottingham Gateway will open its doors on the 18th of march on Nuthall Road.
April will see Hilton launch 3 new hotels, Doubletree by Hilton hotel & spa Liverpool, Hilton London docklands Riverside and Hampton by Hilton Bristol City Centre.
Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth is set to be finished for the 12th of May.
In June, Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton will open its doors and in July the Double tree by Hilton Edinburgh will be open. It will be the only new Hilton launching in Scotland this year.
Finally in September, both Hilton London Bankside and Hilton Woking will also be opening their doors to the public.
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
The boardroom syndicates aren’t fixed, but the hotel are reluctant to change the layouts for meetings that are less than three or more days long. Also, the meeting space is rather limited so clients who particularly want to book this hotel should maybe plan to book early, during the enquiry’s lifetime.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Hotel La Tour is only a few years old, and is still a fresh new option amongst Birmingham hotels. The interior is crisp and modern, and is sleekly designed to highlight and utilise modern technology, such as automated check-in screens and digital amenities. The meeting space is in a dedicated hub on the first floor, and is segregated from the bedrooms to lessen any chance of guests wondering in. The main meeting rooms can be combined or separated, while the boardrooms offer syndicate space.
The boardroom syndicates aren’t fixed, but the hotel are reluctant to change the layouts for meetings that are less than three or more days long. Also, the meeting space is rather limited so clients who particularly want to book this hotel should maybe plan to book early, during the enquiry’s lifetime.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Hotel La Tour is only a few years old, and is still a fresh new option amongst Birmingham hotels. The interior is crisp and modern, and is sleekly designed to highlight and utilise modern technology, such as automated check-in screens and digital amenities. The meeting space is in a dedicated hub on the first floor, and is segregated from the bedrooms to lessen any chance of guests wondering in. The main meeting rooms can be combined or separated, while the boardrooms offer syndicate space.
The boardroom syndicates aren’t fixed, but the hotel are reluctant to change the layouts for meetings that are less than three or more days long. Also, the meeting space is rather limited so clients who particularly want to book this hotel should maybe plan to book early, during the enquiry’s lifetime.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Hotel La Tour
Hotel La Tour is only a few years old, and is still a fresh new option amongst Birmingham hotels. The interior is crisp and modern, and is sleekly designed to highlight and utilise modern technology, such as automated check-in screens and digital amenities. The meeting space is in a dedicated hub on the first floor, and is segregated from the bedrooms to lessen any chance of guests wondering in. The main meeting rooms can be combined or separated, while the boardrooms offer syndicate space.
The boardroom syndicates aren’t fixed, but the hotel are reluctant to change the layouts for meetings that are less than three or more days long. Also, the meeting space is rather limited so clients who particularly want to book this hotel should maybe plan to book early, during the enquiry’s lifetime.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Hotel La Tour
Hotel La Tour is only a few years old, and is still a fresh new option amongst Birmingham hotels. The interior is crisp and modern, and is sleekly designed to highlight and utilise modern technology, such as automated check-in screens and digital amenities. The meeting space is in a dedicated hub on the first floor, and is segregated from the bedrooms to lessen any chance of guests wondering in. The main meeting rooms can be combined or separated, while the boardrooms offer syndicate space.
The boardroom syndicates aren’t fixed, but the hotel are reluctant to change the layouts for meetings that are less than three or more days long. Also, the meeting space is rather limited so clients who particularly want to book this hotel should maybe plan to book early, during the enquiry’s lifetime.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
After being refurbished for 11 years, Birmingham Town Hall is a charming period venue with modern touches, and is a 5 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The venue centres of the main hall itself, which is white and blue, and has plentiful natural daylight. The venue has several other spaces which can be used for catering or syndicates, and a VIP lounge. The main hall has a balcony which can be utilised as the main seating area for presentations, while the stalls are used for exhibition space, as the venue has an intimate air which could help this work.
Hotel La Tour
Hotel La Tour is only a few years old, and is still a fresh new option amongst Birmingham hotels. The interior is crisp and modern, and is sleekly designed to highlight and utilise modern technology, such as automated check-in screens and digital amenities. The meeting space is in a dedicated hub on the first floor, and is segregated from the bedrooms to lessen any chance of guests wondering in. The main meeting rooms can be combined or separated, while the boardrooms offer syndicate space.
The boardroom syndicates aren’t fixed, but the hotel are reluctant to change the layouts for meetings that are less than three or more days long. Also, the meeting space is rather limited so clients who particularly want to book this hotel should maybe plan to book early, during the enquiry’s lifetime.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
After being refurbished for 11 years, Birmingham Town Hall is a charming period venue with modern touches, and is a 5 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The venue centres of the main hall itself, which is white and blue, and has plentiful natural daylight. The venue has several other spaces which can be used for catering or syndicates, and a VIP lounge. The main hall has a balcony which can be utilised as the main seating area for presentations, while the stalls are used for exhibition space, as the venue has an intimate air which could help this work.
Hotel La Tour
Hotel La Tour is only a few years old, and is still a fresh new option amongst Birmingham hotels. The interior is crisp and modern, and is sleekly designed to highlight and utilise modern technology, such as automated check-in screens and digital amenities. The meeting space is in a dedicated hub on the first floor, and is segregated from the bedrooms to lessen any chance of guests wondering in. The main meeting rooms can be combined or separated, while the boardrooms offer syndicate space.
The boardroom syndicates aren’t fixed, but the hotel are reluctant to change the layouts for meetings that are less than three or more days long. Also, the meeting space is rather limited so clients who particularly want to book this hotel should maybe plan to book early, during the enquiry’s lifetime.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Birmingham Town Hall
After being refurbished for 11 years, Birmingham Town Hall is a charming period venue with modern touches, and is a 5 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The venue centres of the main hall itself, which is white and blue, and has plentiful natural daylight. The venue has several other spaces which can be used for catering or syndicates, and a VIP lounge. The main hall has a balcony which can be utilised as the main seating area for presentations, while the stalls are used for exhibition space, as the venue has an intimate air which could help this work.
Hotel La Tour
Hotel La Tour is only a few years old, and is still a fresh new option amongst Birmingham hotels. The interior is crisp and modern, and is sleekly designed to highlight and utilise modern technology, such as automated check-in screens and digital amenities. The meeting space is in a dedicated hub on the first floor, and is segregated from the bedrooms to lessen any chance of guests wondering in. The main meeting rooms can be combined or separated, while the boardrooms offer syndicate space.
The boardroom syndicates aren’t fixed, but the hotel are reluctant to change the layouts for meetings that are less than three or more days long. Also, the meeting space is rather limited so clients who particularly want to book this hotel should maybe plan to book early, during the enquiry’s lifetime.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Birmingham Town Hall
After being refurbished for 11 years, Birmingham Town Hall is a charming period venue with modern touches, and is a 5 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The venue centres of the main hall itself, which is white and blue, and has plentiful natural daylight. The venue has several other spaces which can be used for catering or syndicates, and a VIP lounge. The main hall has a balcony which can be utilised as the main seating area for presentations, while the stalls are used for exhibition space, as the venue has an intimate air which could help this work.
Hotel La Tour
Hotel La Tour is only a few years old, and is still a fresh new option amongst Birmingham hotels. The interior is crisp and modern, and is sleekly designed to highlight and utilise modern technology, such as automated check-in screens and digital amenities. The meeting space is in a dedicated hub on the first floor, and is segregated from the bedrooms to lessen any chance of guests wondering in. The main meeting rooms can be combined or separated, while the boardrooms offer syndicate space.
The boardroom syndicates aren’t fixed, but the hotel are reluctant to change the layouts for meetings that are less than three or more days long. Also, the meeting space is rather limited so clients who particularly want to book this hotel should maybe plan to book early, during the enquiry’s lifetime.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Symphony Hall is based in the same building as the ICC, and is an easy 10 minute walk from Brimingham New Street. It is easy to spot if you know to look for the Birmingham Library in the skyline, which is just opposite the hotel. The Hall is well signposted within the building, and is an impressive theatre with modern AV built in, and has a capacity for dinners for around 600-700. The venue can build over the stall-seats, which opens the hall up for different types of events, and would be very impressive. The Symphony Hall have started to target dinner enquiries in particular, but as a non-residential venue some bookers may be hesitant, however there is a huge amount of bedroom-stock within a 5 minute walk.
Birmingham Town Hall
After being refurbished for 11 years, Birmingham Town Hall is a charming period venue with modern touches, and is a 5 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The venue centres of the main hall itself, which is white and blue, and has plentiful natural daylight. The venue has several other spaces which can be used for catering or syndicates, and a VIP lounge. The main hall has a balcony which can be utilised as the main seating area for presentations, while the stalls are used for exhibition space, as the venue has an intimate air which could help this work.
Hotel La Tour
Hotel La Tour is only a few years old, and is still a fresh new option amongst Birmingham hotels. The interior is crisp and modern, and is sleekly designed to highlight and utilise modern technology, such as automated check-in screens and digital amenities. The meeting space is in a dedicated hub on the first floor, and is segregated from the bedrooms to lessen any chance of guests wondering in. The main meeting rooms can be combined or separated, while the boardrooms offer syndicate space.
The boardroom syndicates aren’t fixed, but the hotel are reluctant to change the layouts for meetings that are less than three or more days long. Also, the meeting space is rather limited so clients who particularly want to book this hotel should maybe plan to book early, during the enquiry’s lifetime.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Symphony Hall is based in the same building as the ICC, and is an easy 10 minute walk from Brimingham New Street. It is easy to spot if you know to look for the Birmingham Library in the skyline, which is just opposite the hotel. The Hall is well signposted within the building, and is an impressive theatre with modern AV built in, and has a capacity for dinners for around 600-700. The venue can build over the stall-seats, which opens the hall up for different types of events, and would be very impressive. The Symphony Hall have started to target dinner enquiries in particular, but as a non-residential venue some bookers may be hesitant, however there is a huge amount of bedroom-stock within a 5 minute walk.
Birmingham Town Hall
After being refurbished for 11 years, Birmingham Town Hall is a charming period venue with modern touches, and is a 5 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The venue centres of the main hall itself, which is white and blue, and has plentiful natural daylight. The venue has several other spaces which can be used for catering or syndicates, and a VIP lounge. The main hall has a balcony which can be utilised as the main seating area for presentations, while the stalls are used for exhibition space, as the venue has an intimate air which could help this work.
Hotel La Tour
Hotel La Tour is only a few years old, and is still a fresh new option amongst Birmingham hotels. The interior is crisp and modern, and is sleekly designed to highlight and utilise modern technology, such as automated check-in screens and digital amenities. The meeting space is in a dedicated hub on the first floor, and is segregated from the bedrooms to lessen any chance of guests wondering in. The main meeting rooms can be combined or separated, while the boardrooms offer syndicate space.
The boardroom syndicates aren’t fixed, but the hotel are reluctant to change the layouts for meetings that are less than three or more days long. Also, the meeting space is rather limited so clients who particularly want to book this hotel should maybe plan to book early, during the enquiry’s lifetime.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Symphony Hall
Symphony Hall is based in the same building as the ICC, and is an easy 10 minute walk from Brimingham New Street. It is easy to spot if you know to look for the Birmingham Library in the skyline, which is just opposite the hotel. The Hall is well signposted within the building, and is an impressive theatre with modern AV built in, and has a capacity for dinners for around 600-700. The venue can build over the stall-seats, which opens the hall up for different types of events, and would be very impressive. The Symphony Hall have started to target dinner enquiries in particular, but as a non-residential venue some bookers may be hesitant, however there is a huge amount of bedroom-stock within a 5 minute walk.
Birmingham Town Hall
After being refurbished for 11 years, Birmingham Town Hall is a charming period venue with modern touches, and is a 5 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The venue centres of the main hall itself, which is white and blue, and has plentiful natural daylight. The venue has several other spaces which can be used for catering or syndicates, and a VIP lounge. The main hall has a balcony which can be utilised as the main seating area for presentations, while the stalls are used for exhibition space, as the venue has an intimate air which could help this work.
Hotel La Tour
Hotel La Tour is only a few years old, and is still a fresh new option amongst Birmingham hotels. The interior is crisp and modern, and is sleekly designed to highlight and utilise modern technology, such as automated check-in screens and digital amenities. The meeting space is in a dedicated hub on the first floor, and is segregated from the bedrooms to lessen any chance of guests wondering in. The main meeting rooms can be combined or separated, while the boardrooms offer syndicate space.
The boardroom syndicates aren’t fixed, but the hotel are reluctant to change the layouts for meetings that are less than three or more days long. Also, the meeting space is rather limited so clients who particularly want to book this hotel should maybe plan to book early, during the enquiry’s lifetime.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
I recently went to Birmingham for a day of site-visits, I hope you enjoy my reports below! We have an individual target of 100 site visits per year, as part of our commitment to industry knowledge and personal development, so often get to spend the day out and about. Birmingham New Street looks like it will be very swanky when completed, so I think Birmingham could be a great option for bookers, especially if looking for a big-city option outside London (and away from London rates!)
Symphony Hall
Symphony Hall is based in the same building as the ICC, and is an easy 10 minute walk from Brimingham New Street. It is easy to spot if you know to look for the Birmingham Library in the skyline, which is just opposite the hotel. The Hall is well signposted within the building, and is an impressive theatre with modern AV built in, and has a capacity for dinners for around 600-700. The venue can build over the stall-seats, which opens the hall up for different types of events, and would be very impressive. The Symphony Hall have started to target dinner enquiries in particular, but as a non-residential venue some bookers may be hesitant, however there is a huge amount of bedroom-stock within a 5 minute walk.
Birmingham Town Hall
After being refurbished for 11 years, Birmingham Town Hall is a charming period venue with modern touches, and is a 5 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The venue centres of the main hall itself, which is white and blue, and has plentiful natural daylight. The venue has several other spaces which can be used for catering or syndicates, and a VIP lounge. The main hall has a balcony which can be utilised as the main seating area for presentations, while the stalls are used for exhibition space, as the venue has an intimate air which could help this work.
Hotel La Tour
Hotel La Tour is only a few years old, and is still a fresh new option amongst Birmingham hotels. The interior is crisp and modern, and is sleekly designed to highlight and utilise modern technology, such as automated check-in screens and digital amenities. The meeting space is in a dedicated hub on the first floor, and is segregated from the bedrooms to lessen any chance of guests wondering in. The main meeting rooms can be combined or separated, while the boardrooms offer syndicate space.
The boardroom syndicates aren’t fixed, but the hotel are reluctant to change the layouts for meetings that are less than three or more days long. Also, the meeting space is rather limited so clients who particularly want to book this hotel should maybe plan to book early, during the enquiry’s lifetime.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
I recently went to Birmingham for a day of site-visits, I hope you enjoy my reports below! We have an individual target of 100 site visits per year, as part of our commitment to industry knowledge and personal development, so often get to spend the day out and about. Birmingham New Street looks like it will be very swanky when completed, so I think Birmingham could be a great option for bookers, especially if looking for a big-city option outside London (and away from London rates!)
Symphony Hall
Symphony Hall is based in the same building as the ICC, and is an easy 10 minute walk from Brimingham New Street. It is easy to spot if you know to look for the Birmingham Library in the skyline, which is just opposite the hotel. The Hall is well signposted within the building, and is an impressive theatre with modern AV built in, and has a capacity for dinners for around 600-700. The venue can build over the stall-seats, which opens the hall up for different types of events, and would be very impressive. The Symphony Hall have started to target dinner enquiries in particular, but as a non-residential venue some bookers may be hesitant, however there is a huge amount of bedroom-stock within a 5 minute walk.
Birmingham Town Hall
After being refurbished for 11 years, Birmingham Town Hall is a charming period venue with modern touches, and is a 5 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The venue centres of the main hall itself, which is white and blue, and has plentiful natural daylight. The venue has several other spaces which can be used for catering or syndicates, and a VIP lounge. The main hall has a balcony which can be utilised as the main seating area for presentations, while the stalls are used for exhibition space, as the venue has an intimate air which could help this work.
Hotel La Tour
Hotel La Tour is only a few years old, and is still a fresh new option amongst Birmingham hotels. The interior is crisp and modern, and is sleekly designed to highlight and utilise modern technology, such as automated check-in screens and digital amenities. The meeting space is in a dedicated hub on the first floor, and is segregated from the bedrooms to lessen any chance of guests wondering in. The main meeting rooms can be combined or separated, while the boardrooms offer syndicate space.
The boardroom syndicates aren’t fixed, but the hotel are reluctant to change the layouts for meetings that are less than three or more days long. Also, the meeting space is rather limited so clients who particularly want to book this hotel should maybe plan to book early, during the enquiry’s lifetime.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Birmingham site visit
I recently went to Birmingham for a day of site-visits, I hope you enjoy my reports below! We have an individual target of 100 site visits per year, as part of our commitment to industry knowledge and personal development, so often get to spend the day out and about. Birmingham New Street looks like it will be very swanky when completed, so I think Birmingham could be a great option for bookers, especially if looking for a big-city option outside London (and away from London rates!)
Symphony Hall
Symphony Hall is based in the same building as the ICC, and is an easy 10 minute walk from Brimingham New Street. It is easy to spot if you know to look for the Birmingham Library in the skyline, which is just opposite the hotel. The Hall is well signposted within the building, and is an impressive theatre with modern AV built in, and has a capacity for dinners for around 600-700. The venue can build over the stall-seats, which opens the hall up for different types of events, and would be very impressive. The Symphony Hall have started to target dinner enquiries in particular, but as a non-residential venue some bookers may be hesitant, however there is a huge amount of bedroom-stock within a 5 minute walk.
Birmingham Town Hall
After being refurbished for 11 years, Birmingham Town Hall is a charming period venue with modern touches, and is a 5 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The venue centres of the main hall itself, which is white and blue, and has plentiful natural daylight. The venue has several other spaces which can be used for catering or syndicates, and a VIP lounge. The main hall has a balcony which can be utilised as the main seating area for presentations, while the stalls are used for exhibition space, as the venue has an intimate air which could help this work.
Hotel La Tour
Hotel La Tour is only a few years old, and is still a fresh new option amongst Birmingham hotels. The interior is crisp and modern, and is sleekly designed to highlight and utilise modern technology, such as automated check-in screens and digital amenities. The meeting space is in a dedicated hub on the first floor, and is segregated from the bedrooms to lessen any chance of guests wondering in. The main meeting rooms can be combined or separated, while the boardrooms offer syndicate space.
The boardroom syndicates aren’t fixed, but the hotel are reluctant to change the layouts for meetings that are less than three or more days long. Also, the meeting space is rather limited so clients who particularly want to book this hotel should maybe plan to book early, during the enquiry’s lifetime.
Conference Aston
Facing the same preconceptions as other university venues, Conference Aston actually offers a dedicated building purely for conference space and hotel-standard bedrooms. The lounge, restaurant and largest meeting room are based on the ground floor, while the syndicates are mostly on the first floor. The meeting space is decorated in a utilitarian manner, with splashes of vibrant colour here and there, while the centre of the building is a charming courtyard which can be used in summer for either informal break-out space, or BBQ’s.
Although the venue is located on the main campus for Aston University (just a 10 minute walk from the city centre), Conference Aston is based in a dedicated building, purpose-built for corporate events and functions, so some bookers who might be put off by the university label could benefit from a site visit. Also, as a non-profit, rates seem to be highly competitive.
Thinktank
Thinktank is based within the Millennium Point development, a cavernous modern mixed-use building shared with the City of Birmingham University, and other outlets. The venue offers three meeting rooms (two of which can be combined), a catering area, an auditorium, and the museum space itself that can be used for drinks receptions, as well as a large exhibition space. The meeting space is pleasant, however the only room in the venue with natural daylight is the catering room.
Fazeley Studios
Fazeley Studios is a rather unlikely venue, a converted chapel with a discreet entrance housed in what seems to be a non-descript side street around 10/15 walk from Birmingham New Street. Once inside however the venue is charming, and has been thoughtfully decorated to highlight its heritage whilst still modern and fresh. The largest meeting room of the venue has its own dedicated street access, so can be used for car launches etc., or meetings where a set needs to be transported.
The venue has a café/restaurant on site, which is open to the public. Personally when I visited I felt that this added a nice left-of-centre boho air to the venue, but some clients may want a more corporate feel to their meeting venue. Having said that a think most bookers visiting the venue would enjoy its atmosphere. One other consideration was the discreet street entrance off a non-assuming street makes me think that organisers should take extra care that delegates have clear directions to the venue.
The Custard Factory
The Custard Factory really impressed me as a quirky non-traditional venue, and the venue is really three or four venues in one, as the meeting spaces are somewhat separated from each other, and have a different feel. The Custard Factory complex also houses office space and alternative-themed shops, which gives the locale a similar feel to London’s Camden or Brick Lane, or Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The Old Library in particular is a really charming hidden gem, with period decoration and spades of natural daylight.
The Custard Factory does seem to be more suited towards clients who are looking for something a little alternative or edgy, rather than a normal corporate venue. That said however, the Old Library in particular does have its own dedicated entrance, so a site visit may bring clients round.
The Paragon Hotel
The Paragon Hotel is based close to Digbeth High Street, and is a 15/20 minute walk from Birmingham New Street. The hotel can offer quite a large range of meeting space, with a flexible main room and several medium and smaller syndicate spaces, some of which have in-built screens. The bedrooms in my opinion were a little on the small side, but as an older property room sizes can vary, and the competitive rates of the hotel may compensate for this. The hotel is a good quality three-star option, particularly for clients who are rate-driven and looking for competitive rates, in comparison to the slightly swankier but costlier city-centre hotels.
Tifco Hotel Group have newly acquired The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort in Killenard, County Laios. The hotel is situated 40 minutes from Dublin. It has 98 bedrooms in total and meeting space capacity for up to 400. There are 6 meeting rooms on the first floor and a purpose built 50 seater auditorium. The hotel also gives complimentary car parking, with over 400 spaces and access to the Health Club, Tennis Court & 5km Walking Track.
The hotel group have also finished the refurbishment of meeting spaces and public areas at the Clontarf Castle in Dublin. The bedrooms are also due to be refurbished this year. All of the bedrooms at the Crowne Plaza Northwood are due to be refurbished this year also.
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
The Radisson Blu hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and is only 10 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is very large and welcoming, in an art deco style, while the meeting rooms are split between the lower ground floor and the mezzanine. The meeting rooms on the lower ground floor are modern and fresh, while the mezzanine rooms which have been recently refurbished are even more modern. All bedrooms are due to be refurbished in early 2015 which promise to be even more bright and specious.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
Radisson Blu Leeds
The Radisson Blu hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and is only 10 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is very large and welcoming, in an art deco style, while the meeting rooms are split between the lower ground floor and the mezzanine. The meeting rooms on the lower ground floor are modern and fresh, while the mezzanine rooms which have been recently refurbished are even more modern. All bedrooms are due to be refurbished in early 2015 which promise to be even more bright and specious.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
Radisson Blu Leeds
The Radisson Blu hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and is only 10 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is very large and welcoming, in an art deco style, while the meeting rooms are split between the lower ground floor and the mezzanine. The meeting rooms on the lower ground floor are modern and fresh, while the mezzanine rooms which have been recently refurbished are even more modern. All bedrooms are due to be refurbished in early 2015 which promise to be even more bright and specious.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
The Crowne Plaza Leeds is located about a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is in a quieter, more business-orientated part of the city than some of the other city hotels. The lobby is large, and some meeting rooms lead directly off the ground floor, while the others lead off the mezzanine. The meeting rooms enjoy natural daylight, and the ground floor rooms are decorated quite traditionally.
Radisson Blu Leeds
The Radisson Blu hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and is only 10 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is very large and welcoming, in an art deco style, while the meeting rooms are split between the lower ground floor and the mezzanine. The meeting rooms on the lower ground floor are modern and fresh, while the mezzanine rooms which have been recently refurbished are even more modern. All bedrooms are due to be refurbished in early 2015 which promise to be even more bright and specious.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
Crowne Plaza Leeds
The Crowne Plaza Leeds is located about a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is in a quieter, more business-orientated part of the city than some of the other city hotels. The lobby is large, and some meeting rooms lead directly off the ground floor, while the others lead off the mezzanine. The meeting rooms enjoy natural daylight, and the ground floor rooms are decorated quite traditionally.
Radisson Blu Leeds
The Radisson Blu hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and is only 10 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is very large and welcoming, in an art deco style, while the meeting rooms are split between the lower ground floor and the mezzanine. The meeting rooms on the lower ground floor are modern and fresh, while the mezzanine rooms which have been recently refurbished are even more modern. All bedrooms are due to be refurbished in early 2015 which promise to be even more bright and specious.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
Crowne Plaza Leeds
The Crowne Plaza Leeds is located about a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is in a quieter, more business-orientated part of the city than some of the other city hotels. The lobby is large, and some meeting rooms lead directly off the ground floor, while the others lead off the mezzanine. The meeting rooms enjoy natural daylight, and the ground floor rooms are decorated quite traditionally.
Radisson Blu Leeds
The Radisson Blu hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and is only 10 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is very large and welcoming, in an art deco style, while the meeting rooms are split between the lower ground floor and the mezzanine. The meeting rooms on the lower ground floor are modern and fresh, while the mezzanine rooms which have been recently refurbished are even more modern. All bedrooms are due to be refurbished in early 2015 which promise to be even more bright and specious.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
The Park Plaza Leeds is a tower block hotel located just down the road from Leeds Station, and is opposite the Queens Hotel and a number of high street shops. The hotel itself has a very modern lobby, and a cute executive lounge right at the front of the hotel. The meeting space is located a little higher up in the hotel, and features alot of natural daylight. A key feature of this hotel is that some of the rooms can be combined, and in doing so meeting rooms can enjoy 2 or even 3 sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all modern, and as a tower hotel lots of the bedrooms enjoy views over the city.
Crowne Plaza Leeds
The Crowne Plaza Leeds is located about a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is in a quieter, more business-orientated part of the city than some of the other city hotels. The lobby is large, and some meeting rooms lead directly off the ground floor, while the others lead off the mezzanine. The meeting rooms enjoy natural daylight, and the ground floor rooms are decorated quite traditionally.
Radisson Blu Leeds
The Radisson Blu hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and is only 10 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is very large and welcoming, in an art deco style, while the meeting rooms are split between the lower ground floor and the mezzanine. The meeting rooms on the lower ground floor are modern and fresh, while the mezzanine rooms which have been recently refurbished are even more modern. All bedrooms are due to be refurbished in early 2015 which promise to be even more bright and specious.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
Park Plaza Leeds
The Park Plaza Leeds is a tower block hotel located just down the road from Leeds Station, and is opposite the Queens Hotel and a number of high street shops. The hotel itself has a very modern lobby, and a cute executive lounge right at the front of the hotel. The meeting space is located a little higher up in the hotel, and features alot of natural daylight. A key feature of this hotel is that some of the rooms can be combined, and in doing so meeting rooms can enjoy 2 or even 3 sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all modern, and as a tower hotel lots of the bedrooms enjoy views over the city.
Crowne Plaza Leeds
The Crowne Plaza Leeds is located about a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is in a quieter, more business-orientated part of the city than some of the other city hotels. The lobby is large, and some meeting rooms lead directly off the ground floor, while the others lead off the mezzanine. The meeting rooms enjoy natural daylight, and the ground floor rooms are decorated quite traditionally.
Radisson Blu Leeds
The Radisson Blu hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and is only 10 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is very large and welcoming, in an art deco style, while the meeting rooms are split between the lower ground floor and the mezzanine. The meeting rooms on the lower ground floor are modern and fresh, while the mezzanine rooms which have been recently refurbished are even more modern. All bedrooms are due to be refurbished in early 2015 which promise to be even more bright and specious.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
Park Plaza Leeds
The Park Plaza Leeds is a tower block hotel located just down the road from Leeds Station, and is opposite the Queens Hotel and a number of high street shops. The hotel itself has a very modern lobby, and a cute executive lounge right at the front of the hotel. The meeting space is located a little higher up in the hotel, and features alot of natural daylight. A key feature of this hotel is that some of the rooms can be combined, and in doing so meeting rooms can enjoy 2 or even 3 sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all modern, and as a tower hotel lots of the bedrooms enjoy views over the city.
Crowne Plaza Leeds
The Crowne Plaza Leeds is located about a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is in a quieter, more business-orientated part of the city than some of the other city hotels. The lobby is large, and some meeting rooms lead directly off the ground floor, while the others lead off the mezzanine. The meeting rooms enjoy natural daylight, and the ground floor rooms are decorated quite traditionally.
Radisson Blu Leeds
The Radisson Blu hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and is only 10 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is very large and welcoming, in an art deco style, while the meeting rooms are split between the lower ground floor and the mezzanine. The meeting rooms on the lower ground floor are modern and fresh, while the mezzanine rooms which have been recently refurbished are even more modern. All bedrooms are due to be refurbished in early 2015 which promise to be even more bright and specious.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
The Queens Hotel is located next to Leeds Station, and is directly to the station via a dedicated entrance. The hotel has a cosy lobby which leads off to some of the meeting rooms on the ground floor. The remaining meeting space is on the first floor, including the ballroom. There is a dedicated service entrance and service lift which allows the space to be used for a variety of events, and the room features a balcony that can be used for AV. The hotel bedrooms are decorated in a traditional style, and the executive lounge features a charming outside terrace.
Park Plaza Leeds
The Park Plaza Leeds is a tower block hotel located just down the road from Leeds Station, and is opposite the Queens Hotel and a number of high street shops. The hotel itself has a very modern lobby, and a cute executive lounge right at the front of the hotel. The meeting space is located a little higher up in the hotel, and features alot of natural daylight. A key feature of this hotel is that some of the rooms can be combined, and in doing so meeting rooms can enjoy 2 or even 3 sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all modern, and as a tower hotel lots of the bedrooms enjoy views over the city.
Crowne Plaza Leeds
The Crowne Plaza Leeds is located about a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is in a quieter, more business-orientated part of the city than some of the other city hotels. The lobby is large, and some meeting rooms lead directly off the ground floor, while the others lead off the mezzanine. The meeting rooms enjoy natural daylight, and the ground floor rooms are decorated quite traditionally.
Radisson Blu Leeds
The Radisson Blu hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and is only 10 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is very large and welcoming, in an art deco style, while the meeting rooms are split between the lower ground floor and the mezzanine. The meeting rooms on the lower ground floor are modern and fresh, while the mezzanine rooms which have been recently refurbished are even more modern. All bedrooms are due to be refurbished in early 2015 which promise to be even more bright and specious.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
Queens Hotel Leeds
The Queens Hotel is located next to Leeds Station, and is directly to the station via a dedicated entrance. The hotel has a cosy lobby which leads off to some of the meeting rooms on the ground floor. The remaining meeting space is on the first floor, including the ballroom. There is a dedicated service entrance and service lift which allows the space to be used for a variety of events, and the room features a balcony that can be used for AV. The hotel bedrooms are decorated in a traditional style, and the executive lounge features a charming outside terrace.
Park Plaza Leeds
The Park Plaza Leeds is a tower block hotel located just down the road from Leeds Station, and is opposite the Queens Hotel and a number of high street shops. The hotel itself has a very modern lobby, and a cute executive lounge right at the front of the hotel. The meeting space is located a little higher up in the hotel, and features alot of natural daylight. A key feature of this hotel is that some of the rooms can be combined, and in doing so meeting rooms can enjoy 2 or even 3 sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all modern, and as a tower hotel lots of the bedrooms enjoy views over the city.
Crowne Plaza Leeds
The Crowne Plaza Leeds is located about a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is in a quieter, more business-orientated part of the city than some of the other city hotels. The lobby is large, and some meeting rooms lead directly off the ground floor, while the others lead off the mezzanine. The meeting rooms enjoy natural daylight, and the ground floor rooms are decorated quite traditionally.
Radisson Blu Leeds
The Radisson Blu hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and is only 10 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is very large and welcoming, in an art deco style, while the meeting rooms are split between the lower ground floor and the mezzanine. The meeting rooms on the lower ground floor are modern and fresh, while the mezzanine rooms which have been recently refurbished are even more modern. All bedrooms are due to be refurbished in early 2015 which promise to be even more bright and specious.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
Queens Hotel Leeds
The Queens Hotel is located next to Leeds Station, and is directly to the station via a dedicated entrance. The hotel has a cosy lobby which leads off to some of the meeting rooms on the ground floor. The remaining meeting space is on the first floor, including the ballroom. There is a dedicated service entrance and service lift which allows the space to be used for a variety of events, and the room features a balcony that can be used for AV. The hotel bedrooms are decorated in a traditional style, and the executive lounge features a charming outside terrace.
Park Plaza Leeds
The Park Plaza Leeds is a tower block hotel located just down the road from Leeds Station, and is opposite the Queens Hotel and a number of high street shops. The hotel itself has a very modern lobby, and a cute executive lounge right at the front of the hotel. The meeting space is located a little higher up in the hotel, and features alot of natural daylight. A key feature of this hotel is that some of the rooms can be combined, and in doing so meeting rooms can enjoy 2 or even 3 sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all modern, and as a tower hotel lots of the bedrooms enjoy views over the city.
Crowne Plaza Leeds
The Crowne Plaza Leeds is located about a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is in a quieter, more business-orientated part of the city than some of the other city hotels. The lobby is large, and some meeting rooms lead directly off the ground floor, while the others lead off the mezzanine. The meeting rooms enjoy natural daylight, and the ground floor rooms are decorated quite traditionally.
Radisson Blu Leeds
The Radisson Blu hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and is only 10 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is very large and welcoming, in an art deco style, while the meeting rooms are split between the lower ground floor and the mezzanine. The meeting rooms on the lower ground floor are modern and fresh, while the mezzanine rooms which have been recently refurbished are even more modern. All bedrooms are due to be refurbished in early 2015 which promise to be even more bright and specious.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
I decided to visit Leeds recently to see some of the hotels that our clients like to use and get to know what the city can offer. There’s a great selection of traditional and contemporary properties of different standards to suit all budgets.
Queens Hotel Leeds
The Queens Hotel is located next to Leeds Station, and is directly to the station via a dedicated entrance. The hotel has a cosy lobby which leads off to some of the meeting rooms on the ground floor. The remaining meeting space is on the first floor, including the ballroom. There is a dedicated service entrance and service lift which allows the space to be used for a variety of events, and the room features a balcony that can be used for AV. The hotel bedrooms are decorated in a traditional style, and the executive lounge features a charming outside terrace.
Park Plaza Leeds
The Park Plaza Leeds is a tower block hotel located just down the road from Leeds Station, and is opposite the Queens Hotel and a number of high street shops. The hotel itself has a very modern lobby, and a cute executive lounge right at the front of the hotel. The meeting space is located a little higher up in the hotel, and features alot of natural daylight. A key feature of this hotel is that some of the rooms can be combined, and in doing so meeting rooms can enjoy 2 or even 3 sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all modern, and as a tower hotel lots of the bedrooms enjoy views over the city.
Crowne Plaza Leeds
The Crowne Plaza Leeds is located about a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is in a quieter, more business-orientated part of the city than some of the other city hotels. The lobby is large, and some meeting rooms lead directly off the ground floor, while the others lead off the mezzanine. The meeting rooms enjoy natural daylight, and the ground floor rooms are decorated quite traditionally.
Radisson Blu Leeds
The Radisson Blu hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and is only 10 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is very large and welcoming, in an art deco style, while the meeting rooms are split between the lower ground floor and the mezzanine. The meeting rooms on the lower ground floor are modern and fresh, while the mezzanine rooms which have been recently refurbished are even more modern. All bedrooms are due to be refurbished in early 2015 which promise to be even more bright and specious.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
I decided to visit Leeds recently to see some of the hotels that our clients like to use and get to know what the city can offer. There’s a great selection of traditional and contemporary properties of different standards to suit all budgets.
Queens Hotel Leeds
The Queens Hotel is located next to Leeds Station, and is directly to the station via a dedicated entrance. The hotel has a cosy lobby which leads off to some of the meeting rooms on the ground floor. The remaining meeting space is on the first floor, including the ballroom. There is a dedicated service entrance and service lift which allows the space to be used for a variety of events, and the room features a balcony that can be used for AV. The hotel bedrooms are decorated in a traditional style, and the executive lounge features a charming outside terrace.
Park Plaza Leeds
The Park Plaza Leeds is a tower block hotel located just down the road from Leeds Station, and is opposite the Queens Hotel and a number of high street shops. The hotel itself has a very modern lobby, and a cute executive lounge right at the front of the hotel. The meeting space is located a little higher up in the hotel, and features alot of natural daylight. A key feature of this hotel is that some of the rooms can be combined, and in doing so meeting rooms can enjoy 2 or even 3 sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all modern, and as a tower hotel lots of the bedrooms enjoy views over the city.
Crowne Plaza Leeds
The Crowne Plaza Leeds is located about a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is in a quieter, more business-orientated part of the city than some of the other city hotels. The lobby is large, and some meeting rooms lead directly off the ground floor, while the others lead off the mezzanine. The meeting rooms enjoy natural daylight, and the ground floor rooms are decorated quite traditionally.
Radisson Blu Leeds
The Radisson Blu hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and is only 10 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is very large and welcoming, in an art deco style, while the meeting rooms are split between the lower ground floor and the mezzanine. The meeting rooms on the lower ground floor are modern and fresh, while the mezzanine rooms which have been recently refurbished are even more modern. All bedrooms are due to be refurbished in early 2015 which promise to be even more bright and specious.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
Exciting new venues in Leeds
I decided to visit Leeds recently to see some of the hotels that our clients like to use and get to know what the city can offer. There’s a great selection of traditional and contemporary properties of different standards to suit all budgets.
Queens Hotel Leeds
The Queens Hotel is located next to Leeds Station, and is directly to the station via a dedicated entrance. The hotel has a cosy lobby which leads off to some of the meeting rooms on the ground floor. The remaining meeting space is on the first floor, including the ballroom. There is a dedicated service entrance and service lift which allows the space to be used for a variety of events, and the room features a balcony that can be used for AV. The hotel bedrooms are decorated in a traditional style, and the executive lounge features a charming outside terrace.
Park Plaza Leeds
The Park Plaza Leeds is a tower block hotel located just down the road from Leeds Station, and is opposite the Queens Hotel and a number of high street shops. The hotel itself has a very modern lobby, and a cute executive lounge right at the front of the hotel. The meeting space is located a little higher up in the hotel, and features alot of natural daylight. A key feature of this hotel is that some of the rooms can be combined, and in doing so meeting rooms can enjoy 2 or even 3 sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all modern, and as a tower hotel lots of the bedrooms enjoy views over the city.
Crowne Plaza Leeds
The Crowne Plaza Leeds is located about a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is in a quieter, more business-orientated part of the city than some of the other city hotels. The lobby is large, and some meeting rooms lead directly off the ground floor, while the others lead off the mezzanine. The meeting rooms enjoy natural daylight, and the ground floor rooms are decorated quite traditionally.
Radisson Blu Leeds
The Radisson Blu hotel is situated in the heart of the city centre and is only 10 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is very large and welcoming, in an art deco style, while the meeting rooms are split between the lower ground floor and the mezzanine. The meeting rooms on the lower ground floor are modern and fresh, while the mezzanine rooms which have been recently refurbished are even more modern. All bedrooms are due to be refurbished in early 2015 which promise to be even more bright and specious.
Marriott Leeds City Centre
The Marriott Leeds City Centre is located slap bang in the city centre, and if guests walk out the hotel via the bar/café they will be on one of the main shopping streets. The hotel is decorated in a traditional style, apart from the bar and restaurant, and the meeting space leads off the lobby on the ground floor. The largest meeting room does not have natural daylight, and can be split into three, and features a dedicated lobby area. The smaller meeting rooms on the same floor, which face out of the hotel do enjoy natural daylight.
Malmaison Leeds
The Malmaison Leeds is located just a 10 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is less than a 5 minute walk to the city centre. The hotel is what you would expect of the Malmaison brand, with subdued lighting, and stylish décor, and the meeting rooms on the first floor enjoy high ceilings, which really helps the rooms feel larger. The bedrooms don’t disappoint either, and are also decorated in the same sombre yet stylish way.
Hilton Leeds City Centre
The Hilton Leeds City Centre is a modern styled hotel situated just a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station. The lobby is located on the third floor with lifts and escalators available to bring guests up to the bright and airy lobby. The largest meeting room is the Brigante, which leads directly off the lobby, and can be split into 3 sections. This is only the room not to enjoy natural daylight. The other meeting rooms are on the next floor up, and are also decorated in a modern way. The bedrooms enjoy lots of natural daylight and a fresh décor.
Doubletree Leeds
The Doubletree is a 5 minute walk from Leeds Station, and is located on a wharf which lends a really nice feeling to the property. The hotel is a former Mint/City Inn, and is purpose-built, and so feels very bright and airy, and enjoys floor to ceiling windows on every floor. The meeting space is flexible with lots of rooms which can be combined, and some enjoy two full sides of natural daylight. The bedrooms are all airy and bright, and each features an iMac.
I recently spent the day in London, looking at some different venues in the Kings Cross and Euston area. If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, this is a selection that might appeal.
BMA House
The location of this venue is 5 minutes’ walk from Euston Station in a secure building where all delegates receive a pass for entry. The Great Hall is a stunning room which used to be the library of the British Medical Association. It is ideal for dinners, large conferences, awards events or gala dinners. The 3rd floor meetings rooms can be hired for exclusive use, this floor has its own registration desk and meetings room are all fit for purpose, 2 of the rooms on this floor have the original ceiling of the Great Hall which is beautiful. The Princes rooms is a great room with chandeliers and very traditional in style would be an ideal room for dinners, the Princes rooms also has its own foyer area which could be used for pre-dinner drinks. The venue does not have parking however Euston station does have car parking which is a short walk away. The John Snow and the Sir James Pageant rooms have secondary natural daylight, the corridor may be a little busy in the morning as staff arrive however during the day this would not be in constant use.
The London Mathematical Society
The venue is located on Russell Square a 7 minute walk from Euston station. The venue would be ideal for clients on a budget. The meetings rooms are located on the lower floor but do have natural daylight. The catering room is limited in space however another room could be depending on the size of the group. For delegate numbers of 18+ a compulsory waiter is required which will be provided by the venue. The venue does not have car parking however car parking can be found at Euston station.
Royal Society of Medicine – One Wimpole Street
The venue was easy to find and located a minute or so from Oxford Street. The venue has 3 auditoriums with high tech audio visual equipment in all and each auditorium has its own registration desk. The seminar Suite can split into 3 rooms, the Training suite is used for medical procedures so this has a different feel to the other meeting rooms. The ENT room is a traditional and relaxed room, which would be great for board meetings or private dinners. The main areas for catering are situated in the same facility, although the Max Rayne is surround by glass, the other two are close to each other and not partitioned so this should be taken into account. Although the lower ground meeting rooms do not have natural daylight the excellent use of light should not deter clients using these rooms.
RIBA – Royal Institute of British Architects – 66 Portland Place
The venue is located on Portland Place and is a stunning building with lots of history, guided tours of the building can be offered during lunch times. The Jarvis Suite comes with the Jarvis auditorium for 400 delegates and is a lovely room with natural daylight. This room can also be hired on its own during the evening and at weekends. The Wren room is situated on the 6th floor and has great views across London with its own small terrace area which would be exclusive use. The smaller meetings rooms on the 5th floor would be ideal for syndicate rooms with 2 larger rooms also situated on this floor. The venue do not have onsite car parking however it is located within walking distance from Regents Park, Great Portland Street and Oxford Circus tube stations. The reception area can be a little noisy when delegates are moving from the Jarvis auditorium to the Jarvis Suite so I would suggest events to start in the morning or after lunch for afternoon meetings.
Academy of Medical Science – 41 Portland Place
This venues was original a terraced house which still has period elegance and offers a unique space for meetings and events. The Ann Rylands room is stylish and opens out on to the terrace which would be ideal for dinners or summer parties. The Council Chambers is a lovely room and comes with the Reception room included. The entire venue can be hired for large or private events. The Council Chamber has pillars in the room however the required layout would be placed with these in mind to ensure no delegates would have a restricted view.
Park Crescent Conference Centre
The venue is located opposite Great Portland Street tube station and around the corner from Regents Park, some of the meeting rooms have great views over the park. The Gulbenkian room has a feature fire place and floor to ceiling windows that overlook Regents Park. The Club room is a room with floor to ceiling windows on 3 of the 4 walls which allows lots of natural daylight. The theatre has its own entrance with registration area which can be branded with the client’s company colours. The theatre can be used for any event as seating is not fixed, the brickwork shown on some of the walls adds a little extra to the space. The venue does not have onsite car parking whoever the distance from Great Portland tube station is about 1 minute walk. The Club room overlooks a busy road and some traffic noise can be heard at peak times.
Wellcome Collection
The venue is easy to find and is located a 4 minute walk from Euston station on Euston Road. It has an auditorium which clients will automatically receive use of the William lounge and 2 syndicate rooms. The syndicates could also be used as offices. The auditorium has 2 entrances into the William Lounge so getting delegates in and out is easy. All room hire charges include an audio visual technician which keeps the costs down. The Burroughs room is located on the lower ground floor with a semi private foyer, this would be an ideal room for presentations. The reception area can be very busy and quite noisy at times as the public café is located next to the reception area which is all open plan. The William Lounge has pillars however would be an ideal catering area for the auditorium, although this room does not have natural daylight the excellent use of light ensures this room is bright and has a relaxed feel.
Wallacespace – Dukes Road
This funky and contemporary in style venue is located on Dukes Road about 10 minute walk from Kings Cross station or 6 minutes from Euston station. This would be an ideal venue for training events or team building. Each floor has a breakout/coffee lounge area which is relaxed and a great space for any informal chats or catch ups. On the 3rd floor is a converted loft with 2 rooms and a small coffee station/area in the middle, this would be ideal for meeting which requires a more private but relaxed area as no other delegates would be venturing up there. The venue has a café located on the lower ground floor which also has a small garden area, delegates can use the café for breakfast which is included in the rates and also for lunch. The venue has a lot of stairs and this should be taken into consideration. The venue does not offer on-site car parking however Euston station is a short walk away.
For more information or to book one of these venues, please call 01780 484050 or email enquiries@trinityconferences.co.uk
For events that meet these requirements under this new legislation, it will represent potential savings of between 10% and 21% for agencies and end-user clients, according to the service in question.
Thanks Cititavel for this information
To be able to invoice without VAT, an event must be a B2B transaction involving a “complex organizational service”. It must clearly be shown that the event is a unique occasion and, generally speaking, a business event eg. a product launch, conference.
For events that meet these requirements under this new legislation, it will represent potential savings of between 10% and 21% for agencies and end-user clients, according to the service in question.
Thanks Cititavel for this information
New regulations introduced in January 2015 mean that there are more possibilities for Spanish DMCs to invoice their clients without the addition of VAT. The new legislation goes further than the provisions of the Reverse Charge Mechanism by extending the circumstances in which Spanish DMCs are able to invoice without the addition of VAT.
To be able to invoice without VAT, an event must be a B2B transaction involving a “complex organizational service”. It must clearly be shown that the event is a unique occasion and, generally speaking, a business event eg. a product launch, conference.
For events that meet these requirements under this new legislation, it will represent potential savings of between 10% and 21% for agencies and end-user clients, according to the service in question.
Thanks Cititavel for this information
New regulations introduced in January 2015 mean that there are more possibilities for Spanish DMCs to invoice their clients without the addition of VAT. The new legislation goes further than the provisions of the Reverse Charge Mechanism by extending the circumstances in which Spanish DMCs are able to invoice without the addition of VAT.
To be able to invoice without VAT, an event must be a B2B transaction involving a “complex organizational service”. It must clearly be shown that the event is a unique occasion and, generally speaking, a business event eg. a product launch, conference.
For events that meet these requirements under this new legislation, it will represent potential savings of between 10% and 21% for agencies and end-user clients, according to the service in question.
Thanks Cititavel for this information
Good Tax news for events in Spain
New regulations introduced in January 2015 mean that there are more possibilities for Spanish DMCs to invoice their clients without the addition of VAT. The new legislation goes further than the provisions of the Reverse Charge Mechanism by extending the circumstances in which Spanish DMCs are able to invoice without the addition of VAT.
To be able to invoice without VAT, an event must be a B2B transaction involving a “complex organizational service”. It must clearly be shown that the event is a unique occasion and, generally speaking, a business event eg. a product launch, conference.
For events that meet these requirements under this new legislation, it will represent potential savings of between 10% and 21% for agencies and end-user clients, according to the service in question.
Trinity enjoyed a visit from Mason Rose and their hotel representatives to learn about the new developments in their properties. So if you’re looking for a hotel abroad for your next event, these are a few to consider:
Loews Miami Beach Hotel, USA – a stylish Art-Deco hotel, seconds from Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road and 20 minutes transfer from Miami International Airport. All the meeting space has now been completely renovated and has capacity for up to 2,500 delegates. In addition, the hotel is now offering Day Delegate Rates. There are 790 renovated bedrooms and a new cocktail bar called The Rum Line. The Loews Miami Beach Hotel is celebrating its 17th Birthday this year.
Forte Village Resort, Sardinia – a luxury beachfront resort composed of 8 different properties, 35 minutes drive from Cagliari International Airport. BA will start flying directly from Gatwick Airport 3 times per week, from April 2015, which will improve the access for conferences and meetings. As well as meeting space for up to 2,000 delegates, there are a wide range of activities such as water sports, golf, tennis. The Il Castello (rooms, lobby, pool) have recently been refurbished and two new restaurants opened.
Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella, Spain – located on the Golden Mile, the hotel is only 35 minutes drive from Malaga International Airport. The hotel has spent £26m on renovating the meeting space, bedrooms and communal areas and new food and beverage facilities added, including Michelin Star dining. The meeting rooms can accommodate up to 600 delegates and there are 268 bedrooms.
Cape Sounio Grecotel Exclusive Resort, Greece – a beachfront resort on the Athens Riviera, overlooking the Temple of Poseidon, 30 minutes drive from Athens International Airport. This hotel has meeting space for up to 650 delegates and accommodation in 150 bungalows and villas. There are 7 restaurants and bars with great views.
Vila Vita Parc in the Algarve has announced a multi-million euro renovation, which includes refurbishments to the main building, gardens, bedroom sand suites. In addition there will be new outdoor furniture in some of the restaurants as well as re-landscaping of the beautiful gardens. The hotel has six conference rooms and 180 bedrooms.
Loews Regency New York Hotel, USA – located in Midtown Manhattan, a few steps from Central Park and 30-45 minutes drive from the city’s airports. This hotel was closed for renovation and re-opened in January 2014 following a complete renovation. There is new and contemporary event space with natural daylight for up to 75 people and 79 modern bedrooms.
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, Croatia – only 10 minutes drive from the Old Town of Dubrovnik and 30 minutes drive from Dubrovnik International Airport. This hotel re-opened in April 2014 with 308 refurbished bedrooms and renovated meeting space.
For more information, please call our team of international venue finders on 01780 483036.
