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Stuck for Christmas venue ideas? Let DialExpotel guide you with ten of the very best…

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel

Folio Room, Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street, London

Minutes from Oxford Street, this central London four-star deluxe hotel’s refurbishment means its party suite is a super-stylish place to celebrate.
Capacity: 220, banquet.
Special features: Classic, stunning décor from Radisson Edwardian.
Choose this venue for… a sophisticated party in the heart of the capital.

Tollemache Suite, Britannia Hotels’ Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa, Leicestershire

Set in an imposing Grade II-listed Georgian manor that has a wonderful Christmas feel and 16 banqueting suites, the Tollemache Suite has its own integral lobby, giving your event even more kudos.
Capacity: 160, banquet.
Special features: Its own cocktail bar.
Choose this venue for… adding even more glamour to black-tie dos.

Tilden Suite, Barceló Shrigley Hall Hotel, Cheshire

Situated in the beautiful original chapel of a manor house, the generous Tilden Suite has a whopping 470 sq m of party space – enough to make your party go with a swing!
Capacity: 300, drinks; 240, banquet.
Special features: Original features including beautiful stained-glass windows.
Choose this venue for… dancing the night away.

The Ballroom, Folio Hotels’ Harte & Garter Hotel, Windsor

Following a recent refurbishment, mixing fully flexible modern facilities with classical style, this is the place to get dressed up and party!
Capacity: 160, banquet.
Special features: Original architectural details and a resident DJ.
Choose this venue for… its unequivocal grandeur.

Chapel Lounge, Forestdale Hotels’ Arnos Manor Hotel, Bristol

Bursting at the seams with history, the Chapel Lounge at this beautiful Georgian Gothic hotel has its original features intact, giving your event a memorable historic feel.
Capacity: 80, drinks; 40 banqueting.
Special features: A high vaulted ceiling for added drama.
Choose this venue for… an atmospheric private dinner for a medium-sized party.

BarMC, Classic British Hotels’ ABode Manchester Hotel

You can’t get more centrally located in Manchester than at the glam ABode’s BarMC, a swanky champagne and cocktail bar. The long bar and sexy low lighting are spot on for giving your event a super-chic feel.
Capacity: 50, drinks.
Special features: The tapas-style dishes to go with drinks.
Choose this venue for… a small-but-sophisticated do.

Stuart Suite, Hastings Hotels’ Culloden Estate & Spa, Hollywood, Belfast

Overlooking the County Antrim coastline, the imposing five-star Culloden hotel offers the Stuart Suite – an incredibly large banqueting and events space that's  guaranteed to add luxury to your Christmas party.
Capacity: 2,000, drinks; 590, banquet.
Special features: It's one of the largest hotel conference suites in Northern Ireland.
Choose this venue for… Its sumptuous, palatial atmosphere, perfect for large-scale dos.

The Avon and Kennet Rooms, The Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel, Bath

These two rooms in this five-star hotel are adjacent to one another, so the smaller Kennet can be used in conjunction with the larger Avon – resplendent with its Regency detailing and Venetian crystal chandeliers.
Capacity: 120, banquet.
Special features: Stand-alone facilities such as a purpose-built dance floor and private kitchen.
Choose this venue for… the complete Christmas party venue!

Oaksmere Suite, Oxford Hotels & Inns’ Cornwallis Country House Hotel, Eye, Suffolk

Nestled in copious acres of topiary gardens, this Grade II-listed hotel offers a gorgeous country retreat for your festive do – and just over two hours from London.
Capacity: 150, drinks; 80, banquet.
Special features: A vast wine cellar!
Choose this venue for… a get-away-from-it-all Christmas party.

Terrace Suite, Principal Hayley Selsdon Park Hotel & Golf Club, Surrey

If it’s snug rooms and blazing log fires to keep winter chills at bay you’re after, the breathtaking neo-Jacobean Selsdon Park is the Christmas party venue for you.
Capacity: 200, drinks; 120, banquet.
Special features: Garlands of crystals, sparkling lights and candles add a festive glow to the venue.
Choose this venue for… its traditional Christmas party feel.

If you’d like to book any of these venues, call Expotel on 0844 793 7300.

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