Some excerpts from the website of The Queensgate Hotel that might be useful
The Hotel has
29 ensuite bedrooms, a
restaurant and an intimate
bar. The Hotels large dining area can be used for a variety of functions including
business meetings, private
parties and
wedding receptions. The right hand picture shows the layout for a private fine dining
party or intimate
wedding. All
bedrooms at the Queensgate Hotel have
en-suite bathrooms and are thoughtfully furnished to the highest standards of traditional quality and comfort. Many boast a
bath and/or
shower for you to relax in after a hard day. All
rooms have colour
TV with
satellite,
direct dial telephones,
tea and
coffee making facilities, biscuits, trouser press with
iron ironing board,
hairdryer and a well stocked
mini bar as standard.
Executive rooms are more spacious and have additional facilities and personal luxuries. Double, single, twin, triple executive, honeymoon
suite, family and interconnecting
rooms, Cots are available. Honeymoon
suite (Four poster bed with double air
bath, includes full English
breakfast for two and complimentary bottle of champagne, box of chocolates, bouquet of flowers and
newspaper. At the Queensgate Hotel mouth-watering and homemade meals await you in our
restaurant. Residents, or those just dining out, can select from our unique and imaginative menus and we are also happy to cater for any special dietary needs. All meals are carefully prepared and professionally served. A quality and value for money wine list ensure an enjoyable evening. to view a sample
dinner menu,
breakfast menu, and our wine list. The Hotel has an intimate
bar for relaxing in and enjoying a
drink. An extensive
drinks menu, which includes a wide range wine list and choice malt whiskeys. Many areas of the Hotel has free broadband access allowing you to use your
wireless laptop in the
bar. The Hotel offers
meeting room facilities, which compliment our
business facilities. Please click on the
Business option above for further information. In addition.the Hotels
Executive rooms are ideal for the
business guest. Private Functions and
Wedding Receptions. The Queensgate Hotel prides itself on looking after its guests at all times and particularly on their special occasions. We can cater for all types of private functions and our catering and event handling is excellent both in quality and value of money. Please
telephone our functions manager for further information or click with your details and we shall contact you. The Hotel has a spacious and free car park that is exclusively reserved for the Hotels guests. The car park can accommodate one or two full size coaches. Contact The Queensgate Hotel
The Queensgate Hotel has highly client focused approach to serving our
business customers. From the intimate
bar to the well appointed and comfortable
rooms, your stay will be keep you fresh for that important morning
meeting. You'll find yourself looking forward to the evening and unwinding in your home from home. convenient city
centre location
business conferences walking distance from railway station syndicate
meeting rooms. Competitive prices on
meeting packages and
room rates. Our package includes complimentary
tea,
coffee, biscuits, mineral water, mints, pencils, paper, and flip chart. Various
meeting options depending on your requirements for the day including a day delegate and
24 hour delegate rate. Additional services available for faxing,
photocopying,
wireless internet,
projector and
screen. Hire of any other
conference equipment required. Its no wonder that the majority of our clients are
business clients who come and stay with us again and again. Thank you your services. I will certainly recommend this hotel to my organisation and my friends. The staff and the manager treated me like a highly respected guest - Commended by Tim Alimeta. Market Research Facilities. Get closer to your customer with our Customer Feedback
Forums. We will take the work out of your company getting open and honest feedback from your customers. Simply supply us a list of customers who we will contact for them to attend an extended organised event at the Hotel. This could for example be a weekend at the Hotel that includes Hotel provided entertainment, theatre and/or other activity for your customer or a similar other package that your customer will find of interest. Within that we will fit in a few hours in our boardroom where you can meet face to face with your customer and carry out market research with your customer who will be in a good frame of mind. For more information about this please contact the sales and marketing manager at the The Queensgate Hotel. For our
business manager to contact you with regard more information or booking a
meeting please click
Room Reservation Request. Throughout the Summer
WIRELESS INTERNET. is available to all customers completely! 01733 562572 to book. FREE
INTERNET. Enjoy free access to
wireless internet when you stay with us (subject to availability) to view our sample menu, or to view special events. The Hotel is located at the heart of this thriving city, only a few minutes walking distance of the extensive city
centre shopping, the Cathedral, the theatre, law courts and the railway station. Making it ideal for
business visits or leisure weekends and holidays. A warm welcome awaits you on arrival at the Hotel and a fully
computerised reception system ensures the minimum of delay when checking in or out. A beautifully preserved maintained 19th century house with many original architectural features, sympathetically transformed into our exclusive, comfortable, city
centre hotel. The Hotel's reputation for traditional charm and hospitality makes it a favourite for the
business as well as the leisure traveller. The Queensgate Hotel offers the
business traveller a personal and comfortable stay. Its no wonder the majority of our
business is from people who stay with us again and again. Our
executive rooms are furnished to match any in the City, yet very competitively priced. The
business guest is offered
business facilities such as
fax,
photocopying,
meeting rooms, professional staff and free
internet access. You might want to have a relaxing weekend break to enjoy the culture and tradition of Peterborough or some of the many nearby attractions. Or, perhaps you want your intimate
wedding reception to be catered for. You may want to participate in one of our guest events. Or simply want to stay at a comfortable hotel while visiting a relative or friend. Whether you are a weekday or weekend leisure guest, we will strive to make it a pleasurable stay for you. The Queensgate Hotel - Rest tonight, conquer tomorrow! The Queensgate Hotel
Peterborough has a wealth of attractions, mostly within walking distance of the hotel. Whether you are interested in history or art, or want somewhere to
shop, or go out for a
drink, Peterborough has a wealth of attractions for everyone. Listed are just a small amount of the attractions that we think you might be interested in taking a look at: This working archaeological site, considered by many to be one of the finest in Europe is a must for anyone interested in history or archaeology. It contains a visitor area,
shop and museum. An interesting building, with a long history in Peterborough is Longthorpe House. Dating from the 14th Century, it is a fortified manor house and contains some of the finest examples of medieval wall paintings in Northern Europe. Exhibitions are also often held here by local artists.
www.roman-britain.org. The stunning Norman Cathedral, built on the site of a Norman Abbey, with its famous West Front, and 13th Century Nave painted ceiling. This grand building became the burial place for Henry VIII's first wife Katherine of Aragon, as well as the temporary grave of Mary Queen of Scots, who was executed by Queen Elizabeth I nearby. For an insight into the history and culture of Peterborough, the museum and art gallery has permanent exhibitions covering a broad range of subjects from Jurassic Fossils to multimedia art, as well as special events covering topical events.
www.peterboroughheritage.org.uk. Thorpe Hall Another example of fine architecture, Thorpe Hall was constructed during the Puritan stay in power, under Oliver Cromwell. It was designed by London Architect, who used Dutch and Italian architectural influences. Today Thorpe Hall is being used as a hospice and palliative care unit following its acquisition by the Sue Ryder Foundation in 1986. It remains one of the finest examples of Commonwealth architecture in existence.
www.thorpehall.co.uk. If you want a bit of peace and
quiet, why not have a look at Nene Park. On the
banks of the river Nene, this 2000 acre park stretches from the city
centre westwards to encompass Ferry Meadows country park. Enjoy a wealth of outdoor activities including
golf, water sports, fishing, or take a ride on the Nene Valley
Steam Railway. There are several shopping
centres in Peterborough, including The Queensgate
Centre which has over 100 top name stores. Peterborough contains a huge variety of entertainment options. From the Key Theatre, overlooking the embankment, and the 13
screen showcase cinema, to the many theme
pubs,
bars and
restaurants there is something for everyone.
The Hotel is located at the heart of this thriving city. Making it ideal for
business visits or leisure weekends and holidays. The hotel is within walking distance of: a variety of attractive
bars and
restaurants. Peterborough's many night clubs extensive city
centre shopping facilities, including the award winning Queensgate Shopping
Centre and a multitude of high street and quality independent retailer. Peterborough's famous and breathtaking, 11th Century Cathedral. Peterborough United (posh) football ground leisure facilities and the River Nene city
centre office complexes. A short car or
Taxi ride away is all it takes to take you to: 10
screen cinema complex. East of England Showground the new and stunning Broadway Cinema and theatre and art gallery several stunning
golf courses. Peterborough Speedway (motor cycles). Ferry Meadows with its boating, wind sailing and cycling facilities. Nene Valley
Steam Railways (hotel 3 miles) Historic Flag Fen is one of Great Britain's top Bronze Age archaeological sites. Stately Burleigh House historic Stamford and other picturesque villages. Peterborough's major attractions. Peterborough Cathedral. Flag Fen Archaeological
Centre. Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery. The Queensgate
Centre. For more details on leisure activities, visit the Peterborough City Council website:
www.peterborough.gov.uk/leisure