Issue 60
August ‘22
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Genting Hotel at Resorts World Birmingham
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Crowne Plaza Reading East
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The Casa Hotel & Restaurant
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Edinburgh Excellence
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Sparsholt Conferences & Events
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Bowburn Hall Hotel
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Team Building Focus
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The Old Ship Hotel
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Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club
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Starboard Hotels
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Venue Showcase
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Latest News
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Staff Picks
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Delegate Deals
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Meet the Team
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Using our Services
Findmeaconference and Findmeahotelroom are both divisions of Infotel Solutions Ltd Some images may not depict room & catering protocols due to Covid-19 procedures. All rates contained in this magazine are correct at the time of publishing. Front Cover: Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
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Featured Venue
Genting Hotel
at Resorts World Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands B40 1PU Max Capacity
150
Day Rates from
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24hr Rates from
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Combine business and leisure in the West Midlands with Genting Hotel at Resorts World Birmingham. Ideal for large corporate events, intimate meetings, and events of all kinds. A whole host of spaces are on offer at Genting Hotel with in-room AV equipment, fast Wifi, and unlimited tea and coffee topped off with stunning lake views. The Lake Lounge is the largest of the meeting spaces, holding up to 150 delegates. A private bar and terrace complete with distinctive décor sets this room apart and is sure to impress. Alternatively, take to the top floor and experience the rooftop bar and restaurant; Sky By The Water, complete with a private dining area, the Secret Garden and cosy outdoor pods. With major highways nearby, free parking, and Birmingham International train station within walking distance, getting to Genting Hotel at Resorts World Birmingham is a breeze.
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Crowne Plaza Reading East Reading, Berkshire RG41 5TS
Schedule your next meeting or conference in our new Crowne Plaza Meetings & Events Centre with eight state-of-art function rooms near Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell. All of the conference rooms offer 75” Samsung TV’s with Clickshare wireless streaming technology, natural daylight, high-speed Wifi, Electronic Screens, Data Projector, tailor-made Day Delegate & Residential packages, and a Dedicated Conference Manager to ensure all your requirements are attended to.
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174 luxurious new rooms 2 AA Rosette awarded menus Complimentary parking & high-speed Wifi Espirit Wellness & Spa facilities
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The Casa Hotel & Restaurant Camberley, Hampshire GU46 6BT Max Capacity
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Day Rates from
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Set in spacious, tranquil grounds and housed in a 17th-century structure, The Casa Hotel and Restaurant is an excellent choice for attendees seeking a rural setting. The hotel features six meeting rooms, each of which are air-conditioned and fitted with the latest technology. The garden room seats up to 38 delegates and adjoins the Sapori di Casa Restaurant. Making it perfect for breakfast meetings, work lunches and business dinners. The largest space is the purpose-built and highly versatile Ballroom Suite. The 180 square metre space seats up to 200 guests and can be broken down and split into 3 versatile meeting rooms. Just an hour from London, the hotel is within easy reach of Heathrow and Gatwick airports and surrounding tourist attractions.
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Edinburgh brings the perfect balance of historic charm and modern convenience with a combination of rich history and exciting new developments. Known for its reliable and efficient public transportation, Edinburgh's taxis, buses, and trams can carry your delegates around the city swiftly and easily. Being home to the sixth busiest airport in the UK, and with regular connections to the city centre, Edinburgh is reachable from across the globe, making international events that much easier. If you’re looking for a location that’s at the forefront of world leading industries, Edinburgh is the place. In the emerging sectors of energy, medicine, life sciences, informatics, electronics, technology, and creative industries, this city has a global reputation as a centre of excellence. If you’re sold on this fantastic city, keep reading for a selection of venues that will be the making of your event.
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For a unique experience, hold your event at a UNESCO world Heritage site. The Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is located in Edinburgh’s New Town, famous for it’s collection of Georgian Townhouses. There are six meeting rooms to choose from, including the Gallery, a bright and open space which is the largest room, able to accommodate up to 300 guests, making it ideal for large corporate events. Located on the basement level, the Cellar has an industrial-chic design and is sure to score your event some style points. For more a more intimate feel, the executive boardroom is ideal for groups of up to 12 delegates and includes superfast Wi-Fi with a maximum bandwidth of 100Mbps.
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Set on a tranquil, hilltop location, the Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh provides a quieter alternative to the city centre without being too far away from transport links. If your delegates are travelling from afar, you may want to make use of the 24hr delegate rate of just £119. As well as comfortable, stylish guestrooms, delegates can also enjoy the comprehensive leisiure facilities including an indoor pool, sauna and steam room.
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Does your next event demand amazing architecture, a central location and modern technology? Meeting those needs is the Intercontinental Edinburgh The George Hotel. The venue has nine unique meeting rooms, each with their own distinct personality, from the peace and quiet of the Library to the sweeping panoramic views of the Fourth View Suite. Stealing the show at this venue is the Grand Kings Hall, originally a Victorian banking hall, this room’s beautiful elegance is topped off by the stunning domed skylight. Everyone knows that dining can make or break an event, but you can rest assured that The George Hotel offers outstanding catering options as The Printing Press Bar and Kitchen serves modern twists on classic dishes, using the finest Scottish ingredients.
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Located halfway between Edinburgh city and the airport, Holiday Inn Edinburgh is the city's largest hotel, with 14 meeting rooms and 300 guest rooms. Combining the reception, business centre, bar, lounge and restaurant into one open and flexible space allows visitors to work, meet and relax in this newly refurbished space. Combine work and play by treating your delegates to an afternoon at Edinburgh Zoo, located right next door to this venue.
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With the ability to host a range of events, from interviews to larger events of up to 200 attendees, the Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue is located in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Easily accessible by rail or road, this venue is just a five-minute walk from Waverly train station and for those travelling by car, there is ample parking within minutes of the venue. During these hot summer months, delegates will appreciate the cooling effects of good air-conditioning and large windows ensure that rooms are flooded with daylight. As an added bonus, a selection of rooms also feature stunning views of the ancient volcano, Arthur’s Seat.
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Featured Venue
Sparsholt
Conferences & Events Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2NF Max Capacity
120
Day Rates from
£30.45
24hr Rates from
£94.35
A picturesque setting with stunning views, Sparsholt Conferences and Events features a purpose-built conference centre set on 450 acres of countryside and boasts a range of meeting and training rooms. Each of the 12 rooms are fully equipped with modern technology, free Wifi and a range of tailor-made catering options. Whether it's a small board meeting, exhibition, or team-building away day, the dedicated team at Sparsholt Conferences and Events will always be on hand and work to ensure every event is a success. The 25 en-suite bedrooms are available all year round and all feature fresh linen, towels, and complimentary tea and coffee. The conference centre also provides delegates with ample free parking.
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Featured Venue
Bowburn Hall Hotel Bowburn, Durham DH6 5NH Max Capacity
120
Day Rates from
£19.95
24hr Rates from
£99
Elegance, comfort, and luxury is what awaits delegates meeting at the unique Bowburn Hall Hotel in Durham. The exclusive hotel is set in four acres of landscaped gardens and woodland and boasts two charming conference rooms, with a fabulous conservatory area. Bowburn Hall Hotel prides itself on being large enough to cater for delegates needs, but small enough to care about the details. Flipcharts, pens and pencils, complimentary Wifi and free parking are all included, and a dedicated team provides a personal and efficient service throughout the day, ensuring all events run smoothly. The venue is a perfect choice for meetings and conferences with its prime location, just minutes from J62 off the A1(M) Durham services.
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This summer is the perfect time to get your workforce outside and away from the office with some fun and creative team building activities. Team-building is not only a great way to motivate and increase you your team’s performance, but to also improve mental health. We’re focussing on three UK venues that provides fantastic team-building opportunities as well as excellent meeting rooms.
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Whittlebury Park is a fully versatile venue with hundreds of acres of parkland, boasting a vast range of exciting team-building experiences across the estate. With the Bear Grylls Survival experience, you can take on the ultimate outdoor challenge. Designed to promote leadership and teamwork, this adventure gets your team learning survival skills such as shelter building, knot tying, and fire lighting. A range of indoor teambuilding events are also on offer, such as the Ginspiration experiences in partnership with Silverstone Distillery.
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Stoke Place Hotel in Buckinghamshire has everything required to create a successful team-building day. Located close to Slough and just 30 minutes from London, this 17th-century country house is an ideal choice for getting delegates out of the city and into the countryside. The 26-acre parkland allows for a wide range of activities such as axe throwing, archery, fencing and the popular crystal maze challenge. A team-building day at Stoke Place Hotel will undoubtedly increase trust, encourage problem solving, and inspire creativity among your employees.
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The Doubletree by Hilton Chester's 12 acres of beautiful gardens and lovely grounds are ideal for hosting corporate away days and team-building events. This Grade II listed Manor House, located on the outskirts of the ancient city of Chester and only a 35-minute drive from Manchester International Airport, is an excellent choice for hosting any events in the North East of England.
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The Old Ship Hotel Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1NR Max Capacity
250
Day Rates from
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24hr Rates from
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The oldest hotel in Brighton and located on the iconic seafront. The Old Ship Hotel provides delegates with elegant meeting rooms, panoramic sea views and uniquely designed bedrooms. The 12 stylish meeting rooms are individually furnished, naturally lit, full of character and steeped in history. Dating back to the 17th century, the stunning Paganini Ballroom is the largest suite, accommodating up to 250 guests. Outstanding catering options are available at the Old Ship Hotel, brought to you by The Wardroom, the hotel's exquisite fine-dining restaurant. From lavish banquets to modest buffets, the team offers a wide range of fresh, cooked to order dishes. All meeting rooms include complimentary Wifi, AV equipment and a dedicated team ensuring events run smoothly.
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Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 6JT Max Capacity
420
Day Rates from
£35
24hr Rates from
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Set in the heart of Northamptonshire and surrounded by 150 acres of parkland is the Staverton Park Hotel and Golf Club. Which boasts a range of contemporary, naturally lit, and recently renovated meeting rooms. A total of 61 modern and flexible meeting rooms are available, each acting as a blank canvas to suit guests needs. Each space is well-equipped with smart technology and superfast Wifi up to 290mbps. The main conference space is The Country Suite, which accommodates 420 delegates. Filled with natural light, a private patio and industry leading AV equipment; this room offers everything needed to create a memorable event. Why not combine business with leisure? Unwind at the Staverton Park Hotel Health Club or take to the green on the PGA European-Tour standard 18-hole golf course.
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Hampton by Hilton London Park Royal
Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights
Park Royal, London W5 3BQ
Derby, Derbyshire DE1 2AY
Holiday Inn Express Leeds Armouries
Holiday Inn Express Tamworth
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS10 1LE
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Cambridge Bar Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB23 8EU
Set on 200 acres of picturesque grounds and 5 miles from the historic university city, Cambridge Bar Hill Hotel is perfect for both leisure and business in the countryside. The hotel offers ten flexible, high-tech meeting rooms with the Cambridge Suite being the largest space, holding up to 200 delegate and overlooking the golf course. Day Rates from
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Birmingham Strathallen Hotel, BW Signature Collection Birmingham, West Midlands B16 9RY
A ten-minute drive from the city centre is the Birmingham Strathallen Hotel, BW Signature Collection. Free on-site parking and just 2 miles from New Street Station makes attending events easy for delegates. The venue has a variety of flexible meeting rooms with a capacity of 170 delegates for a theatre-style event. Day Rates from
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Doubletree by Hilton Stoke on Trent Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire ST1 5BQ
Close to the M6 and situated between Manchester and Birmingham, Doubletree by Hilton Stoke on Trent and the adjacent Eturia Hall features 12 conference rooms, 147 bedrooms and free on-site parking for 300 vehicles. The largest room is the hotel’s spacious ball room, holding up to 650 delegates. Complete with its own reception area and private bar. Day Rates from
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Park Regis Birmingham launches Indian restaurant Friday 6th May officially saw the grand opening of the Indus at Park Regis, replacing the 1565 restaurant. The name ‘Indus’ originated from the Indus River, one of the worlds longest rivers that runs through the Asian sub-continent. The Head Chef, Manish Patel, harnesses his experience from five-star Indian hotels to create a vast menu of mouth-watering cuisine inspired by his native homeland. Freshly ground spices and authentic cooking techniques bring a bespoke menu to life and evoke traditional Indian flavours to create an unmatched dining experience. 01775 843410
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A collection of hotels and venues that are trending with our Findmeaconference specialists.
Hampton by Hilton Torquay Harbour
Kings House Conference Centre
Petwood Hotel
Oakley Hall Hotel
Torquay, Devon TQ1 1DP
Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6QG
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Manchester M1 7HB
Basingstoke, Hampshire RG23 7EL
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Pear Tree Inn & Country Hotel
Genting Hotel at Resorts World Birmingham
Coach House at Missenden Abbey Conference Centre
Tottenham Hotspur Conferences & Events
Lumley Castle Hotel
Villiers Hotel
Worcester, Worcestershire WR3 8SY
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0BD
Co. Durham DH3 4NX
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Birmingham, West Midlands B40 1PU
Tottenham, London N17 0BX
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 1BS
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Lea Marston Hotel
Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire B76 0BY
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Charlecote Pheasant Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV35 9EW
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Bicester Hotel Golf & Spa
Crowne Plaza Reading East
Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 1TH
Reading, Berkshire RG41 5TS
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Bliss Hotel
Whittlebury Park
Southport, Merseyside PR9 0DZ
Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 8QH
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China Fleet Country Club
The American Express Community Stadium
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Plymouth, Cornwall PL12 6LJ
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