It's a nice, elegant setting, but not well-suited ...

It's a nice, elegant setting, but not well-suited for large group events. Our office holiday party was held here, 150-200 people, and it was difficult to have a conversation with the person next to me. The ambient noise from all the conversations was so loud, we spent the entire duration of the party talking loudly and repeating ourselves to be heard. I think a smaller group, with tables father apart would have a better time.