Gotham Hall in New York City (Before)
HELP! I am having a hard time finding great new venues to recommend to my clients when I am working around the world. I find that a lot of venues have these amazing pictures online, but when I visit either the upkeep leaves a lot to be desired (dirty carpets, scratched chairs, dirty walls, etc.) or the food is not all it promised to be.
Could you please recommend the best venues that you have worked in or visited in your area?
Gotham Hall (after)
This is what I am looking for:
- Beautiful rooms, modern or traditional
- Good upkeep
- Great food
- Great servers
- Good bathroom (If this is not great, I can always improve it)
- An extra bonus: if they have good hang points (I love the choice of hanging extra lighting or decoration from the ceiling)
Your recommendation would be greatly appreciated!
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Sarah
May 21, 2010
If you came to New Zealand I would reccomend Auckland museum http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/?t=221
Moneer Khaled
May 22, 2010
The best hall we got ever in the middle east its Leylaty Ballrooms in Jeddah ,Saudi Arabia and its the first option for the first high class events.
http://www.leylaty.com.sa/
Moneer Khaled
May 22, 2010
we have another one in the capital city of saudi arabia , Riyadh
it called nayyara ballrooms http://nayyara.com/
Moneer Khaled
May 22, 2010
Also we got the International Exhibition centers in the biggest three city in
saudi arabia.
Jeddah : http://www.acexpos.com/
Riyadh : http://www.recexpo.com/
Dhahran: http://dhahran-expo.com/
I hope these information will help you one day for doing amaizing events.
Alexa é Lassare
May 22, 2010
Hi Preston,
I introduce you “Region Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal” in Lower
Austria.Rich history, extraordinary wealth of cultural heritage and amazing opportunities for enjoyment.
There you will find many beautiful castles, monasteries and vine dresser courtyards. In this area your imaginations have no limits!!
http://www.donau.com/donau/WN/?ln=en
Here you can also find the amazing “Schloss Grafenegg” looks like Cinderella´s fairytale dream. Love it so much…..
http://www.grafenegg.at/venues/castle
yours
Alexa
Alexa é Lassare
May 22, 2010
………or take a look at:
http://www.schoenbrunn.at/en/home.html
http://www.schlosshof.at/cms-en/
http://www.belvedere.at/jart/prj3/belvedere/main.jart
http://kultur.esterhazy.at/de/schloss-esterhazy
http://www.stiftmelk.at/englisch/index.html
http://www.area47.at/en/home/ (for real big events and great entertainments)
http://www.loisium.at/
http://www.wiener-staatsoper.at/Content.Node2/en/index.php
……..and soooo much more…..
Kisses Alexa
Alexa é Lassare
May 24, 2010
Dear Preston,
here any more locations i prefer in Austria. I think some you will know:
http://www.austria-trend.at/eventhotel-pyramide/en/
http://www.schoenbrunn.at/en/home.html
http://www.conference-laxenburg.at/
http://www.design-center.at/-6913-1-1-de-com-/cms.html
http://www.wiener-staatsoper.at/Content.Node2/intro.php
Lovely Greats
Alexa
William
May 26, 2010
I would highly suggest the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC. I feel this hotel is one of the best kept secrets. Not only does it sit on 8 acres of private gardens backing Rock Creek Park but it has amazing ballrooms with all different styles in mind and also one of the most flexible spaces in Washington DC.
Also it has a lot of history, Kennedy proposal to Jackie, Inaugural Balls, Thomas Jefferson Inspired mural and The famous “Blue Ballroom”
http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/WashingtonDCShoreham.aspx
Christine M
May 31, 2010
LEBANON: Once the residence of the last Emirs of Lebanon in the 19th century, the Mir Amin Palace has been restored to its former glory, and transformed into a luxurious five-stars Hotel.
Check this link: http://www.miraminpalace.com
Anika
November 9, 2010
If you come to Georgia, one of the most beautiful and best kept secrets is Chota Falls. This venue has endless possbilities for EVERY time of the year and for once, the pictures pale in comparison. The staff loves the property and cares for it like a newborn baby.
I love it there and am looking for any opportunity to host a shindig there. They have a bonfire pit I am dying to stage and try out!
http://www.chotafalls.com
Maria Boustany
January 10, 2011
In Lebanon and the Middle East: Visit CHATEAU RWEISS, it has the best panoramic landscape view in the region along with a very unique indoor hall that leaves you with flexibility of choosing tables, chairs, and the catering company you would like!
Lee-Anne York
June 22, 2011
Since you’ll be in Barbados for Bride Villa 2011 supposedly, check out Orchid World Groves in St. George, and Bellevue Plantation Estate – Villa, Waterford, St. Michael, Barbados. Both are very much Off the Beaten Path, but that’s our specialty.
Best regards Ralph & Lee-Anne York.
Lorraine M
July 15, 2011
Honora Winery & Vineyard in West Halifax, VT … Great Southern Vermont location only 2.5 hrs. from Boston and 4 hours from NYC. — Majestic views, beautiful building and georgous stone patios! — Check them out on FaceBook!
Denise
August 24, 2011
Hands down the Park Plaza Los Angeles is a MUST see venue. We’d LOVE to have you in for a tour the next time you’re in Los Angeles!
https://www.facebook.com/ParkPlazaLA
Jade
September 7, 2011
I am getting married at The Arts Ballroom in Philadelphia, its a great new space catered by Stephen Starr, one of the best if not THE best caterer in Philadelphia.
eleanna
December 8, 2011
this is a great venue! you will be amazed by the pictures. It is an old mansion that used to be a silk mill, built all in stone and wood. Take a look
Ani Kitsinian
January 10, 2012
Check out the Taglyan complex in Hollywood, CA.
Jillian Cook
January 13, 2012
Seattle has one of the most beautiful spaces I’ve ever seen. The Arctic Club Dome Room is my very favorite Seattle Venue. http://www.domeroomseattle.com/