Exploring Luxury Venues In and Around London
A Familiarisation trip with Vine Tree Connections
Showcasing London’s Finest Event Spaces
At Gray Dawes Events, we’re always looking for new venues and experiences to offer our clients. To kickstart the year, our Events Executive, Natalia Skalska, attended a familiarisation trip hosted by Vine Tree Connections, exploring two luxury properties in and around London: Sopwell House in St Albans and The Landmark London in Marylebone. This trip provided a unique opportunity to explore options for high-end clients, VIP groups, and corporate events in the capital and its surrounding areas.
The Journey: From St Albans to Central London
Sopwell House
The Landmark London
The experience continued in the heart of London at The Landmark London, a 5-star hotel with grand architecture and a wealth of British history. Known for its professional service and award-winning afternoon tea, The Landmark provides both elegance and flexibility for corporate gatherings, gala dinners, and networking events.
Sopwell House
Just a five-minute drive from the train station, the location offers the perfect balance of convenience and tranquility, with extensive grounds that feel like a true escape from the bustle of London. Service is a standout, with knowledgeable and proactive staff who go above and beyond to enhance the guest experience at every touchpoint. The property also boasts exceptional luxury facilities, including an award-winning spa, private retreat areas, indoor and outdoor pools, steam rooms, and hot tubs. Adding to its appeal is its versatility, with eight well-equipped meeting spaces and an impressive 600 sqm walled garden, making it ideal for outdoor events, wellness sessions, and exclusive VIP experiences.
Best Suited For
- Client Types: VIPs, senior executives, wellness-focused groups, and clients seeking a luxury feel just outside London.
- Event Types: Multi-day stays, team-building, summer parties, incentives, and outdoor events
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The Landmark Hotel
The venue impresses from the moment you arrive, with grand architecture defined by high ceilings, abundant natural daylight, and a striking central atrium that creates an immediate sense of scale and sophistication. Its prime Marylebone location, close to Baker Street and Marylebone Station, makes it exceptionally convenient for both local and international guests. Designed with events in mind, the property offers outstanding flexibility through 11 meeting rooms, a wide range of bedroom categories, and on-site kitchens that allow for fully tailored catering. This is all supported by a highly professional and experienced team, well equipped to deliver seamless, complex, and high-profile events.
- Client Types: Corporate clients, international visitors, and those seeking high-end London venues.
- Event Types: Conferences, award dinners, gala events, networking functions, and high-profile board meetings.
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Insider Insights
Sopwell House
The Landmark Hotel
Highlights from the Trip
- Early arrival at Sopwell House, using their well-equipped meeting room and dining at The Brasserie
- Check-in, spa visit, and dinner at Omboo, their Asian-inspired restaurant
- Train journey to The Landmark London, followed by a property tour of 11 meeting rooms and four bedroom categories
- Sampling the hotel’s award-winning afternoon tea
- Attending an evening theatre-circus show, “Come Alive: The Greatest Showman”, at the Empress Museum
- Evening drinks and food at the hotel’s on-site pub, and breakfast the next morning before checking out
To Wrap Up…
The familiarisation trip was an excellent opportunity to connect with venue teams, gain firsthand experience of their spaces, and understand how these properties could serve our clients’ needs. Natalia formed strong relationships with venue sales directors and Vine Tree Connections, returning with valuable knowledge to inform future Gray Dawes Events programming.
Both Sopwell House and The Landmark London offer unique experiences for luxury events, blending service, style, and flexibility to create memorable moments for guests.
To discover how Gray Dawes Events can bring these exceptional venues, and many more, to life for your next event, speak to our expert team today.
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