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Luxe VENUES
A Publication for the Meeting Professional
From Luxe Worldwide Hotels
GDS Code LEwww.luxehotels.comOctober 2006
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Welcome to Luxe VENUES, a new quarterly publication devoted to bringing meeting professionals innovative ideas for unusual and creative meeting venues. With over 200 boutique hotels located in some of the most exciting destinations, Luxe Worldwide Hotels is the ideal place to look when planning your next meeting, retreat, or special event.

LUXE MEETINGS & CONFERENCES ELECTRONIC DIRECTORY
 

Luxe Worldwide Hotels is pleased to bring you an exciting new LUXE Meeting Planner Directory. This new format is designed to bring you detailed information on some interesting new destinations as well as some you've already enjoyed visiting.

Click here to download the Meeting Planner Directory.

Take a look at this outstanding list of independently- owned boutique hotels that offer new and creative ways to impress your meeting attendees. From special events to board retreats, these hotels are positioned in great locations to welcome you with a fantastic blend of hospitality and charm that your group will appreciate!

Try something new. Take a few moments to review this exciting list of creative meeting solutions. We look forward to showing you our special Luxe hospitality.


HOT DATES – GREAT RATES
 

Listel Hotel – Vancouver, British Columbia
Special offer! Rates at $119:
December 10-28
January 2 – April 18

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa - Palm Springs, California
Rates starting at $99:
January 7-11
January 15-18
January 21-25
February 25-28
March 18-20
April 22-24

Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa – Sedona, Arizona:
November 1 – 20 = $149
December 1 – 20 = $125
January 2 – 11 = $125

Seascape Resort Monterey Bay - Aptos, Califonia
Rates starting at $169:
November 2-5; 9-27
December 8-10; 14-31
January 1-8; 24-31
February 1-5; 9-28
March 1-5; 9-31

Royal Plaza in the Walt Disney World® Resort - Lake Buena Vista, Florida:
October 27 –31 = $99
November 12 – 30 = $109
December 5 – 20 = $99
January 1 – 12 = $99

For group bookings at any of the above hotels, contact:
John Gomes, CMP
Tel: 1-866-693-3770
E-mail: john@luxehotels.com


BREAKING NEWS - PENTHOUSE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE SENECA HOTEL CHICAGO
 

Looking for a truly special venue? The Penthouse space at the John Hancock Building is exactly what you need. And, now, in addition to the Hotel’s meeting space, guests of the Seneca also have access to use the penthouse function space of neighboring John Hancock Building. This area encompasses the panoramic 95th and 96th floors of the Hancock Building, and can accommodate functions for up to 400 people.

The Seneca Hotel and Suites is an intimate, European-style boutique property just a block from Michigan Avenue, home of Michigan’s Magnificent Mile. The Seneca offers 180 guest suites, and is the ideal place for business meetings for up to 50 people.

Meeting planners may wish to take advantage of this “bonus” penthouse space. You can surprise your attendees by planning a unique dinner function atop the Hancock Building. What a way to finish off a meeting at The Seneca!


FEATURED DESTINATION - FLORIDA
 

Let Luxe put Surf and Sun in your next meeting plans! With an array of properties to choose from, Luxe can make Florida your next destination of choice. Luxe Worldwide Hotels features three unique hotel properties in Florida to service all of your meeting needs.


Royal Plaza in the Walt Disney World® Resort - Lake Buena Vista, Florida
 

At the Royal Plaza in the Walt Disney World® Resort area you’ll find a full-service, on site Award Winning Convention Services Department to cater to all types of venues. Our on-site caterers specialize in arrangements for local Buena Vista and Disney World® meetings and events and will personally assist you in your planning. From corporate meetings, conventions, receptions, banquets, and weddings, our state of the art convention services can help you plan a truly “Royal” event.

Special Event Accommodation include:

  • 17,500 square feet of newly renovated meeting space with flexible floor plans
  • Two ballrooms totaling over 14,000 square feet
  • 5,000 square foot Crowne Courtyard for outside events
  • 13 breakout rooms to accommodate every size event
  • High-speed wireless Internet access
  • Full service state of the art business center
  • Concierge services


  • Plantation Inn & Golf Resort, Crystal River, Florida
     

    Corporate meetings, awards banquets, reunions, weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers for up to 225 people. Plantation Inn & Golf Resort offers exceptional service and attention to detail. We also offer outdoor settings for meetings, parties and team building events along with a gazebo on the back lawn.

    Magnolia A & B - Dimensions: 50' X 60" 3,000 sq. ft. Banquet: 225. Classroom: 200. This room is across the parking lot and offers an outdoor veranda in front of the room perfect for large meeting and events.

    Magnolia Room A or B separately - Dimensions: 50' X 30' 1,500 sq. ft. Banquet: 100. Classroom: 100. These are separated by a folding wall.

    Palm Room - Dimensions: 47'8" x 48'8" 2,304 sq. ft. Banquet: 150. Classroom: 110. This room is up sweeping spiral staircase off our lobby and has a beautiful view of the pool area, Crystal River and Kings Bay.

    Oak Room - Dimensions: 23'6" x 21'7" 512 sq. ft. Banquet: 40. Classroom: 36. This room is also up our spiral staircase and offers a view of our grounds.


    The Marquesa Hotel, Key West, Florida
     

    The Marquesa has been transformed from 1884 “conch houses” to a beautifully restored small hotel. A compound of four buildings set around a lush interior garden and two swimming pools, the Marquesa offers 27 guestrooms and suites in a quiet retreat for those wanting luxury and privacy.

    The 50-seat Café Marquesa is available for special functions, e.g., rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, etc. The beautiful garden courtyard is available to guests for a small wedding ceremony (6- 8 persons, maximum).




    Phone: 1-866-LUXE-411 - GDS Code: LE