The UK's best hotels for meetings and events

Just 20 minutes outside of central London, Hilton Watford has been hosting conferences and large events for decades. The Newbury Suite accommodates up to 357, and is a conference favourite, while for dinners of up to 120, The Chipperfield Suite is a popular choice. There are eight venues in total, each of them with AV technology.

Located in the heart of Bath, The Gainsborough offers two gorgeous venues, 99 bedrooms and a world-class spa. For corporate events, whether it’s training or celebration, The Chapel seats up to 80 in theatre style and 56 in cabaret formation, while The Somerset Room accommodates boardroom meetings of up to 20 and receptions of 75.

Set in the Surrey Hills, the Sunday Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel combines mid-century design and relaxed luxury. You’ll find it at the foot of popular walking destination, Box Hill, where it hosts various events from social celebrations to company parties and meetings. There are a range of rooms on offer, some of them interconnected, along with outdoor terraces, and wellness amenities.

Set in the Worcestershire countryside, The Vale Golf and Country Club is an easy-to-reach scenic event venue with panoramic lake views. It’s professional but welcoming, offering corporate golfing alongside premier event spaces with state of the art facilities and versatile layouts. Plus, the team can organise various packages to streamline the process.

The Glasshouse Hotel in Edinburgh is a unique events venue set behind a historic 19th-century church facade. The hotel offers various modern event suites. The Boardroom seats 16 with period windows and modern AV facilities, while you’ll find The Calton Suite on the hotel’s rooftop, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of Calton Hill.

Armed with decades of experience, Thornton Hall offers a vast selection of event spaces. The Torintone Suite is the most popular for large events, seating up to 600 theatre style with the option to divide the space in two and combine it with The Orangery. The Cristal Suite & Verandah, meanwhile, is a favourite for reception refreshments and arrival drinks.

Ansty Hall is a 17th-century Georgian manor nestled in eight acres of Warwickshire countryside. Expect elegant event spaces suitable for both business functions and social events, and interiors that retain classic period features. With 62 comfortable rooms and landscaped gardens, it combines country house charm with modern amenities, making it ideal for refined events with up to 150 delegates.

Housed in a Grade II-listed building in Essex, the London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel offers a crowd-pleasing setting for conferences, meetings, and banquets. The Regency Suite hosts up to 500 guests, while smaller rooms cater to intimate gatherings and training sessions. It’s just a mile from Woodford underground station, and you’ll have an events team on hand all the way.

Blending 17th-century charm with modern design, Hyll is a North Cotswolds country house that's well designed for meetings and events alike. If you're looking for a rural setting for your next executive retreat or away day, Hyll is the perfect choice, with serene lounges, acres of sprawling countryside, and a purpose-built barn that can seat business dinners for 150.