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London 2012 venue hosting opportunities
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Corporate events,meetings, trade and press function
London 2012 venue hosting opportunities
If you need a venue during the London 2012 Olympics, Altitude London offers an ideal multi-
purpose event space with unsurpassed views across all of London.
We offer five contemporary, exclusive and affordable venues in Westminster‟s most iconic
skyscraper – The Millbank Tower. Altitude London is a renowned market leader in the unique
and experiential venue category with ultra-modern interiors, exceptional views and experiences;
coupled with a high level of customer care and service levels.
Altitude London overlooks London's most famous landmarks and there is no better way to
celebrate the London 2012 Olympics than with either panoramic jet-liner views of London, or
direct river level views of the River Thames.
Equipped with the highest standard AV equipment for all the Olympic screenings, the blank
canvas potential of each of our five venues means we can transform each space to fit the
requirements of any event. Whether you require a boardroom for 20, a theatre-style set up for
300, a dinner for 350 or cocktail receptions for 600 people then look no further than Altitude
London.
Altitude London has convenient transport links to most Olympic venues. We are only ten
minutes walk from Westminster (Jubilee Line – 10 stops to Stratford Olympic Park), Pimlico and
Vauxhall (Overland & Victoria Line) tube stations. We are also five minutes from Horseguards
Parade where the Beach Volleyball will be staged.
Perhaps most notably, Altitude London is directly opposite Millbank Pier on the River Thames
to enable easy chartered or scheduled river boat transit past many of London‟s landmarks and
to the Limehouse Transfer point for access to the Olympic Park itself.
Each event space offers its own original style, bonded by the five-star service and creativity
associated with the Altitude London brand. Each of our five spectacular and ultra-modern
venues is serviced by an award winning in-house catering and events team. They will combine
impeccable service with breathtaking views of to ensure your event for London 2012 will be
talked about for years to come.
CELEBRATE THE 2012 OLYMPIC
GAMES AT ALTITUDE LONDON
The Venues
Altitude 360 Black
• A brand new venue with sleek monochromatic designs which
encapsulate the entire 28th floor of Millbank Tower, featuring gleaming
black tiled floors and 360 degree windows providing panoramic views
of London. This stylish and versatile venue comes fully equipped with
a colossal wrap around bar featuring a superior black Corian bartop.
The sand blasted glass sides are backlit with customizable LED lights
that can be set to any colour. The overall effect of this venue is both
aesthetically pleasing and perfect for branding any event.
• Altitude 360° Black features the latest technology, furnishings and
auxiliary equipment to make your event a success. Hi Tech Plasma
televisions cover the walls at every angle and in every room to ensure
state of the art visual and sound technology is at your fingertips at all
times. All of the televisions are linked to a roving camera for live video
feeds or to separate DVD facilities. The screens can be set in many
different ways and the venue contains a fully integrated multi-zone
sound system.
• Guests are invited to make use of complimentary worldwide telephone
and fax service as well as high speed internet access and full
audio/visual support. Secretarial and other business services can be
arranged with prior notice. The venue is fitted with an induction loop,
and is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Black canvas
Black marble flooring
Dimmable lighting
Centrepiece wrap-around bar
Perfect for unlimited branded
Stunning views of London and its iconic landmarks
Large maximum capacity up to 600 standing
60in Plasma screens on all inner walls, perfect for Olympic screenings
CAPACITIES
1200
Key features
Altitude 360
• Altitude 360° is situated overlooking the London Eye, Houses of
Parliament and the River Thames and commands stunning views over
all of London and her prominent landmarks.
• Altitude 360° represents a dramatic showplace for any special event.
This brand new, state-of-the-art venue space is perfect for high-end
corporate events, meetings, conferencing, cocktail parties, launches,
as well as private dinners and family affairs.
• This modern London venue provides an inspirational setting for private
meetings, conferences, brainstorming sessions, seminars, product
launches, photographic shoots and filming. With wireless IT services,
unobtrusive surround sound and giant 60‟‟ plasma screens, we can
create live video feeds and customised settings for your event. All this
can be combined with auxiliary services like corporate entertaining
and receptions or exclusive private lunches or dinners with the
ultimate London backdrop.
A white canvas with encircling windows
Huge flexible modern space with infinite branding opportunities
Pristine white porcelain tiles that reflect the sky
Panoramic jetliner views of London‟s skyline
Stunning views of London and its iconic landmarks
Large maximum capacity up to 600 standing
60in Plasma screens on all inner walls, perfect for Olympic screenings
NB: The use of this venue from XXX 2012 to XXX 2012 is currently subject to contract.
CAPACITIES
1200
Key features
The River Room
• The River Room - located on the second floor of Millbank Tower,
delivers superb event facilities for groups of 10 to 600 guests. Where
better to harness aquatic sports enthusiasm. With a water wall and a
water bar, the reception space has a special vantage over the River
Thames. Add flare, patriotism or brand pride with the bespoke lighting
and projection system.
• The River Room is a dazzling space that boasts over 7,000 square
feet and has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the River Thames
and would be the perfect venue for an organisation to use as their
hosting venue during the London 2012 Olympic Games.
• Key features
Black marble flooring
Unique LED lighting system
Customisable water features
Impressive audio visual system
CAPACITIES
The River Room can accommodate 350 people seated and 650 people standing, it is a fully flexible
room that can be used in many different ways due to the 2 bespoke retractable soundproof electronic
walls included in the space.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Full Sound System Installation
The River Room has fully integrated Meyer Sound PA system which enables complete room coverage
and has the capability to isolate „zones‟. This feature enables a conference in one section and
background music in another. Equipped with built in radio microphones and a 24 channel mixing desk the
system is highly flexible to suit your requirements.
State of the Art Lighting Package
In addition to standard room lighting The River Room is has a bespoke LED colour wash installation.
Use one of our many preset „environments‟ or have a custom one built specifically for your event. You can
transform The River Room’s walls to reflect corporate branding, set the mood or dazzle you guests with
a moving light show. This is fully zoneable so you can brand your event area and have a relaxing space
all with the one system.
Aqua Wall
The River Room has a marvellous Water Wall with projection facilities, perfect for back lighting and
branding with both corporate colours and logos.
The River Room has a bespoke Water Bar that can be connected to our impressive lighting system
which enables colour matching of the water Bar with any corporate colours. There are also 4 free
standing but, movable 50” Plasma Screens.
The Millbank Media Centre
• Welcome to the Millbank Cinema & Media Centre, London's newest
and most prestigious world-class conference, media and cinema venue,
brought to you by Altitude London.
• The Millbank Media Centre provides the ultimate widescreen platform
for watching all the live Olympic action or hosting press briefings with
the comfort of Italian-made seating. Set your sights on gold and the HD
digital projection system and surround sound will perfectly showcase
your brand to your guests. Catch every Olympic moment on our
multiple screens.
• The Millbank Media Centre assures a stress free and ultimately
resplendent occasion and boasts a private entrance and has its own and
pre/post function hospitality area.
CAPACITIES
The River Room can accommodate 350 people seated and 650 people standing, it is a fully flexible
room that can be used in many different ways due to the 2 bespoke retractable soundproof electronic
walls included in the space.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
The Millbank Media Centre boasts state-of-the-art technical and AV facilities including:
DCI compliant 2k High Definition Barco DP1200 Digital Cinema Projector; Digital Print GDC FA 2100
Server; connectivity for a variety of sources, including laptops, STI, DVI and HDMI; playback includes
Blue Ray, High Definition DVD, DVD, DCI compliant Digital Cinema Prints – 2D or 3D; XbanD 3D.
Digital Cinema presentation including active 3D glasses; multiple screen size, picture in picture to client's
specification; True Cinema 5.1 Surround Sound and 10x Martin Effect 3R Surround Speakers.
The PA is based around Turbo Sound Professional Audio TCS series speakers, providing true left centre
right configuration, with surround sound capability for cinema playback.
The auditorium offers onstage PC, Video, Audio and lectern microphones left and right, plus 16 additional
microphone inputs and 8 returns reside at the rear of the stage.
These can be used for large presentations, and live performances. The venue also incorporates the latest
Yamaha LS9 Digital Mixing console with Solid State Digital Audio Recording Facilities.
Finally, the reception area can be used to relay the main theatre content or act as a standalone venue,
featuring 6 LCD screen and a 2.5. rear projector and turbo sound impact series PA.
The View Studios
• The View Studios is a brand new venue at Altitude London and is
ideal for private and corporate events with spectacular views over the
River Thames. It offers three studios with a light, bright and modern
style set in the heart of Westminster on the sixth floor of Millbank Tower.
• Designed specifically for business entertaining it offers facilities tailored
towards board meetings, receptions and business dinners. The View
Studios draws on the exemplary catering services available in the other
four Altitude London venues whether it's coffee and pastries for a small
meeting, a delicious working lunch, board meeting or a seated dinner.
A dedicated business meeting venue
Three interconnecting studios
Spectacular view of the River Thames
Three 50 inch plasma screens
High speed internet access
In-house event & catering team
Alternative break-out garden for sunny days
TECHNICAL FEATURES
The View Studios contains an array of Board Room style tables and chairs with Poser Tables and Bar
stools too. Audio visual equipment consists of a 63” Plasma screen with a Cat 5 socket under each
additional plasma for data relay. A Cat 5 socket is in Reception relaying to all plasmas and a Double
13amp socket. The rooms a separated by an Interconnecting door Width 2.6m and the doors fold back
against internal walls.
CAPACITIES
1200
• Our caterers work hard to produce
a menu that is full of culinary
diversity and use for the freshest
ingredients.
• We offer a variety of menus such
as canapes, fine dining, bowl food,
four course buffet, English and
Continental breakfast and
afternoon tea and cakes.
• Our menus are seasonal and we
can be flexible in amending our
menu so that it can be perfectly
perfectly tailored to your guest
and event
Catering options
Finding Altitude LondonAltitude London is located in Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP.
Nearest Tube Stations: PIMLICO and WESTMINSTER
PIMLICO is on the Victoria Line. Exit Pimlico Tube Station and follow signs towards Tate Britain. Once you have passed Tate Britain you will find
the Millbank Tower on the left.
WESTMINSTER is on the District and Circle Line. Exit Westminster Tube Station walk past Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament with the River
Thames on your left. After a 5 – 10 minute walk you will find Millbank Tower on the right hand side.
Nearest Bus Stop: TATE BRITAIN
TATE BRITAIN bus stop is approx a 2 minute walk from the Millbank Tower. Bus Routes 3, 77A and 159 stop along Millbank. Route 507 from
Victoria and Waterloo stops on Horseferry Road.
Nearest National Train Station: VAUXHALL
VAUXHALL Mainline Station is approximately a 10 minute walk from the Millbank Tower. Exit Vauxhall station and cross over Vauxhall Bridge and
head right onto Millbank. After a 5 minute walk you will see Millbank Tower on your left hand side. Water Taxis stop at Millbank Pier on the Tate to
Tate service which depart Tate Modern at Bankside Pier every 40 minutes.
If you have any queries please contact Altitude London on: 0845 500 2929
Olympic Transport Links
Altitude London offers the perfect location and venue solution to meet all transport challenges during the London 2012 Olympics. With its
partners, Altitude London guarantees to facilitate full transport to access each of the sites in use for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
EXCLUSIVE BOAT HIRE
Millbank Pier is located directly opposite Altitude London and offers river transport to each of the piers along the River Thames and to the
Limehouse Basin Olympic Link. This transfer facility then provides a shuttle service for your guests up to the Stratford Olympic site. Guests will be
transported to Olympic events via London‟s most comfortable and picturesque transport means and past some of the world‟s best known
landmarks.
Altitude London already has the necessary arrangements in place to ensure that this boat transfer facility can be provided as well as a list of
optional extras your clients may require on the boat such as catering and corporate entertainment.
Olympic sports venues- Location and transfer information
LIMEHOUSE BASIN OLYMPIC PARK TRANSFER POINT
For the Stratford Olympic Park all river services will terminate at Limehouse Basin. From here all guests would disembark River Thamesvessels and take a short walk to the marina and embark on smaller „Water Bus‟ vessels that are registered to navigate the narrower RiverLea and up to the Stratford Olympic Park.
Note for river access from Altitude London to the ExCeL Centre there are several transfer options, including:
Disembark at Canary Wharf – for Bus TransferDisembark at Trinity Wharf – for Short Bus TransferExcel Centre – direct disembarks immediately adjacent to the venue are possible but, these are tide dependant and require the passing ofa lock into and out of the Royal Albert Docks.
EVENT AREA OF LONDON PIERS PROXIMITY
Olympic Stadium STRATFORD Lime House Basin Transfer GOOD*
Cycling STRATFORD Lime House Basin Transfer GOOD*
Swimming STRATFORD Lime House Basin Transfer GOOD*
Beach Volleyball HORSEGUARDS PARADE Westminster, Embankment EXCELLENT
Triathlon HYDE PARK Westminster , Millbank GOOD
Open Water Swimming HYDE PARK Westminster, Millbank GOOD
Volleyball EARLS COURT Chelsea Harbour, Cadogan FAIR
Boxing EXCEL Trinity Wharf, Royal Albert Dock GOOD
Fencing + Paralympic EXCEL Trinity Wharf, Royal Albert Dock GOOD
Judo + Paralympic EXCEL Trinity Wharf, Royal Albert Dock GOOD
Table Tennis + Paralympic EXCEL Trinity Wharf, Royal Albert Dock GOOD
Weight Lifting + Paralympic Power Lifing EXCEL Trinity Wharf, Royal Albert Dock GOOD
Wrestling EXCEL Trinity Wharf, Royal Albert Dock GOOD
Boccia EXCEL Trinity Wharf, Royal Albert Dock GOOD
Paralympic Volleyball EXCEL Trinity Wharf, Royal Albert Dock GOOD
Show Jumping GREENWICH PARK Greenwich EXCELLENT
Eventing GREENWICH PARK Greenwich EXCELLENT
Modern Pentathlon GREENWICH PARK Greenwich EXCELLENT
Paralympic Equestrian GREENWICH PARK Greenwich EXCELLENT
Archery LORDS CRICKET GROUND Westminster EXCELLENT
Artistic Gymnastics O2 QE2 Pier EXCELLENT
Trampoline O2 QE2 Pier EXCELLENT
Basketball + wheelchair Basketball O2 QE2 Pier EXCELLENT
Rhythmic Gymnastics WEMBLEY ARENA None POOR
Badminton WEMBLEY ARENA None POOR
Shooting + Paralympic Shooting WOOLWICH BARRACKS Woolwich Arsenal GOOD
Paralympic Archery WOOLWICH BARRACKS Woolwich Arsenal GOOD
Tennis WIMBLEDON None POOR
Road Cycling FinishREGENTS PARK
plus roads around the CityWestminster, Embankment GOOD
The following table highlights the ability to reach Olympic Sports venues by River from Altitude London.
*For the Stratford Olympic Park, an interchange is required at LimeHouse Basin.
Boat transfer and
tidal considerations
• The River Thames is tidal and as such transfer times will be
affected. The table below shows the journey times from
Altitude London when travelling on the River Thames,
both with and against the tide.
Journey Time (Minutes)
PIERS
Tides
With/Against Suggested Alternate / Additional Transfer
Lime House Basin 40 60 Lime House River Link Transfer of 25 Mins
Westminster, Embankment 15 20
Westminster , Millbank - - Bus from Millbank
Chelsea Harbour, Cadogan - - Bus from Millbank
Trinity Wharf, Royal Albert Dock 60 80 Bus transfer from Canary Wharf or Trinity Wharf
Greenwich 50 70 Walk
Westminster 15 20 Walk
North Greenwich (formerly known as QE2) 60 80 Walk
Woolwich Arsenal 75 95 Walk
Westminster, Embankment Bus from Millbank
*For the Stratford Olympic Park, an interchange is required at LimeHouse Basin.
Traditional routmaster London red bus
Altitude London has partners to offer you exclusive hire of an authentic, vintage
Red London Buses. Perfect for transporting corporate guests around London. The
buses can be used for access to Olympic sites, sightseeing as well as to pick up
guests from piers after the use of river transport.
Seats up to 70 guests at a time and is available for usage throughout the day
(Unlimited excursions from 08:00 - 00:00 daily)
Coach and Limousine transfers
Altitude London has partners to offer you exclusive coach hire and Limousine hire in
Central London and would be happy to facilitate the booking of these on behalf of
prospective clients.
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Ancillary Rights and Benefits
Subject to appropriate permissions, licences and availability, the following rights and benefits could be made available by Altitude London to prospective clients
the Altitude London venues during our “Olympic Period”(1 May 2012 to 30 September 2012 inclusive):
Illumination/Light Branding of Millbank Tower (Permission and fees applicable)
Provision of Corporate Branding in Foyer and parts of Millbank Tower (fee applies)
Brokering of Hotel Accommodation in immediate vicinity (subject to availability)Subject to appropriate permissions, licences and availability, the following rights
London to prospective clients in relation to exclusive or part-exclusive hire of any of the Altitude London venues during our “Olympic Period”(1 May 2012 to 30 September
of Millbank Tower (Permission and fees applicable)Provision of Corporate Branding in Foyer and parts of Millbank Tower (fee applies)Brokering of Hotel
availability)Assistance in securing any required planning and licensing permissions Assistance in facilitating coach or river transportProvision of 24 access to Millbank
Assistance in securing any required planning and licensing permissions
Assistance in facilitating coach or river transport
Provision of 24 access to Millbank Tower
Provision of 24 hour Security Staff
Indicative costs
For the “Olympic Period” (1 May 2012 to 30 September 2012 inclusive) the following rack rates apply to all five of Altitude
London’s venues.
Upon receipt of a genuine enquiry Altitude London would be happy to formally quote and enter into negotiations with
prospective clients - which may or may not include discounted rates and/or commission payments applicable. Also, a
discounted or sliding scale of rates could be made available if a prospective client is seeking exclusive use of two or more
venues for our full Olympic Period.
•ALTITUDE 360° BLACK
•ALTITUDE 360°
•THE RIVER ROOM
•MILLBANK MEDIA CENTRE
•THE VIEW STUDIOS
NB: Altitude London reserve the right to vary or amend any detail contained herein.
“Where better to be than the skies above London. It really is a wonderful space to do interviews, broadcasts and press conferences”
David Cameron
PRIME MINISTER
Your venue, your event, your experience, your way
www.altitudelondon.com
London Olympic Games: 27 July -12 August 2012