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9 Leeds Opposite: Grade II listed Devonshire Hall Left: Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa Royal Armouries The Royal Armouries Museum and New Dock Hall are magnificent venues, with over 20 years of hosting banquets and conferences for over 1,000 delegates and 2,500sqm of exhibition space. There is a purpose-built lecture theatre that holds 250 among a variety of different spaces. Alongside the award-winning catering are 130-hotel bedrooms on its doorstep and a further 65 plus within a five-minute walk. www.rai-events.co.uk MEETinLEEDS MEETinLEEDS, the conference and events team at the University of Leeds, manages a number of venues available for non-residential conferences throughout the year, including University House and Devonshire Hall. University House, located in the heart of campus, is the focus for the hospitality offered by the University and is the perfect location for any event. Devonshire Hall is a Grade II listed venue. www.meetinleeds.co.uk Great places to stay in Leeds Located in Granary Wharf, just one mile from the city centre and set on the Leeds/Liverpool canal, DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre promises a waterside setting in the heart of Leeds. With a choice of 19 meeting rooms, all with floor to ceiling windows and some with external balconies overlooking the canal, it’s a favourable space for holding professional meetings. Alternatively, see your meeting reach new heights and experience Leeds’s finest rooftop setting. Found on the 13th floor, the Sky Lounge offers panoramic views of Leeds and Yorkshire. www.doubletree3.hilton.com Perfect for smaller or impromptu meetings, Malmaison provides two slinky pods that comfortably fit up to six people. Fitted with wireless technology, wireless 40” screen sharing, conference phones and super-fast Wi-Fi, the pods come complete with complementary tea, coffee or soft drinks. These quirky sound-proof glass pods contain everything you need for a group session. www.malmaison.com www.conference-news.co.uk Relatively new to Leeds, this Dakota Deluxe hotel is the first to exist outside of Scotland. Situated moments from the train station, Dakota Deluxe Leeds is a meeting space that delivers exceptional service and memorable experiences. Entertain and impress up to 150 delegates by hosting a corporate event at Salon Privé. Oozing sophistication and glamour, Salon Privé is designed for intimate evenings and grand events. www.leeds.dakotahotels.co.uk Based in Leeds Light complex and in the heart of the financial quarter of the city, Radisson Blu provides a selection of stylish meeting rooms over two purposely designed conference floors. The largest space caters for 70 delegates and the new FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar brings flame flavoured plates and Yorkshire’s favourite dishes to the city. www.radissonblu.com Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, just outside the centre of Leeds, has great access to the M62 and M1 motorways. Prospective delegates can expect 21 rooms all naturally lit, fitted with widescreen TVs and access to high-speed wireless internet connection. The contemporary spaces aim to inspire creativity, productivity and engagement. Enjoy the conference café and delicious food to refuel. On-site parking is available. www.thorpeparkhotel.co.uk