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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes offers a choice of 15 meeting and event rooms for up to 600 delegates, including the largest conference room in Kent and over 600sqm of exhibition space. Our expert team will make organising your next conference, meeting, exhibition, team building event or the all important Awards Ceremony effortless. Reside with a regal neighbour - the historic Leeds Castle is just next door. Although right in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside, the hotel has easy access to transport links. Ashford Eurostar terminal is just 17 miles away and London is an hour by train from Maidstone East Station (5 miles). Bag bargains at Bluewater, Europe's largest shopping centre, 23.5 miles away
Aimbridge Horizons
Your Passport to VIP Hotel Rewards
Aimbridge EMEA invites meeting & events organisers and businesses to expand their horizons with our new sales incentive scheme.
Every confirmed event booking earns double ALL Meeting Planner points and unlocks entries into an exclusive prize draw.
The Competition
Three VIP Prize Draws
· Belfast – AC Hotel by Marriott (winner drawn April 2026)
· Ghent – Marriott Hotel Ghent (winner drawn August 2026)
· Costa Blanca – Four Points Costa Blanca (winner drawn December 2026)
Each prize includes:
· 3-night VIP stay for two
· Round-trip flights from a major UK airport
· Return airport transfers
· Upgraded accommodation & daily breakfast
· VIP welcome amenity with wine or prosecco
· Dinner for two on the first night
· Curated local experience
More revenue = more chances to win a break!
Entry thresholds (including VAT):
£2K to £5K = 1 entry£5.1K to £10k = 2 entries£10.1k to £25K = 3 entries£25.1K to £50K = 4 entries£50.1K plus = 5 entries
Alternative prize available:
If a company policy restricts personal gifts and prizes, instead of winning a holiday, we will donate £500 per quarterly draw to a registered charity of the booker’s choice.
Expand your horizons. Earn rewards. Win unforgettable experiences. Aimbridge Horizons - your golden pathway to success.
Terms & Conditions Please see full terms & conditions Aimbridge Horizons - Aimbridge EMEA Sales
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel are very proud to announce that we have become AIM accredited and recognised for the service & product excellence we provide for our Training, Meeting & Events facilities.
The accreditation is a mark of excellence and shows the professional approach to the meetings and events industry. It shows that a venue will deliver first-class service, excellent facilities and a total commitment to upholding legal compliance and safety protocols.
Facilitated by the MIA (Meetings Industry Association), who set and accredit high quality working standards across the meetings industry, which gives customers the confidence to work with our hotel.
Our meeting and training facilities offer variety of suites catering from 4 up to 600 delegates.
Meetings Express
Your time is precious, so book your next meeting room quickly and conveniently with Meetings Express, our newly streamlined meetings service. All of the usual benefits and inclusions you’d expect from Mercure, in one easy-to-book step. Available across 26 participating Mercure hotels.
• Booking can be made & confirmed in one phone call
• No cancellation fee up to 24 hours in advance
• Both room hire packages & day delegate packages available
• No contract
• Dedicated meeting planner to help organise your day
• Available on bookings with up to 20 delegates that take place within 28 days of initial enquiry
To book or find out more, speak to a member of the hotel team today!
Earn points for every event you organise when you plan a meeting using the ALL Meeting Planner.
Book workspaces wherever you need, whenever you want. 2,400 hotels across the world, from luxury to budget-friendly.
As a Meeting Planner member, you will benefit from exclusive services and individual support throughout your stay.
Every 2 euros you spend earns you 1 pointThe 4 card types (Classic, Silver, Gold and Platinum) offer you recognition and unique privileges, ranging from priority reception to upgrades and VIP treatmentOnline check-in / Fast check-out. Prepare your check-in the day before you arrive and drop off your key when you leave. We will email your invoice to youIf you don’t want to use your Rewards points for a personal trip, you can now use them to finance part of your next eventEnjoy all the advantages of the ALL loyalty programme
To join simply follow the link below:
Create an account - Accor - Meeting Planner
Aimbridge HorizonsYour Passport to VIP Hotel Rewards Aimbridge EMEA invites meeting & events organisers and businesses to expand their horizons with our new sales incentive scheme.Every confirmed event booking earns double ALL Meeting Planner points and unlocks entries into an exclusive prize draw. The Competition Three VIP Prize Draws · Belfast – AC Hotel by Marriott (winner drawn April 2026) · Ghent – Marriott Hotel Ghent (winner drawn August 2026) · Costa Blanca – Four Points Costa Blanca (winner drawn December 2026) Each prize includes: · 3-night VIP stay for two · Round-trip flights from a major UK airport · Return airport transfers · Upgraded accommodation & daily breakfast · VIP welcome amenity with wine or prosecco · Dinner for two on the first night · Curated local experience More revenue = more chances to win a break! Entry thresholds (including VAT): £2K to £5K = 1 entry£5.1K to £10k = 2 entries£10.1k to £25K = 3 entries£25.1K to £50K = 4 entries£50.1K plus = 5 entries Alternative prize available: If a company policy restricts personal gifts and prizes, instead of winning a holiday, we will donate £500 per quarterly draw to a registered charity of the booker’s choice. Expand your horizons. Earn rewards. Win unforgettable experiences. Aimbridge Horizons - your golden pathway to success. Terms & Conditions Please see full terms & conditions Aimbridge Horizons - Aimbridge EMEA Sales
Plan your April meeting with us here at the Mercure Maidstone for just £26 per person. This package is inclusive of the following items: - Meeting Room Hire - Unlimited Tea and Coffee - Lunch - LCD Projector & Screen, Flipchart - FREE Car Parking
Conveniently located & affordably priced, with flexible online booking.This comfortable setting is ideal for remote workers, client meetings, or focused team sessions for up to 4 people.Rate is inclusive of Wi-Fi, Sationary Essentials, Unlimited Tea & Coffee plus FREE Parking
BDRC Venue Verdict - Highly Commended 2020
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| Boardroom | Cabaret | Classroom | Classroom with back projection | Dinner | Dinner Dance | Exhibition | Reception | Theatre | Theatre with Back Projection | U-shape | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Suite | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20 | - | 8 |
| Bearsted Suite | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20 | - | 6 |
| Canterbury Suite | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20 | - | 6 |
| County Suite | 18 | 15 | 20 | - | - | - | 14 | - | 50 | - | 16 |
| Grounds (26 acres) | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Heart of Kent Suite | 90 | 300 | 220 | 200 | 380 | 340 | 100 | 425 | 600 | 400 | 100 |
| Hollingbourne Suite | 40 | 100 | 90 | - | 160 | 160 | - | 180 | 150 | - | 40 |
| Langley Suite | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Lenham Suite | 24 | 40 | - | - | 60 | - | 7 | 60 | 64 | 64 | 20 |
| Medway Suite | 24 | 24 | 20 | - | 24 | - | - | 40 | 30 | - | 15 |
| Northdown & Weald Suite (Two sections of the Heart of Kent Suite) | 60 | 220 | 100 | 80 | 260 | 70 | 60 | 90 | 400 | 360 | 60 |
| Northdown Suite (one section of the Heart of Kent Suite) | 40 | 80 | 60 | 40 | 100 | 80 | 40 | 200 | 150 | 110 | 50 |
| Park View Suite | 34 | 64 | 50 | 40 | 90 | 90 | - | 80 | 120 | 100 | 25 |
| Restaurant | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 150 | - | - |
| Rochester Room | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20 | - | 6 |
| Southdown & Weald (Two sections of the Heart of Kent Suite) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 400 | - | - |
| Southdown Suite (One section of the Heart of Kent Suite) | 40 | 80 | 60 | - | 100 | 70 | - | 90 | 150 | - | 50 |
| Tec North Suite (Satellite Office) | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tec West Suite | 24 | 32 | 30 | - | 40 | - | - | 40 | 50 | - | 20 |
| Weald Suite (One section of the Heart of Kent Suite) | 40 | 80 | 60 | 40 | 100 | 70 | 40 | 90 | 150 | 120 | 50 |
Mid week rates | Number of Rooms | Rates Ex/Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Double | 73 | £70.83 / £85.00 |
| Suite | 2 | -- |
| Twin | 32 | £70.83 / £85.00 |
Weekend Rates | Number of Rooms | Rates Ex/Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Double | 73 | £82.50 / £99.00 |
| Suite | 2 | -- |
| Twin | 32 | £82.50 / £99.00 |
| Rate Ex/Inc (GBP) | Package details | |
|---|---|---|
| Midweek 24 Hour | From £140.00 (Inc Tax) | Essential 24hr Package Standard all inclusive meeting package •Main meeting room hire |
| Enhanced Day Delegate Package | From £39.00 (Inc Tax) | •Main meeting room hire |
| Essential Day Delegate Package | From £34.00 (Inc Tax) | •Main meeting room hire |
| Light Day Delegate Package | From £29.00 (Inc Tax) | •Main meeting room hire |
Hollingbourne
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 1RE
Travelling from the WEST take the M20 towards Maidstone. Exit at junction 8 and follow the signs for Leeds castle. Take the third roundabout into the hotel grounds.
Travelling from the EAST, from Dover/Folkestone. Take the M20 towards London and exit at junction 8 and follow the signs for Leeds castle.
We are delighted to inform you that Mercure Maidstone Hotel has been awarded a Green Key certificate which shows our commitment and dedication to sustainability, showing that the hotel is actively working to reduce its impact on the planet.
Accor has been a committed group for many years, and has constantly worked to redefine boundaries. The Planet 21 programme demonstrates the Group's ambitious goals based around four strategic priorities: work with its employees, involve its customers, innovate with its partners and work with local communities.
Accor Planet 21 Sustainability Programme
Plant for the Planet - At Accor, we ask our customer to reuse their towels. Savings made on water and energy are used to fund tree planting. One tree is planted every minute.
Eco-Design - Eco-certified soap, shower gel and shampoo is available in our rooms. We have removed individual bottles to limit our plastic consumption and wastage.
Environmentally-friendly, eco-certified cleaning products
Healthy and Sustainable Food - Offering healthy, balanced and high-quality food; we use products grown in our kitchen gardens, local products and suppliers Reducing food waste
Planet 21 Bronze accreditation
