What's going on in the event venue scene in the West Midlands and Wales ? Nothing, many would have you believe. However, they are wrong. Very wrong. Keep reading...

In Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey, The Townhouse is a stylish new boutique hotel with 13 rooms that is changing the face of local B&Bs. Room names belie the colour schemes within such as Chocolate, Fuschia, Plum, Scarlet, and Sky.  Transforming this 500 year old property into a five-star hotel was a painstaking task that was finished late 2009 and enhances the facilities of the existing sister property, Ye Olde Bulls Head Inn, as well as being a major draw card for Anglesey tourism.

Also in the North of Wales, Rossett Hall Hotel in Wrexham has had a $1.5 million renovation to upgrade this hotel to a four star property. The original Georgian main hall has been extended with new wings to provide extra event space and bedrooms. As part of the most recent development, 20 executive bedrooms with internet access have been added, as well as upgrading 30 existing rooms. Two meeting rooms have been built for 150 and 70 people theatre style in each and Oscar’s restaurant has been refurbished.  At just six miles from Chester and Wrexham, this is the perfect location for smaller training meetings.

The Marriott St Pierre Hotel & Country Club on the Southern border with England recently had over £1.8 million invested to update all areas of the resort including hotel bedrooms, restaurants, bars, leisure club and spa. In 400 acres of rolling hills in Chepstow, the hotel blends ancient features like the 14^th Century manor house with up-to-the-minute cuisine, technology and service.

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