Westfield Stratford City Unveils Altius, the Destination Hospitality Lounge During Games Time

Westfield Stratford City is today announcing details of its premium hospitality lounge with stunning views over the Park which will open its doors to welcome corporate guests during Games time next year. The lounge, named Altius, will be opening on 27 July 2012, and will remain open throughout the duration of the Games.

Situated on the 11th floor of One Stratford Place, the contemporary venue has floor to ceiling windows to immerse guests in the superb panoramic views of the Olympic Park and Athletes Village. Amongst other organizations, Team GB will also be housed at One Stratford Place, adding to the exciting atmosphere throughout Games time.

For those looking for an all‐inclusive package, Altius offers an open guest area which is ideal for entertaining groups of all sizes. Alternatively, the venue will offer private rooms with flexible hospitality and meeting space enabling guests to create unique entertaining spaces depending on their individual needs. First class dining will be available at Altius to suit the needs of all, with a gourmet buffet in place throughout the day, along with a selection of menu options and canapés for private dining with a complimentary bar serving a selection of wine, beer and soft drinks. Services will include security and cloakroom facilities, complimentary wifi and large screens to watch the action live. During the Paralympics the space will be available for exclusive

hire.

Altius has unrivalled proximity to the Olympic Park offering guests quick and easy access to the

Stadium with minimal transfer times. Altius also has exceptional transport connectivity with Stratford City International Station providing rapid, convenient access to major national, and international destinations and Stratford Regional Station servicing the Central, Jubliee and DLR lines.

Mark Zimmer, Head of 2012 Brand Alliance at Westfield Stratford City, comments: "Altius is an incredibly unique and exciting venue in terms of its location and the premium facilities it will offer to guests. A great deal of planning, creativity and attention to detail has gone into ensuring the venue exceeds expectations, and we feel confident that Altius is the ideal location for corporate hosts to engage with their clients and staff throughout Games time."

Westfield has partnered with The Ultimate Experience, one of London’s leading event organisers, to manage the hospitality programme and client liaison. With significant hospitality management experience, including running over 250 events and servicing over 100,000 guests during December each year, The Ultimate Experience will work with each client to fulfill their London 2012 hospitality requirements.

Altius is now available for reservations and will be hosting a launch event to showcase the space in January.

For more information, contact: Holly Clark, +44 (0)207 378 2970, altius@the-ultimate.co.uk.

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