London Hotels Insight announces its findings after inspecting the meeting facilities at the 5 star May Fair Hotel.

(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED KINGDOM - February 15th, 2012 - As part of a campaign to discover the best free WiFi meeting facilities in London, the London Hotels Insight blogging team recently carried out an inspection of the meeting rooms at the 5 star May Fair Hotel in central London. The findings are reported below.

As the leading social media authority on London hotels (independently verified on a number of sites like Topsy.com and socialmedialibrary.co.uk), London Hotels Insight now offers free consultation and advice to companies seeking a high-quality conference venue in and around the UK capital. The site's expert London hotel bloggers apply a demanding checklist of criteria on each site visit and only accept invitations from hotels which offer free WiFi.

Expectations on this particular visit were high since the May Fair is one of London's most hip 5 star hotels and the official hotel for London Fashion Week. It claims to offer stylish and versatile meeting spaces and the London Hotels Insight team was determined to evaluate the substance behind this claim. Here are the results of the inspection tour:

- Located in the heart of London, the May Fair Hotel could not be any more easily accessible. The hotel appeals to nearby fashion, media and entertainment companies not only with its location but also its inspiring contemporary decor. 

- In addition to its 406 bedrooms, the hotel has 11 signature suites that can also be used for meetings, along with a further 16 impressive multi-purpose and versatile meeting spaces including the largest private cinema in London which can seat up to 201 people. 

- The range of events that the conferencing facilities can host is broader than many other Mayfair meeting rooms and can include drinks receptions, presentations, conferences, meetings, private screenings, weddings and private dinners in one of the sleek meeting rooms or at the Quince Salon.

- Free Wifi is available throughout the hotel and although this might appear par for the course, many other luxury hotels in London currently charge for this basic necessity. The visiting London Hotels Insight bloggers were impressed when they set up their laptops in the hotel's bustling Quince Bar and Restaurant by the number of guests taking advantage of the complimentary internet access.

- All meeting facilities feature state-of-the-art technology and fully integrated AV systems. A hotel business centre is also available with access to laptops and printers and of course free WiFi. The visiting bloggers observed executives checking their email even in the hotel's meeting breakout areas during short coffee breaks.

- A value-added service within the May Fair's corporate offering is the fact that there is an AV technician on site, with a direct phone line provided for contact between the event organiser and conference manager to make sure that important meeting events are flawlessly executed.

- As the London Hotels Insight's venue finding team walked around the London meeting rooms at The May Fair, it was evident that many companies had their logos displayed on a small digital screen at the entrance to each meeting room, which felt like a unique personal touch. 

- Several meeting rooms have natural daylight and even the ones that don't are thoughtfully decorated in a vibrant colour scheme. Each room has its own individual feel and identity, while the fresh and funky breakout areas allow conversations to spill over naturally into a more relaxed setting.

- The breathtaking Crystal Room deserves a special mention. It houses Europe's 2nd largest chandelier made out of gorgeous Baccarat crystal and has a simple yet elegant beauty while also being an extremely adaptable space that can be used for both business conferences and wedding parties. It has a licence to perform ceremonies as well as its own independent entrance.

- Finally, the quality and the choice of seasonal foods available at The May Fair and particularly the flagship Quince Restaurant and Bar reflect the best of fresh British produce, making The May Fair an ideal venue for private dining. The new Quince Salon offers an area that can be separated from the main restaurant for added discretion and privacy.

In conclusion, London Hotels Insight would assess the central London meeting rooms at the May Fair as particularly suitable for events that require a certain "wow" factor where it's important for the conference host to impress delegates or clients in some way. The hotel's huge private cinema and the very special May Fair bar (recognised as one of London's best destination bars) are further unique draws.

London Hotels Insight therefore recommends that interested companies contact The May Fair directly by e-mailing  events@themayfairhotel.co.uk or calling +44 (0)20 7915 3898. Alternatively, conference organisers can also get in touch with London Hotels Insight if they require further advice on this or other London meeting venues. 

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