the exchange

History of the space 

Top hotels today are expected to make available the latest in communication technology to their guests – and it was no different when the Midland Grand was open.
Alexander Graham Bell’s historic first transmission of clear speech by telephone was made in 1876, just three years after the hotel opened. The Exchange is where the hotel’s telephone auto exchange was installed as soon as the technology gained widespread use (69 sqm).

FEATURES

  • Standing: 50
  • Theatre: 55
  • Cabaret: 32
  • Dining: 30
  • Boardroom: 27

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  • Awards ceremony
  • Away day
  • Baby shower
  • Bar mitzvah
  • BBQ party
  • Birthday party
  • Bridal shower
  • Car launch
  • Charity dinner
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  • Christmas party
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  • Conference
  • Corporate hire
  • Corporate party
  • Corporate reception
  • Creative space
  • Engagement party
  • Exhibition
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  • Film premiere
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  • Kids party
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  • Live Streaming
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  • Private party
  • Private screening
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  • Prom
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  • Wake reception
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  • Allow External Caterer
  • Fridge/Freezer
  • Approved Caterers Only
  • Dry Hire
  • Tableware & Crockery
  • Full Catering Kitchen
  • Vegan Friendly
  • Venue Can Provide Alcohol
  • In-House Caterers Available
  • Tables & Chairs
  • Kitchen Facilities Available

  • Accommodation
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  • Breakout Rooms
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  • Elevator
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  • Outside Area
  • Parking Facilities
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  • Ramps
  • Separate Entrance
  • Smoking Area
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Whiteboards/Flipcharts
  • Civil Ceremony Licence
  • Alcohol License
  • Full Wedding License
  • Late License
  • Noise Restrictions

  • AV Equipment
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  • On-site Technician
  • Stage
  • PA System
  • Video Conferencing
  • Hybrid Events
  • Bring Your Own DJ
  • Screens / Projector
  • Video Recording
  • Whiteboards/Flipcharts
  • Wi-Fi

  • Alcohol License
  • Full Wedding License
  • Late License
  • Noise Restrictions
  • Civil Ceremony Licence

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