Holiday Inn London Brentwood is particularly practical for corporate meetings with a generous span of meeting rooms and business suites, an internal team who know how to host well, and ease of accessibility from London with public transport options and parking.
The hotel sits just a few minutes from the M25 and around a mile and a half from the Elizabeth Line, with buses connecting the hotel to Brentwood town centre and station. London City Airport is 17 miles away, while Stansted is 19 miles away and around 25 minutes by car, making the location workable for both local teams and colleagues travelling in from further afield.
There are eight event spaces in total, with capacity for up to 120 guests. The largest is the Forest Suite, a modern, glass-fronted room on the ground floor. It's an ideal spot to host presentations and larger meetings thanks to its large, open space. It comes with an in-built PA system and electronic projection screen and can accommodate up to 120 people. For mid-sized meetings, Forest Suite 1 and Forest Suite 2 each hold up to 60 guests, while Elm Suite 2 accommodates 50. The Chestnut Suite takes up to 35 and works well for team building, creative sessions or presentations, too. Smaller meetings can be held in the Cedar Suite, which accommodates up to 25 guests.
For many corporate gatherings, practical support and high-tech equipment is a must. Wifi is available throughout the hotel, alongside multimedia and audio-visual support, printing services, office supplies, meeting registration services and event planning. Catering can also be arranged, whether the day calls for a working lunch or something more substantial.
The banqueting menus offer several directions. Your guests could choose between slow-braised blade of beef with red wine, mushrooms and herbs, alongside lemon and herb baked pollock, or spinach and ricotta tortellini, while other options include pan-fried chicken with tarragon butter sauce, cod and pancetta fishcakes, and gnocchi with leeks, peas and basil. If you fancy something more informal, buffet choices range from a traditional party spread to Asian and New York Italian inspired menus.
For longer conferences or overnight meetings, the hotel also has guest rooms, 24-hour room service and a health club with a 14-metre indoor pool, gym, sauna and steam room, giving delegates useful facilities beyond the meeting room itself.