While focusing on wine country, nearly every company in the world can choose hotel properties that are suitable for small luxurious corporate events. In this discussion, corporate events are applied to off-site meetings such as corporate planning meetings, board meeting, client entertainment, incentive / certification program, team building, and the list is infinite. However, the proper location and hotel properties are as important as the content of the meeting. Like everyone speaks like a real estate agent - it's all about places. Now I will add another atmosphere.
The hotel definition may also be misleading. When planning a luxurious enterprise outlet to Napa Valley, guest houses (luxury category of B & B), 4-star and 5-star resort, "In Town" hotel, private chef and private estate of # 39 And a concierge. I will look at all of these in more detail. The resort and spa are common topics of hotels in Napa Valley.
Aldo Gucci's words are words that are often used when choosing property for corporate events. "Since the low-price sweetness has gone out of memory, poor quality bitterness is remembered for a long time, so choose wisely according to the purpose of the event.This is expecting excellence, demand We pay dividends to do.
At the moment we will look at some properties that can be used for luxury corporate meetings (25 people, a small number of participants). It is connected. However, in order to promote the facility / property requirements, please make a little progress plan. Check requirements Do not check properties or visit sites without checklist. Take notes and record your impressions.
Here are a few top-of-mine checklist items you want to plan for all aspects of hotel selection: (your thoughts will move in the right direction)
- Does the purpose of the meeting include secret planning meetings, vendor evaluation, etc.?
- How big is the attendee list? Does it include spouses / important others? I work in groups of up to about 25 people, but it will be a big difference when the majority become a couple.
- Focus on the tone of the purpose of the anticipated meeting. For example, do you make it casual for an entity? Have you been invited to a formal elegance that will break into a rustic environment and is expected to attend? (Obviously, there is a little rustic 5 star property based on the countryside location.
- Is there a security requirement to direct confidentiality obligations and small venues?
- Length of stay.
- Amenity facilities - 24 hour room service, swimming pool, exercise room, spa, gourmet restaurant.
- Access to appropriate activities for spouses / important people.
- Evaluate meeting facilities and facilities. Let me explain in more detail. Most mass production conference rooms use narrow width tables or large round tables, with table covers and very lightly packed chairs. This is not accepted at the luxury corporate conference. Caster / tilting and padding chair are required. Are these available? The meeting room is not one size.
- Accommodation must match the socio-economic level of attendees.
If I think it is a bit grumpy now, please tell me a quick story about the hotel chain Ritz-Carlton where my wife used to work. The service requirements required by the company were frequently referred to as detailed items. But truly five star property expects a high demand client even in a refurbished rural setting like Napa Valley. When viewing the room, please comment when fingerprints are displayed on windows or dirty windows. They will appreciate clients who know what they want and expect. Cleanliness of lint, dirt, and even grout should be listed in the 5 star property. Oh, this is a matter I may have been doing for quite a while. But that is not the case.
This brings a second point on property selection. The reputation we are reading is the same as the evaluation of wine. I have most opinions. Most evaluations on the web are determined by the reader / visitor's assessment. Simply put, there is no consistent science in the online evaluation of real estate. Unless you are using the Forbes Travel Guide (ie Mobile Travel Guide) or the American Automobile Association (American Automobile Assoc), the star rating is actually misnomer. The hotel's star rating found on the Internet is a consumer review, and reviewers assign ratings based only on their own opinions. From these inputs, the automated system will evaluate the rating rating and give the summary rating. The problem is that most readers of these reviews do not know the specific factors behind the review. For example, it was the retirement of a single party, a newlywed couple, a family member.
Here we focus only on senior management functions. Mainly for small group C level management.
So what kind of reviews can you trust? You can trust only yourself. So, you need very concise and detailed criteria to judge each property you found. Online survey, reference material, good event planner. In either case, the final decision is left to the company. As pointed out in my other articles, every company has a persona, and the place of the event needs to complete that persona.
In Napa County there are many monopolistic and luxurious properties for small business groups (more than 25 people, the number of participants who are "C" level executive caliber is small). There are, however, 12 different types of properties for 4 stars and 5 stars, some of which handle the events of 500 participants easily. I do not believe that facilities that accept pets, romantic getaways, family events are suitable for executive / corporate events.
Here is my short list for the small lavish "C" level meeting in Napa Valley. Attention to service levels and details are provided in a "calmly anticipated" fashion. If something has to be done, it is a 5 star service that works with the atmosphere of the property. (There is no specific ranking) This is suitable for high end meetings for 25 people or a few attendees.
Calistoga lunch , Calistoga, CA
Ambience: Natural luxury in the country setting. Great property.
48 sq. Ft. Suite, 24 hour room service / concierge, restaurant (men's clothing required), spa. 24 hour room service is provided.
Very private with excellent security and confidentiality. 6 years old.
Auberge du Soleil , Rutherford, CA
Atmosphere: natural contemporary / formal French
50 rooms in a cottage style in the natural environment.
A coat (for men) is required at the restaurant.
There is a free bar in the room, 2 restaurants, on-site spa, fitness room and 24-hour room service.
North Block Hotel , Yountville, California
Ambience: modern contemporary boutique - town setting. Positioning "familiar fashionable".
20 rooms - approximately 400-500 square feet The hotel is 3 years old.
It features an award-winning restaurant, indoor spa, 24-hour fitness room and 24-hour room service.
Those who have gained a high reputation but provide a more universal approach to guest services with large properties:
Meritage Resort -400 plus room. It is suitable for large-scale conferences and conventions. Napa, California
Meadowood Resort A grand resort focused on sports activities. They own a nine-hole golf course. It is not private. St. Helena, California
Bardessono Hotel Modern with a commitment to sustainability. Property of in town. Yountville, California
62 guest rooms are available.
Silverado Resort Family of casual atmosphere, gear for conventions. Remind me of San Diego's Delcoronado.
450 rooms, restaurant, spa, excellent golf experience, wonderful atmosphere with considerable atmosphere. Napa, California
Honorable mention Poetry Inn. - Napa, California
It is not the best place in Napa Valley because there are only 5 rooms in the conference room which are not ideal. This is a property with 1400 square feet of room villa atmosphere. The conference room accommodates only 8. They also have a pool and a spa room. They also have a luxurious property home over the property with three bedrooms, a personal chef will come. If you want this elegance, please prepare for a minimum stay of 3 nights.
Disclaimer: I have never received financial consideration nor free stay from these properties. Information is due to interviews and personal visits. There is no financial incentive for this information. Please send me an e-mail if you want my personal preference.
