These days, every space in a hotel is a vital part of the design statement, and meeting and function spaces are no exception. However, they have to do more than just look good. Today’s businesses want meeting space that offers 21st-century technological capabilities and is wrapped up in a smart style package.
The Marriott Kensington’s renovated offering, with a 235-person capacity, is a case study in marrying form and function. The streamlined spaces with their blue and white palette give off a coolly modern vibe. Details help keep the look from getting too spare. Decorative shelving frames the screen in one space. In another, a drawing of an English gentleman provides a quirky offset to a room dominated by a meeting table.
This redux also focused on redefining the way the spaces would be used. Each room can be set up in boardroom or theater style. High and low tables and a variety of seating options further allow individual groups to customize their experience. Secure Internet connectivity, wireless-enabled LED screens and projectors, and the Barco Click Share system that allows multiple laptops and tablets to connect to screens wirelessly provide the high-tech punch travelers expect.