The hotel’s largest spaces are the Oxford, Cambridge and Durham Suites. Used alone or combined, they form a versatile multi-purpose venue. The Oxford Suite hosts up to 1,247 theatre-style and supports conferences, exhibitions, staging, lighting branding
For mid-scale meetings, the Renaissance Suites—introduced in the 2023 refurbishment—offer six rooms with modern design and built-in AV. In a dedicated wing with breakout space for catering, they suit workshops, training and leadership sessions for teams.
Dining options include the 1890 Restaurant, a sea-facing historic breakfast venue, and the Metropole Bar & Terrace, which offers all-day dining, cocktails, afternoon tea and bottomless brunch. These outlets are often incorporated into event programmes.
The hotel also offers a wide range of leisure facilities – with Guests having access to an indoor heated swimming pool, gym, jacuzzi, sauna and an on-site hair salon.
Catering versatility is central to operations. The culinary team delivers low-carbon, finger food and banquet menus for most dietary needs. Bespoke menus using local or sustainable ingredients are offered, with options reviewed to ensure quality always
Overall, clear options, precise configuration, reliable technology, flexible catering and a delivery-focused team. A one-size-fits-one approach lets organisers match space to purpose, scale to demand and service to expectation now
