Host successful meetings and events at The Grand Brighton

We are delighted business meetings and all events can resume in England. With impressive facilities including the stunning self-contained sea facing Empress Suite that can accommodate up to 900 guests, and an expert team on hand to deliver exceptional service The Grand Brighton is the perfect place to surprise, delight and entertain.

Although restrictions have relaxed, your comfort and confidence is still our top priority. We shall continue to proceed with caution and follow the guidance from the MIA and have updated our Covid-19 policies to reflect the changes. Please read below the measures in place to safeguard our customers and team.

To speak to the team about the changes now in place or to explore how we can deliver an unforgettable event for you call us on 01273 224300 or email conference@grandbrighton.co.uk.

AROUND THE HOTEL

Face coverings are no longer mandatory for guests and staff in public areas of the hotel however please feel free to wear a mask if you feel comfortable or prefer to do so. Please note that temperatures will be checked on arrival through non-invasive thermal cameras. .

OUR TEAM

We continue to ask our teams to fill in a daily health survey questionnaire and have their temperature checked every time they are in the hotel as well as completing two lateral flow tests a week.

CLEANLINESS

Our cleaning schedules have been reviewed and enhancements made to our already incredible standards. Common touch points are sanitised regularly using a chemical-free, sustainable sanitiser - including door handles and lift buttons. Room attendants continue to work to COVID safe standards and bathroom attendants monitor our facilities regularly.

RISK ASSESSMENTS

As guidance and legislation changes we are continually reviewing and amending our event specific Risk Assessments which we will be happy to share with you.

GUIDANCE

We recommend anyone attending an event at the hotel completes a lateral flow test prior to arrival. We do not allow anyone to self-isolate at the hotel. In addition, in line with restrictions, we do not allow guests to stay if: they (or those in their household) have any Covid-19 symptoms at all; they (or those in their household) have had a recent positive Covid-19 result; or if they have been told to self-isolate by NHS Track and Trace.

We are pleased to have been awarded the MIA’s AIM Secure Accreditation. This endorsement recognises that we are dedicated to delivering a first-class service in excellent facilities, with a total commitment to upholding legal compliance and health and hygiene protocols, providing the very best environment for both our guests and our staff.

We are also taking part in the Meet Out To Help Out scheme by Conference News, and we commit to giving you clear and flexible terms, a one hour response time on all enquiries, commission on deposits, and commission payments made within five days of receiving the full balance*. To plan your next meeting or event by the sea please call 01273 224352 or email conference@grandbrighton.co.uk and quote TREAT

*View our commission agreement terms and conditions

It’s easy to see why it’s just one of only 31 AIM Gold accredited meetings venues in the UK. And that, paired with an onsite team who have decades of experience in running large scale events for global clients, makes The Grand Brighton the place to surprise, delight and entertain.

The Empress Suite is a beautiful and contemporary sea-facing space which provides audio visual routing and unlimited suspension points for creative and practical conference seats, plus its own private entrance with street loading. The Albert Room’s exceptionally high ceilings are dotted with ornate chandeliers making for an impressively flexible backdrop; whilst a section of striking meeting spaces are available for small conferences, syndicate areas, private dinners, board meetings and team building in Brighton. Think paddle boarding by day, sea bass carpaccio with Brighton Gin by night.

Just 10 minutes from Brighton Station, 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport and 55 minutes from London Victoria, it couldn’t be easier to breeze down to the coast to arrive at the most vibrant, colourful and creative city. The Grand Brighton has told thousands of stories over the last 150 years, now it’s time to write yours.

Meeting spaces overview

Located on the ground floor of the hotel, George 3^rd has recently been refurbished to a very high standard. The luxurious decorative touches, quality British furnishings and statement art mural of Brighton seafront make it a wonderful space for intimate private dining, executive meetings and as a syndicate space. This room accommodates 12 boardroom style and features state-of-the-art audio visual equipment including Crestron Air Media Technology and a integral 55 inch HD display television. Luxury private dining by Alan White is available in this room.

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Located on the ground floor of the hotel, George 2nd has recently been refurbished to a very high standard. The luxurious decorative touches, quality British furnishings, glamorous decorative mirror and unique light fixtures make it a wonderful space for both intimate private dining, executive meetings and as a syndicate space. This room accommodates 8 boardroom style and features state-of-the-art audio visual equipment including Crestron Air Media Technology and a 55 inch HD display television. Luxury Private Dining by Alan White is available in this room.

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For large scale events, the Empress Suite is the perfect space. As the largest sea-facing conference suite in the UK it's certainly a show-stopper! This room currently accommodates 900 theatre style or 600 for private banqueting. This contemporary suite features audio visual routing for sound and light along with unlimited suspension points for creative and practical conference sets. The suite splits into four separate rooms, offering flexibility for your event and benefits from a private entrance, foyer, crush hall, private bathrooms, cloakroom and street loading.

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The Albert Room is the hotel’s original ballroom and is the perfect setting for weddings, functions and banquets, as well as providing a prestigious venue for impressive business conferences and meetings in Brighton. Recently refurbished, this dramatic yet light and spacious room is located on the ground floor with its discerning feature, the exceptionally high ceilings, complimented by an array of ornate chandeliers. The Albert Room offers natural daylight and is decorated in an elegant style, providing a striking canvas for any event. This room currently accommodates 200 theatre style or 170 for private banqueting.

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Albert 2 is an extension of our fantastic Albert Room and also joins our new restaurant, Cyan. The newly refurbished room makes a fabulous impact whilst being bright, airy and offering stunning sea views. This flexible event space also connects with the Albert Room making it suitable for large conferences, exhibitions and banqueting events. This room currently accommodates 120 theatre style or 80 for private banqueting.

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The Regent Room is the hotel's original library which exudes a traditional charm. The beautiful wood panelling and fireplace makes it the perfect room for private dining and special occasions as well as offering the flexibility and facilities to accommodate board meetings, presentations and small conferences. Luxury private dining by Alan White is available in this room. This room currently accommodates 80 theatre style or 40 for boardroom.

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The Consort Room is tucked away on the ground floor of the hotel. Like all of our other meeting spaces, it was recently refurbished in a contemporary-meets-classic style. This room is suitable for smaller intimate meetings, presentations and training, as well as offering the perfect space and light to comftortably host a board meeting. The Consort Room is also a great option for enjoying private dining in Brighton. Luxury private dining by Alan White is available in this room. This room currently accommodates 80 theatre style or 40 for boardroom.

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Eugenie, George I and Napoleon

Our three meeting rooms located on the first floor offer stunning sea views and private balconies. These bright and modern rooms vary in size and can accommodate the follow numbers:

Eugenie & Napoleon:

This room currently accommodates 30 theatre style or 16 for boardroom.

George I:

This room currently accommodates 10 for boardroom style.

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Meeting and event rooms at The Grand Brighton include:

Air-conditioning
Sea views (Empress, Albert 2, Napoleon, Eugenie & George 1st)
Natural daylight (excluding George 2nd & 3rd and The Regent Room)
Crestron AirMedia and integral HD TV's (George 2nd & 3rd)
Wireless internet
Surround sound system (Empress Suite)
Conference phones on request
LCD Projectors

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Packages

Get in touch to discuss the options for your meeting or event, and find out how we can design personalised packages to suit your needs. You can also talk to us now about planning your conference or event for 2021 and beyond...

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Meet the team

Yasmin Okerika

Yasmin is the Deputy Conference Office Manager here at The Grand and has been with the meeting & events sales team for over 5 years. Handling conference and event enquiries from meeting rooms for 10 through to banqueting for 600 and exclusive use events, Yasmin quickly identifies clients key priorities and booking criteria to create competitive proposals.

Charlotte Parvin

As our Wedding and Special Events Co-ordinator, Charlotte is responsible for booking and arranging once in a lifetime events for guests. Her passion for our beautiful function spaces combined with her close relationships with suppliers, from florists to theming companies, allow her to deliver exceptional and perfectly tailored events.

Emma Jeffs

Our Conference and Events Account Executive, Emma has been with The Grand over 21 years and holds a vast wealth of operational knowledge following 10 years in event operations. Emma is our resident expert on floor plans, capacities and layouts, allowing her to advise clients on how to use our flexible meeting spaces to their fullest potential.