Hamilton’s Best Corporate Venues

The sort of impression that you create on your employees or customers truly determines how successful the corporate event has been. Hamilton is a business hub in New Zealand with some great city infrastructure and transport network. Here are some of the top venues you should consider when looking to host a corporate function in this city. Also, don’t forget to book cheap bus hire in Hamilton to transport your guests to your selected function venue!

 

Claudelands Conference and Exhibition Centre

A talented team, excellent facilities and flexible spaces is what you need for a seamless corporate event, and all these are offered by the Claudelands Conference and Exhibition Centre in Hamilton. The event venue is capable of handling a capacity of over 1000 delegates with complimentary delegate parking, high-quality catering, ultra-fast fibre optics, onsite audio visual services and 11 breakout spaces. The linked spaces and rooms can be combined to cater your requirements, with the colossal auditorium ideal for conference plenary sessions and large seated banquets.

The event venue is spread across an area of 34 hectares in a beautiful parkland setting, with close proximity to Hamilton CBD and thriving city scenes. It can also be conveniently accessed from North Island cities, including Taupo, Rotorua, Tauranga and Auckland.

Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre

Offering some of the best leisure facilities in the city, with flexible exhibition and corporate event spaces, Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre is located in close proximity to the city centre, with a capacity to hold up to 600 guests in a theatre style setting. Each conference room can be broken down to set 60pax classroom style seating or 150pax theatre style arrangement.

There are reception lounges as well for high tea, exhibition space, workshops and breakout, along with private bar facilities and a private room. Seminar rooms are also there to compliment the event space, as you can use them for a small workshop or meeting. Catering facilities are top notch, with a variety of cuisines on offer.

Hamilton Airport Hotel & Conference Centre

Perfectly suited for any sort of corporate event, the Hamilton Airport Hotel is right next to the Airport, offering flexibility and convenience for corporate people, attending the occasion from different cities. For an overnight stay, it also has well-equipped accommodation rooms, right from executive spaces to standard studio apartments. A high quality experience is guaranteed at this wonderful venue offering everything under one roof.

Whether you are hosting a corporate event, an exposition or work success celebration, this custom-built venue has six flexible spaces to meet your requirements. It has a capacity to hold approximately 200 guests in a seating style. The expert conference management team and the culinary staff make sure that your requirements are met, and the event is successful in all terms. The meeting rooms are well equipped with audio-visual facilities, air-conditioning and natural light.

SKYCITY Hamilton

The dedicated function coordinating team of the SkyCity Hamilton makes sure that your event is a huge success, whether it’s a corporate event or a conference evening. The professional team will customize the function space according to your needs and budget, whether you are looking for a themed event, traditional corporate function or a special occasion.

They pay attention to even the minutest of details, since everything plays an important part. It’s not just about running the event punctually, the service should be flawless, food must be appetizing, equipment must be properly arranged and the entertainment options can be easily accessed. It’s worth the money to utilize an event venue that has everything sorted for you. Apart from that, there’s plenty of live entertainment, bar offerings and casino games.

Ferrybank Conference Centre

This premier riverside venue in Hamilton is perfect for expositions, company celebrations, gala dinners and corporate events. The Ferrybank Conference centre takes pride in offering impeccable services and delectable cuisine to create an unforgettable experience for you and your invitees. Out-catering service is also provided on prior request. There’s a wide range of catering options available, which can be worked upon to create a menu that represents an extension of your individuality.

The Ferrybank is ideal for corporate event of all sizes with a capacity of 250 people in a cocktail style event. The natural light and the beautiful outlook provides a serene working ambiance, with close proximity to central city. With the vast experience of the event management team, nothing can go wrong when organising an event at the Ferrybank.

Ambassador Hotel

Ideally located in the heart of Hamilton, the Ambassador Hotel has 38 contemporary hotel style rooms and a well-equipped conference room, covering your business needs in a fulfilling manner. One can host a cocktail-style function here, as well as product launches or business meetings, with a tailored package to suit all requirements.  

On the topmost level of the accommodation block are world-class event facilities including fully catered conference room and the ability to have catering for cocktail functions and a fully serviced private bar. The bistro is also available for hire, as it can host up to 50 people for a small private function. The chef will accordingly tailor food and beverage options to suit your requirements. Just make sure to place your requests beforehand!

The Grandstand

Located within the scenic surrounds of the Claudelands Park, this beautifully restored space, the Grandstand is a wonderful character event venue in Hamilton CBD. This stylish and unique function space offers seamless service, world-class cuisine and exclusive event facilities. It provides a realistic heritage setting to give your function a boost, where you can walk down the memory lane, and enjoy interactive entertainment and innovative cuisine against the charming backdrop of the lush green parkland.

Some of the key features of this venue include a 450-seat grandstand, excellent indoor & outdoor flow, unique parkland setting, off-street parking and a historical character venue, which is ideal for private functions, BBQs and corporate events. It can hold up to 90 people in a banquet style setting and 150 people for a cocktail style function.

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