spotlight magazine Aug 2011
event venues-
Courthouse DoubletreeLondon -
ONE ROCHESTERSingapore -
Altitude LondonLondon -
Congress and World Trade CenterBudapest -
Norges VaremesseOslo -
WORLD TRADE CENTERBarcelona -
PYD buildingSydney -
Novotel CongressBudapest -
Bairro Alto HotelLisbon -
Photopia StudiosMiami
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London: Courthouse Doubletree by Hilton
The Former Great Marlborough Street Magistrates Court has been articulately converted and transformed to create The Courthouse Hotel, retaining many of its original features, including the prison cells in the bar, but with a contemporary and luxurious feel.
The Hotel is located on the fringe of Soho and Mayfair opposite the famous Liberty department store. Ideal for shopaholics, it is a stone’s throw away from Bond Street, Regent Street and the trendy fashion boutiques of Carnaby Street.- 112 bedrooms including Magistrates Suites and a 2 bedroom Lalique penthouse
- 5 meeting rooms for up to 250 guests
- The Soho Sky Terrace for up to 80 guests
- Release, screening room for up to 94 guests
- Carnaby Brasserie and the former Courtroom home to Silk Restaurant
- Sanook spa, fitness room, sauna & swimming pool
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Singapore: ONE ROCHESTER | ROAST at One Rochester
At One Rochester, unearth a sanctuary steeped in colonial charm amid a myriad of flora and fauna in urban Singapore. Dine within lush enclaves, perfect for a candlelit dinner for two. Enjoy a gourmet repast in their garden with your friends and business associates, or just frolic in the old-world extravagance that swathes The Library and House.
They offer you a choice of holding your wedding in an enchanting garden ambience or in their historical 1930's colonial bungalow for an intimate house party. Be it a an English Garden themed wedding in the day, or a classic white wedding at night under the stars, a wedding at One Rochester would be a memorable one. Organising more than 200 weddings a year, which makes the Group one of the market leaders in the wedding planning industry in Singapore, One Rochester combines an ambient colonial bungalow setting with the privacy of a home. It is an exclusive, exceptional meeting space conveniently located just a stone's throw from the Central Business District.
Not just a wedding venue, from product launches to workshops, to creative brainstorming corporate dinners to sophisticated gala events too.
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London: Altitude London
Altitude 360° is London’s most exclusive event complex, offering incredible panoramic views in the heart of Westminster.
Altitude 360° is part of Altitude London, which now comprises Altitude 360° Black, The View Studios, The River Room and The Millbank Media Centre. Together the five venues occupy over 30,000 sq ft and form the largest venue complex in a London skyscraper in what is the tallest building on the River.
Altitude London has hosted numerous high profile events, from worldwide product launches for the likes of Virgin, Microsoft, Apple, YouTube, Skype, Google, Nintendo, Samsung, Vodafone and MAC Cosmetics to political events such as Senator John McCain's European US Presidency Campaign Speech.
The venue is also frequented by celebrities and personalities like Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Kate Moss, Lily Allen and David Walliams. Prince Andrew and The Duchess of York held the African Caribbean Leukaemia Ball here in the Duchess’ official capacity as Patron. In November 2010 the Evening Standard hosted its annual most influential party at Altitude 360° with guests from fashion, stage and screen, politics, and hospitality.
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Budapest: Budapest Congress and World Trade Center
The Budapest Congress and World Trade Center is the largest and most experienced convention venue in Budapest. The continuous development is not only a characteristic feature of the whole building, but also of the experienced, professional staff of the Congress Center.
It is an award winning, unique facility which offers you one solution for all your needs - providing conference, catering and hotel services – under the same roof.
The 19 air-conditioned meeting rooms are the perfect choice for any kind of event from 2 up to 2000 people offering great venue for conferences, seminars, concerts, balls, gala dinners, receptions and fashion shows.
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Oslo: Norges Varemesse
Norway Convention Center, Norges Varemesse, is the largest venue for the meeting industry in Norway.
The City Centre venue, Oslo Spektrum, is probably best known internationally as the venue for the Nobel Peace Prize Concerts, but has also been the venue for congresses, and events like “Disney on Ice” in addition to all sorts of concerts.
Norges Varemesse was founded in 1920 as a Self-owning Foundation, and a venue was built in 1961.
In 1998 the Oslo Intl. Airport was moved to the north east side of Oslo, and consequently our Center followed suit.
The new Centre was opened in 2002 and the location is only a 10 minutes train-ride away from both the new Oslo Intl. Airport Gardermoen and the Oslo City Centre at Lillestroem, the only stop on the new high speed Airport Express Train.
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Barcelona: WORLD TRADE CENTER BARCELONA
WTC Barcelona, everything looking at the sea.
The World Trade Center Barcelona is the ideal venue for holding congresses, conventions and business meetings. Over 4,000 m² laid out in 20 rooms with natural light, designed to host unique events of any kind: From a small business meeting to events attended by over 1,000 people.
Flexible, versatile spaces which adapt to any occasion or meeting thanks to a wide range of services and an experienced team to ensure the success of your events. In addition, the Grand Luxe 5-star Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel offers 291 rooms to stay in the complex itself.
All this in an incomparable setting with spectacular views of the sea and the historic centre of Barcelona, and just 15 minutes from the airport.
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Sydney: PYD building
The PYD building
PYD. Sydney's Creative Design Destination. Situated in a purpose-built space in Waterloo, a former industrial area in Sydney's inner city now emerged as a hip design and arts precinct, PYD brings together inspiring design showrooms, a cafe and event spaces. PYD features a range of designer objects and interior products for the home including bathroom accessories, lighting, flooring, contemporary and antique furniture, textiles and door hardware. Some of the amazing stores that call PYD home are The Country Trader, Exhibit, Koda, Mother of Pearl, Pure Interiors, Lilly & Lolly, De Poortere, Rogerseller and the renowned French inspired patisserie Patisse!
The Country Trader store in PYD building
The Country Trader (TCT) is much more than just a store where to find amazing furniture, it promotes the essence of the art of living well! With foundations in French antique furniture and a keen eye for the new and ingenious, TCT has drawn on its own sources and designs to create a collection that is simply astounding. TCT pieces are unique and only available at TCT; from the witty, dramatic and funky to sophisticated pieces of immense style and impeccable provenance.
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Budapest: Novotel Budapest Congress
Novotel, designed for natural living. A trendy and colorful design awaits you.
The glass facade of the hotel connects you to the Chestnut Park and Buda hills. The Hotel Novotel Budapest Congress & WTC**** connects to the Budapest Congress & World Trace Centre and offers 319 new Novation rooms.
Novotel Budapest Congress is a modern 4 star hotel with each of its Novation bedrooms meeting the latest standards of Novotel. Each bedroom is equipped with air-conditioning, have laptop-sized safe, coffee and tea making facilities, LCD TV and include free WIFI and free hotel wellness and fitness area usage. Free WIFI Internet access is also available in the lobby area and the 19 conference rooms.
Comfort and well-being is assured in all their Novation or Executive bedrooms and Suites. Novotel offers you the Café Lounge, Terrace, Retro Bowling Pub, swimming pool, state of the art fitness, sauna and steam bath.
Revitalize and enjoy the hotel and Budapest, known worldwide for its natural spas and baths.
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Lisbon: Bairro Alto Hotel
Bairro Alto Hotel Lisbon, is a 5-star boutique hotel in central Lisbon, located in the heart of historic downtown, between two of the most emblematic city districts, the bohemian Bairro Alto and the chic, cultural and trendy Chiado.
A luxury boutique hotel, both cosmopolitan and trendy with a harmonious blend of old and new, that offers an excellent service in an atmosphere of warmth and relaxation.
Bairro Alto Hotel has 55 rooms, within 6 different categories (including 4 suites), all overlooking either the emblematic Praça Luís de Camões, Bairro Alto, the quiet Rua das Flores (Flowers St.) or the sunny Rua do Alecrim (Rosemary St.).
The meeting room, "The Poet", is 41m2 and can accommodate up to 35 people. It´s located on the 5th floor of the hotel, under the terrace and overlooks Rio Tejo. This room is ideal for small business meetings, providing maximum privacy and comfort, equipped with DVD, LCD, screen and flipchart. Also count on separate restrooms for men and women.
There are several types of "coffee breaks", including the non-interruptive option of a "permanent coffee break", set up in the meeting room
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Miami: Photopia Studios
Photopia is perfect for hosting events like Weddings, Bah Mitzvahs, Parties, Dinners, Exhibitions, Fashion Shows, Meetings, Presentations...
One of the most frequently used studios in Miami for the past 10 years, it’s also one of the largest, covering over 30,000 sq. ft. Combining ultra modern locations with the sophistication of New York loft studios and relaxing beach cottages in what is a complete portfolio.- Studio 1: 3,000 sq. ft. Cyc wall with retractable door to block out daylight, large styling and make-up rooms and an eat-in kitchen.
- Studio 2: 2,000 sq. ft. Cyc wall in an NYC loft-style environment, styling and make-up areas and an eat-in kitchen.
- Beach House: Completely moveable furnishings, terrace and beach setting.
- South Cottage: Completely moveable furnishings, second floor catwalk, two bedrooms, three bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen and separate make-up and styling areas.
- Additional facilities include outdoor terraces, a raised deck area, a tree house and cabana.
99 Palms is the company's new ultra modern location, a house with completely movable furnishings, terraces, a large pool and garden. A guesthouse is equipped with a make-up and styling area. Photopia can also provide a large selection of furniture and accessories free of charge.
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Please contact us for questions, suggestions or comments:
The Courthouse - Front of the hotel
Release, Screening room (Cinema)
One Rochester - The House
Trellis
Conference - Classroom Style
Conference - Cabaret Style
WTC Barcelona - Sea Views
WTC Barcelona - Auditorium
Garden View
Studio 1
99 Palms