Refurbishment Round Up

The Kia Oval in south London and home of Surrey County Cricket Club has re-opened the Jardine Suite following a £200,000 revamp as part of an ongoing development programme.

The new-look Jardine suite was formerly the Lambeth Hall - a functional stand concourse which has now become a 540sq-mt conference and events suite. It is located on the ground level of the Kia Oval allowing easy access for large scale event set up.

The Jardine Suite will seat up to 650 delegates for a theatre style presentation. It is fully air-conditioned and equipped with the latest technology. The refurbishments have also included new flooring, a new lighting rig as well as revamped and neutralised décor. The development enables the Kia Oval to attract larger banqueting, conferencing and entertainment events. The Kia Oval now has a total of 92 event rooms which can cater for small groups from seven to banqueting for 800 guests.

In the last three years the Kia Oval has invested over £2.5million in its facilities which includes a £250,000 development of the Corinthian Roof Terrace plus a £2million revamp of the Members’ Pavilion in 2012.

The Kia Oval is located between Vauxhall and Oval stations, and is within easy reach of the City of London and the West End.

Details: www.kiaoval.com

Details: Published: 14 October 2014; Hits: 5461

A £10million refurbishment project has recently completed at Radisson Blu Manchester Airport. The work included a full refurbishment of all 360 guest bedrooms as well as the hotel's 27 meeting rooms, event spaces and breakout areas.
The 120 redesigned Business Class bedrooms at Radisson Blu Manchester Airport are located on the top two floors together with a new Business Class Lounge.

Collage, the all-day dining restaurant at Radisson Blu Manchester Airport, has doubled in size and still has its panoramic airport views with little 'm' its destination bar. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, a fully equipped gym plus a beauty lounge spa.

Radisson Blu Manchester Airport is connected to the airport's terminals and train station by a covered walkway. The hotel reception now has further check-in facilities, flight arrivals and departure screens and ticket printing facilities.

Details: www.radissonblu.co.uk

Details: Published: 13 October 2014; Hits: 5664

Church House Conference Centre in central London has reopened following a summer closure whilst it undertook a large refurbishment project to update and refresh the venue.

All areas are now up and running including a refurbished cloakroom and toilets on the lower ground floor, updated lifts throughout the venue and new boilers and chillers. The refurbishments have also helped to make the venue more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Grade II-listed Church House Conference Centre is situated in the heart of Westminster overlooking Westminster Abbey. Church House Conference Centre has 19 event spaces to accommodate AGMs, conferences, board meetings, gala dinners, product launches, cocktail receptions and awards ceremonies - with a team of in-house caterers and AV technicians.

Details: www.churchhouseconf.co.uk

Details: Published: 07 October 2014; Hits: 5617

Dart Marina Hotel and Spa in Dartmouth starts the final stages of its redevelopment this October. The £2.5million investment will see the south wing of the hotel converted into 16 new bedrooms and suites. The work is expected to last throughout the winter until Easter 2015 and the hotel will be operating as normal during the development.

The Dart Marina Hotel and Spa currently has 49 bedrooms, an award winning restaurant and a spa featuring an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and fitness centre.
The Dartmouth Marina overlooks Dartmouth Marina and the River Dart Estuary in south Devon.

Details: www.dartmarina.com

Details: Published: 08 October 2014; Hits: 5446

The home of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) – CBSO Centre – reopened on 1st October 2014 following a £1.8million major redevelopment. CBSO Centre opened initially in 1998 and is the only purpose-built building in the UK to provide a permanent base for a symphony orchestra and its partners.

The redevelopment has enhanced the performance facilities with new acoustics, lighting and seating. It has also transformed the public areas to provide both formal and informal meeting and event space.

CBSO Centre provides a range of meeting facilities including a 300-seat fully flexible auditorium suitable for conferences, educational workshops, meetings, exhibitions and dinner dances.

The Main Hall has a fully flexible layout with natural daylight that can be blacked out and galleries at first and second floor landings. There are two additional smaller meeting rooms and three studio boardrooms seating between eight and 24 delegates – all fully equipped with the latest technology. Catering for any event is provided via a choice of recommended suppliers and ranges from canapés, breakfast or lunches to extensive banqueting menus.

CBSO Centre is located In Berkley Street just behind the Mailbox Building and a short walk from Birmingham New Street Station.

Details: www.cbso.co.uk