4 special occasion parties to take out of the home and into a hotel
We all lead busy lives but it’s important to find time for fun. The QHotels Collection gives you the chance to enjoy life’s big and small celebrations and concentrate on having a good time, rather than logistics.
Here are four types of event that we recommend moving from your home to our hotels.
Dinner parties
Hosting a dinner party is a great way to entertain family and friends, but they can be tricky events to pull together. There’s the cooking and the cleaning, not to mention the entertainment to organise. Sometimes it feels like the host never gets the chance to switch off and enjoy their night. But that’s not the case with us
When you book a Private Dining experience you get a space dedicated to your nearest and dearest to enjoy how you wish. Forget setting an alarm to check the oven and leave the food preparation to us. Think about the fun and games you’ll enjoy around the table as you forget your responsibilities and simply catch up with loved ones, fully fed and satisfied.
Book Clubs
Have you ever wanted to get your friends together to discuss the latest page turner? Maybe you already run a book club that’s outgrown your home? If there’s anywhere that’s best suited to natter about narratives it has to be a hotel.
Why not take the literary literally and host your next get together in The Great Library at Crewe Hall Hotel, Cheshire? Or where better to enjoy a tipple as you share your take on your favourite titles in the Whisky Snug at Slaley Hall Hotel, Northumberland? There’s no better place to talk through the works of Shakespeare than Stratford Manor Hotel, just down the road from the Bard’s birthplace.
As any avid reader knows, there’s nothing like curling up with a good book in a comfortable bed. When you’ve finished dissecting bestsellers, treat yourself to a cosy hotel room and dive into the next chapter. Bliss.
Family Reunions
You don’t need an excuse to meet with the family, but sometimes you do need the space. Gathering parents, grandparents, siblings and cousins in one home might not always work. And then there’s the small matter of location. Finding somewhere that all your relatives can easily travel to can be half the battle. Our collection of 19 hotels and resorts are located across the UK so a home away from home is never too far away. For a truly reminiscent reunion why not stay the night and recreate those sleepover vibes from your childhood?
Ask our team about group bookings and give everyone the chance to switch off the night before and share breakfast together the next morning – just like old times.
The Manor House at Norton Park is the perfect venue for extra special family get-togethers. Set in the gorgeous hotel grounds, the 16th century manor house has been lovingly restored and transformed into the perfect home from home. With 13 boutique-style bedrooms, two cosy lounge areas, a dining room fit for a banquet and a fully equipped kitchen, plus all the hotel facilities on your doorstep, it’s the perfect place to spend some quality time with your favourites.
Christenings
Christenings are often our first opportunity to celebrate a new life. We all want the best for a new arrival, so why not host your next christening in style?
Do you want a tasty meal with your loved ones and a chance to toast the newborn? Perhaps afternoon tea on the terrace, overlooking green space for brothers, sisters and cousins to play in? Venues across The QHotels Collection give you the chance to do both.
Our events teams can build a day designed around you, your baby and your guests. So, if you want the works with a DJ and dancefloor too, we’ll be happy to make it happen.
If you’re looking for help organising your next big celebration, have a look at our event spaces and services.
3 reasons to move an event from your home to a hotel
Save time and stress
If you’ve ever organised a celebration at home, you’ll know the process can take over every aspect of your life. With the help of an events team, you can leave the smaller details to the experts and get time back for your personal and work life.
Keep your home clean
Forget worrying about that loose skirting board, the fresh lick of paint you haven’t got round to, or one of your guests spilling a drink on your new carpet. Our hotels are ready to wow your guests, and you don’t have to lift a finger.
Fully enjoy the event
As a party host, you’re often the one person in the room who can’t really throw themselves into it and enjoy the day. With no kitchen to clean or worries about running out of food and drink, you can get on with what matters - making special memories with family and friends.
CREWE HALL
THE GREAT LIBRARY
CREWE HALL
THE HALL OF PILLARS
NORTON PARK
THE MANOR HOUSE
NORTON PARK
THE MANOR HOUSE PRIVATE GARDEN
SLALEY HALL
THE WHISKY SNUG
SLALEY HALL
THE WHISKY SNUG
OULTON HALL
ROTHWELL SUITE
OULTON HALL
ORTON SUITE