Historic venues have become increasingly popular with clients looking to wow their delegates with unusual and impressive backdrops for corporate meetings, launch events and celebrations. So, we’ve teamed up with micebook partner Great Hotels of the World to bring you three historical venues from the luxury brand’s collection, ideal for creating memorable events…

Le Plaza Brussels, Brussels Belgium

The unexpected congress centre, a magnificently reconstructed film theatre (above) built before the war is the centrepiece of the Le Plaza Brussels. With a maximum capacity for up to 700 guests, the lavish Spanish inspired embellishments and colourful pallet are the perfect backdrop to any number of corporate and private events. The hotel is exceptionally well located within walking distance of the Grand Place and has 187 exquisite bedrooms and two incredible restaurants.

NAU Palácio do Governador, Lisbon, Portugal

Once the house of the Governor of the Tower of Belém, now masterfully restored into a unique upscale boutique hotel, NAU Palácio do Governador offers some of the most charming events spaces in Lisbon’s city centre. Located in the dreamy Belém neighbourhood, minutes from the international airport, the hotel comprises 60 one-of-a-kind guestrooms, an elegantly rehabilitated restaurant and a blissful spa.

With a maximum capacity for 140 attendees, this inspiring venue offers a variety of settings that are ideal for creative brainstorm sessions, kick-off meetings, team building sessions, etc.

The Francini Suite at Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa in County Meath.

Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa, Dublin, Ireland

Ideally situated in the Meath countryside, just outside of Dublin, Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa offers acres of stunning landscaped grounds, spacious rooms, an award-winning restaurant for dining and tea and a first-rate Spa with an impeccable reputation.

The hotel offers a total of 14 meeting rooms comprising a mixture of clean and modern venues in the new wing, and its renowned stately classical rooms that guests will be raving about forever. With a maximum capacity for 350 attendees, the hotel offers 145 guestrooms.