An event space with round tables, banquet chairs, and projection screens at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
An event space with round tables set with white linens and black chairs under ceiling spotlights at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
An event space with rows of gold-framed chairs facing a projection screen and stage at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
Explore 3D tour
An event space with round tables set with white napkins and a large stage at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
An event space with round tables dressed in black linens and a large projection screen at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
An event space with round tables draped in black linens, banquet chairs, and a small raised stage at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
An event space with a built-in bar, high-top tables, blue chairs, and ceiling string lights at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
An event space with a built-in bar, high-top tables, upholstered chairs, and string ceiling lights at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
An event space with tall cocktail tables, light blue chairs, and ceiling string lights at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
An event space with carpeted floors, ceiling fairy lights, and high tables at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
An event space with ceiling fairy lights, high-top tables, upholstered stools, and a self-serve bar at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
An event space with ceiling fairy lights, high-top tables, and a long bar at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
An event space with a self-serve coffee station, cup racks, and pendant lighting at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
Three women smile and toast with glasses of champagne, wearing sequined and dark dresses against warm bokeh lighting at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
A hotel with an outdoor dining terrace featuring white umbrellas and seating overlooking a large lawn at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
A hotel with a large manicured lawn and surrounding trees at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.
A hotel exterior with brick facade, hanging flower baskets, and stone dog statues at the Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel.

Heart of Kent Suite at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Event Space in a Hotel
·
Private space
Hollingbourne, Maidstone, ME17 1RE –
Leeds, Maidstone
Up to 600
seats
Up to 600
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

This extensive Suite offers its own private entrance and reception area, it has over 600m2 of exhibition space when combined as well as an exhibition loading bay capable of vehicular access. The versatile space benefits from air conditioning and natural daylight.

The Suite can be sub divided into 3 sections - Northdown, Weald and Southdown

With the addition of 2 private bars and a dance floor together with flexible staging the Heart of Kent Suite is suitable for any event.

Weddings:
Celebrate your special day in our grand 'Heart of Kent Suite', where timeless elegance meets modern luxury. Our 'Heart of Kent Suite' provides the ideal setting while providing the perfect backdrops for weddings of all types. With the possibility of the lounge and the bar area, guests will be sure to have space to move around even with larger party sizes.
Book your visit today with one of our experienced wedding coordinators!

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate the festive season with an unforgettable evening of great food and fantastic entertainment. Enjoy a delicious three-course festive meal and a complimentary arrival drink before our resident band and DJ get the party started. With music, dancing, and a lively atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to make your Christmas celebration truly memorable.

Private Party Looking to host your own exclusive party?
We have a range of private suites available booking from 10 up to 360 guests. From decorations and entertainment to selected wines and indulgent menus, our elves are on hand to add that festive sparkle to your celebrations. Get in touch to find out more.

Big Band Night
£54 per person

Package includes:
• A drink on arrival
• 3 course choice menu
• Band & Disco with resident DJ till 1am

•Friday 27th November – £54 pp
•Saturday 28th November – £54 pp
•Friday 4th, 11th, 18th December – £59 pp
•Saturday 5th, 12th 19th December – £59pp

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £35 per person
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £35 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £35 per person
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £35 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £35 per person
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £35 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £35 per person
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £35 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £35 per person
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £35 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 22:00
from £35 per person
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £35 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 22:00
from £35 per person
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £35 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 600
  • Dining
    up to 360
  • Theatre
    up to 600
  • Boardroom
    up to 90
  • Cabaret
    up to 300
  • U-Shaped
    up to 100
  • Classroom
    up to 200

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Free parking is available on-site (500 spaces)
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Mirrors

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 00:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

About Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Other spaces and event packages at this venue

Hollingbourne at
from £650
hire fee / per morning
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
160
150
Hollingbourne
Northdown & Weald Suite at
from £35
per person / per day
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
400
400
Northdown & Weald Suite
Park View at
from £550
hire fee / per morning
Auditorium / Conference Room in a Hotel
Private space
120
120
Park View
Lenham at
from £350
hire fee / per morning
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
64
64
Lenham
Northdown Suite at
from £35
per person / per day
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
150
150
Northdown Suite
Tec West at
from £300
hire fee / per morning
Training Room in a Hotel
Private space
50
50
Tec West
Medway at
from £300
hire fee / per morning
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
30
30
Medway
Tec North at
from £25
hire fee / per hour
Boardroom in a Hotel
Private space
6
Tec North
Rochester at
from £150
hire fee / per morning
Boardroom in a Hotel
Private space
20
Rochester
County at
from £245
hire fee / per morning
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
50
50
County
Ashford at
from £195
hire fee / per morning
Boardroom in a Hotel
Private space
14
Ashford
Canterbury at
from £150
hire fee / per morning
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
20
Canterbury
Langley at
from £25
hire fee / per hour
Boardroom in a Hotel
Private space
8
Langley

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Weddings and Events Team Mercure
Member of Tagvenue since February 2026
1h Response time
96% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.

Similar spaces

The Deep End
from £650
hire fee / per session
Hall in a University / Academic Building
Private space
200
400
Medway Campus
(2)
Brompton
Rhema Suite
from £600
hire fee / per hour
Function Room in an Event Venue
Private space
500
500
Christine House
Upchurch
Marquees
from £5000
hire fee / per day
Outdoor Space at a Castle
Private space
500
500
Leeds Castle - Kent
Broomfield and Kingswood, Maidstone
Enitre Venue
from £110
per person / per session
Event Venue
Whole venue
400
600
Best Parties Ever Maidstone
Delting, Maidstone
Invicta Suite
from £45
per person / per session
Auditorium / Conference Room in a Hotel
Private space
200
200
Orida Hotels Maidstone
East Maidstone
Waterside & Lakeside
from £3500
hire fee / per day
Banqueting Hall in an Event Venue
Private space
150
200
The Weald Of Kent
East Sutton, Maidstone
The Gardens
from £9330
hire fee / per session
Open Air / Outdoor Venue
Private space
100
200
The Gardens
Yalding, Maidstone
Stretch Tent
from £600
minimum spend / per session
Outdoor Space at a Winery / Brewery
Semi-private area
50
120
Balfour Winery
Staplehurst, Maidstone
Event Space
from £200
hire fee / per hour
Conference Centre
Whole venue
100
100
Inclusion Conference Centre
Woodchurch, Ashford
Treetop Challenge
from £37
per person / per session
Outdoor Space at an Open Air / Outdoor Venue
Semi-private area
10
40
Go Ape Leeds Castle-Kent
Leeds, Maidstone