NEW Website & Still the same great service

Brand new revamp on the webiste- makes everything so much easier to find. www.latimerhotel.com

Familiar? Yes, the restaurant and bar play a huge role in the success of the Hotel. A loyal customer base exist and familiar people make for a wonderful friendly relaxed environment.

The outside cafe area is sunny and umbrellas allow shade from the sun when needed. The food is excellent. This is not based on a once only visit. I have eaten in both the restaurant and cafe numerous times and it's perfect exvery time! Fresh, well prepared, beautifully presented and the price is competitive and full of value.

Meetings 2009 - Auckland

Suzanne Rowe and myself attended the trade expo "Meetings 2009" last month. This is where hotels, tourism operators, regional tourism organisations, etc, get together and update buyers on what the hotel has to offer. A buyer can be anyone who is interested in both our conference facilities and/or accommodation, and what we have to offer.

Even though attendance was down on last year it was certainly a productive week. Many new organisations were very interested in the Latimer Hotel, and its unique history (especially as we one of the last remaining family hotels in Christchurch). There was a wonderful Gala Night at the TelstraClear Centre in Manukau. The children singing from Mt Roskill Primary School, and the Hip Hop Dancers heading to Las Vegas the following week were truly amazing. And what can I say about the Tina Turner performance (unfortunately not the Tina Turner, but an impressive lookalike none the same). It was fantastic.

So, all in all, a well worthwhile week, and am sure we can expect the same professionalism when we are back at Sky City next year.

Orbit Corporate Travel came to dinner

The travel consultants from the Orbit Christchurch office came to dinner on 15th July, and we had a wonderful evening again, catching up on all the gossip since they were here the year before.

Lydia has settled in nicely since relocating from the Nelson office, and Phillipa, Andras and myself had the best night chatting away.

Thank you again Kylie for organising the crew. See you all again next year :-)

Craig

PS: The photos didn't come out very well, so I haven't been able to upload them.

OH WHAT A NIGHT

Well it's another busy weekend at the Latimer.

The Soft Top Car Club Rally are joining us for an extravagant carvery buffet this evening.
127 Soft Top enthusiast will be treated to the best of Food , Wine & Beer.

We also have Mrs Harris and her large family enjoying a birthday in the Restaurant. All 26 of them!!!!!!!!!!

GO THE ALL BLACKS!!!!!!!
(Can't believe the little Scotsman is shouting for another country. Next I'll be drinking Speights!!!!)

WHEN IS THE WEDDING?

You'll never guess what happened in the Restaurant last week. Nigel & Nancy got engaged.It was amazingly romantic. We set the mood and the lighting in the Gloucester Room. Fairy Lights through the trees, Candles everywhere. How could she say no.

Better still I had all the families hidden in the room next door. It was fantastic.

Followed by dinner in the Restaurant it was perfect.

Now all I need to know is. WHEN IS THE WEDDING?

I know the perfect Venue?

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