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Hotel du Vin One at Devonshire Gardens


Glasgow’s Hotel du Vin One at Devonshire Gardens has unveiled a package that echoes the lifestyle of Downton Abbey and is guaranteed to give a fresh take on corporate meetings and events. Greeted by your own butler, assisted by your own maid and cooked for by your own chef – guests at One Devonshire can live like aristocracy in Glasgow’s fashionable West End. You will arrive to a true Scottish welcome with One Devonshire Gardens’ very own piper playing, and once checked in the music continues as a harpist plays in the background while you unwind and enjoy a dram of whisky. After exploring the surroundings there will be the opportunity to indulge in a light Scottish banquet lunch and a delicious afternoon tea, all served by your own dedicated butler who will be on-hand to ensure your stay is truly memorable. For dinner, five courses created by Michelin and classically trained chef Darin Campbell and using the finest local ingredients the region has to offer, add to this your own pianist and you have the perfect backdrop for an evening. After dinner you can choose to relax in your private lounges for a nightcap before a peaceful night’s slumber between the finest Egyptian cotton sheets.
http://www.hotelduvin.com/hotels/glasgow/glasgow.aspx
 

Society unveiled


Hilton London Olympia has unveiled its redesigned bar and restaurant Society as part of an ongoing refurbishment plan that has so far seen £7m invested into the hotel. Award-winning interior design company, design LSM, was behind the revamp with a concept based around the sophisticated sense of style found in Victoria era Kensington. As part of the re-launch executive head chef Grant Ferguson has introduced new menus offering complex dishes created using locally-sourced sustainable ingredients. Both areas are available for events, each boasting a capacity of 120. olympia.hilton.com
 

Cult London bar opens its doors


Renowned on the London party circuit, Adventure Bar in Covent Garden is opening its doors to the corporate and private hire market. Just minutes from Oxford Street and Leicester Square, the bar offers prime transport links. Stylishly designed, incorporating the use of exposed brickwork and plenty of seating, Adventure bar is a great event space available in its entirety with a capacity of 300, or for more intimate affairs the rear can be sectioned off to host up to 70 people. The bar has no hire fee and is available for events with a minimum spend from as little as £350, with all catering needs provided for whether it’s a champagne reception or an evening of canapés and cocktails. There is a premium sound system and the facilities to host live PAs, with entertainment available upon request. Its unique extras like penny-sweet infused shots and fun cocktails will be available to all event bookers. http://www.adventurebar.co.uk/covent-garden/
 

Burleigh Court shapes up for the Olympic Games


Burleigh Court, the four-star hotel from Loughborough University hospitality brand imago, is preparing for the arrival of two Olympic teams by giving its lounge a brand new look. The venue is expecting to welcome both athletes from the Japanese and British Olympic teams and has invested over £60k on new furnishings, fittings and paintwork in the lounge, which will provide a relaxation space for guests.
Loughborough University is also the official preparation camp for Team GB and the Japanese Olympic Team. imago will be host to a number of athletes and events throughout 2012. www.welcometoimago.com
 

Get interactive on the London Eye


The EDF Energy London Eye capsules are now fitted with interactive Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices so that guests can take in more of the city’s landmarks. The interactive touch screen guides feature content created by LMC design and Henry Stuart Photography. The main features include key information on landmarks that can be seen from the London Eye as well as a 3D view of each sight and 360 degree filming across the city. The capsules can be booked for private corporate events, with packages from 3-25 people which include priority boarding, champagne and more. www.londoneye.com
 

Blenheim Palace


National treasure Blenheim Palace has joined forces with Searcys, one of the country’s most respected and established catering companies. Searcys will work alongside the palace’s hospitality team, operating the catering for wedding, conference, and banquet guests as well as bringing in one of its trademark champagne bars. The union is part of a move by the palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, to promote itself as a world class venue for both private and business functions. Presently the palace receives around 550,000 visitors annually, it is expected that the new coalition will assist in increasing this number.
 

Hague opens refurbished Darlington starting ground


The Holiday Inn Darlington A1 Scotch Corner hotel has undergone a £3m refurbishment to transform it into a state-of-the-art, contemporary venue. Located at the junction of the A1 and A66 near Darlington, the hotel offers 91 executive and standard bedrooms and a business lounge with computers, internet access, refreshments and private meeting space. Other features include a bar and lounge and newly opened Italian style restaurant, Fratello’s, which combines traditional ingredients with modern culinary techniques. Work is currently underway to create a spa incorporating a number of relaxation and treatment rooms, and guests will also be given complimentary use of an indoor, heated swimming pool and the hotel’s extensive leisure and fitness facilities. Current Foreign Secretary the Rt. Hon. William Hague returned to open the newly refurbished site as it was from here that he began his political career when he was selected as candidate for Richmond. www.holidayinn.com/hotels/gb/en/darlington/xvgdl/hoteldetail
 

Tofte Manor offers open space for elegant events


RioEvents has expanded its portfolio of venues with the addition of the elegantly designed 17th century manor house, Tofte Manor. Within easy reach of London, Cambridge and Milton Keynes, the manor is located in the village of Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, and nestled in 50 acres of land – five of which are beautifully landscaped gardens – to provide an environment for companies seeking a holistic approach to corporate life. The Crystal Room is ideal for presentations with a capacity of 60 and is fitted with an LCD projector, screen, music system and WiFi throughout. Accommodation for 26 people is available with five luxurious bedrooms in the main house, all with WI-FI access, and seven en-suite bedrooms in the Stables Courthouse. For larger groups luxury yurts or tents with outdoor hot water showers can be provided. http://www.rioevents.co.uk/toftemanor.php
 

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