An event space arranged with conference tables, black chairs, a projector screen, bottled water and papers on patterned carpet at Holiday Inn Southend by IHG.
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An event space arranged with U-shaped conference tables, black chairs, place settings, a projector and screen, and patterned carpet at Holiday Inn Southend by IHG.
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Laker Suite at Holiday Inn Southend by IHG

Event Space in a Hotel
·
Private space
77 Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6XG –
Southend-on-Sea
Up to 120
seats
Up to 175
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Laker Suite is a ground-floor banqueting and meeting room with a formal, adaptable layout for organised gatherings.

Design: The suite has a contemporary, neutral interior with patterned carpet, recessed ceiling lighting and full-height windows that bring in natural daylight. Dark tables and chairs create a polished, businesslike finish.

Features: A ceiling-mounted projector and large projection screen support presentations and visual displays.

Ideal for: Professional groups and larger gatherings that need a structured, seated format with a polished tone.

What sets it apart: The Laker Suite is the hotel's principal banqueting room and largest meeting space, giving organisers a dedicated setting for substantial functions.

What guests say: The room is clean and can be arranged to match a planned layout. Event-day service is attentive and responsive to the programme.

Prices

Monday
6:00 – 0:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 0:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 0:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 0:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 0:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 0:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 0:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 0:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 0:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 0:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 0:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 0:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 0:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 0:00
from £1200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 175
  • Dining
    up to 120
  • Theatre
    up to 120
  • Boardroom
    up to 40
  • U-Shaped
    up to 40
  • Classroom
    up to 56

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • 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
  • Quiet space
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Free parking is available on-site (200 spaces)
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • 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
  • No noise restrictions

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
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

• Smoking on premises not allowed.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About Holiday Inn Southend by IHG

Holiday Inn Southend by IHG is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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