With the largest conference room in Kent and a stunning 26-acre setting beside Leeds Castle, Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel is purpose-built for big occasions. Whether you're planning a conference for hundreds, a large-scale wedding, or an end-of-year celebration, this expansive venue offers flexibility, comfort and countryside charm just off the M20.
At the heart of its offering is the Heart of Kent Suite; a fully refurbished space that holds up to 600 guests for an evening event. With its own private entrance, reception area, bar and dance floor, it’s ideal for high-impact conferences, awards dinners or lavish weddings. Thanks to street access and full wheelchair accessibility, it’s a seamless choice for guests arriving from across the region or further afield. The suite can also be divided into three smaller rooms, The Northdown, Southdown and Weald, each accommodating up to 150 guests, offering flexibility for breakout sessions, smaller seminars, or more intimate private dining.
For mid-sized events, the Hollingbourne Suite is a popular choice. Holding up to 150 guests, it was refurbished in 2024 and works well for weddings, private parties or corporate gatherings that need space to breathe without losing atmosphere. Meanwhile, the Park View Suite, with large windows overlooking the grounds, is perfect for up to 120 guests, making it ideal for product launches or Christmas parties.
Smaller spaces like the Medway Room (up to 30 delegates) and The County Room (up to 50) are great for training days or off-site strategy sessions, while the onsite restaurant and bar, serving hearty British favourites like Hunters Chicken, sirloin steaks and vegetarian pizzas, ensures no one goes hungry.
Add to that ample on-site parking for 500 cars, extensive gardens for summer receptions or photo ops, and a range of in-house catering options, and it's easy to see why Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel is such a popular choice for weddings, conferences, festive parties and milestone events. Stylish, well-equipped and just minutes from Leeds Castle, it’s a venue that brings scale without losing personality.