The Chambers Birthday!!

Happy new year to everyone!

New year is always a nice time to start planning the year ahead and making it better than the last. Have we broken our new years resolutions yet?

The Chambers had a fantasic 2012, we were so fortunate to have so many lovely guest stay with us and enjoyed hosting some great events from bbqs to private dinners.

2013 already is looking bright, occupancy is up and we have been awarded with the Travellers Choice Award and we are in the top 20 Hotels in the whole of the UK!

This year marks our 5th Birthday since the opening of Park Place and we will also be celebrating our 10th year of being the company we are today.

We are going to be doing lots of exiciting things to help us celebrate so watch this space.

Until then enjoy this pic of the team and our cake :)

Happy Birthday Chambers

Katie :)

The Chambers – voted best Leeds hotel on TripAdvisor for the third year running!

 

 

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Since the last post…

A lot has happened since the last time we posted… for a starter I’m now writing it, I’m Katie and I have taken over from Nicola on the events and marketing side of The Chambers. It has been a busy few weeks and lots of hard work but I finally feel settled and excited to see what’s in store!

We’ve been extremely busy as all the girls and staff will agree both for reservations and for meetings, we hosted a very successful bloggers event, Saturday and Sunday- feedback was great and we even got a shiny new review on Trip advisor about the meeting space! (Always nice to hear when our hard work pays off).

Last week was a week of meetings for new ventures with Christine securing a very exciting promotion with Harvey Nichols; watch this space for more details!

Thursday and Friday saw a great 2 day event organised with lots of cakes and pastries as well as an excellent buffet from Salts Catering:

Library full of treats

Library full of treats

As you can see October is already shaping up to be a very active and exciting month, I’ll be posting every week with an update of what’s happened so you never miss a beat.

Katie

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Meeting Space for Workshops

Here at The Chambers we host all sorts of events. Today is the start of a 2-day Leadership Workshop, with 10 delegates attending the sessions and staying overnight in our luxury apartments.

Unlike in large hotels, here at The Chambers Park Place the delegates have sole use of our meeting space – which means breakout areas in Reception and the Courtyard and lunch in the Library. Starting the day with sausage and bacon sandwiches, pastries and fresh fruit, the delegates use the space for group discussions and role plays. Tea and coffee is available for self-service at all times, and a hearty lunch served halfway through the day.

At the end of a busy day, we will be cooking up a barbecue for the delegates in the Courtyard, whilst they relax and chat over a beer or two. With all the delegates staying at Park Place overnight, there’s not far to go for a good sleep before starting it all again tomorrow!

For those workshops looking for a more formal approach, we can also arrange private dining in the Maurice Paynel Suite, with a wide menu choice.

If you are interested in booking a meeting or event at The Chambers, get in touch today! Special offers are currently available for events in July and August.

0113 386 3300
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Happy Jubilee From The Chambers

Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend of celebrations. We decorated Reception and the Courtyard at 30 Park Place with flags and bunting, and welcomed guests who were enjoying a break in Leeds. It’s time to pack away the bunting now, but it will be out again soon ready for the Olympics!

Reception at Park Place for the Jubilee Weekend

Reception at Park Place for the Jubilee Weekend

We have had a busy few weeks at The Chambers, with May 2012 being our busiest month ever. From guests staying for one night, to long-term guests moving in for a few months and meetings and events galore, we have been kept on our toes!

Our hard work was all made worthwhile by this surprise gift from a company who use our serviced apartments and meeting room facilities at 30 Park Place on a regular basis: a bunch of flowers for all of the office staff! Thank you again for this wonderful treat!

Joanne, Christine and Karoline show off our beautiful flowers

Joanne, Christine and Karoline show off our beautiful flowers

Another exciting and unusual event took place in the Courtyard. We had the UK champion barbecue team here to rehearse their barbecuing in advance of the world championships in America. Using a slow-cook charcoal barbecue, they started cooking at 5am and served up the meat at 1pm. It was incredibly tender and juicy. Thanks for letting us try it – we think you should have won the world title!

Champion Barbecuer!

Champion Barbecuer!

If you have an event to plan, whether it’s a bit out of the ordinary or completely run-of-the mill, why not get in touch? The Chambers is the perfect location for your Olympic-themed meetings and events with 2 large screen TVs, the aforementioned bunting decorations and our exclusive outdoor space for sunny days. Our gas barbecue is available for meetings and events, with prices starting at just £10 per head.

Call us on 0113 386 3300 or email stay@morethanjustabed.com

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An Easter Break in Leeds?

The Easter holidays are fast approaching and you might be thinking about having a break with the family or spending a few days away with your loved one. At The Chambers, we are running a special Easter Offer for the two week school holiday period (31st March – 15th April) including the Bank Holiday weekend. Book any of our one bedroom apartments at The Chambers Park Place for only £99 including VAT per night, saving up to £69 per night.

Things to do whilst you’re in Leeds
There are fantastic shopping opportunities right on your doorstep, with the main shopping area just 5 minutes’ walk from The Chambers Park Place. Whilst every apartment has its own kitchen for cooking up gourmet delights, there is also a huge array of restaurants if you fancy an evening out. We recommend Primo for authentic Italian food in a cosy atmosphere, Chaophraya for a bustling atmosphere and great Thai food, or La Grillade for a fantastic steak.

Leeds Museum is a great place to visit with children, with exhibitions changing regularly and lots to see and do. Have a look at the Leeds City Council Museums and Galleries to read about Easter Holiday events at the Leeds Museum and nearby galleries.

You could even learn something new during your trip! Leeds College of Art are running a series of 3-day short courses including jewellery-making, millinery and drawing. Why not combine your holiday with trying out a new skill?

Whatever you decide to do this Easter, we’d love you to spend it with us!

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Weekends at The Chambers

Spring has sprung in Leeds! We are having a lovely sunny day and getting ready for our weekend visitors. There are a few special occasions being celebrated at The Chambers this weekend. We’ve had 2 bouquets delivered, a beautifully wrapped birthday present and a bunch of balloons – so we’re expecting 4 happy guests to check in later today for their weekend treat.

We love getting comments in our Guest Book and we all read it every day. If you are coming to stay with us, please write something when you check out!

Guestbook

Guestbook

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The Chambers Voted in UK’s Top 10 Hotels!

We are delighted to announce that The Chambers Park Place has been voted the UK’s 7th best hotel, according to the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards! As the only city centre hotel in the Top 10 – and out of a total of 10,645 hotels in the UK – we are absolutely thrilled and would like to thank everyone who has written reviews for us.

Director, Christine Boothroyd, said: “We are honoured to be voted in the top 10 hotels in the UK – it’s such a fantastic accolade. We have been overwhelmed by demand, particularly from repeat business, and have created a loyal following througout the UK and the world. With guests as diverse as well-known actors, sports stars and businesspeople from around the globe, The Chambers is a home from home for anyone visiting Leeds, however long their stay.”

Rooms are selling fast, so if you’d like to try The Chambers Park Place, why not give us a call on 0113 386 3300.

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from all of us at The Chambers. It’s been a great start to 2012, with some lovely feedback from the weekend. Our TripAdvisor reviews are still placing us at number one in Leeds on both the Hotels and Speciality Accommodation pages. See our Park Place reviews here and Riverside West reviews here. We’d be delighted to welcome you in 2012, whether you would like to stay in our stunning serviced apartments or use our unique meetings and event space. Why not give us a call?

0113 386 3300

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Buffet Lunch

We are hosting a buffet lunch at The Chambers Park Place today, and had to share the photographs of the delicious spread!

Close up of the delicious cheese!

Close up of the delicious cheese!

This menu was tailored to our client’s needs, along with a range of hot ‘bowl food’ to complement the buffet table.

If you’d like to find out what we could do for your event, why not give us a call? We work with budgets from £50 up to many thousands of pounds and would love to talk through the options with you.

Buffet Table

Buffet Table

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Barbecue fun on the hottest October day on record

Barbecue at The Chambers

Barbecue at The Chambers

We were lucky when we chose 1st October for our barbecue at Park Place. As the temperature soared to 29 degrees, staff and guests of The Chambers enjoyed burgers, jacket potatoes and marshmallows in the courtyard on a fun and sociable evening.

We run regular social events at The Chambers, providing an opportunity for guests to meet with staff and their neighbours from Park Place and Riverside West. Many guests come to stay from abroad for weeks and months at a time and enjoy the opportunity to meet others in the same position, resulting in some lasting friendships.

Our next event will be a mulled wine and mince pie evening to warm us up on the chilly winter days to come!

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