I personally designed this online sales presentation on our London area hotel (and others) for our company website. (HGM no longer represents these hotels, and details about individual hotels may have changed since I created the presentation in 2004)

1. Welcome to Virtual HGM You are about to enter a 15-minute appointment with Hotel Group Marketing. Please invite your colleagues to this sales call. When you are ready, click to continue

2. The Grove A 5-STAR, PRIVATELY OWNED RESORT WITHIN 40 MINUTES OF LONDON Presenting Tradition with a twist... The most significant development of its kind in over 75 years Please note that The Grove opened its doors to guests on September 8, 2003. This presentation will be refined as the resort develops. HGM

3. London’s Country Estate HGM

4. History Formerly the estate of the Earls of Clarendon Current Grove mansion dates to the 18th century First house built on site in 1400 In the 19th century, the Grove estate was the venue for exclusive weekend parties with important politicians and aristocrats English Heritage Listed restorations on-property: A Distinguished Past Grade II* mansion Grade II stables stone bridge Fewer than 10% of all listed historical buildings in England are Grade II* or higher HGM

5. Location Just north of London, in Hertfordshire Built on 300 acres of parkland Within 40 minutes of : London’s West End, Heathrow Airport 30 minutes from : 30 Minutes from London by rail Luton Airport, for easy arrivals from Ireland and Scotland Airport transfers can be arranged Private helipad also available Accessible, Yet Private HGM

6. Staff Naturally Caring & Experienced Matthew Dixon, General Manager – Rocco Forte Hotels William Rowntree, Regional Director of Sales – US Hamish Buchanan, Events Director - Sales Michael Helling, Food & Beverage Director HGM

7. Respectful, Unstuffy Service Confidence to reach out to our guests, to offer genuine warmth and hospitality. Sensitivity and tact to know when to step back and give you space. Jeff Law, Director of Sequoia Stephen Wheeler, Executive Head Chef - formerly of Harrod’s Blyth Reid, Director of Golf 1.3 staff for every room HGM

8. Interior Design HGM Traditional styles, with a modern twist Design by Fox Linton Associates Pa st projects top hotels, palaces, private yachts Extensive collection of antiques and art 3 Guestroom and suite styles : Classical Contemporary Decadent Classic & Contemporary

9. The West Wing Crisp and Contemporary HGM

10. The West Wing Breakfast With a View Ask HGM if you’d like to make arrangements to visit the Grove and see the lovely grounds HGM

11. The West Wing Original Artwork, Traditional Style HGM

12. A Mansion Suite Urban Chic Moves to the Country HGM

13. A Mansion Suite Delightfully Decadent HGM

14. A Mansion Suite Sumptuously Surprising HGM

15. Drawing Rooms Classy and Welcoming HGM

16. Business 23 flexible meeting rooms, all opening directly into formal gardens Indoor function space for 450 people Video and satellite conferencing available ISDN and laptop access in all rooms Outdoor Walled Garden up to 1,000 – rain or shine Secretarial support Meeting-Friendly Atmosphere HGM

17. Leisure Formal & Fun Children’s center with structured entertainment program HGM Do lots, or do nothing : The Grove provides the opportunities, with a special flare Sequoia : a 30,000 square foot ESPA Spa 18- Hole Championship Kyle Phillips course 3 distinctive restaurants and bars, from intimate and relaxed, to chic Intimate drawing rooms with butler service

19. 18-Hole Kyle Phillips Golf Course Turning Heads Leisure “ great fun” “… amongst the best I have ever played” “ ...reminded me of a traditional links course” “… a challenging but never unplayable test” HGM

20. Leisure HGM Sequoia Spa Escape to Tranquillity Named after sequoia trees on grounds ESPA Spa with 30,000 square-foot facilities 72-foot black mosaic indoor pool 12 treatment rooms Fitness Studio with Technogym EXCITE range Classes : Aerobics, Pilates, and more 1 couples suite

21. Sequoia Spa Serenity HGM

22. Food & Beverage 3 distinctive restaurants and bars From intimate and relaxed, to chic Delectable Dining … and the Mansion Drawing Rooms HGM

23. Colette’s Chic à l a Carte Restaurant 66 covers spread over 4 dining areas Striking views of the vale and canal Bar serving classic cocktails, range of apéritifs, digestifs HGM Pre-dinner apéritif on terrace Organic produce Contemporary food presentation Attentive, personalised, professional service

24. The Glasshouse Fun, Relaxed, and Modern Peaceful garden views Food freshly cooked in small quantities, regularly replenished Live cooking theatre : rotisserie, char grill, wok station Specialty coffees Wines by the glass 150 covers HGM

25. Wood-burning oven, open kitchen HGM No bookings required Great range of value wines The Stables Informal Restaurant, Lively Bar 68 covers Al fresco terrace Stunning views over golf course

26. The Drawing Rooms Relaxed Eating & Seating 4 elegant rooms open to a private terrace High quality food served with minimal fuss Private setting overlooking formal gardens Range of coffees and teas specially blended for The Grove Evening flambé coffees HGM

27. Food & Beverage Banqueting and Events All Grove events meticulously planned by dedicated event planners Largest 5-star ballroom outside of London Terraces for cocktail receptions HGM Food typical of fine restaurant dining Creative food presentations, table settings, and decoration Using only the best available ingredients Accommodating a wide range of dietary requirem ents

28. Room to Breathe 300 acres of private parkland: Formal gardens: Many guestrooms have terraces and balconies Sunny meeting rooms all provide direct access to the grounds  45,000 newly planted trees  The River Gade  The Grand Union Canal  Meadowlands  Wetland area  Nature trails  Peaceful, scented spaces  Contemporary sculptures  Herbaceous border  Restaurant herb garden HGM

29. Special Options All 227 rooms at The Grove may be taken over on an exclusive basis, according to availability Quotations are available in both American dollars and pounds sterling : Rates available upon request Ask us about creative solutions for groups requiring more than 227 rooms “ No such thing as rack rate in the real world” HGM

30. Special Pre/Post Stays, Small Groups Sister Property 100% recommend and return factors 111 rooms 12 suites 34 apartments Dining at Bullochs at 116 Joan Collins (bachelorette party) Kevin Spacey (his favourite London hotel) Robbie Williams George Lucas Pamela Anderson Russell Crowe Magic Johnson (special 9-foot bed provided) Has welcomed such celebrities as: The Whisky Bar : 45% repeat guest factor On-site health spa 5-star and family-owned 5 town houses 65 covers widest selection in London HGM

31. To Sum Up Rural walks and world-class cuisine AND located within 40 minutes of ... Art exhibits inside and out State-of-the-art day spa Elegant, spacious accommodations Access to the latest technology and conveniences Caring, capable staff HGM Perfect Balance of City & Country Outstanding golf course and sport facilities

32. London HGM

33. Also in the neighborhood of... Windsor Castle Blenheim Palace Oxford largest and oldest occupied castle in the world birthplace of Winston Churchill home to royalty and scholars for over 800 years HGM

34. Fast Facts ACCOMODATIONS Number of rooms: 211 Number of suites: 16 King-size beds: 200 Room size: 98 - 196 ft 2 88 balconies 10 marble fireplaces 100 pieces of antique furniture 6 estate cottages Number of meeting rooms: 23 Size of pre-function area: Indoor banqueting: 500 pax Outdoor reception: 1000 pax F&B outlets: 5 Signature restaurant: Colette’s FUNCTION SPACE Business centre: yes 302 original works of art Average cost per room: $1 million Fitness centre: yes Pool: 1 indoor, 1 outdoor, 1 vitality pool Tennis courts: 2 Spa: Sequoia (ESPA: 30,000 ft 2 ) Jacuzzis: 4 Steam rooms: 4 Saunas: 2 Treatment rooms: 13 LEISURE Children’s centre: yes Golf Course : 18-hole, 7,170-yard, par 72 Greens : A4 creeping bent grass HGM

35. Fast Facts OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES Entire property: 300 acres, to encourage big-picture thinking Walled gardens: 3 acres Woodland: 100 acres Rivers: 1 Canals: 1 Lakes: 2 Nature trails: 6 World War II air raid shelters : 6 Honeybee hives: 10 Bridges: 4 1 Clarendon family crypt 1 Saxon burial ground Helipad 2 family owners CONVENIENT LOCATION Within 40 minutes of London and Heathrow Near 3 major film studios Near large pharmaceutical firms Near important hi-tech firms OPENED SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 45,000 newly-planted trees restoring existing forest Up to 30 archaeologists have been working on-site at one time due to property’s history 1 donkey, in need of a companion HGM

36. Thank you for meeting with Hotel Group Marketing. To further discuss The Grove with an HGM representative OR to request collateral, please contact us at: hgmexec@hotelgroupmarketing.com 612.929.0676 (Minneapolis) Visit the main HGM page for testimonials, press releases, links: www.hotelgroupmarketing.com We would love to have the opportunity to work with you on accommodations for future groups to London. With best regards from HGM