Solid budget option, coordinator could be more proactive
Holiday Inn was our pick for budget reasons and it served its purpose well. The ballroom is large and the food was decent — the sweet and sour prawns and fried rice were crowd pleasers. However, our coordinator seemed stretched thin (probably handling multiple events) and we had to follow up several times on setup details. On the day itself, everything ran smoothly once it got going. If you're looking for a functional, reliable venue without premium frills, this works. Just stay on top of the coordination yourself.
Pros
+Budget-friendly pricing
+Large ballroom capacity
+Convenient Outram location
Cons
−Coordinator seemed overloaded
−Had to follow up on details multiple times
−Ambiance is basic