Lets Get Planning in Lisbon

We are back & still in Lisbon! Our last blog was all about the fabulously located hotel we stayed in while in Lisbon.
It was perfect for exploring and reaching the multiple clients & meetings we had to meet with in the city.

During our days of exploring & looking for venues we found Lisbon to be a truly accommodating city for the world of events. So this blog is about our top 4 favourite locations we will now be working with in the lovely city of Lisboa!

The Fairytale

This venue took our breath away with all its character and history it had to offer. The 34 event spaces range vastly in size ranging from a capacity of 10 - 600. This venue has been used for Weddings, Birthdays, Awards’s and filming and we understand why. Any guests visiting would fall in love.
As a hotel it has stunning rooms and an award winning spa.
The grounds itself are as stunning as the interior.

The MICE

With 12 event spaces there is not a corporate or brand event this hotel could not accommodate. Now although we call this one the MICE this hotel has 3 beautiful spaces that would also work well for social events and weddings. The location of this hotel is on one of Lisbon’s most popular roads where you will find luxury clothing brands and restaurants. The hotel has such a fantastic layout your company/brand could host a Press Conference, Reception Drinks and a Meeting all at the same time with a smooth flow. This hotel also has a popular restaurant and an amazing spa and generously sized bedrooms. What more could you want?

The Elengant Modernist

This is the complete opposite from the Fairytale venue. With only 3 event spaces including the foyer this space is super modern and elegant. We loved the ease of this venue should you want to host a dinner on the lower ground and a party on the first floor. As it is solely an event space you would have the upmost privacy. Exclusivity at its finest! The river and bridge poses as the perfect backdrop and firework displays look phenomenal here.

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The Blank Canvas

As you can see from the images this venue offers versatility at its finest. Unlike the usual blank canvas of white walls this offers a canvas with just enough character to be beautiful and not too much to restrict the event setting its own tone and vibe. This venue is located by the river and offers great transport links be it Tram, Metro, Bus or Taxi. With a capacity of up too 700 both corporate and social clients love this venue.

As you can see there are a handful of stunning venues in the capital and the after meeting the teams at each venue I am looking forward to creating memorable events for my clients at one of these locations.

If you would like to know more about hosting an event at one of these venue or elsewhere in Lisbon please complete the form below and we will be in touch.

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I hope to plan an event for you all!
Until next read

S x

Hotel White Lisboa

Last weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Lisbon in search of venues for some of my fabulous clients.

The amazing thing about the world of events is it really is greater than just booking a venue for a meeting or a party. I do not just google and book!
I like to visit the destination and learn about the city and culture and really understand what there is to offer and how we can create a memorable and serenity fuelled corporate or social event.

The venue has to fit the client as well as the clients brief, when hosting an event or incentive abroad the location has to work well with all other activities taking place on the trip.

I managed to not only find some amazing event spaces around the city that will work well for our clients; I also discovered & stayed in a hotel with an amazing location for all types of guests but especially those wanting to get around the city with ease.

Hotel White Lisboa, is a small hotel with 41 rooms and 4 suites in the centre of Lisbon offering guests stunning rooms, a great lounge breakfast buffet & lovely service from its staff. It also offers a Rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, free highspeed Wi-Fi in all areas and is walking distance so a mall and attractions.

The hotel ouzes comfort and has all the essentials you need as a tourist wanting to explore the city, a guest visiting the city for meetings or conferences and guests visiting for a social event over the weekend.

The metro & tram links are on the doorstep, along with the sweetest patisseries & coffee shops and a range of restaurants (the following blog will detail this, stay tuned!).

The hotel itself was super sleek, clean and has a very serenity feel to it. Ticking the cleanliness box is for sure more important than many other factors for me. The overall design from the foyer to the bedrooms was consistent, modern and pretty.

The bedrooms were very spacious and had all I needed. I stayed in a deluxe room where there were no balconies but a lovely city view. My favourite feature of the room was the TV and mirror display, which was something quiet unique. If you’re anything like me you’ll appreciate a practical bathroom layout with a shower rather than a bath tub. It had it all.

As I visited in January there was no need to use the rooftop pool but this area was still super clean so I can imagine it being a hit in the summer time.

The pricing of the hotel is very reasonable, especially for what they have to offer. To get the best rate and benefit from free early check in and late check out we recommend contacting the hotel direct via their website HERE and be sure to give them a follow on INSTAGRAM. Be sure to quote Serenity London on enquiry.

We would recommend this hotel to friends, family and clients. All the staff were lovely and a big thank you to Gonçalo and Hugo for your hospitality and helpfulness during our visit. We will be returning this summer for sure!

If any readers have any questions please feel free to comment below or email us. Our following two blogs will be on Lisbon event spaces and places to visit while there so be sure to return in a few!

S x

IVY What ? IVY Who? IVY ASIA

What restaurants in London do you recommend I try out this month?

This is a question I am frequently asked and to be honest it is one of my favourites! I love recommending my friends and clients places to eat and travel too, hearing their positive experiences and feedback is the best part.
Food is for sure one of my languages, its universal. I have met many people for the first time and we automatically click when discussing places we have visited and restaurants we love.

I would say in the last 8 years Japanese food has become one of my top five cuisines, I do not think I can say I have reached international Japanese food connoisseur levels just yet (once I visit japan I will be) however I am close.

IVY Asia is one of the newest restaurants in the IVY collection and has for sure made the best first impressions.
It can be found directly across from St Pauls Cathedral in the One New Change centre.
I will say parking was a painful mission however we did find a spot after 15 minutes of circling. This was on a Wednesday evening around 5pm so I am sure it is much easier after 6.30pm. If you are visiting in the day I would suggest public transport or a trusty cab.

The welcome into the restaurant set the tone of service which was faultless.
The decor throughout was for sure photo worthy; as we entered we saw many people snapping away!
I will not bore you with describing the decor as I want you all to go & see it for yourselves, so lets get straight to the food.
We ordered my favourite… Gin & Tonic (G&T Chronicles will be coming to the blog soon) and then dived straight in. We ordered Steamed Edamame, Prawn Tempura Maki (which has to be one of my favourites in the city), Yellow Tail again delicious, Spicy Tuna Maki which was also lovely. We then ordered Steamed Gyozas, which were perfectly cooked but I do not think I am a fan of miso foam so I found myself scooping it away. Followed by the Crispy Duck Salad which is always a favourite of mine however there are two things that I cannot stomach in a salad; parsley & coriander and there was a lot! I should have checked with the waiter however I forgot and had too pick the herbs out! The doughnuts, well they were simply perfect. What you see in the photo I had to myself, there was no sharing with this dish and I suggest anyone visiting does the same! Overall it was lovely experience, delicious food, great service and atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised at how busy it was on a Wednesday evening, which I guess is a good sign!
I have recommended this place to friends and clients and will be returning the next time I am in the area for sure.

WARM MANGO AND YUZU DOUGHNUTS WITH COCONUT DIPPING SAUCE

Private Dinning

For our clients that love a PDR they have the Edo Room, a stunning private area in the restaurant that offers a seated capacity of 24 and standing 35. The room is beautiful and perfect for any social celebration or a meeting you would like to bring some life and creativity too.

If you would like to host an event in the Edo Room contact us with your event or meeting requirements and we can begin planning.

For any readers who do visit the restaurant as always let us know your thoughts.

S x