Corporate Magazine January

Crowne Plaza Plymouth City Centre

Centrally located in the heart of Britain’s Ocean City, overlooking Plymouth Hoe, this stunning four-star hotel is the perfect setting for both business and leisure.

With a total of 8,039 square feet of conference space, six modern meeting rooms holding up to 500 delegates and a wonderful selection of food and drink options, Crowne Plaza Plymouth is guaranteed to have the perfect space for any event.

The largest space is the Mariner Suite, ideal for hosting exhibitions, weddings, and gala dinners. This stylish and spacious room is fully airconditioned and equipped with the latest AV equipment.

The hotel is easily accessible by car with 130 parking spaces, including four BP Plus EV charging points. The A38 is just a 14 minutes’ drive away and joins the M5 motorway at Exeter.

Plymouth, Devon PL1 2HJ

The Lowry Hotel

Salford, Manchester M3 5LH

Taking its name from the famous Salford artist L.S Lowry, The Lowry Hotel is an iconic and inspiring five-star hotel situated alongside the River Irwell, boasting a huge range of versatile meeting spaces.

The flexible meeting rooms are flooded with natural daylight through floor-to-ceiling windows and can be configured in 15 different ways, from an intimate boardroom meeting to a press conference with seating for up to 90 delegates.

The grand ballroom exudes elegance and holds up to 600 standing or 400 theatre-style.

Automatic window blinds, state-of-the-art equipment, a bar and lobby, and private dining make this the perfect blank canvas for any large event.

All the conference spaces are situated on the hotel's dedicated events floor with its own private entrance.

Need to organise a meeting, event or conference on a tight budget? With access to over 10,000 venues across the UK, we have the perfect booking solution for you.

Here is just a few of our favourite budget-friendly venues:

With a low day delegate rate, excellent transport links and superb facilities, Chicheley Hall is at the top of our list.

Chicheley Hall, a majestic Grade I listed house equipped with modern business conveniences, is hidden away in 80 acres of immaculately maintained gardens. It's the ideal place to reflect, communicate, and exchange ideas in a motivating setting away from the daily clamour of the office.

Is your event running over more than one day? With 24-hour delegate rates starting from just £119, this venue offers 48 guest rooms, beautifully furnished, overlooking the gardens.

The H Suite, located at Edgbaston, is a recently renovated, energetic, and incredibly adaptable event venue that's ideal for all types of corporate occasions. They are delighted to be able to provide catering for a variety of various preferences and budgets to meet the specific demands and expectations of each client.

With 11,000 square feet of space to work with and a maximum capacity of up to 700 delegates, it’s any event organisers dream especially with day delegate rates starting from under £20.

The on-site audio and visual equipment options are vast and specialist equipment can be sourced locally by the venue to get the best service for the best price.

Located in Solihul, close to the bustling city of Birmingham, The Lake at Barston Rest has everything you’ll need for a low-cost meeting or event.

The restaurant is the largest space and can be utilised for a range of medium to large events, able to accommodate up to 180 delegates. This room features a dance floor, stage, and large windows, offering panoramic views over the grounds and lake. Hot and cold buffet options are available as well as hog roasts and carveries.

Why not make use of the venue’s Par 74 golf course and take on the challenge of Britain’s longest hole, named ‘The Devil’.

Treat your delegates to a seaside breeze, escape the city and take your meeting or event to the coast. Park Inn by Radisson Palace at Southend-on-Sea, is located right on the seafront, with refreshing coastal views.

By offering bespoke event packages, you can be assured of a successful event with everything you’ll need on hand. Their specially tailored training package includes additional assistance to your training provider as well as a complimentary room upgrade and parking space close to the hotel. Trainees will also be looked after with unlimited tea and coffee and stationery boxes.

A range of catering options are available including canapes, buffets and set menus, each using fresh and nutritious ingredients and offering excellent value for money.

With day delegate rates starting from just £14, the Copthorne London Gatwick Hotel offers a fantastic venue to suit even the tightest of budgets.

This hotel has 11 meeting and event spaces available including the Caledonian suite, perfect for conferences, product launches or AGM. Boardrooms one, two and three provide a sleek and professional environment for intimate meetings of up to 12 delegates. The versatile Burstow suite can easily transform from classroom to boardroom style and is a great space for workshops and training sessions.

Extend your event and take up the venues 24-hour delegate package, with rates starting at just £99. Delegates will be able to relax after a busy day in one of the hotel’s 227 guestrooms, make use of the gym and swimming pool and dine in the on-site restaurant.

Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa

Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61 0JB

Set in the heart of England and just half a mile away from both the Cotswolds and Birmingham city centre, Bromsgrove Hotel and Spa provides delegates with a range of modern amenities in a tranquil, yet convenient location.

Bromsgrove Hotel and Spa offers nine conference rooms that hold up to 200 delegates, including the Elgar Suite which features 207 square metres of flexible floor space, all situated on ground level. The meeting rooms have complimentary Wifi and all delegates receive free car parking.

In addition to the excellent facilities, a dedicated events co-ordinator and conference team will always be on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly throughout the day.

Situated near the M5, as well as the M42 motorway, Bromsgrove Hotel and Spa is easy to reach and features on-site parking for 230 vehicles.

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Featured Venue

Stanton House Hotel

Stanton House Hotel is a beautiful stone manor house overlooking Stanton Lake, surrounded by 74-hectares of peaceful parkland and stunning gardens. This countryside venue is ideal for any conference, meeting or training course and is certain to leave an impression on delegates.

The dedicated conference team at Stanton House Hotel delivers a first-class service from start-to-finish and are always on hand to help, ensuring every event held is a success. Within the classic manor house are four diverse meeting rooms, break-out areas and syndicate rooms catering up to 110 delegates.

Located just ten minutes from the M4 motorway and six miles from Swindon with easy access to the M5 from the A419. Complimentary parking for up to 120 vehicles is also available on-site.

A day in the Life of...

Samantha Dunion

General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Hull

Doubletree by Hilton Hull has recently won Business Events Venue of the Year at the Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards 2022! We’ve caught up with Sam, general manager at the venue, to find out more about her role, this amazing venue and what impact this award will have on the team.

What does winning the Remarkable Business Events Venue of the year award mean to you?

It is such an honour to win such a prestigious award for both myself and the team, we believe that we have a fabulous product and a great service. For the team to be recognised is amazing, it’s a great thank you for all of the hard work that the team carries out to ensure that all of our guests have a fantastic experience with us.

What do you think made the Doubletree by Hilton Hull standout against your competitors?

We have a great ethos within the hotel, it’s large enough to cater to large events but small enough to care! This sums up exactly what we do, we have a great facility which is adaptable and flexible to all of our guests needs, however, each and every event we hold is individually looked after in-line with the clients’ specific requirements, on many occasions going over and above and always focusing on the detail, which is so important to the guest.

How did you celebrate your win?

We attended the splendid event held by the REYTA at Bridlington spa where we received the award. Our table consisted of a representative from each of our departments within the hotel. We have now planned some celebrations which coincide with our festive calendar when we can really congratulate the team, celebrate with them and share with them some of the great memories from the evening as well as some of our own memories from 2022.

What’s next for the Doubletree by Hilton Hull?

Continuing our journey to consistently improve our service, our product and our offerings – we never sit on our laurels, we always constantly strive to improve. We have learnt a lot following the last few years of disruption, some positive and some not so, but we will use this to challenge ourselves and what we do and how we can evolve into a better employer, embrace even more sustainability initiatives, and ensure our team are the best in the business.

How long have you worked at Doubletree by Hilton hull?

I have worked at the hotel for just over a year.

What do you do in your down-time?

I enjoy theatre, socializing, meals out, entertaining or relaxing with family.

Favourite dish on the menu at the moment?

Fillet Steak with Garlic King Prawns.

What's been the best advice given to you?

Wherever you find yourself at work or in your personal life, do the very best you can do.

Best part of your job?

Best is dealing with the unexpected - no two days are the same.

Samantha Dunion: Left

Why should an event organiser pick your venue?

The team have an amazing desire to ensure all of the client’s requirements are catered for however small the request, we put sustainability and wellbeing at the forefront as well as boasting a fabulous venue in a location which is easily accessible.

Why should an event organiser pick your venue?

The Ballroom is my favourite - it is 9,000 square-foot pillarless and can seat up to 1,000 people – it is a gorgeous room as it is however it can be and has been transformed into spectacular visions for a variety of different events.

What can a 24-hr delegate do in their down-time?

The delegates can stay in our hotel and visit the gym, relax in our lounge, enjoy a drink in our Lexington Roof top bar or dine in our Marco Pierre White restaurant or alternatively relax in their spacious bedroom and order room service whilst watching TV.

Hampton by Hilton Torquay Harbour

Treat delegates to the beauty of the English Riviera at the Hampton by Hilton Torquay Harbour. Set in the heart of the thriving seaside town, one of the UK’s top trending holiday destinations.

The three nautical-themed meeting rooms are sure to impress, with fresh interiors, stylish furnishings, and modern technology.

Located on the ground floor, the ROUNDABOUT boardroom is the most intimate space, seating up to ten delegates. Air-conditioning, a 50inch TV and a phone with a direct line to the hotel ensures a smooth meeting always takes place. For something bigger, the ABOUT-SPACE room is the largest, seating up to 90 guests.

Being just a five-minute walk to the Harbour makes this seaside venue a fantastic option for both work and play.

Torquay, Devon TQ1 1DP

Featured Venue

Sandown Park Racecourse

Esher, Surrey KT10 9AJ

Through the years, Sandown Park has built an enviable reputation as one of the top hospitality event venues in the UK. For 24 days, Sandown Park is a world-class racecourse, for the rest of the year the fabulous facilities are available for conferences, team-building, parties, banqueting and so much more.

The extensive selection of meeting rooms, with panoramic views across the racecourse, are truly unique and suitable for small groups and conferences for 100 delegates.

With a total 7,800 square metres of floor space, the two main exhibition halls are a perfect option for large-scale exhibitions and events for up to 1500 guests.

Sitting within the M25, but surrounded by the picturesque parkland in the town of Esher, Sandown Racecourse is just a 25-minute train ride from London Waterloo and has plentiful parking on-site.

Hunton Park Hotel

Watford, Hertfordshire WD4 8PN

Hidden away amongst it’s 22 acres of landscaped gardens is Hunton Park Hotel, an ideal venue for conferences and events for business and leisure travellers in a relaxing country setting. Within the manor are 11 modern meeting rooms and 13 syndicate rooms. All offering complimentary Wifi, audio-visual equipment and space for up to 200 delegates.

Risley Hall Hotel

Located between Nottingham and Derby, amongst ten acres of landscaped gardens and grounds is the luxurious Risley Hall Hotel. Adjoining the stunning 11th Century Saxon country house is the Willoughby Court wing, home to 19 spacious suites. All of which have ample natural light, complimentary Wifi and excellent audio-visual equipment.

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands B1 2HQ

Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1AG

Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 8AL

Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE1 4AD

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF10 3UD

Leonardo Hotel Exeter Exeter, Devon EX1 2DB

The team taking care of your hotel & meeting requirements

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Confirmation

Working with your agreed budget and location, a Findmeahotelroom specialist will locate the best hotel at the best rate or source the best travel itinerary to get you to your destination on time. The booking can be secured

Your Enquiry

A Findmeaconference specialist will take your enquiry, gathering as much information as possible. We want your event to be a great success, however small or large, so this fact finding stage will lay the foundations of your event.

Our Proposal

Working in partnership with you, your dedicated Findmeaconference specialist will prepare a proposal with options for your consideration.

Confirmation

Once you’re happy with the proposal, your Findmeaconference specialist will liaise with all the relevant parties, securing the booking on your behalf, and will continue to support you over the weeks or months leading up to your event.

Your Event

Your event successfully takes place and your Findmeaconference specialist contacts you to gather feedback on the venue, facilities and services.

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