THE 5 BEST PLACES TO HOLD YOUR FINANCIAL MEETING by:Kristel van Winkel
Finding it tough to find a meeting space that's just the right size to hold your financial meeting?
It's just the right time to start planning your next financial meeting but as venue finding can be a highly time consuming task, we at Great Hotels of the World have given you our very best suggestions for venues to hold your next financial meeting.
THE TOP FIVE
1. Hotel Savoy Moscow, Moscow, Russia
Located at the very core of the capital, the prestigious Hotel Savoy Moscow brings together state of the art facilities with an air of traditional style. Having opened in 1913 with an extensive renovation in 2005, the hotel combines a neoclassical feel and an ornate charm with a high level of comfort and luxury. The hotel is perfect for financial meetings with its banquet room 'Savoy', a separate room for financial meetings with a unique interior in the style of the Versailles Palace. In addition, 'The Winter Garden', a spacious hall with capacity to seat up to 170 people, is perfect for all kinds of business activity and a further room 'The Alpen Rose' is also a great choice for a smaller financial meeting seating up to 15 people with a refined interior.
The hotel boasts 67 elegant guestrooms and suites, a Hermitage lobby-bar, art boutique, fitness centre and swimming pool. The hotel also features a renowned restaurant, designed to mirror the elegance of Versailles Palace and offers guests a distinctive fine dining experience with authentic Russian and European culinary delights.
2. Hesperia Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Hesperia Madrid is set in the heart of the business and commercial centre of Madrid. The hotel facilitates a wide variety of space for your financial meeting, whether it be for a small or large capacity, as it features six meeting rooms seating up to 550 people. The influence of prestigious interior designer Pascua Ortega makes itself clearly felt in the hotel's meeting rooms, which provide open and welcoming spaces alongside more private, comfortable rooms. Rooms can also be divided into two separate spaces to adapt to all kinds of events and business meetings.
Hesperia Madrid also has a wide range of beautifully designed rooms and rooftop suites complete with private Jacuzzis. The hotel boasts an exclusive Sky Gym located on the top floor with panoramic views of the city and the latest high-tech equipment. There is also a spa located two minutes from the hotel which offers special guest rates for those looking for the ultimate in relaxation. Dining is equally impressive with several restaurants offering sumptuous cuisine, including Santceloni restaurant, which boasts two Michelin Stars.
3. Town Hall Hotel and Apartments, London, England
Formerly the Bethnal Green Town Hall, The Town Hall Hotel and Apartments is set close to the financial district located in London's East End. The building has been carefully restored to maintain its original features but with an added contemporary twist. Meetings and events at Town Hall are more than just gatherings, the atmospheric rooms and seamless organisation adds up to an exceptional venue for your financial meeting. The Bethnal Hall is made up of four interconnected rooms which can be separated or joined to make a large theatre. Extremely flexible, it is an ideal choice for financial meetings as it can accommodate from 22 to 188 people. Their assembly room, a smaller board-room style venue can also be hired to provide further space.
Inside the Town Hall Hotel & Apartments, guests will find various works of art created by up and coming artists. Each of the rooms feature a mixture of one-off vintage furniture and the apartments also boast designer kitchens. Guests can also enjoy the hotel's indoor swimming pool and high-tech gym. A world-class chef, Nuno Mendes, heads the onsite restaurant, providing impressive dishes that are both visually stunning and delicious. Nuno oversees all food prepared for their Conference and banqueting events.
For full information on the hotel's MICE offerings please visit: http://www.ghotw.com/hotel/mice/town-hall-hotel.htm#feature
4. La Villa Maillot, Paris, France
Located only a short walk away from the Champs-Elysees, La Villa Maillot is an elegant and discrete haven combined with attentive staff. Once an embassy, La Villa Maillot features a tranquil interior courtyard with a charming fountain, perfect for breakouts. It also serves as a peaceful oasis in the centre of Paris. The hotel will not have any other meetings on their premises during your meeting, providing the utmost privacy for your event.
The hotel has 42 spacious and comfortable rooms over eight floors, each floor only containing five rooms. Unlike its towering neighbours, La Villa Maillot focuses on quality and a personal touch. The hotel also features a spa with a hammam, sauna and massage area.
For full information on the hotel's MICE offerings please visit: http://www.ghotw.com/hotel/mice/villa-maillot.htm#feature
5. Moevenpick Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
Set in the modern business district of Istanbul, Moevenpick Istanbul embodies the cosmopolitan flair and pace of 21st Century Istanbul and stands as the first five-star boutique business hotel in Turkey. The hotel is easily accessible from the airport and the Asian quarter of Istanbul. The 249 exclusive guestrooms combine sophistication and functionality, and six floors of executive rooms reflect the prime business location of the hotel.
This hotel serves as the perfect location to conduct your financial meeting as it has 12 meeting rooms to choose from, seating between 8 to 550 attendees. All rooms are complete with state of the art audiovisual equipment. Their ballroom can act as an auditorium or can be swiftly transformed into three smaller function rooms. However, if you're looking for a smaller financial meeting venue, you can choose from their 9 other meeting rooms.
Moevenpick Istanbul also has their very own Azzur Restaurant, which offers a variety of Mediterranean, Swiss and modern Turkish cuisine. Not to mention, a bar, cafe and modern wellness centre including a fitness centre, indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and massage services, perfect for cooling off after a hard day at work.
For full information on the hotel's MICE offerings please visit: http://www.ghotw.com/hotel/mice/moevenpick-istanbul.htm#feature
The Classic Hotel, Nicosia, Cyprus
Located in the heart of Nicosia, the recently redesigned Classic Hotel blends perfectly with its environment, offering comfortable accommodation and a multitude of facilities. The hotel boasts 57 spacious bedrooms and five conference rooms, perfect for hosting a variety of events. The Classic Hotel also boasts a business centre, internal garden, gym, spa, lounge bar and restaurant.
Van der Valk Hotel Moers, Moers, Germany
The Van der Valk Hotel Moers in located in the Ruhr area and is within easy distance of Moers' legendary historical features. The hotel itself is nestled in the beautiful countryside and surrounded by park and a lake, perfect for outdoor team building activities. Van der Valk Hotel Moers also boasts excellent multifunctional conference facilities for up to 150 people and the hotel is close to two major airports. Guests can also enjoy elaborate cuisine at the hotel's restaurant or relax at the friendly hotel bar.
Van der Valk Parkhotel Schloss Meisdorf, Meisdorf, Germany
The Parkhotel Schloss Meisdorf is a genuine castle that dates back to 1708. Situated amidst the picturesque Harz Mountains at the foot of Falkenstein castle, this unique hotel is renowned for its ambience, cuisine and its 18-hole golf course. The hotel also has excellent business facilities with conference rooms for up to 120 people. The hotel can put together some exciting trips to break up long meetings or encourage team-building, including quad biking, go-kart racing, archery, witch's trails and medieval meals. The hotel also boasts three restaurants, a health spa and a sauna.
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About the author
Kristel van Winkel
Marketing Intern
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