Planning a corporate meeting, gala, or presentation? The venue you choose to host in can determine the outcome of your event. Rather than generic hotel ballrooms, it’s best to host in a dedicated conference center.
Conference centers have several advantages over hotels, including:
- Sound and privacy
- Better sound equipment
- In-house catering
- Spacious rooms
- Support staff
At Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center, our venue is located in Livonia, MI. We have dedicated amenities for conferences, as well as experienced event staff. Contact us today to learn more or submit an event request.
Why is a Dedicated Conference Center Better Than a Hotel Ballroom?
Many event planners turn to hotel ballrooms out of habit. However, there’s a difference between a space primarily designed for hospitality, and one specifically dedicated to a great guest experience.
Conference centers have the infrastructure and resources necessary for a successful event. They prioritize professional productivity, focus, and results in a way that hotels can’t.
1. Sound & Privacy
Hotel ballrooms are often located near high-traffic areas like lobbies, elevators, and guest corridors. This can be distracting and lead to constant ambient noise that distracts conference guests.
Conference centers, on the other hand, come with sound-dampening architecture designed to block out surrounding noise. You won’t have to compete with rolling luggage, check-in bells, or outside chatter.
At Laurel Manor, our partitions and walls are engineered to keep noise out, so attendees can focus on speeches and presentations.
2. Better Sound Equipment
When you’re hosting your event in a hotel, A/V equipment is often available as a separate add-on. Or, it’s entirely up to you to source and set up the equipment.
A portable setup can be finicky and prone to technical difficulties. Dedicated event centers come with integrated, professional-grade technology. From high-definition projection, seamless Wi-Fi, and quality sound systems, you won’t have to worry about setting up or taking down equipment.
In addition, event venues have dedicated tech support who can deal with any issues that may arise.
3. In-House Catering
Hotel kitchens have to deal with room service, restaurant guests, and other events going on. This means they can’t focus solely on your guests.
Conference centers, on the other hand, have in-house kitchens that are specifically dedicated for you and your event.
At Laurel Manor, our facility’s kitchen was actually designed first. At 15,000 square feet, it’s designed to serve up to six events with 1,200 guests per event. Our chefs bring years of experience to cook the best meals for your guests. This experience means they understand what it takes to serve large events.
4. Spacious Rooms
Hotel event rooms are usually a second thought, with odd shapes to fit around pillars, plumbing, or low ceilings.
When you host at a conference center, you can expect a large, open room and high ceilings that give your guests plenty of space.
When you host at Laurel Manor, you benefit from our customizable floor plans. Whether you have 50 or 1,000 attendees, we can add partitions or change the seating style based on your preferences.
The openness of our rooms means no one will have to struggle to see a presentation or speaker.
5. Support Staff
Hotel event managers often have to deal with multiple events alongside your own. Get the support you deserve by hosting at a dedicated conference center instead.
At Laurel Manor, our entire staff is focused on your guest experience. They’re not distracted by complaints from other events, check-ins, or housekeeping. From the moment you arrive for setup to cleanup at the end of the event, our number one priority is a seamless, stress-free experience.
Plan Your Event at Our Conference Center in Livonia, MI
Plan the perfect event at Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center. Our conference center is perfect for weddings, bridal showers, corporate events, birthday parties, and more.
With in-house catering, beautiful decor, ample parking, and spacious ballrooms, we can host your guests with ease.
Want to see if our ballrooms are the right fit for you? Secure your date early to start collaborating with our team, planning your layout, and tailoring your menu. Contact us online now or call (734) 462-0770 to get started.