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Coventry, a vibrant city in the heart of the West Midlands, combines rich industrial heritage with modern convenience. The city was honoured as UK City of Culture in 2021 by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and has incredible options for meetings and events.
Whether you are looking to book an exciting team-building activity or are searching for a bright meeting room with accommodation on site, Coventry has plenty of excellent choices. Also, being only an hour from London via direct trains, travel is quick and easy, meaning more energy can be given to the meeting or event.
This guide covers the top conference venues in Coventry. Some excel at offering a diverse range of meeting spaces, while others showcase the city’s history and culture through their themed interiors. No matter the number of attendees, there is sure to be a space to work for your requirements.
Coventry offers a vast mix of residential conference venues. Some hotels have availability for up to 600 guests theatre-style, whereas whereas other options sit within acres of landscaped gardens and offer scenic views. No matter the occasion, our specialist team are here to perfect your event, from planning to delivery.
If you are looking for a picturesque venue, look no further than Ansty Hall. This country house is six miles north-east of Coventry city centre and sits within eight acres of landscaped gardens. Ansty Hall is part of the Exclusive Collection, the first hotel group to achieve B Corp status. The hotel has recently undergone a major refurbishment, introducing additional bedrooms and extended meeting spaces, with heritage-inspired materials and colour palettes throughout.
Each of the four meeting spaces has individual personality. Henry’s Library pairs blue walls with orange furnishings, creating a modern and vibrant space. This room is full of subtle references to the venue’s history and can accommodate 18 guests, boardroom-style. Another standout space is the Gilbert Scott room. Natural light pours through the large windows, allowing the ornate period features in the room to shine. What’s more, this venue has plenty of outdoor space for team-building activities and features a total of 62 guest rooms.
In contrast, the Double Tree by Hilton sits slightly further out, just over 4 miles from the city centre. This hotel offers 11 meeting rooms and 213 guest rooms. The largest meeting room is their Minister Suite which can accommodate up to 600 guests theatre-style, or 450 guests banquet-style. In addition, the other rooms range in size from 12 guests and upwards, with some rooms adjoining to provide more space.
The Holiday Inn Coventry offers 15 fully equipped meeting rooms and 158 bedrooms. The smallest room hosts up to 15 guests and the largest can seat 250. Guests commonly use this venue for meetings, exhibitions, seminars and private dinners. As a result, it is a versatile choice for a range of events.
Another top conference venue in Coventry is the Ramada Hotel. The location shines for this venue, being just a few minutes’ walk from Coventry Rail Station. There are five meeting rooms and 166 bedrooms. Smaller meeting rooms like the Cirrus Suite are perfect for small training courses or as a breakout room for larger conferences. The largest room is the Alto Suite, which is commonly used for larger events or private dining experiences. This room can be set up to seat 100 attendees theatre style, or 50 cabaret. At the end of the day, guests can unwind in their room overlooking the city’s landmarks.
Hotel Indigo is a unique boutique hotel, blending history and contemporary elegance. This venue offers one meeting room full of natural daylight, and seats 10 guests in a boardroom style.
However, the star attraction of this venue is the unique bedroom interiors reflecting the different eras and industries Coventry has gone through. Whether it is the city’s bicycle making history, automotive history or cultural past, each room celebrates key historical periods.
Lastly, Warwick Conferences is a versatile setting offering a huge selection of meeting spaces. It’s located less than five miles from Coventry’s centre and is situated within the University of Warwick grounds.
This venue offers almost 300 diverse spaces, with bedrooms available too. A standout option is The Slate, a flexible, 650 square metre event space with capacity for 400 people and can be built around your event. Warwick Conferences also demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability, holding EcoSmart Platinum status from Greengage Solutions and IACC Green Star certification.
Boom Battle Bar is a popular venue within the UK and a firm favourite for our Inntel employees. After our Meetings and Events team attended a team building event there themselves, the experience highlighted that the venue was not your average team outing location. The bar combines competitive socialising with a lively bar atmosphere, offering activities like axe throwing, karaoke, crazier golf and augmented reality darts. Also, this venue can be booked privately for exclusive use and offers brilliant packages including corporate and festive options.
Our Meetings and Events team have been designing, managing and delivering seamless events for more than 40 years. We are experts in bringing your event to life and providing that specialist service to help make them memorable and help them stand out.
Overall, whether you are planning a training event, corporate party or three-day conference, we can help source the perfect venue, negotiate the best rates and manage all the smaller details in between. Get in touch today to discover how Inntel can help your meetings or events.