Meeting and Function Rooms at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel, Chester
Nestled within 27 acres of mature woodland, the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel is a peaceful yet accessible meetings and events venue near Chester. Sympathetically built to complement the original country house, the hotel's self-contained 2-storey conference centre has its own reception, lift, cloakrooms and break-out areas.
Hold a seminar, exhibition, wedding or car launch in the versatile Craxton Suite, or inspire your colleagues with a well-planned meeting or presentation in 1 of 7 naturally-lit meeting rooms overlooking the hotel grounds. All rooms are equipped to Meeting@Macdonald standard. Audio-visual equipment and wireless internet access are available throughout (fees apply).
Craxton Suite (Craxton 1 and 2)
Naturally lit on three sides from full-length windows, the flexible Craxton Suite offers stunning garden views and can be split into two conference rooms or combined into one large function room. A private reception lounge with 4 bars, dancefloor, and direct access to the outdoors make it ideal for exhibitions, conferences, dinner dances, weddings and large celebrations.
Craxton Suite - To view our floorplans, click here
Capacities Room length (Metres) 20.1m Room width (Metres) 17.8m Overall area (Sq Metres) 357m Ceiling height (Metres) 3.3m Maximum ceiling height (Metres) 3.3m Floor covering Carpet Capacity - Theatre 400 Capacity - Theatre with back projection 350 Capacity - Classroom 200 Capacity - U-shape 180 Capacity - Boardroom 160 Capacity - Cocktail 300 Capacity - Dinner/Lunch 300 Capacity - Banquet 300 Capacity - Dinner dance 280 Capacity - Reception 280 Capacity - Cabaret 240 Amenities Private bar(s) Yes 2 Toilets Y Disabled toilet Y Natural light Y Light dimmer switch Y Programmable lights Y Sound system / PA X Induction Loop X Power points 6 Telephone points 1 Modem points X High-speed Internet ports X Wireless Internet (WiFi) Y LCD overhead screen X Flipchart Y Air conditioning Y Room obstructions X Is room lockable? Y Disabled access Y Half-day charge 1000 Full-day charge 2000 Evening charge 800 Setup charge 800 Suitable for weddings? Y
Kilhey Suite
A fresh, bright room with 3 alcove windows, the Kilhey Suite is one of the largest meeting rooms at the Craxton Wood Hotel. It features air-conditioning and a white board and is ideally used as a meeting or syndicate room.
Kilhey Suite - To view our floorplans, click here
Capacities Room length (Metres) 8.3m Room width (Metres) 4m Overall area (Sq Metres) 33.2m Ceiling height (Metres) 2.5m Maximum ceiling height (Metres) 2.5m Floor covering Carpet Capacity - Theatre 40 Capacity - Theatre with back projection 20 Capacity - Classroom 14 Capacity - U-shape 20 Capacity - Boardroom 25 Capacity - Cocktail X Capacity - Dinner/Lunch X Capacity - Banquet X Capacity - Dinner dance X Capacity - Reception X Capacity - Cabaret 15 Amenities Private bar(s) N Toilets Y Disabled toilet Y Natural light Y Light dimmer switch Y Programmable lights X Sound system / PA X Induction Loop X Power points 4 Telephone points 1 Modem points X High-speed Internet ports X Wireless Internet (WiFi) Y LCD overhead screen X Flipchart Y Air conditioning Y Room obstructions X Is room lockable? Y Disabled access Y Half-day charge 145 Full-day charge 250 Evening charge 145 Setup charge 145 Suitable for weddings? N
Holyrood Suite
Similar to the Kilhey Suite, this engaging room with alcove windows comfortably seats up to 35 people, making it ideal for all types of meetings.
Holyrood Suite - To view our floorplans, click here
Capacities Room length (Metres) 8.3m Room width (Metres) 4m Overall area (Sq Metres) 33.2m Ceiling height (Metres) 2.5m Maximum ceiling height (Metres) 2.5m Floor covering Carpet Capacity - Theatre 40 Capacity - Theatre with back projection 20 Capacity - Classroom 14 Capacity - U-shape 20 Capacity - Boardroom 25 Capacity - Cocktail X Capacity - Dinner/Lunch X Capacity - Banquet X Capacity - Dinner dance X Capacity - Reception X Capacity - Cabaret 15 Amenities Private bar(s) N Toilets Y Disabled toilet Y Natural light Y Light dimmer switch Y Programmable lights Y Sound system / PA N Induction Loop X Power points 4 Telephone points 1 Modem points X High-speed Internet ports X Wireless Internet (WiFi) Y LCD overhead screen X Flipchart Y Air conditioning Y Room obstructions X Is room lockable? Y Disabled access Y Half-day charge 145 Full-day charge 250 Evening charge 145 Setup charge 145 Suitable for weddings? N
Ansty Suite
The peaceful Ansty Suite features alcove windows overlooking the grounds. Ideal for larger meetings or events for up to 50 people.
Ansty Suite - To view our floorplans, click here
Capacities Room length (Metres) 10.2m Room width (Metres) 6.2m Overall area (Sq Metres) 63.24m Ceiling height (Metres) 2.3m Maximum ceiling height (Metres) 2.3m Floor covering Carpet Capacity - Theatre 50 Capacity - Theatre with back projection 30 Capacity - Classroom 20 Capacity - U-shape 25 Capacity - Boardroom 35 Capacity - Cocktail X Capacity - Dinner/Lunch X Capacity - Banquet X Capacity - Dinner dance X Capacity - Reception X Capacity - Cabaret 25 Amenities Private bar(s) N Toilets Y Disabled toilet N Natural light Y Light dimmer switch Y Programmable lights Y Sound system / PA N Induction Loop N Power points 4 Telephone points 1 Modem points X High-speed Internet ports X Wireless Internet (WiFi) Y LCD overhead screen Y Flipchart Y Air conditioning Y Room obstructions X Is room lockable? Y Disabled access N Half-day charge 145 Full-day charge 325 Evening charge 145 Setup charge 145 Suitable for weddings? N
Roxburghe Suite
Flooded with natural daylight, the studio-style Roxburghe suite is ideal for events ranging from a board meeting to a drinks reception - or you could even host a yoga class! This fully air-conditioned conference room can accommodate up to 50 people.
Roxburghe Suite - To view our floorplans, click here
Capacities Room length (Metres) 10.2m Room width (Metres) 6.2m Overall area (Sq Metres) 63.24m Ceiling height (Metres) 2.5m Maximum ceiling height (Metres) 2.5m Floor covering Carpet Capacity - Theatre 50 Capacity - Theatre with back projection 30 Capacity - Classroom 20 Capacity - U-shape 25 Capacity - Boardroom 35 Capacity - Cocktail X Capacity - Dinner/Lunch X Capacity - Banquet X Capacity - Dinner dance X Capacity - Reception X Capacity - Cabaret 25 Amenities Private bar(s) N Toilets Y Disabled toilet Y Natural light Y Light dimmer switch Y Programmable lights Y Sound system / PA N Induction Loop X Power points 4 Telephone points 1 Modem points X High-speed Internet ports X Wireless Internet (WiFi) Y LCD overhead screen X Flipchart Y Air conditioning Y Room obstructions X Is room lockable? Y Disabled access N Half-day charge 145 Full-day charge 325 Evening charge 145 Setup charge 145 Suitable for weddings? N
Egerton Suite
The smallest of our meeting rooms, the Egerton Suite is ideal for boardroom meetings of up to 8 people. It can also be used for private interviews, or as an operations office for large conferences.
Egerton Suite - To view our floorplans, click here
Capacities Room length (Metres) 4m Room width (Metres) 3.8m Overall area (Sq Metres) 15.2m Ceiling height (Metres) 2.5m Maximum ceiling height (Metres) 2.5m Floor covering Carpet Capacity - Theatre 10 Capacity - Theatre with back projection X Capacity - Classroom X Capacity - U-shape X Capacity - Boardroom 8 Capacity - Cocktail X Capacity - Dinner/Lunch X Capacity - Banquet X Capacity - Dinner dance X Capacity - Reception X Capacity - Cabaret X Amenities Private bar(s) X Toilets Y Disabled toilet Y Natural light Y Light dimmer switch Y Programmable lights Y Sound system / PA X Induction Loop X Power points 2 Telephone points 1 Modem points X High-speed Internet ports X Wireless Internet (WiFi) Y LCD overhead screen X Flipchart Y Air conditioning Y Room obstructions X Is room lockable? Y Disabled access Y Half-day charge 95 Full-day charge 195 Evening charge 95 Setup charge 95 Suitable for weddings? N

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