Case Study - Resolution Events

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Client Brief
We have been tasked to source appropriate venues for the European Reunion 2013 in late April early May.
The format will be similar to the Paris reunion with venues that are of interest rather than run of the mill venues.
We have looked for the following venues:
Friday
An evening drinks reception for 500, followed by smaller dinner venues for around 100 guests depending on individual college needs
Saturday
An intriguing venue with a guest speaker and a tour of venue
Lunch venue for up to 500 people
Academic programme venue for up to 500 people
Gala dinner venue for 500 people with guest speaker.
An issue which needs to be addressed is adopting the Spanish way of life, where people tend to eat around 10pm, consequently most of the
museums are open to the public until 8.00pm, and consequently venues such as The Prado are only open to private events from 8.30pm
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Please note with the exception of accommodation, all rates are based on 2012 hires. Rates for 2013 will be negotiated before agreement
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Madrid 2013
Madrid has had a host of identities since men first settled the fortifiable site by the shallow River Manzanares. From Roman way station and Arab
garrison town to the hub of perhaps the most powerful global empire the world has known, and from there to a war-torn wasteland – few other
European capitals can claim a past anything like as chequered. Its history is a complex mosaic of peoples and cultures, and its present reflects that
complexity.
Post-Franco explosion
In the 21st century, the city is re-inventing itself yet again, and exploring Madrid today brings the visitor face to face with all the achievements and
dilemmas of 'la transición': the post-Franco explosion of ideas and expression of newfound freedom. Nowadays the heart of Spain is throbbing to the
rhythm of a fresh pacemaker. There are new inhabitants, new infrastructure and new habits, bound together by an enduring sense of historical
continuity. The old and the new are bubbling together, mostly harmoniously, and madrileños are as interested to see the results as any visitor.
Reminders of the past
Reminders of the past are everywhere and it's hard to know where to begin: you can't ignore the Prado, Thyssen or Reina Sofía, housing some of the
finest collections of art anywhere in Europe, and Sunday isn't Sunday in Madrid without a visit to the Rastro flea market and leisurely breakfast
vermouth in a nearby bar. 'Madrid de Los Austrias', the grand Habsburg-created area east of the Plaza Mayor, breathes the 17th and 18th centuries
from every cobble, while the Retiro beckons with its acres of green space and neatly manicured walkways.
Design & innovation
But the new clamours for attention as well: the Jean Nouvel-designed extension to the Reina Sofia museum, opened in 2005, is as courageously
incongruous as it is successful, and the renovation and pedestrianisation of the network of narrow streets round the Puerta del Sol have made
walking through the area infinitely more pleasant. Even Richard Rogers' award-winning new terminal at Barajas airport is worth a shuttle ride when
you arrive. New investment, fresh faces and what seems to be a never-ending economic boom have energised Madrid and its inhabitants. The city
continues to relish its substance and renew its form. If you've never been, it's a must. If you knew it before, you'll be astonished at the changes.
Proposal
FRIDAY 26th April 2013
Welcome Reception (500 pax)
Pages 5-9
Real Fábrica de Tapices - The Royal Tapestry House
Círculo de Bellas Artes
Madrid Casino de Madrid
Restaurant Options
Pages 10-12
SATURDAY 27th April 2013
Venue for educational elements (500 pax)+ Lunch
Pages 13-17
Ilustre Colegio de Médicos
Círculo de Bellas Artes
Duques de Pastrana
Dinner + Speeches (250pax)
Pages 18-22
Casino de Madrid
Hotel Ritz
Hotel Westin Palace
Pages 23-24
Activities
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Accommodation
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Brunch (300 pax)
Duques de Pastrana
Palacio de Negralejo
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SUNDAY 28th April 2013
Venues for welcome reception for 500
FABRICA DE TAPICES
http://www.realfabricadetapices.com/
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An historic building and unique venue, the Royal House of Tapestry. This fine factory was made for King Philip V in 1721. The factory was moved to its current location in the XIX
century, near the Retiro Park, in the centre of the city. The building maintains excellent areas of its original structure and still today operates today as a Tapestry factory with 55
craftsmen/women who design and weave tapestries and carpets. It has two large and spacious rooms of 440 m² (4,736 sq. feet) and 160 m² (1,722 square feet), with high ceilings.
Lavatories, kitchen and adjacent catering room are available. The rooms have both air-conditioning and heating. The rooms may also be decorated using in-house made carpets
and tapestries.
History
The Real Fábrica de Tapices was founded in 1721 by Felipe V, on the model of the royal factories set up in France at the beginning of the 17th century. His intention was to create a
strong national industry so that Spain would not have to depend on imports of French or Flemish products. The Spanish monarchy thus became the promoter of one of the
longest-surviving tapestry factories in history.
The King appointed Jacobo Vandergoten as Director, the renowned master tapestry maker of Antwerp, who moved with his family to Madrid. Vandergoten set up his looms and,
to start with, began to weave tapestries based on preliminary drafts brought from Flanders, but very soon the Crown secured an agreement for the supply of “model pieces”
created by the King’s painters so that they could be reproduced in the looms.
Throughout the 18th century, the Factory enjoyed a period of great splendour with the arrival of the first Bourbons. Under the artistic direction of Antonio Rafael Mengs, various
artists, amongst whom Francisco de Goya stands out, headed a process of renewal in which the tapestry acquired an original aesthetic and parted ways with the Flemish tradition.
Between 1775 and 1793, Goya painted sixty-three model drafts for tapestries for the Royal Seats of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and El Pardo during the reign of Carlos III and Carlos
IV, with themes such as hunting and local customs.
Over the course of the 19th century and the first few decades of the 20th century, the Madrid factory grew in terms of prestige and achieved more extensive international
renown. The degree of perfection and artistic quality of the rugs and tapestries was recognised in the form of an Honourable Mention by the Imperial Commission of the Universal
Exhibition in Paris in 1867, and a gold medal in the Universal Exhibition of 1900. At the same time, there was a proliferation of orders from all around the world: palaces, theatres,
luxury hotels and private residences all decorated their open spaces with exquisite rugs, tapestries and appliqué made by the Factory.
In 1996, the regal and historical factory became a foundation, and the Real Fábrica de Tapices Foundation came into being, a non-profit body dedicated to ensuring the passing on
of the trades and the spread of knowledge of the historical legacy of the Real Fábrica to future generations.
€8019
€4800
€40
€68
AV ESTIMATION: Small stage, lectern and PA system, lot rate
€2200
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Rates
Space for welcome reception (for up to 500pax standing - 07:30 - 02:00h), lot rate
Exclusive guided visit during the event (2 h 30min), lot rate from
Welcome Reception (Drinks & 6 different types of canapés - 2 h duration), per person
Welcome Reception (Dinner Cocktail - drinks & canapés - 2 h 30min duration), per person
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Suggested event format
Guests are to arrive at the garden entrance from 6.30pm where we will serve a selection of canapés and drinks before being called into the main event space. A small stage will be
erected for welcome speeches and the room will have some occasional seating, additional drinks and canapés will be served prior to the Royal House being open for tours.
We are negotiating for an introduction from the curator of the House, access to unique and old tapestries and the possibility of a unique Oxford university, tapestry or rug to be
created, this to be completed by Alumni. The venue is a one off hire price for the evening until 11pm, this will give us the flexibility to serve more substantial food here or divide as
previous years into smaller restaurant groups for colleges to host.
CIRCULO DE BELLAS ARTES
http://www.circulobellasartes.com/english/
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At the heart of Madrid, runs a cultural entity that is responsible for developing arts work as a creative centre, broadcaster and arts promoter.
The Círculo de Bellas Artes (Fine Arts Society) of Madrid is a private non-profit cultural organisation declared a “Centre for Protection of the Fine Arts and of Public Utility”. Since its
creation it has carried out important international work in the field of cultural creation and diffusion. The CBA, one of the most important private cultural centres of Europe, is
characterised by its open attitude towards the most outstanding and innovative artistic currents. It is a multidisciplinary centre where activities ranging from the plastic arts to
literature, through science, philosophy, the cinema or the stage arts.
In its various stages, Circulo de Bellas Artes has attracted and continues to attract the most outstanding artists in the fields of paintings, sculpture, printmaking, drawing and
ceramics, among other objects. The cultural programme attracts thousands of visitors each year.
History
The CBA was founded in 1880 thanks to the determined efforts of a small group of artists. During the first years of the 20th century, the board of directors consisted of some of
the most prominent cultural personalities of the era (such as Jacinto Benavente and Carlos Arniches), while the young Pablo Picasso attended its painting classes as a student and
Ramón María del Valle-Inclán frequented its parlours.
In 1981, the twelve-storey, multi-purpose building was declared “an historic and artistic national monument”. Following this, in 1983, a thorough refunding of the CBA was
undertaken thanks to the Association of Sculptural Artists, which brought together some of the most prominent creative minds in Spain. The CBA, having since opened to the
public of Madrid and providing an important international cultural venue, has begun a process of expansion and re-organization.
Suggested event format
Guests take the elevators to the roof top terrace for drinks and canapés from 6.30pm where we will serve a selection of canapés and drinks. A small stage will be erected for
welcome speeches , additional drinks and canapés. The hire of CBA allows access to the galleries and a list of exhibitions will be available mid 2012.
A wet weather provision of the Columnas Room is available
The venue is a one off hire price for the evening until 11pm, this will give us the flexibility to serve more substantial food here or divide as previous years into smaller restaurant
groups for colleges to host.
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€9500.00
€3200.00
€62.00
€170.00
€2000.00
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Terrace Rent (Azotea - capacity for 500 pax in cocktail), lot rate
Backup in case of wet weather (Columnas Room - capacity for 500 pax in cocktail
Welcome Reception (Dinner Cocktail - drinks & canapés - 1 h 30min duration)
English Speaking Guide for tour of the venue (1 each 25 pax recommended, 45min duration), lot rate per guide
AV: Small stage (4x2m), lectern and PA system (1 wireless micro included), set-up,
breakdown & technical assistance during the event, lot rate
CASINO DE MADRID
http://www.casinodemadrid.es/nuevo/index.php
The history of the CASINO DE MADRID commences in 1836, the romantic era of a Madrid at a time when the city was seething with literary, artistic and social tensions. A time
when life was developed in the cafes. Espronceda and Zorrilla, famous writers, decided to found the Casino of Madrid.
Their intention was to create a tranquil and friendly atmosphere in which one could discuss politics within a spirit of tolerance.
The founders of the Casino were influential and important personalities drawn from the worlds of banking, politics, the arts, the military and the aristocracy. It was named Casino
to ensure that it would not be seen as a place of political intrigue at a time when such meetings were feared by the powers that were.
The Casino which was an all male club, attracted many personalities, and soon became the most prestigious club in Madrid. Indeed membership ensured one great social status.
Now the casino of course admits female members as well and boast Queen Sofia amongst its members, of course her husband the King is also member.
Nowadays, the Gran Circulo of Madrid is one of the most elegant and prominent places for a special event.
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Rates
Venue hire from €10500
Canapés and cocktail packages from €83
Venues/Restaurants for approximately 100
Los Galayos
Opened in 1894 initially as a tapas and aperitif bar with the name "Cerveceria Rojo", over the years it has developed
into a restaurant serving authentic Spanish cuisine.
The dining rooms and terraces make any meal a very special moment. Every dining room has its own unique
environment depicting typical traditional Spanish cuisine.
Dining rooms
•Avila Dining Room: with wood beams pictures and handcraft ceramics quijote´s
•Duque Dining Room: with rustic woods and traditional ceilings
•Bodeguilla Dining Room: For "Good Wine" lovers. The "Bodeguilla" dining room is reminiscent of a Castilian cellar.
In the heart of Madrid, in the Plaza Mayor, "Los Galayos" terrace allows to enjoy a traditional meal with the most pure environment of Madrid.
Restaurant PARADÍS Madrid
Located in the city centre of Madrid the restaurant is beautifully decorated to hold any type of event in an
unforgettable ambience. Only 2 minutes walking to the “Plaza de los Cortes” the restaurant PARADÍS Madrid offers
Mediterranean tastes, freshness, origin, colour, energy & aroma.
The restaurant offers a variety of separate rooms in which the more intimate events or smaller group events can take
place. The grand salon is ideal to hold events with a higher number of guests
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Restaurant Samarkanda
The old Atocha Train Station is located in the centre of Madrid, next to The Prado and Reina Sofía Museums. The train
station was renovated in 1992 and converted into a big botanical tropical garden.
Restaurant Samarkanda is located within a winter garden with a quiet and elegant terrace.
The restaurant is decorated in an “Orient Express” style, and consists of the terrace (available both for cocktails or
meals), and a larger room available for 200 persons.
The cuisine is modern Mediterranean and the service is excellent.
Restaurant Capilla de la Bolsa
The restaurant can accommodate up to 200 dinners, over 6 areas on 3 floors.
The wonderful interior décor uses the finest materials, included wooden floors made of
ucola wood from Africa, onyx walls (a material with beneficial health effects) and
special paintings (frescos, stuccos and murals).
The main dining room has preserved a classical style under its Baroque vaulted ceiling,
decorated with stucco work and gold leaf. Live music is provided by a Steinweg rococo
style grand piano. The spectacular restaurant facilities are available as multi-function
spaces for the organization of all types of events: Product presentations,
Meetings and congresses, Conferences, Press meals, Press conferences, Open days, Gala dinners, Cocktails, Tributes and anniversaries,
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Masía de José Luis
The Villa José Luis is located in Casa de Campo, a big park in the South of Madrid.
Designed by Pascua Ortega, a famous designer in Spain, the Masía was reformed and reopened in
2003.
The Masía is a different Mediterranean restaurant that offers a delicious selection of traditional
Spanish cuisine.
The Masía de José Luis is the ideal venue for any type of business event. With its different rooms,
halls and terraces it offers lots of possibilities for groups from 50 to 400 people. The 2.000 sqm
garden around the venues invites to enjoy the welcome cocktail at open air.
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Restaurant Teatriz
Located in what was the Beatriz Theatre, in the Herat of Madrid, the Teatriz restaurant offers
its diners international haute cuisine in state-of the- art surroundings. The exclusive décor,
from the dining rooms to the bathrooms, is the work of famous French designer, Philippe Stark.
Teatriz is definitely a “must see” when visiting Madrid.
Inside, Teatriz houses two different concepts: a more casual Tapas Bar specialised in authentic
works of gastronomic art in a miniature, and a restaurant, situated in what was once the
theatre’s ground floor seating area. It also has spectacular private dining rooms located in
different parts of the building.
Teatriz´s private dining areas are ideally suited for hosting all kinds of events: company
presentations, private dinners, cocktails, etc. Teatriz is able to elaborate exquisite bespoke
menus
Pricing
Restaurant Los Galayos
3 private dining rooms (40, 50 & 70pax)
Dinner Menu, per person from 40 Euro
Restaurante Masía de José Luis
Capacity: spaces for groups from 50 - 400 pax
Dinner Menu, per person from 72 Euro
Restaurante Teatriz
Capacity: main restaurant & private dining room for up to 65pax
Dinner Menu, per person from 78 Euro
Restaurante La Capilla de la Bolsa
Capacity: several private dining rooms of different capacities. Biggest one for 90pax
Dinner Menu, per person from 72 Euro
Restaurante Samarkanda
Capacity: restaurant with 2 semi-private spaces for about 100 pax each and one dining room for 200pax
Dinner Menu, per person from 50 Euro
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Restaurante Paradis Madrid
Capacity for approx. 100 pax
Dinner Menu, per person from 70 Euro
Academic Programme for 500
CIRCULO DE BELLAS ARTES
http://www.circulobellasartes.com/english/
El Círculo de Bellas Artes is located in the centre of Madrid, at the confluence of the most important routes (Gran Vía and Alcalá), next to the
triangle of the great museums and 100 meters from Plaza Cibeles.
This urban, monumental and eclectic style building, thanks to its size and the techniques used on its facades, is topped by a tower - a sort of
cultural lighthouse - and a bronze sculpted Minerva by Juan Luis Vassallo.
The high reliefs are the work of José Capuz, Juan Adsuara, with the collaboration of Ángel García Díaz. It was designed by the architect Antonio
Palacios and is declared National Monument.
The Organization was founded in 1880 and it occupies this palace from 1926
Capacities
500 for lunch in the Salon de Baile
535 for the presentations in the Teatro Fernando de Rojas
€9000.00
€2200.00
€72.50
€14.00
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F&B
Lunch Menu, per person from
Coffee Break, per person from
€19250.00
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Room for Conference (Teatro Fernando de Rojas (535pax) & Room for Lunch
Coffee Breaks & Drinks Reception (Salón de Baile)
SET-UP DAY (Teatro Fernando de Rojas & Salón de Baile) if necessary, lot rate
AV: Projector, set-up & technical assistance for projection & Sound
AV: Basic Screen, Sound System and fix microphone included
ILUSTRE COLEGIO DE MEDICOS
After a successive renovation and modernization this institute has become a centre for medical events and is comprised of various amphitheatres the most striking being the Great
Amphitheatre
The college is located in the city centre, very close to the Atocha train station and the Museum of Modern Arts Reina Sofia.
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History
The earliest evidence of the Hospital de la Pasión (Hospital of the Passion) appears in historical documents of Madrid and in plans of the city of Madrid in the XVII century,
specifically in 1638. The Hospital of the Passion was dedicated exclusively to the care of women.
In 1780, Carlos III ordered the foundation of a College of Surgery in Madrid. This new college was to be modelled after the existing ones in Cadiz and Barcelona used by the
Military. After returning from a trip through Europe where they had been sent by Carlos III to study and practice with the most prestigious surgeons of the day, the doctors
Antonio Gimbernant and Mariano Rivas where called to Madrid to direct the Royal College of Surgery.
In 1781 the project to renovate the hospital for the College of Surgery´s use was commissioned to Francisco Sabatini who at the time was working in the General Hospital as an
architect, today it is the Queen Sofía Centre for the Arts National Museum. Sabatini created the plans to locate the New College of Surgery in the plot that was occupied by the
neighbouring Hospital of the Passion; but this project was never realized and the Royal College of Surgery occupied the cellar of the General Hospital to the
disappointment of the doctors Gimbernat and Rivas.
It was not until 1830 that Fernando VII, took up the earlier idea of his predecessor. In 1831 Isidro González Velázquez made drafts of the projects. These were modified by Tiburcio
Pérez Cuervo in 1836 into their final version. Don Pedro Castellón Ginesa, Royal Surgeon of the court of Fernando VII, decided to unify both colleges, Surgery and Medicine.
And so began, the Royal College of Medicine and Surgery of San Carlos, In 1843 was renamed the Faculty of Medical Science (medicine, surgery, and pharmacy). In 1845 it was
named the Faculty of Medicine. When the Faculty of Medicine moved to its current building in the University, the former quarters were neglected for many years. This period
abandonment endangered the integrity and the very existence of this building. It was saved by the Minister of Education and Science who in 1970 created the Official School of
Doctors of Madrid.
Rates
Grand Amphitheatre, lot rate
Area for Catering Service, lot rate
€5000.00
€1100.00
AV Equipment
Basic Screen & Sound System, lot rate per unit
Projector (5000 lumens), lot rate per unit
Technician (5-8 hours), lot rate per unit
Water Service in the meeting room, per person from
Wireless micro, lot rate per unit
Table or lectern micro, lot rate per unit
inc
€1000.00
€450.00
€2.50
€130.00
€60.00
F&B
Lunch (1h30min duration), per person from
Coffee Break, per person from
Drinks Reception (1h duration), per person from
€62.00
€14.00
€35.00
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Area for refreshments
DUQUES DE PASTRANA
This palace was constructed at the start of the 19thcentury, with a plain facade. The interior vaunts lavish Isabelline style decoration from the era.
Lying in the heart of old and cultural Madrid, it was the main hub of aristocratic social life.
Set in the town centre of Chamartín de la Rosa, a small village, which formed part of the Infantado estate, and lays to the north of Madrid. It was restored in the mid 18th century.
Its original shape was destroyed, but its civic facade is still intact.
It possesses four rooms for 120/140 pax, 100pax, 110 pax and a meeting room for 32 pax. Receptions can be held in the garden for 200/300pax standing.
Palacete de Pastrana enclosures “Antonio Vicente Monquete” Auditorium.
The area compromises a theatre room, with a capacity of 486 people; two annexed rooms and a spacious entrance hall.
Due to its characteristics and location it offers the perfect choice for symposiums and conferences.
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History
The Duke of Pastrana small palace is located in Chamartin area, right in the heart of Madrid. It is the perfect location for social and business events. The building was declared of
Cultural Interest in 1979. Previously was part of “Señorío del Infantado”, a extended area that compiles large woods, palaces and gardens in the
north of Madrid Village.
In 1679 these possessions went to Catalina Mendoza, eighth Duchess of Infantado who, once she married Ruy Gómez de Silva, became Duchess of Pastrana.
From the palace, built in 1860 and under romantic influence, stands out its elegant façade and the splendid gardens, trapezoid shape, looking out over.
Rates
Venue Hire for Saturday Meeting (Auditorium & Polideportivo (sport hall) for
lunch service), full day, cleaning costs included), lot rate
AV: Screen for retro projection, lectern, basic Sound System and Microphones (6
table, 3 wireless and 1 lapel microphone)
AV: Projector, set-up & technical assistance for projection & Sound
€1800.00
F&B
Coffee Break, per person from
Lunch (seated, drinks included), per person from
€12.00
€82.00
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€16,000
Dinner Venues for 250
CASINO DE MADRID
http://www.casinodemadrid.es/nuevo/index.php
The history of the CASINO DE MADRID commences in 1836, the romantic era of a Madrid at a time when the city was seething with literary, artistic and social tensions. A time
when life was developed in the cafes. Espronceda and Zorrilla, famous writers, decided to found the Casino of Madrid.
Their intention was to create a tranquil and friendly atmosphere in which one could discuss politics within a spirit of tolerance.
The founders of the Casino were influential and important personalities drawn from the worlds of banking, politics, the arts, the military and the aristocracy. It was named Casino
to ensure that it would not be seen as a place of political intrigue at a time when such meetings were feared by the powers that were.
The Casino which was an all male club, attracted many personalities, and soon became the most prestigious club in Madrid. Indeed membership ensured one great social status.
Now the casino of course admits female members as well and boast Queen Sofia amongst its members, of course her husband the King is also member.
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Nowadays, the Gran Circulo of Madrid is one of the most elegant and prominent places for a special event.
Rates
Appetizer (Patio Central - 20:00 - 21:0h) & Gala Dinner Menu - drinks included (Salón Real 21:00 - 22:30) , per person from
AV: Sound System (1 wireless micro included) & necessary equipment for opera singers, lot
Opera Singers (Tenor, Soprano & Pianist), lot rate from
€170.00
€1800.00
€8200.00
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NB
The Salón Real has a capacity for maximum 247 pax.
In order to use the Patio Central for the Cocktail and the Salón Real for the duration of the dinner a minimum of 160 pax has to be guaranteed. In any other case the quote will be
If there are finally more than 247 pax there also has to be used the Puerta del Sol dining room. In that case a minimum of 247 pax has to be guaranteed.
The quoted price included the appetizer, flower decoration of the tables, menu cards with the logo of the client & cloakroom service.
Black Tie mandatory
Hotel Ritz
http://www.ritzmadrid.com
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The Salón Real is the largest of the Hotel´s banqueting halls. Its splendid wooden floor, its wide windows and a mirror hanging above magnificent period furniture complete the
atmosphere of this room. Important meetings and conventions, product launches, fashion shows and, of course, intimate wedding celebrations and gala dinners with live musical
entertainment have been celebrated in this room.
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Inspired by King Alfonso XIII’s desire to build a luxury hotel to rival the Ritz in Paris, the Hotel Ritz in Madrid shares with the Ritz hotels in Paris and London a reputation as one of
the truly original grand luxury hotels in Europe.
The Hotel Ritz opened its doors in 1910 in the presence of His Majesty King Alfonso XIII. The hotel was designed and built under the personal supervision of the legendary hotelier
Cesar Ritz, from whom the name was adopted.
The Ritz has played a crucial role in the life of Madrid for over a century. Still today, the hotel remains a key attraction for many to this European capital.
At the beginning of the last century, King Alfonso XIII returned from his trips around Europe full of impressions of the Palaces that he had visited. A succession of parks, avenues
and grand designs had excited the imagination of the young monarch, leaving him overwhelmed with new ideas and plans for the Spanish capital, Madrid.
Madrid was a city of intense vitality, with magnificent buildings and beautiful gardens; nevertheless, something was missing. The King was the first person to recognise how much
the city would benefit from a great hotel of luxury; a hotel of the same standing as the Ritz of Paris, or London.
He did not waste time in putting these ideas into practice. Madrid had to offer its visitors something quite extraordinary: a hotel that could satisfy the refined taste of a new breed
of traveller, who at that time was only just beginning to be known as a "tourist".
The dream of the monarch began to take shape. The construction of the Ritz had begun - spacious, luminous and comfortable - with the endorsement of the Ritz Development
Company
Charles Mewes of Paris, and Luis de Landecho of Madrid were the architects in charge and in just a short time the walls of the future hotel rose above the magnolias, cedars and
acacias of the Prado.
At the time of its opening the Hotel Ritz provided the latest in luxury and comfort, offering four to five bathrooms in each section of the hotel and a telephone on each floor next
to the elevator. With facilities like these, the Ritz instantly became one of the most luxurious hotels in the world.
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€118.00
€1800.00
€8200.00
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Gala Dinner Menu (30 min appetizer service included), per person from
AV: Sound System (1 wireless micro included) & necessary equipment for opera singers, lot
Opera Singers (Tenor, Soprano & Pianist), lot rate from
WESTIN PALACE
http://www.westinpalacemadrid.com/en
Built by order of King Alfonso XIII in 1912, The Westin Palace Madrid was recently restored to its original splendour. Situated near the Prado museum, historic monuments and
some of the best tapas restaurants in town, It is listed in the Condé Nast Traveller "Gold List 2010" as one of the
best hotels in Spain.
The magnificent building, highlighted by an enormous stained glass dome, has been a centre of Spanish society for almost 100 years. The 467 guest rooms and suites are
decorated and furnished with stunning marble, precious fabrics and updated with every modern
convenience.
The 15 meeting and banquet rooms accommodating up to 1000 guests combine the magic of Belle Époque tapestries and marble with 21stcentury technology.
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€118.00
€1800.00
€8200.00
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Gala Dinner Menu (30 min appetizer service included), per person from
AV: Sound System (1 wireless micro included) & necessary equipment for opera singers, lot
Opera Singers (Tenor, Soprano & Pianist), lot rate from
Brunch Venues for 300
PALACIO DE NEGRALEJO
www.negralejo.com
Description: It is certain that the name comes from an enormous forest of pine trees, which are called “Negrales” due to their dark colour, their thick trunks, and the abundance of
cones.
With the centuries, the palace has lost its turrets but the group of buildings (barns, stables, cellars and chapel) has been restored for its new role as a place for society gettogethers.
Capacity: This venue offers 11 different rooms with capacity from 20 up to 1500 people. +500 pax for seated dinner
Location: 30 minutes from the city centre (depending on traffic).
History
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Brunch Menu (seated buffet lunch - drinks included), per person from €73
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The first record of the existence of a small castle named “Negrales” is cited
between 1590 and 1600.
After several events and mishaps in 1790 a country palace was built over the original foundations of the castle, preserving the old cellars and passageways. The four towers of this
palace dominated the rich fertile lands watered by the rivers Henares and Jamara. During the nineteenth century a member of the owning family of the “Marquis of Villamejor”
Palace, en enthusiastic horse breeder, founded the “Figueroa” Stud. Parts of the stables are still preserved.
With the passing of the centuries the “Palace” lost its towers but its interior remained intact as well as the group of cottages, granaries, stables, courtyards, cellar and tiny chapel
which was once the centre of the agricultural and livestock employment of the community of “El Negralejo”.
The palace has recently been restored and transformed into a restaurant that scrupulously maintains its pure Castilian flavours. Ancient tools, cooking vessels, farm implements,
harnessing and furnishing used in the “Palace of Negralejo” since 1600 have been incorporated into the decoration.
DUQUES DE PASTRANA
This palace was constructed at the start of the 19thcentury, with a plain facade. The interior vaunts lavish Isabelline style decoration from the era.
Lying in the heart of old and cultural Madrid, it was the main hub of aristocratic social life.
Set in the town centre of Chamartín de la Rosa, a small village, which formed part of the Infantado estate, and lays to the north of Madrid. It was restored in the mid 18th century.
Its original shape was destroyed, but its civic facade is still intact.
It possesses four rooms for 120/140 pax, 100pax, 110 pax and a meeting room for 32 pax. Receptions can be held in the garden for 200/300pax standing.
Palacete de Pastrana enclosures “Antonio Vicente Monquete” Auditorium.
The area compromises a theatre room, with a capacity of 486 people; two annexed rooms and a spacious entrance hall.
Due to its characteristics and location it offers the perfect choice for symposiums and conferences.
History
The Duke of Pastrana small palace is located in Chamartin area, right in the heart of Madrid. It is the perfect location for social and business events. The building was declared of
Cultural Interest in 1979. Previously was part of “Señorío del Infantado”, a extended area that compiles large woods, palaces and gardens in the
north of Madrid Village.
In 1679 these possessions went to Catalina Mendoza, eighth Duchess of Infantado who, once she married Ruy Gómez de Silva, became Duchess of Pastrana.
From the palace, built in 1860 and under romantic influence, stands out its elegant façade and the splendid gardens, trapezoid shape, looking out over
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Venue Hire for Brunch in the garden (good weather) or in the rooms "Roja &
Verde" (Red & Green, bad weather), lot rate for half day (morning)
Brunch Menus from
Activities
Spanish Products Tasting
€45 per person + venue hire
Wine, ham, cheese, olive oil, sherry or many more products…
Enjoy an afternoon of trying these high quality Spanish products, guided by a specialist explaining the different of these
quintessentially Spanish products.
Flamenco Classes
€62 per person, minimum numbers apply
Corral de la Morería, was started by Manuel del Rey in 1956, and is the most known tablao flamenco in the world. Throughout its
history, the Corral de la Morería flamenco show has witnessed the performance of some of the finest professionals of this discipline,
including: Pastora Imperio, La Chunga, María Albaicín, El Güito, Mario Maya, Manuela Vargas, Lucero Tena, Isabel Pantoja, Antonio
Gades and Blanca del Rey, not to mention an endless number of singers, guitarist and dancers.
The location is in the centre of Madrid - next to the Royal Palace, in the main historic quarters of the city , decorated with Arabic
corbels and streetlamps dating from the 18th and 19th century recreate a setting reminiscent of the original tablao flamenco.
Enjoy a flamenco workshop and get to know this old and very special tradition by trying it on your own.
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The Swords of Toledo, Lace Making, The Art of the Fan, Sherry Tasting
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All rates exclude Vat which is currently 8%
Breakfast is included in all options
Entry Level
Hotel Auditorium
Avda de Aragón, 400 - 28022 Madrid
http://www.hotelauditorium.com/index.php
Hotel Auditorium Madrid has a health club, an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Business amenities at
this 4.0-star property include a business centre, small meeting rooms, and a meeting/conference room. This airport hotel offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Guests have
complimentary access to a roundtrip airport shuttle. The property has designated areas for smoking.
HOTEL AUDITORIUM MADRID
Room Type
April 2013
Double Single Use
Double Use
Total
103.70€
114.81€
300
NH Ribera del Manzanares
Paseo Virgen del Puerto, 57. 28005
http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/spain/madrid/nh-ribera-del-manzanares.html
The hotel is situated facing Madrid’s new promenade area, by the new gardens of the Manzanares River and downtown Madrid, very near the Royal Palace and Almudena
Cathedral. You can easily reach the Puerta del Sol square and the famous El Rastro flea market from the hotel. NH Ribera del Manzanares has a total of 224 brand new rooms
including 7 large junior suites, 19 family rooms, and 5 rooms adapted for disabled people.
The La Ribera restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with the best seasonal cuisine and savoury Spanish dishes.
HOTEL NH RIBERA DEL MANZANARES
Room Type
April 2013
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73.00€
88.00€
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Mid Range/5 star
NH Eurobuilding
Padre Damián 23, 05.Chamartín, 28036 Madrid
http://www.nh-hoteles.es/nh/es/hoteles/espana/madrid/nh-eurobuilding.html
This stylish hotel is near Real Madrid’s famous Bernabeu Stadium and the impressive Kio Towers. It has a modern spa and 24-hour room service weekdays.
The NH Eurobuilding is in a quiet area. Cuzco and Colombia Metro Stations are within 500 metres. They offer easy access to the city centre.
The hotel is close to Chamartín Station. The famous Paseo de la Castellana is within walking distance. It is only 11 kilometres from Barajas Airport.
NH Eurobuilding’s spa is available at an additional cost. There are different temperature swimming pools, Jacuzzis and hydro-massage chairs.
There is a sauna, a Turkish bath and an ice cabin. The hotel also has a gym and a massage service. The sports hall includes paddle tennis courts.
The hotel offers a healthy breakfast and the Praga Restaurant serves buffet meals. Magerit Restaurant serves salads, vegetables, soups and natural juices.
NH Eurobuilding
Room Type
April 2013
Double Single Use
Double Use
Total
120€
135€
150
Madrid Eurostars Hotel
Paseo de la Castellana 259-B
http://www.eurostarsmadridtower.com/EN/index.html
This sophisticated hotel is in the 770 ft high SyV Tower, and includes a gym and spa. All rooms have fantastic views of Madrid as well as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs.
The Eurostars Madrid Tower can be found in the Cuatro Torres business area, on Paseo de la Castellana. Begoña Metro Station is just 300 ft away, and nearby Chamartín Station
offers easy access to the centre of the city.
All of the Eurostar Madrid's rooms have a pillow menu. They have hardwood floors and large windows, and spacious modern bathrooms.
The Madrid Tower’s restaurant is on the 30th floor, and has panoramic views of the city. It serves classic Mediterranean dishes. There is also a piano bar.
HOTEL Eurostars
Room Type
145€
160€
300
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April 2013
Melia Madrid Princesa
Princesa, 27, 28008, Madrid
http://www.meliamadridprincesa.com/en/
The Meliá Madrid Princesa is located in the “Royal” heart of the capital of Spain. It was completely renovated in 2007 and all the rooms and public areas now offer a contemporary
and comfortable style, providing even greater exclusivity to all our guests.
Personalised service reaches its zenith in “The Level”, with its exclusive attention and its superior range of services which include reserved areas, independent reception, private
breakfast room, meeting rooms, open bar for snacks, free press in several languages, free fax service, free business centre, VIP check-in and late check-out, as well as other
exclusive amenities. The Level service will be close July and August.
As for the dining options, the hotel has just recently opened the new “UNO by Meliá Madrid Princesa”. A restaurant offering a varied menu of original dishes which will delight the
taste buds of all lovers of great food
Melia Madrid Princesa
Room Type
April 2013
Double Single Use
Double Use
Total
160€
175€
100
Hotel Hesperia
Paseo de la Castellana, 57. 28046 Madrid
http://www.hesperia.com/hesperia/en/hotels/spain/madrid/hesperia-madrid.html
Ideally located, the sophisticated and chic Hotel Hesperia Madrid is one of the cities’s leading contemporary luxury showcases. High-profile Spanish designer Pascua Ortega
designed the hotel's stunningly modern interiors, spaces that elegantly blend with the classic style of the rooms. The top floor features rooftop suites with terraced Jacuzzis.
The hotel offers exquisite market cuisine in the Manzana lobby restaurant and in the Santceloni Restaurant which boasts two Michelin stars. Both are run and managed by Santi
Santamaria, one of Spain's most famous chefs.
Hesperia Madrid
Room Type
170€
180€
80
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Mercure Madrid Santo Domingo
San Bernardo, 28013 Madrid
http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-7938-mercure-madrid-santo-domingo/location.shtml
A unique hotel with 200 rooms right in the heart of Madrid with an excellent location and great services. Among the hotel's many attractive features are its themed rooms with
murals created by up-and-coming artists, the lobby, which is crowned with porcelain and gold leaf arches, and the decorated car park. Over 12,917 sq. ft. (1200 m2) of room space
with natural light for meetings or banquets and an outdoor rooftop pool with fantastic views over Madrid.
Mercure Madrid Santo Domingo
Room Type
April 2013
Double Single Use
Double Use
Total
125€
145€
60
Melia Castilla
Capitán Haya, 43, 28020, Madrid
http://www.meliacastilla.com/en/?gclid=CMSZmNqp9asCFYob4QodvEjTwg
Its strategic location in the centre of Madrid, a few metres from the Paseo de la Castellana, 15 minutes from the airport, near Chamartín train station and the Real Madrid football
ground, the Santiago Bernabeu, makes the Meliá Castilla the ideal hotel for a visit to the capital. The bright lobby with its indoor plants and elegant atmosphere welcome you to a
hotel which always offers personalized and friendly service throughout your stay.
The Meliá Castilla hotel has 915 comfortable rooms and suites on its fifteen floors, decorated in a classical contemporary style and with all the comforts and services to satisfy
every need, making it the favourite hotel for businessmen and women as well as foreign tourists visiting Madrid
Melia Castilla
Room Type
April 2013
Double Single Use
Double Use
Total
150€
165€
175
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Luxury
Westin Palace
Plaza De Las Cortes 7, Madrid, 28014
http://www.westinpalacemadrid.com/
Built in 1912 and renovated in 1997, this magnificent 6-floor first class hotel has a total 466 rooms, of which 418 are doubles and 48 are suites. The splendid building has a
wonderful lobby with a friendly 24-hour reception, safe, cloakroom and currency exchange desk. The hotel's facilities are second to none and include a lift, a café, a hairdresser's
salon, several shops, a homely bar, and 2 delightful air-conditioned restaurants with separate non-smoking areas, a conference room and Internet access. There are also room and
laundry services, medical assistance and a car park and a garage available for guests' use
Westin Palace
Room Type
April 2013
Double Single Use
Double Use
Total
259€
259€
150
Gran Melia Fenix
Hermosilla, 2 | Madrid Spain 28001
http://www.gran-melia-fenix.com/en/
Uniquely located on the Plaza de Colón, the Hotel Gran Meliá Fénix is a reference of the finest in the city´s hotel industry, and member of the exclusive group of The Leading Hotels
of the World. With its famous DRY Cosmopolitan Bar by Javier de las Muelas, it is the foremost example of luxury and service with all of the Spanish charisma.
Its magnificent location in the exclusive Salamanca neighbourhood, in the heart of the financial district and surrounded by the famous streets of Serrano, Velázquez, Goya and on
the Paseo of la Castellana, allows our guests to easily reach the city´s most emblematic attractions. It is only a 10 minute walk from the famous Gran Vía and the most important
museums of the city: the Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen. Since its opening in 1953 the Hotel has welcomed the most prestigious guests including David Beckham, Bill
Clinton, Gary Grant or the Beatles on their first visit to the city. Always an example of unsurpassed attention to its guests, currently it incorporates the most contemporary form of
understanding the guest´s experience with its “Red Glove Service”, new additions, and exclusive spaces dedicated to the most discerning guests such as the new Red Level Lounge
Gran Melia Fenix
Room Type
235€
235€
50-70
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Ritz Madrid
Plaza de la Lealtad 5, 28014 Madrid
http://www.ritzmadrid.com/web/orit/hotel_ritz_madrid.jsp
A baroque palace landmark positioned at the heart of Madrid’s ‘Golden Triangle’, Hotel Ritz is within walking distance of the city’s major cultural, business, shopping and dining
venues.
Built in 1910 according to the wishes of King Alfonso XIII, this iconic Orient-Express landmark established Madrid as one of the truly great European cities: it has welcomed visiting
aristocracy and dignitaries in style and luxury ever since.
A lively gathering place for Spanish high society, the hotel’s restaurants and bars are a constant buzz of activity: its leafy outdoor terrace is especially popular for a traditional
summer Sunday brunch following a stroll in the adjacent Retiro Park
Ritz
Room Type
April 2013
Double Single Use
Double Use
Total
250€
270€
60
Hotel Silken Puerta América
Avenida AMÉRICA, 41, 28028 Madrid
http://www.hoteles-silken.com/hotel-puerta-america-madrid/en/
The Hotel Silken Puerta América Madrid is a space that invites people to dream – a never been- attempted-before project that has brought together nineteen of the top
architecture and design studios in the world from thirteen different countries. Originality, luxury, innovation and formal freedom define a hotel that awakens its guests’ senses.
Each of the floors showcases a different concept in hotel rooms. All play with different materials, colours and shapes to create spaces that bring together the best in avant-garde
design and architecture, where creativity and the freedom to develop each of the spaces has been the hallmark.12 different floors, 12 ways of understanding the architecture and
the design. A hotel that is unique in the world.
Hotel Silken Puerta America
Room Type
150€
150€
80-100
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April 2013
ME Madrid
http://www.memadrid.com/
Conveniently located in the heart of the historic city centre steps away from the famous Museum del Prado and la Puerta del Sol. Whether you are in the mood to shop, sight-see
or just stroll through the lively neighbourhood, everything is within reach.
The hotel provides 192 rooms: 113 Deluxe, 52 Supreme, 15 The Level, 2 Focus Studio, 5 Urban Suites, 4 Grand Suites and The Tower. Fashionably styled room featuring plush
feather top bedding with 300 thread count cotton linen and the contemporary bathroom includes a hairdryer and make-up mirror, full-length mirror, sexy-light (adjustable lights
of intensity and colour), Wi-Fi Internet access (complimentary), 32 inch interactive plasma TV (42 inches for our Suites), CD/DVD Home Theatre System & Surround Speaker, hydro
massage shower and AVEDA amenity line, key card, direct-dial phone with voicemail, iron and ironing board, individual climate control, connecting rooms, etc.
ME Madrid
Room Type
April 2013
33
238€
238€
50-70
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