Sheffield
Once the proud center of the world's steelmaking industry, Northern England's Sheffield has transformed itself into a modern commercial city, as well as a major center for sports events. In addition to city properties, Sheffield meeting venues also feature space from two educational institutions, University of Sheffield and Hallam University. Chief among convention venues in Sheffield is the city's main convention center, historic Sheffield City Hall, which is a stunning Art Deco building containing three impressive neoclassic halls that can accommodate 2,270, 850 and 500 delegates respectively for conferences, banquets and business receptions. Other highly prestigious civic venues in Sheffield include the stunning Millennium Gallery, which can host up to 250 delegates, and the historic Cutlers Hall, a perfect setting for formal dinners and conferences for up to 500 guests. Hotel venues in Sheffield account for approximately 2,000 quality hotel guest rooms, many in properties that offer meeting facilities. The 161-room Mercure St Paul's Hotel and Spa is the city's largest hotel-based conference venue, with seating for up to 650 delegates, followed b…