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Apollo Hotel is the perfect place to do business


With easy access by road and rail, plus free parking for 200 cars, Basingstoke’s Apollo Hotel makes the perfect location for conferences and events from across the region, writes Alison Dewar of The Business Magazine


The four-star hotel, situated on the town’s ring road close to junction 6 of the M3, offers superb facilities and the range of 15 meeting rooms in its purpose-built conference centre, means it can cater for as many as 255 guests or as few as two.


Proud to be independent rather than part of a larger chain, the hotel offers both day and 24- hour delegate packages, both of which can be tailored to suit client requirements.


General manager Robert Rutherford said: “Quite simply, we are the best fully-equipped hotel in Basingstoke, we have the best facilities and the best location. Whether you want a quiet business lunch for two or an event for over 200, the Apollo is undoubtedly the best all round choice.“


Close to all the major business parks, Rutherford says the hotel is already very popular with local businesses and he is keen to spread the word about its facilities to a wider corporate audience.


High-speed rail links to London Waterloo combined with the excellent road network, means the Apollo is ideally placed to attract organisations from London and across the Thames Valley.


Its flexible conference accommodation means the hotel is ideal for anything from large product launches and AGMs, to sales training or smaller brainstorming groups.


Meeting rooms include the Hampshire Suite, which can be used as one large room with seating for up to 255 delegates or sub-divided into three separate sound proofed rooms. The Audeo Room, complete with state-of-the-art


high-speed video conferencing, is perfect for boardroom type meetings up to 16 delegates and the Vyne Room is ideal for groups of up to 30.


The hotel has free wi-fi with high speed internet access, all rooms are fully air conditioned and have natural daylight together with blackout facilities.


Full audio visual support is available and staff from the dedicated conference team are on hand to provide support, while the hotel’s business centre ensures guests have access to all the additional facilities they need.


Once the working day is over, the Apollo offers something for everyone. Not only does it have a fully equipped gym, but it is also home to Horizons Health & Beauty Spa, complete with indoor pool, steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi and treatment rooms.


And when it’s time for dinner, Vespers restaurant offers the ultimate in fine dining. Awarded a sought after AA Rosette, it has a reputation for great food and high-class service, perfect for corporate entertaining in a more formal atmosphere.


Offering a more relaxed approach is The Brasserie, which serves breakfast, lunch and buffet dinner, while the Library Bar serves coffees, a full range of drinks and light snacks throughout the day.


Private dining for conference guests is also an option, with a wide selection of menus available.


THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – SOLENT & SOUTH CENTRAL – NOVEMBER 2012 www.businessmag.co.uk


And finally, when it’s time to retire, the hotel’s 125 luxury bedrooms, including three deluxe suites, provide the perfect end to the day.


The Apollo Hotel is offering a special discounted rate for readers of The Business Magazine:


• Eight-hour delegate rate of £28, weekday or weekend (normally £55). Terms and conditions apply and subject to availability.


• 24-hour delegate rate of £130 weekday (normally £170) or £85 weekend. Terms and conditions apply and subject to availability.


Details:


01256-796797 cb@apollohotels.com www.apollohotels.com


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