Corporate-entertainment Venues to Hire in Southampton – Venkey

Originally a traditional 13th century coaching inn in the town ctr; close to old town waterfront; easy access to M27, M25 & M2.

In the town centre and the western docks, opposite the BR station; only 10 minutes from the New Forest and Winchester.

The grand harbour hotel southampton is centrally located on the south coast just a short walk or transfer from southampton central station. Travel from london waterloo in 75 minutes, or arrive by air into southampton airport which is just 20 minutes from the hotel. The 4-star grand harbour hotel enjoyed a refurbishment in 2014 and now offers 173 air-conditioned bedrooms, 10 function suites, a leisure club with spa, restaurant and bar. The hotel can accommodate conferences for up to 500 delegates and gala dinners, award ceremonies or banquets for 400. The iconic glass atrium towers over southampton water, where cruise lines and container ships frequently pass by. The mayflower suite is the largest function space within the city and features vehicle access making it the ideal location for car launches, the high ceiling also facilitates impressive set building for conferences with direct level access. The range of boardrooms are ideal for executive meetings and provide flexibility for larger events where breakout rooms and offices are required. The mezzanine floor has a private bar and can accommodate events and celebrations for up to 120 guests. Many of the bedrooms at the grand harbour feature private balconies with views across southampton water. All rooms have air-conditioning or air-cooling and following their refurbishment in 2014 combine modern convenience with traditional luxury. The hotel features a number of executive rooms and suites for vips or those looking for a little true indulgence. The grand harbour is ideally placed for team building events either on-site or nearby at the new forest, or on the solent. Speak with our event co-ordinators to discuss the best option for you. All residents are invited to make use of the hotel leisure facilities which include a gymnasium with views across southampton water and the southampton medieval city walls, indoor swimming pool, spa pool, steam room and sauna. The spa at the grand harbour includes 4 treatment rooms and offers a range of treatments from manicures and pedicures through to full body massage. Delegate packages at the grand harbour include everything you need to ensure a successful and productive meeting, with a conference lunch in the boardwalk restaurant, unlimited servings of tea and coffee, stationery, flipchart and projector, mineral water and of course the ever important selection of sweets. A selection of our chef's pastries and snacks will also be served during your break times each day. The grand harbour hotel is the perfect port of call for a wide range of conferences, meetings and events. Be sure to speak with our team of event co-ordinators to discuss your requirements.

Solent conference centre relaunches with a spark! the brand new solent conference centre sits within the new £30 million futuristic building called ‘the spark’ at the east park terrace campus of southampton solent university. The innovative new venue provides interactive spaces for meetings, events and celebrations as well as state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities. Launched in june 2016, the new venue is situated in the city centre overlooking the city’s extensive parks. It also benefits from excellent transport links from motorways, buses, taxis to trains as well southampton and bournemouth airports just a short drive away. With a wide range of event spaces ranging from meeting rooms, lecture theatres, conference suites and innovative learning rooms to a 3d cinema, private dining room, extensive sports facilities and tv, photography and performances studios, our campus is the perfect venue solution. Did you know? -the spark building features 2,900 m3 of glass -390m2 of solar panels helps fuel the venue -we’re proud to be part of the city’s vip redevelopment masterplan -suspended meeting room, the pod, sits 11 metres high -our harvard style lecture theatre offers immersive presentation facilities -our atrium is home to our state-of-the-art 36 screen mosaic video wall -barista coffee machines high-end tea and coffee choice for delegates -the pod is fully equipped with 5.1 surround sound and 12 screen curved screen -our vip dining room, the whitebeam, can transform into a dancefloor and bar -our new menu features seasonal weekly menus and a ‘brain food’ selection using locally sourced food -we are committed to sourcing ethical produce including fairtrade, soil association, msc and good egg produce -we’ve joined forces with catering partner sodexo prestige to offer high-end customer service and hospitality