The Drayton Court Hotel in Ealing, west London, offers three rooms for business meetings, away days, receptions and weddings. The smallest takes 14 people seated and the Ballroom takes 120 seated or 200 standing. West Ealing station is opposite the hotel, which suits groups arriving by train.
Seminars and company events
The Ballroom on the lower floor is the main room for company events. It holds 120 in theatre style or at banquet tables, 80 in classroom layout, 50 in a U-shape and 40 in conference layout. It has a private bar, a projector and screen, audio, a computer, fast free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. Large windows overlook the garden and a door opens on to the outdoor terrace.
The Drawing Room on the ground floor takes 40 seated, whether in classroom, theatre or U-shape layout, and 60 standing. It has audio, a large TV screen and free Wi-Fi. The Garden Room, also on the ground floor, seats 14 and holds 20 standing. It is set up for 16 at banquet or classroom tables and 12 in a conference layout, with audio, a computer and a large TV screen. All three rooms have natural light.
Weddings and receptions
The hotel is fully licensed for wedding ceremonies. The Ballroom is the room for larger receptions, with its private bar and terrace access. The Lounge, Conservatory and Alcove, in the main bar, can be booked for drinks receptions and smaller gatherings.
Rooms and capacities
The Ballroom and Drawing Room are step-free and wheelchair accessible. The listing for the Garden Room does not mention step-free access, so ask when booking if this matters for your group.
Accommodation
The hotel lists double rooms, twin rooms, junior suites and luxury suites. The site does not state the number of bedrooms, so confirm availability for your dates when you send a request.
Catering
Day delegate packages cover meetings, and room hire is also available. A typical package includes freshly baked pastries with morning coffee, a hot or cold buffet lunch and afternoon cake. Early meetings can add bacon baps, and later meetings can open the bar in the room afterwards. For receptions the hotel offers canapés, a three-course meal, buffets or a hog roast, with wines, craft beers and cocktails.
Getting there
The hotel is at 2 The Avenue, Ealing, London W13 8PH. West Ealing station is opposite. The site does not give travel times to the airports, so ask the events team about access for groups arriving from abroad. The site does not give a distance to the airports, so check travel times with the events team for groups arriving from abroad.
