Luxury European Hotels for Corporate Events in 2019
Choosing a venue for your corporate event is an important choice. The venue you chose sets the tone for the event and is an opportunity to make a positive impression. Sometimes it may seem that many hotels offer a very similar product – guest rooms, meeting space and restaurants. However, not all hotels are the same when it comes to corporate events. Morghan, one of our venue sourcing experts at VenuesWorld HQ in Dublin, has listed her favourite European hotels for corporate events in 2019.
Morghan based her choices on:
1. Client requests and demands
2. Hotel accessibility
3. The scenery and landscape surrounding the hotel.
4. Suitability of the hotel for holding corporate events.
Heythrop Park | Oxfordshire
Heythrop Park provides a truly English country house experience. Oozing with period charm and set on 440 acres of lush countryside, Heythrop Park is a perfect location for a combination of conferences and team building activities. The resort boasts 29 meeting spaces throughout and can facilitate up to 800 within a purpose built marquee on the lawn of the property for additional wow factor. The property creates limitless opportunities for business and leisure with an abundance of outdoor space, golf, onsite team building activities and dining. The possibilities are endless at Heythrop Park.
Sun Gardens | Croatia
With easy access to Dubrovnik’s old town and just a 40-minute drive from the airport, Sun Gardens is a venue built for modern business events. The 5-star venue offers over 400 bedrooms, multiple restaurants and poolside bars. The hotel oozes Mediterranean elegance throughout its spacious rooms suitable for gala dinners, conferences, meetings and breaks. During the summer months, the hotel also offers a shuttle boat to the old town. The Sun Gardens hotel is an ideal venue for mixing a business meeting with an incentive or team building trip.
The Westin | Dublin
The Westin Dublin is a unique property built into historic bank vaults with views over Trinity College. The Westin offers simple, elegant private meeting rooms that can hold events for up to 270 people. The gem of this restored bank vault is the spectacular banquet room – The Banking Hall. Marble, crystal and chandeliers surround your guest for a touch of luxury in Dublin city centre. The Georgian-style property offers world-renowned Irish hospitality, a dramatic backdrop and 21st-century amenities.
Royal Lancaster | London
15 minutes from London’s financial district and a quick taxi ride to the city’s most famous tourist spots, the Royal Lancaster is positioned perfectly for corporate events. With ample natural daylight throughout its meeting and event spaces, the Royal Lancaster offers a stylish alternative space for your corporate event in London. The versatile venue has 400 bedrooms with breathtaking views of London’s skyline and Hyde Park.
Hotel Narvil | Poland
If you are searching for something slightly different from a standard conference hotel, then the Hotel Nervil in Poland could be exactly what you have been searching for. This 4-star hotel is less than an hour from Warsaw Chopin Airport and a 40-minute drive from Warsaw city centre and boasts 332 bedrooms, a restaurant, a bar/lounge, indoor pool, night club, outdoor tennis court, spa services and a terrace.
Combining luxury and business, this nature-inspired hotel is located next to the Narew River, a nature reserve, and a private harbour for guest to explore. Hotel Narvil is ideal for business events, board meetings, conferences and banquets for up to 1200 guests. The beautiful surroundings, spa and walking trails allowing you to include an aspect of wellness and mindfulness as part of your event.
If you’d like more information on how we can help you organise an event at any of these fabulous venues get in touch today. You can email morghanhall@VenuesWorld or request for free venue option proposal.
Tokyo is one of the world’s largest metropolitan cities, also known as the city of contrasts with neon skyscrapers and historic temples. The epicentre of business in Japan is also
One of Tokyo’s most modern hotels, The Mandarin Oriental boasts panoramic views high above the glittering city making it a venue that is sure to impress your guests. The hotel has 157 high standard rooms, 21 luxury suites, 14 meeting spaces and a grand ballroom suitable for large parties and gala dinners. In between meetings and networking events, Tokyo also offers unique experiences for corporate gatherings such as the ‘Amazing Race’. Delegates break into groups, receive mysterious Japanese scrolls with clues and start their missions. They’ll come across just about everything from robots to shrines. The number of challenges completed and finish times all determine who will win – it’s a unique way to see the city and bond as a team.
Renowned for its cuisine, Osaka is quickly becoming a major foodie destination. The city is so fond of food its locals have coined the expression ‘kuidaore’ (to eat oneself to ruin). Osaka, the second most populous city in Japan is also well known for its lively nightlife and friendly locals. Osaka is easily accessible through Kansai airport and Osaka International, making Osaka a refreshing alternative to Tokyo. Find the perfect blend of business and pleasure at Garden Oriental Hotel, Osaka. The prestigious building contains a traditional tea-ceremony room and a seasonally changing garden for your delegates to wander and relax after meetings.
After a hectic day, treat your delegates to an unforgettable evening exploring the epicentre of Osaka’s food culture, Dotonbori, – from street-side ramen bars to Wagyu beef – your guests can experience all the culinary delights that Japan has to offer.
A far cry from the bustling streets of Tokyo and Osaka, Okinawa has sun-kissed beaches, clear water and coral reefs for your delegates to explore. Japans’ southernmost point is perfect for blesuire trips offering scuba diving and snorkelling for groups. Just a three-hour flight from Tokyo, Okinawa is a beautiful destination to unwind in.
Okinawa can also offer one of the most unique venues in Japan – Gangala Cave. The natural limestone cave can accommodate dinner parties, seminars and live music events ensuring your event is as spectacular as the destination.
Kyoto, also known as the city of culture is one of the best-preserved cities in Japan and holds 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites including temples, shrines, palaces and Japanese gardens. The city of culture moves at a slower pace to the rest of Japan, making it an authentic and educational blesuire destination. Where guests can experience the peaceful side of Japan.
Kyoto may move at a slower pace to the rest of Japan, but it also offers luxurious accommodation. Kyoto is also home to the Hyatt Regency located in the culturally rich area of Higashiyama Shichijo and provides world-class service and state of the art meeting rooms.
Available for exclusive hire, The Mail Rail Room at the Postal Museum has exposed brickwork, vaulted ceilings and authentic railway features which are perfect for holding modern industrial style events. The 275-capacity venue is highly adaptable allowing companies to put their own stamp on the space. The Postal Museum offers the opportunity for delegates to experience an exclusive train ride through the secret 100-year-old Mail Rail tunnels. The leafy courtyard at the Postal Museum provides the ideal summer backdrop to drinks receptions, corporate BBQs or networking events.
Above the iconic Camden Market, Camden House is the newest unique venue in London and takes advantage of the area’s rich creative energy. The modern space which offers a restaurant and cocktail bar for up to 400 guests, can cater for variety of events including product launches, corporate away days and kick-off meetings. Nestled within the colourful streets of Camden, one of London’s top tourist destinations, Camden House is an ideal location for corporate events that get delegates out of stuffy hotels and boardrooms.
In the heart of the financial district, the 500ft building, referred to fondly as ‘The Cheese Grater’ by locals, boasts panoramic views across London city. The building has a sophisticated feel with a touch of industrial ‘rough and ready’ vibe and is the highest dedicated event space in London. The venue has capacity for 300 people for a reception, 220 for dining or 200 for a theatre style presentation. Design and engineering elements have been deliberately chosen to make efficient use of energy and resources.
The Sky Garden at 20 Fenchurch Street is a unique public space that spans three storeys and offers 360-degree uninterrupted views across the City of London. Visitors can wander around the exquisitely landscaped gardens, observation decks and an open-air terrace of what is London’s highest public garden. The Sky Garden has been designed to create an open and vibrant place of leisure, offering visitors a rare chance to experience London from a different viewpoint. In the heart of the city, this unique London event venue with unparalleled views is the most unique private or corporate event setting with two event spaces for hire.
Bluebird Chelsea is a London landmark, a gleaming Art Deco icon right on the King’s Road. Made up of a chilled-out Café & Courtyard on the ground floor and a more refined Restaurant & Bar on the first floor, it comes complete with its own Wine Cellar and Food Store too! The Restaurant & Bar underwent a complete refurbishment in 2016, at the hands of Sagrada, designers of Sartoria and The Arts Club, who brought in mature trees and bespoke Celia Birtwell textiles. This venue can accommodate for up to 200 reception style and 110pax seated dinner set-up
When you think of Greece pictures of bright blue seas, breathtaking landscapes and historical surroundings are often what will spring to mind. It’s easy to forget that while Greece is home to remnants of some of the world’s oldest civilizations, it is also a bustling, modern and dynamic country.
Greece has the infrastructure to offer an array of venue options for corporate events and meeting spaces. The country has over 2500 years experience in hosting meetings. Community meetings called ‘agora’ were held in the open spaces in the centre of the city or next to the harbour dating as far back as 5th Century BC.
There are some fantastic destinations that are fortunate to enjoy sun and mild temperatures during the winter. These destinations are extremely popular during the summer, but are perfectly prepared for winter conferences and events. Some of our favourite winter destinations are:
