March Newsletter 2010
Since our last newsletter we have had presentations from many hotels and have also been out and about visiting venues which, we hope, might be of interest to you. There have been visits to hotels in the UK including Wiltshire (see below) and London as well as trips wider afield to Italy and Abu Dhabi.
In addition to hotels and venues we have also been looking into the option of apartments. Once only available for long term lets there are now apartments available in locations throughout Europe for stays of any length. We have looked at Canary Wharf (where prices start from £107 per night) and Manchester (from £72 per night). Apartments can be a great alternative as each one has its own cooking facilities and lounge area - the perfect home from home.
Bear in mind that booking and cancellation policies for apartments are slightly different from regular hotel bookings so if you are interested do feel free to discuss details with our operations team.
There are so many venues to share with you that we will be sending a printed newsletter next month, but for now, here are some hotels we can recommend and you might be interested in.
Marriott Rome Park, Italy
Marriott Rome Park is located 11km from Fiumicino International Airport and 14km from Rome City Centre. All 601 guest rooms boast marble bathrooms, soundproof windows and hand crafted furniture.
There is a fantastic Spa and Wellness centre with indoor and outdoor pools as well as all the local attractions and entertainment.
Marriott Rome Park has one of Europe’s largest convention centres with 40 meeting rooms ideal for anything from an intimate meeting to large events (maximum capacity is 2400 delegates).
H10 Marina Barcelona
H10 Marina Barcelona is a striking hotel located near the Olympic Village and the beaches of Barcelona. There are 238 guest rooms, outdoor and indoor pools as well as the Marina Wellness centre, business centre, restaurant, bar and Dionissos wine and tapas bar.
H10 Marina Barcelona has four meeting rooms equipped with everything required for meetings and events of all kinds. The Chardonnay, Xarello and Garnatxa rooms can be turned into the Gran Salón Marina, catering for up to 175 delegates.
Book a new meeting for 2010 before the end of March and take advantage of delegate rates from €45 including meeting room, lunch and 2 coffee breaks or €140 as previous but also including accommodation and breakfast. Minimum of 10 rooms.
Macdonald Windsor Hotel - Opening Summer 2010
Due to open this summer, Macdonald Windsor Hotel will be an excellent addition to the Macdonald Portfolio. This newly built 5 star Boutique hotel, with 120 bedrooms all with wifi, offers contemporary style and is an ideal solution for business travellers as it is located 10 minutes from Heathrow Airport with great links to the M4 and M25.
Macdonald Windsor Hotel will have 7 adaptable meeting/conference rooms for a maximum of 150 delegates, all fully air-conditioned and with complimentary wifi. We have seen artists’ impressions of the hotel but hope to bring you some real pictures once they are available.
Lucknam Park, Wiltshire
This magnificent country house hotel is located 6 miles from the historic city of Bath and is set in 500 acres of listed parkland and beautiful gardens.
Lucknam Park offers 42 individually designed luxurious bedrooms, fantastic food and a fabulous spa in which to unwind and relax or to exercise away the cares of the day. There are 4 elegant meeting rooms each with flexible space which can be used for meetings or private dining, and the largest room can hold up to 50 delegates theatre style. This stunning hotel has a highly acclaimed equestrian centre with 35 beautiful horses. Lucknam Park is also available for exclusive use.
Corus Hotel, Hyde Park, London W2
The Corus Hotel Hyde Park is located a short distance from Oxford Street and Knightsbridge and only minutes from Paddington Station. The hotel offers 390 bedrooms, a Business Centre, Olio Restaurant, Hydes Bar, Lounge and 3 meeting rooms (maximum capacity of 20 delegates) and a brand new, air conditioned fitness studio.
After a recent visit Sylvain was impressed with the hotel and said it represents very good value for money with nexusvenue rates from £100 per night (including breakfast). This is a particularly good deal when you consider its location.