Create incentive trips and events with exclusive offers from Dorchester Collection
The iconic hotels of Dorchester Collection provide enticing incentive offers with engaging and memorable experiences across the globe. |
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Create incentive trips and events with exclusive offers from Dorchester Collection
The iconic hotels of Dorchester Collection provide enticing incentive offers with engaging and memorable experiences across the globe. |
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From personalised experiences onproperty in elegant function spaces for intimate to large scale groups, to off-site adventures and private tours that range from vineyard tastings, truffle hunting and polo classes, below are highlights from Dorchester Collection:
THE DORCHESTER, LONDON
Throw a lavish, private Kitchen Party at The Dorchester, for up to 100 guests with a front-row perspective on one of the most highly regarded culinary operations in London, including imaginative canapés from the famous restaurants of The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane. Additional options include masterclasses with legendary bar manager Giuliano Morandin, truffle masterclasses with executive chef Henry Brosi and personalised aprons for cooking challenges. (From £22,500 for a minimum of 50 guests.)45 PARK LANE, LONDON 45 Park Lane’s Media Room, with room for up to 12 participants, is ideal for creative meetings such as cocktail parties, meetings and screenings on state-of-the-art Bang & Olufsen equipment, including a 3-D television. Alongside personalised menus by executive chef of CUT at 45 Park Lane, David McIntyre, the hotel also offers wine tasting masterclasses of American wines with head sommelier Matteo Ramazzina. 45 Park Lane is renowned for its leading British contemporary artwork, featuring a spectacular showcase of art in its public spaces as well as providing a platform for emerging artists with ongoing temporary exhibitions. Groups can make the most of their stay at 45 Park Lane by enjoying special access to studios and personal tours of exhibitions. (Price upon application.)COWORTH PARK, ASCOTAt Coworth Park, Dorchester Collection’s 70-room country house hotel in Ascot, active and adventurous guests can engage in a variety of entertaining outdoor experiences. Duck herding is offered for groups of all sizes, where guests are given an introduction to the sport then paired with Welsh collies to guide lively gangs of Indian runner ducks through an obstacle course. During a thrilling masterclass at Guards Polo Academy at Coworth Park, polo manager Ebe Sievwright instructs guests starting on wooden horses and culminating in a final chukka on one of the two polo pitches. Additional group activities include laser clay shooting, archery, falconry, football, croquet, exercise classes and Segway treasure hunts around the Berkshire countryside. (Duck Herding for groups of 10 guests from £80 per person; Half Day Polo Master Class for three hours for individual £400 and for groups up to six people £340 per person; Full Day Polo Master Class for six hours for individual £800 and group £700 per person.)LE MEURICE, PARISLe Meurice, the historic 180-year-old Parisian palace hotel with 160 rooms, can create a customised buffet in the candlelit Salon Pompadour to transport guests to the grand days of the 18th century. A period banquet menu highlights classic dishes and musical entertainment, with each course accompanied by operatic performances and served by dancers and entertainers dressed in authentic period attire, evoking the timeless glamour of that era. (Price based on customised event.)HÔTEL PLAZA ATHÉNÉE, PARIS Hôtel Plaza Athénée’s elegant ballroom is outfitted with the latest technologies, function spaces and two breakout event rooms. Creative breaks at the iconic hotel include a customisable “Once Upon A Time” experience for groups to explore the fashionable heart of Paris with dining and cocktails at the hotel restaurants, strolling on avenue Montaigne, relaxing at the Dior Institut, and more. The hotel also features Dîner Secret (Secret Dinner) on the first Saturday of every month. It is a magical evening with dinner in the Haute Couture Room featuring magician Stefan Leyshon. He creates a 3D experience appealing to all five senses using modern magic combined with mind reading and new technologies. It is a show full of surprises, never before seen in Paris, and includes a dinner prepared by chef Alain Ducasse’s team for tables of two to ten people (€295/person including a cocktail and dinner, with entertainment; duration: 7pm to 11pm; private events can be arranged.) Additionally, groups of up to 12 can enjoy fun and informative wine tastings led by Master Sommelier Gerard Margeon at La Cave du Plaza Athénée, the hotel’s impressive wine cellar featuring more than 35,000 bottles of wine. (Price based on customised event.)LE RICHEMOND, GENEVA The 140-year-old luxury lakeside hotel, Le Richemond, offers 109 guest rooms and customised excursions for creative group meetings. Activities reflect the best of Geneva and can be adapted to include watchmaking workshops, electric bike tours of the countryside, luxury picnics prepared by Chef Philippe Bourrel, Swiss knife assembly classes, tours of local chocolate factories, lake activities including stand up paddle boarding, and more. (Price based on customised event.)HOTEL PRINCIPE DI SAVOIA, MILANGuests can combine a luxurious stay at Milan’s exclusive 301-room Hotel Principe di Savoia with two memorable food-focused experiences. For the Truffle Hunting Adventure, participants unearth white truffles with the help of trained truffle-hunting dogs near the village of Alba in Piedmont, explore the medieval castle of Roddi, indulge in a three-course truffle-themed lunch at Osteria dell’Arco, tour the Alba Truffle Fair and take a truffle cooking class back at the hotel. An exclusive Wine Tasting Tour of renowned wineries in northern Italy includes two options: a two-hour private visit to the prestigious Ca’ del Bosco winery in Franciacorta with tastings of its exceptional Cuvée Prestige Rosé and Cuvée Annamaria Clementi Rosé, or a two-hour guided tour of esteemed Coppo in Asti winery in Piedmont and the UNESCO World Heritage site underground cellar with tastings including its popular chardonnay and barbera wines. (Truffle: €750 per person in addition to room cost, for groups of six, Oct – Nov; Winery: starting from €380 per person in addition to room cost, Sept – April.)HOTEL EDEN, ROME Following a major restoration, the newly reopened Hotel Eden offers guests the opportunity to explore the Eternal City with a Retro Car Tour of Rome. Guests can be chauffeured along scenic routes including an ancient Roman road to lakeside Castelli with a view of Roman aqueducts and a stop at the catacombs along the way in vintage classic cars such as Fiat 500, Fiat 600 and Volkswagen Beetle from the ‘60s and ‘70s. (From €500/ per car up to 20 guests; Selfdrive options also available from €300.) The 98-room hotel’s three function rooms include Sala Borghese, Sala Ludovisi and Sala Colonna, all of which have been completely refurbished and enhanced. Sala Borghese is the largest meeting room at over 1,000 square feet (94 square metres) and can host small boardroom style meetings, standing cocktail events for over 100 people and private dinners for up to 60.THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL, LOS ANGELES The Beverly Hills Hotel offers guests a customised visit to Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards, a luxury estate and winery with steeply terraced grounds that have played backdrop for popular television programmes and films. The 208-room property offers an unforgettable outing for up to 40 guests including helicopter landings, private tours and tastings for lunch or dinner which can be personalised according to the adventurous spirit of the participants or the group. (From $7,000 to $50,000, depending on client preference.)HOTEL BEL-AIR, LOS ANGELESSpread across 12 lush acres in the Bel-Air Estates of Los Angeles, Hotel Bel-Air is a distinctive setting for any type of high profile meeting or event. The property offers 103 guest rooms with 10,000 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor function space, including the Garden Ballroom, the Palm Room, the Front Lawn and Swan Lake. Hotel Bel-Air also offers groups the opportunity to take advantage of the Californian lifestyle and culture. Creative break offerings include surfing lessons for all skill levels, which are available year round at the most popular beaches, as well as guided tours through the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Centre in Los Angeles for European art and the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa in Malibu for arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome and Etruria. (Surfing: ten people costs $600 and $1,000 for up to 20 people, including all necessary equipment and wetsuits; Getty: price available upon request.)
For event layouts, rates or special offers, please visit: dorchestercollection.com/en/meetingsevents-hotelsDorchester Collection special group offers for 2017Dorchester Collection hotels offer a variety of enticing offers to accommodate intimate and large groups from corporate meetings to bespoke events. Its collection’s luxury addresses in London, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Rome and Los Angeles have something for every guest, combining authentic experiences and cutting-edge technologies to make any meeting or event memorable. Bookings at all Dorchester Collection properties of 25 room nights or more are rewarded with one complimentary room night for every 25 room nights occupied, two complimentary room upgrades with VIP amenities and a welcome amenity per room. Blackout dates and terms and conditions apply.THE DORCHESTER, LONDONOverlooking Hyde Park, The Dorchester is a dynamic and sophisticated setting for meetings, events and weddings in London. Venues at the 250-room property include a 5,900 square foot grand Ballroom (584 square meters), the Crystal Suite, with a glass-and-silver encrusted piano that once belonged to Liberace, and indoor and outdoor space at the Oliver Messel Penthouse & Pavilion terrace. All spaces are equipped with the latest technologies and parking is available with direct access for VIP discretion. Guests confirming a group or event worth £5,000 at Coworth Park, The Dorchester or 45 Park Lane before January 31, 2018, will receive a complimentary one-night stay for up to two guests in one room, including a dinner for two and full English breakfast at any Dorchester Collection UK property for up to one year after the event takes place.45 PARK LANE, LONDONThe 380 square-foot (35 square meters) Media Room at 45 Park Lane in the heart of Mayfair provides a well-appointed space for meetings, including private dining with menu items from chef Wolfgang Puck’s award-winning modern American steak restaurant CUT at 45 Park Lane. Situated on the hotel’s first floor, the Media Room offers a 12-seater dining room table and a state-of-the-art 103-inch Bang & Olufsen 3D BeoVision screen with a 7.2 BeoLab surround sound setup. The Library also has seating for intimate gatherings.COWORTH PARK, ASCOTLocated in 240 acres of picturesque parkland bordering Windsor Great Park, Coworth Park is an exceptional venue for meetings, social events and country weddings. Just 45 minutes from London and 15 minutes from Heathrow, the 70-room country house hotel and spa has three private event rooms in the Mansion House, as well as the 581 square-foot (54 square meters) Tower House located next to the Stables, The Dower House and The Barn.LE MEURICE, PARISLe Meurice, the celebrated Palace hotel, offers a sophisticated setting for group events in the heart of Paris. Three connecting banquet rooms accommodate receptions from two to 500 people, for fashion shows, weddings, meetings, luncheons and more. The Pompadour Salon’s gilt trimmings and decorative woodwork provide a stylish backdrop for contemporary gatherings while the Tuileries and Jeu de Paume salons provide understated glamour. Additionally, Le Meurice Chef’s Table hosts private lunches and dinner for four to eight people with menus supervised by Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse, and cakes and pastries crafted by Cedric Grolet.HÔTEL PLAZA ATHÉNÉE, PARISThe iconic Hôtel Plaza Athénée, located near the Eiffel Tower and the Seine, is an ideal location for customized events with 208 guest rooms and more than 4,305 square feet (400 square meters) of combined meeting spaces. Accommodations include Le Salon Haute Couture, a 1,615 square foot ballroom (150 square meters) for large-scale events, two Le Salon Création rooms for board meetings or breakout rooms, Le Salon Organza overlooking the picturesque courtyard for meetings over cocktails and dinners, and Le Salon Collection for more intimate events. La Cave du Plaza Athénée is also available for exclusive events with 35,000 bottles of fine wines and space for 12 guests. The hotel’s signature package for groups includes a custom amenity with the company’s logo, menus supervised by Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse, a private entrance for attendees accessed from the prestigious avenue Montaigne, two guaranteed upgrades for VIP guests and a welcome cocktail in a private room (from 50 room nights).LE RICHEMOND, GENEVANestled between Lake Geneva and Brunswick Garden, Le Richemond features 109 rooms and suites, three meeting rooms and a grand ballroom with more than 8,700 square feet (808 square meters) of meeting space. The Armleder Suite on the seventh floor features breath-taking views of the old city, Jet d’Eau, the lake and snow-capped Mont-Blanc, and can be privatized for board meetings, private dinners or cocktails on the terrace. Tastings on the terrace include local truffles and honey from hives supported by Le Richemond. Wellbeing special breaks at Le Spa by Sisley include anti-jetlag treatments and wellness activities.HOTEL PRINCIPE DI SAVOIA, MILAN Dominating the Piazza della Repubblica, the 301-room Hotel Principe di Savoia has the largest event spaces of any five-star hotel in Milan, with 11 elegantly appointed meeting and conference rooms and more than 13,500 square feet (1,254 square meters) of space for gatherings and banquets for up to 700 people. The accommodating employees can assist guests with the organization of leisure activities including private boat tours across Lake Como, Ferrari test drives around the surrounding countryside, shopping days and guided tours of Milan, grand prix karting, paintballing afternoons or murder mystery dinners. For culinary enthusiasts, the hotel offers wine-tastings with chef sommelier Mara Vicelli followed by dinner at Acanto restaurant, or pizza and pasta cooking lessons with chef Alessandro Buffolino.HOTEL EDEN, ROMENestled in the heart of Rome, Hotel Eden is a short stroll from the legendary Spanish Steps and picturesque Villa Borghese. The historic hotel is a popular choice for meetings, conferences and events amongst locals and travelers. The 98-room hotel’s three function rooms include Sala Borghese, Sala Ludovisi and Sala Colonna, all of which have been completely refurnished and enhanced. Sala Borghese is the largest meeting room at over 1,000 square feet (94 square meters) and can host small boardroom style meetings, standing cocktail events for over 100 people or private dinners for up to 60. This meeting room features a high ceiling with a modern scenographic light, while two large paintings hang from crimson red walls. The design fuses historical pieces from the hotel with contemporary elements including bespoke furniture tailormade specifically for the room that blends history with modernity. At the entrance, its private foyer provides an ideal pre-function space for serving cocktails, coffee breaks and business lunches. Sala Ludovisi is the second largest event space measuring 420 square feet (39 square meters), with natural light and a permanent boardroom table ideal for hosting all-day executive meetings and private dinners for up to 12 guests.
For smaller board meetings and more intimate social functions, the Colonna room, spanning 226 square feet (21 square meters), is the perfect space. The exquisite rooftop Il Giardino Ristorante & Bar is an inviting space for intimate social gatherings, with stunning city views and special menus created by the hotel’s award-winning chef Fabio Ciervo.THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL, LOS ANGELESThe luxurious grounds of the 208-room “Pink Palace” provide an iconic setting for business and social events. With more than 22,000 square feet (2,044 square meters) of indoor and 4,800 square feet (446 square meters) of outdoor function space, the hotel has five meeting rooms including three well-appointed ballrooms, Polo Private, Bar Nineteen12 and the Boardroom. Event spaces at the hotel include natural light and French doors, private terraces and garden access, cuisine by Chef Kaleo Adams and state-of-the-art technologies.HOTEL BEL-AIR, LOS ANGELESSpread across 12 lush acres in the Bel-Air Estates of Los Angeles, Hotel Bel-Air is a distinctive setting for any type of high-profile meeting or event. The property offers 103 guest rooms with 10,306 square feet (957 square meters) of combined indoor and outdoor function space including the Garden Ballroom and Garden Courtyard for 210 guests; the Palm Room for corporate or social events for up to 40 guests; the Front Lawn ideal for garden parties, lunches, cocktail receptions and large social gatherings for up to 300 people; and the serene Swan Lake for wedding receptions and ceremonies.
For event layouts, rates or special offers, please visit: dorchestercollection.com/en/meetingsevents-hotelsAbout Dorchester CollectionDorchester Collection is a portfolio of the world’s foremost luxury hotels in Europe and the USA, each of which reflects the distinctive culture of its destination. By applying its unrivalled experience and capability in owning and operating some of the greatest individual hotels, the company’s mission is to develop an impeccable group of the finest landmark hotels through acquisition as well as management of whollyowned and part-owned hotels, and to enter into management agreements. The current portfolio includes the following hotels (in order of them joining the group): The Dorchester, London; The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills; Le Meurice, Paris; Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles; Coworth Park, Ascot, UK; 45 Park Lane, London; Le Richemond, Geneva; and Hotel Eden, Rome. dorchestercollection.com
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