EDGE Venues

Following a record-breaking 2017, Best Western Great Britain has added three new hotels to its collection of over 250 independently owned properties. This year has seen additions and interest particularly in its new soft brands, Sure Hotel Collection which sits in upper economy and BW Signature Collection which sits in upper midscale.

Joining the Sure Hotel Collection are Risley Hall Hotel in Derbyshire and Hotel Collingwood in the seaside town of Bournemouth, while the Cheltenham Regency Hotel joins the hard-branded Best Western Plus collection of properties.

Risley Hall Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western, is a Grade Two listed building, which sits among acres of its own gardens and has a unique heritage as a Saxon Manor, with a history of hospitality dating back to the 11th Century. The hotel has 35 bedrooms and a conference capacity of 110 in a 16th-Century Baronial Hall.

Hotel Collingwood, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western, is a modern building located a stone’s throw away from the famous Bournemouth beach. The family run establishment has 53 individually-styled en-suite bedrooms and leisure facilities, including a whirlpool spa and heated indoor pool.

Best Western Plus Cheltenham Regency Hotel, situated close to the centre of Cheltenham and on the doorstep of the Cotswolds. The hotel provides 47 bedrooms, as well as a conference suite with capacity for 40 people.

Due to open later this year, The Fife Arms in Braemar is being restored and returned to its former glory as a first-class hotel.  It is located in the centre of the Cairngorms National Park and is a one and a half hour drive from Aberdeen airport.

The Fife Arms was once a 19th-century hunting lodge for the Duke of Fife.  The hotel will have 46 bedrooms, a restaurant serving seasonal Scottish produce, a cinema, a cocktail bar and a spa, all set around a pretty courtyard planted with a heather roof.  The renovation is being done by owners of an art gallery and will combine their interest in heritage, tradition, contemporary art and culture.

The new Manchester Double Decker Hotel is due to open on 9th July 2018.  Based just off Oxford Road, guests can choose from two hotels in one building – a Crowne Plaza which is aimed at the business market and Staybridge Suites with extra space for people who want to stay longer.

The Crowne Plaza has conference space on the 2nd floor, with 7 meeting rooms with air conditioning and natural daylight.  The maximum capacity for is 214 in theatre style.

The two hotels are spread over 19 floors, with around 328 bedrooms, 2 restaurants, bar and a gym.  The Staybridge Suites is above the Crowne Plaza and has a terrace on the 18th floor.

The Postal Museum is based in Farringdon, Central London and has two event spaces.  Guests can have exclusive access to the museum galleries and a private courtyard and is suitable for all sorts of corporate events such as dinners, drinks receptions and parties through to award ceremonies, product launches and presentations.

The industrial event space has vaulted arches and original exposed brick work and has a capacity of 275 standing and 150 seated.  

The Postal Museum is new to hire in 2018, including the contemporary Welcome space, the museum Galleries and a private courtyard. This area has a capacity of 140 standing and 50 seated.

The package can include a ride on Mail Rail which is a 15 minute underground exploration of 100 year old Mail Rail tunnels on miniature trains under the streets of London.

This week Kings Venues visited us at the Trinity offices, they shared some key facts with us about their venues!

• Bush House is the former home of the BBC World Services.
• The Queen opened SHEW (Somerset House East Wing) in 2012.
• On the 8th floor of Bush house they have 2 private event spaces with outdoor rooftop terraces with stunning views of London and the River Thames, London Eye, Big Ben, The Shard and St Paul’s Cathedral.
• Science Gallery London an exciting new venue opening in the London Bridge area in Sept 2018. The venue offers a place to meet, connect, participate and be inspired, giving guests access to the latest though-provoking exhibitions.
• Kings Venue chef’s work with local suppliers to create and deliver best quality, flavour and presented menus