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The Palace Hotel
Escape the City and breathe in the seaside atmosphere at this 4-star, Grade 2 listed hotel, The Palace Hotel is a charming historic building with stunning views, superb facilities and a great choice of function rooms for those looking for a seaside venue.
Offering superb hospitality and several package options for meetings and weddings, the team here are on hand to ensure your event runs smoothly and everything is catered for from menus and refreshments to seating plans and audio technology.
There is a choice of 7 meeting spaces varying in size depending on your requirements and the maximum capacity is 300 guests. Half day, full day and 24-hour rates are available inclusive of all the important aspects of a successful event. Rooms overlook the River Thames and are well lit from panoramic windows.
Southend-On-Sea's attractions are only minutes away and locating the hotel is easy no matter your mode of transport. London is less than an hour away via railway, London Stansted and London City Airports are approximately 90 minutes away via bus connection. A perfect option for those wanting a break from the capital without a lengthy journey.
| Venue | The Palace Hotel |
|---|---|
| Max Capacity | 300 guests |
| Bedrooms | 137 |
| Address | Church Road Southend-On-Sea Essex SS1 2AL |
Capacity Overview
- Max Capacity
- 300
- Reception
- 300
- Theatre
- 300
- Dining
- 220
- Dinner & Dance
- 180
- Cabaret
- 120
- Classroom
- 90
- Boardroom
- 70
Featured Event Spaces (6)
Palace Ballroom
- Max Capacity
- 300
- Theatre
- 300
- Dining
- 220
- Dinner & Dance
- 180
- Cabaret
- 120
- Classroom
- 90
- U-Shape
- 60
- Boardroom
- 70
More Details
The majestic Palace Ballroom is the largest function room in the hotel, with stunning chandeliers, natural light, and 240 square meters of event space it’s perfect for social and corporate events all the way up 300 guests.
Laurel & Hardy Suite
- Max Capacity
- 80
- Theatre
- 80
- Dining
- 50
- Cabaret
- 40
- Classroom
- 30
- U-Shape
- 35
- Boardroom
- 30
More Details
Laurel & Hardy is a combination suite, with floor to ceiling windows it’s bathed in natural light, the perfect space for conferences up to 80 delegates or 50 for a banquet.
Queen Mary
- Max Capacity
- 45
- Theatre
- 45
- Dining
- 20
- Cabaret
- 20
- Classroom
- 20
- U-Shape
- 22
- Boardroom
- 26
More Details
Queen Mary is a stunning function room, located on the first floor with access to the balcony which overlooks the seafront it makes a great space for private and corporate events up to 45 delegates.
Hardy
- Max Capacity
- 40
- Theatre
- 40
- Classroom
- 18
- U-Shape
- 20
- Boardroom
- 18
More Details
Named after Oliver Hardy this room is the larger section of the Laurel & Hardy Suite, with plenty of natural light and views over the Thames Estuary it can host up to 40 guests for corporate and social events.
Pier View
- Max Capacity
- 40
- Reception
- 40
- Theatre
- 30
- Dining
- 30
- Classroom
- 20
- Boardroom
- 30
More Details
Pier View is a gorgeous function space, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the longest pleasure pier in the world it makes for the perfect setting to host weddings, private dinners, and drinks receptions up to 40 guests.
Laurel
- Max Capacity
- 32
- Theatre
- 32
- Classroom
- 18
- U-Shape
- 16
- Boardroom
- 16
More Details
Laurel is the smaller section of the Laurel & Hardy Suite divided, named after Stan Laurel it offers just over 37 square metres of space, ideal for meetings, training sessions, and presentations up to 32 delegates theatre style.
Key Features
- AV Equipment
- Disability Access
- Family Friendly
- In-house Catering
- Late Licence
- Leisure Facilities
- Licensed Bar
- Local Public Transport
- Music Licence
- Outside Space
- Parking
- Smoking Area
- Wedding License
- Wi-Fi Access
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