Overlooking the English Riviera, the Hampton by Hilton Torquay is close to the marina with direct access to the Harbour. This brand new hotel has fresh, modern and clean interiors with a lovely open plan lobby, but the star of the show is their industrial feel, open plan meeting space, which we absolutely loved!
Situated in a great location, right in the centre of Torquay, this brand new hotel is just 800 metres from Beacon Cove Beach and less than 1 km from Torre Abbey Sands Beach. And whilst the harbour is just a two minute walk away, you can also feel nicely out of the hustle and bustle of the waterfront as you can watch the world go by from the hotel's lofty position.
Hampton by Hilton have worked with local artist Bert & Buoy whose iconic use of coastal colours and nautical motifs are prominently displayed throughout the hotel, including a fishy feature wall. And in keeping with that theme, it runs all the way through to the bedrooms, which feature their artwork, so even if it’s a flying business visit, you’ll never forget you are at the seaside. And we loved it!
This lovely, brand new property is in a wonderful location, with 133 bedrooms making it one of the largest hotels in the region. And the bedrooms are lovely too, with the right blend of functional and funky, you'll love them!
On top of the funky leisure side of the hotel, it also benefits from being brand new, and has a super cool, and wonderful and refreshingly different, meeting space called: ABOUT space but more of that later...
From the crystal clear waters and stunning scenery, Torquay sits in a world renowned GeoPark and it's a glorious place to hold your next conference, meeting, team building break or directors meeting. But it's not all just about the serious stuff, the town is going to be hosting the first SUP championships too, as part of a 4 year plan to bring international level competition. This two day event will include a festival of stand up paddle board races, activities, demonstrations and presentations. Focusing on bringing the joy of SUP to families through to elite athletes, the Torbay SUP Championships will take SUP in the UK to a whole new level of 'blue space' activity.
Venue: Hampton by Hilton Torquay
Venue Address: The Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 1DP
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/exttohx-hampton-torquay/
Sales Contact: Jan Denning - Interim Director of Sales
Phone Number: 07791149672 or 01803 302200
Email Address: info@aboutmyevent.co.uk
Distance from nearest airport : Exeter International Airport (EXT) nearest airport about 19 miles away and around a 45 minutes drive. It is useful to know that Bristol Airport is also an option, around 79 miles away and 1 hour 45 minutes drive.
Distance from nearest railway station: Torquay Railway station, is just half a mile away, a short 4/5 minute drive or a 10 minute walk.
In terms of F&B options here, the hotel has a lovely restaurant and bar, located in the large open plan reception / lobby area which you see as soon as you enter the hotel as it immediately draws you in. We had some food there and we can hotely say that it was a really nice place to spend a few hours. Not only was the food fantastic with lovely, friendly service but it was also a very welcoming space to relax, and even do some work. There was plenty of space to be as private or as sociable as you want.
Although there isn't a dedicated private dining room here, the hotels 'ABOUT Space' meeting and event space can accommodate private dinners or various sizes - so we are talking anything from a board dinner or formal corporate lunch, right through to conference dinner or celebration. The maximum capacity for a sit down lunch / dinner 80 people with a really flexible approach to all requirements and dietary requests
The hotel has its own gym which is small but perfectly formed. For those wanting to be a bit more energetic, the nearby harbour has many activities on offer and the sea front is brilliant for a jog or a long stroll.
The hotel is very keen to push all the team building activities nearby, with lots of flexibility. As you would expect there are many beach / sea experiences on offer - ranging from taking a chilled stroll along the sea front taking in the lovely sea air or more expansive activities, such as sailing, paddle boards etc . Another unique offering here is that Torquay is the birthplace of the famous Agatha Christie - so your groups can experience an Agatha Christie walking tour. Or for something more light hearted, there are a number of Fawlty Towers related activities.
Sustainability is also at the heart of Hampton by Hilton Torquay does too. They are fully committed to minimising their environmental impact by adopting eco-friendly practices throughout the hotel. From energy-efficient lighting and water conservation measures to reducing single-use plastics and prioritising locally sourced products, they strive to create a greener, more responsible guest experience - which is a fantastic attitude to asdopt. By embracing sustainable practices, the aim is to contribute to the preservation of the beautiful Torquay coastline, ensuring future generations can enjoy the natural beauty of the English Riviera. What's not to love about this?
We loved the meeting space here because it is really unique and different! Their newly refurbished ABOUT event space, is big, bright and really airy, with huge floor to ceiling windows and a very industrial feel, which is a really pleasant surprise and very unique - we loved it! The 892 sq.m of space is really flexible, and can be split off into smaller meeting spaces with movable partitions, enabling you to be able to create numerous breakout rooms and different zones, whilst all within the one large space! It was VERY cool.
Located on the lower floor, this dedicated meeting and event space is the newest gem of the English Riviera, and promises to be the canvas for your most memorable gatherings yet. With a capacity to host up to 200 guests, it caters to grand celebrations, corporate conferences, and intimate gatherings alike. Whether you’re planning a lavish gala or an exclusive retreat, it can provide the perfect setting to bring your vision to life. But its not all about the big groups, the hotel warmly welcome smaller groups, ensuring every event receives the attention it deserves
Please see below a couple of examples of how the space can be divided and the capacities they offer:
MEETING SPACE HIGHLIGHT : ABOUT space
Location: Lower floor
Natural daylight? Yes
How big is the room in Sq.m? 80 sqm
Theatre style layout – capacity 150
Cabaret style layout – capacity 90
Dinner – capacity: 80
Drinks reception – capacity 180
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MEETING SPACE HIGHLIGHT : ABOUT space
Location: lower
Does the room have natural daylight? Yes
How big is the room in Sq.m? 80sqm
Theatre style layout – capacity 200
Cabaret style layout – capacity 72
Dinner – capacity: 144
Drinks reception – capacity: 250
AV equipment : Included as standard - HD LED TV (55 inch) HDMI cable for laptop
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Summary
We love a brand new venue at DW Towers, and we certainly loved this one. It's got that nice blend of funky but yet welcoming vibe - really making you feel at home. Did we mention the staff? Well they were brilliant, super friendly and proud of the venue - you could tell. When you factor in the location and close proximity to the waterfront as well as the gloriously different different ABOUT space for your meetings and gathering, this is a venue that should be on your go-to radar for event in this region. Go check it out - you'll love it!