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[H2] Welcome to the Mandolay, an exceptional 4 star hotel & events venue in Guildford

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[H3] A hotel of independent spirit with the warmest of welcomes
Mandolay enjoys a reputation as the highest independently accredited hotel and events venue in the area. We are proud of our status as the only AA 4 Star hotel in Guildford, as we are of our recent accolades from Condé Nast Johansens, among others.
80 bedrooms, each individually styled by Osborne & Little, with an attention to luxury detail typified by complimentary luxury toiletries in every room.
Comfortable bars and lounges offer everything from an all-day coffee shop style service to a stunning range of wines and spirits with Gin, Vodka and Cocktail Menu’s.
8 conference and event spaces, each capable of transforming to suit any occasion, from a wedding breakfast for 300 guests, a formal dinner for 50, a fully catered conference of up to 500 delegates or a discrete board meeting, Mandolay is the place to do business in Guildford.
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[H3] Mandolay VIP Program
The Advantages of Booking Directly with us:

Book without worry: Amendable check in dates up to 1pm on the day of arrival, even on “Non-Refundable” bookings.
Cancellation Policy: Cancel for free 24 hours before of arrival, instead of 48 hours on other websites.
Priority status and 50% off on room upgrades
Late Check Out time, 12pm, more time to relax
Access to exclusive discounts/packages
Bonus, there are no intermediaries to deal with, our team are available to talk 24/7

[H2] Our Spaces

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Hotel Suites & Rooms

We have 80 tastefully appointed bedrooms with private coach house and penthouse accommodation all fully equipped to meet the standards of even the most discerning guest

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Meetings and Events

Whatever your group requirements, we have the right space for you.

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The Grill & Bar 36

A la Carte, Grill, and Snack menu’s, with wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks, served to perfection.

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Weddings

Our venue, your day. Mandolay is the perfect choice for every style of wedding, and blessing.

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Parties & Celebrations

Choose Mandolay for your special occasion, and we promise to exceed every expectation.

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Christmas

Simply the finest venue for every type of festive celebration, from Afternoon Tea to Party time for 500 revellers.

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[H3] MANDOLAY AFTERNOON TEA
Afternoon Tea at Mandolay is a genuine Guildford institution with freshly cut sandwiches, home-made cakes, pastries, and scones served with our own preserves and fresh cream.
Our enviable selection of Fine Teas from around the world include tasting notes and original, exclusive blends.
Options include sweet, savoury, and bottomless Prosecco servings, with perfectly chilled Champagne Laurent Perrier for a spot of true indulgence.
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[H1] Hotel Rooms & Suites in Guildford
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[H2] A bedroom for everyone, and every budget

With 80 tastefully appointed bedrooms including private coach house and penthouse accommodation The Mandolay is perfectly positioned to meet the needs of even the most discerning guest.

24 hr reception and multilingual staff.
Luxury toiletries in every room, with a full Molton Brown selection in each of our suites.
Free access to our Mandolay App offering a wide choice of newspapers and magazines during your stay.

Complimentary High Speed internet connection throughout the hotel.
Air Conditioning
In a number of bedrooms and suites a mini fridge.
24 Hour Room Service.

To make your stay even more memorable, we are always delighted to tailor your room or suite with some of ‘life’s little luxuries’, including flowers, magazines, beauty products, chocolates and champagne. Subject to availability and a minimum of 24 hours-notice in advance of arrival.
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[H2] There is a room for everyone

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Signature Suite

Quiet and beautifully decorated, our Suites offer the perfect bolt hole for those looking for something really rather special.

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Deluxe

Exceptionally comfortable and enjoying a quiet location, our Deluxe Suites offer the ideal place to relax and enjoy.

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Executive

Featuring every comfort expected of a modern 4 Star hotel our Executive bedrooms offer a little more space with most featuring garden views.

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Executive Triple

Unique to the area our Executive Triple Rooms are equipped with a double and 2 single beds, ideal for families exploring our beautiful town

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Medium

Always popular, particularly with regular guests and those staying for two nights or longer our Medium Rooms tend to offer more space to work and relax.

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Crash Pads

Offering clean, comfortable accommodation for shorter stays and for guests where additional space is not a priority.

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Meetings & Events

8 stunning meeting and event spaces

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Afternoon Teas

Choose from Savoury, Sweet, or both

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The Grill

Locally sourced, cooked beautifully, served to your taste

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[H1] Meetings in Guildford
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[H2] The Best Service, and Best Price in Guildford…Guaranteed

The finest service and the keenest rates in Guildford…Guaranteed

Eight, purpose built meeting and event spaces featuring all the AV facilities that you should expect from a modern 4 Star hotel, and an air-change system to provide the most effective, and safest room temperature control available.
Room configurations can be remarkably flexible offering a space that is not only bespoke, but also quickly transformed and where required, sound proof.
We stand alone in the area with a capacity and adaptability to comfortably seat 500 delegates, theatre style in a single, obstruction free space, or host an intimate private dinner for 12 in a light filled, oak panelled suite.
But this is not what makes Mandolay special, we are unique because of our people… dedicated, committed professionals in every department that become part of your team from the moment you make an enquiry until your last guest or delegate leaves us.
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[H3] Guest rooms

[H3] Largest room setup (sq. m.)

[H3] Total event space (sq. m.)

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Mandolay Suite
500
185
140
250
500
300
Pewley
140
60
30
32
70
Warwick
70
30
30
24
48
50
Dene
110
32
30
26
48
60
Castle
70
32
26
20
50
Pewley & Warwick
200
74
113
200
110
Castle & Dene
150
60
80
150
90
Surrey Suite
200
50
50
104
60
120
London
70
32
24
48
26
60
York
50
14
22
32
18
40
Epsom
60
24
16
32
16
40
London & York
100
72
32
28
100
100
York & Epsom
90
36
36
38
60
80
Oak
40
16
20
24
25
30

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The Oak Room

The glass ceilinged Oak Room is astonishingly flexible. A light and airy meeting space during the day, the room is transformed in the evening to provide an intimate setting for private dining or pre-dinner reception.

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The Surrey Suite

The Surrey Suite is a fully self contained conference centre comprising three separate rooms, an airy lounge and bar area, private access and excellent AV facilities.

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The Mandolay Suite

The Mandolay Suite is unquestionably one of the finest meeting, celebration and events venues in Guildford, Surrey.

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[H2] What we can offer

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Conferences

From the moment you make an enquiry to the time that your colleagues or clients leave the hotel we promise that your event will be in the hands of conference professionals.

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Parties and Celebrations

Whatever your reason for choosing The Mandolay to host your special occasion in Guildford, we promise to match even the most discerning expectation

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Christmas

From the moment you make an enquiry to the time that your colleagues or clients leave the hotel we promise that your event will be in the hands of conference professionals.

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[H3] Promotional Day Delegate Package

The Advantages of Booking Directly with us
Benefit from an air-conditioned meeting room.
Enjoy the dedicated support of our conference team throughout the day
Stay refreshed with free-flowing beverages including teas, Starbucks coffee, water, and a variety of sweet and savoury snacks.
Access essential equipment such as an LED TV, LCD Projector, Screen, flipcharts, and stationery.
Satisfying Brioche Roll and Sandwich lunch, with a mini dessert selection.
Connect effortlessly with lightning-fast, unrestricted WI-FI.
Starting at just £38.95 per person*, including VAT, your conference can be a success without exceeding your budget.
*This offer is subject to terms and conditions.
It cannot be combined with any other promotions or incentives.
Valid only for bookings that are non-commissionable.
The offer holds no exchange or transfer value, and cash alternatives are not available.

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[H3] Our Business Meeting Price Guarantee

A word about costs
And why not, we certainly have nothing to hide.
We guarantee to beat, or match any like for like quote from any venue in Guildford or Woking, and remember when it comes to value, Mandolay will never be surpassed.
We are that confident in our offering that we always advise our clients to do their research, and then come back to Mandolay…and thankfully, as our return business clearly demonstrates, they do!
Not only that, we’ve added a little extra including free unrestricted, unlimited Wi-Fi using our dedicated 1,000MB lease line.
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[H3] What makes The Mandolay hotel unique?

Comprehensive sound, lighting and integral audio visual kit in every event space.
Free unrestricted and unlimited Wi-Fi in all areas, via our dedicated 1000mb+ line
Complete blackout and sound proofing.
Comfort guaranteed thanks to our air conditioning and air change technology.
Generous amount of socket space, telephone and charging points.
Three-phase power available.
Up to 4.5m high ceilings, with lift availability and private access.
Obstruction and pillar free suites with multiple screens.
No hidden extras policy – What we quote is what you pay!
Business Rewards Club, offering fabulous choices for organisers.

80 bedrooms, Guildford’s only AA 4-star rated hotel.
8 purpose built multi-functional conference suites and event spaces.
Flexible menu options, catering for all taste, and dietary requirements.
Space for 5 to 500 delegates.
Located in the heart of Guildford, just a 5 minute stroll from the town centre.
Only 34 minutes to London Waterloo and 14 minutes to Jct. 10 of the M25.
Multi award-winning conference centre and service teams.
‘Blank Canvas’ mentality, your event = your ideas brought to life.
24 hour access to our duty management team and dedicated account managers.
* Terms & Conditions apply

[H1] The Grill & Bar 36
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[H2] GREAT FOOD AND A VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE

[H4] THE GRILL & BAR 36

Here at The Grill and Bar 36, our focus is on informality, with great food and drinks presented without fuss or fanfare.
The simplicity of our menu should not disguise the quality of the ingredients that we are committed to using in every dish, from tempting starters, light bites, vegan treats and substantial main courses, to delicious desserts.
Bespoke Gin, Vodka and Cocktail menu’s show our dedication to providing the exceptional as standard. Our cigar offering is second to none in Guildford, with a range to provide the perfect smoke, whatever your taste.
Take a seat in the bar, or choose a booth in the restaurant, our service is at once relaxed and attentive, and if there is anything we can help with, please just ask.

[H3] The Grill

A restaurant for all seasons and any occasion, light and airy with an immediate ability to transform into intimate and subtly lit, with open tables and discrete booths, the perfect seat is all yours.
Such flexibility is rare, but it is no more so than our cast iron commitment to exemplary service, quietly efficient and attentive without being overwhelming and always on-hand to advise or handle your special requests.
Our drinks list features a selection of fine wines and Champagnes designed to match any course and meet most budgets.
We are delighted to offer over 35 wines by the glass and of course you can expect the quality of service associated with a multi-award winning restaurant.

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[H3] BAR 36

At once comfortable and elegant, Bar 36 at The Mandolay offers an array of choices for even the most discerning guests and patrons.
Speciality Gin, Vodka and Cocktail menus indicate a real point of difference with other hotel bars, indeed our entire offering sets us apart from anything else in the area.
By day, a range of fine teas and Nespresso Coffees are complemented by a full menu featuring light snacks, nibbles and hearty lunch options, all served at the bar or on our heated terrace.
We also feature a wide range of premium cigars to enjoy on our terrace, all stored safely in our own humidor, please take a look at our cigar menu for our full selection.

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[H3] MANDOLAY AFTERNOON TEA
Afternoon Tea at The Mandolay is a genuine Guildford institution with freshly cut sandwiches, home-made cakes, pastries and scones served with our own preserves and fresh cream. Our enviable selection of Fine Teas from around the world include tasting notes and original blends.
Of course, there is always an option to include a perfectly chilled glass of Champagne Laurent Perrier for a spot of true indulgence.
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[H1] Weddings in the heart of Guildford, Surrey
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[H2] YOUR DAY, OUR PRIVILEGE

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[H2] Mandolay Wedding Brochure

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[H4] We love great ideas

We know that you have been planning for this day long before you speak with us, and from the moment you choose to take a closer look at The Mandolay, to the special day and beyond we will be with you every step of the way, to advise, to listen and to guide.
Whatever the size or scale of your wedding we promise to work with you as part of your team, our experienced co-ordinators bring years of experience and one special promise…
“We never lose sight of the simple fact that this is your day, a day that it is our privilege to host.”
We offer lavish, bespoke, dry hire and package options, with prices starting at just £65.00 per person.
The Mandolay is not a ‘wedding factory’, every day belongs to the bridal party and it is your ideas that will make your day unique.
We encourage your input at every stage of the planning process, we love great ideas, and of course we are always on hand to advise on practical matters such as service styles, seating arrangements and those little suggestions that we have picked up over the years.

[H4] Save on your special day with our Essential Wedding Package,
[H4] now available from just £99 per person for the 2026 wedding season.

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[H4] Catering for 10-300 guests

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[H4] Three Wedding Suites

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[H4] Civil Marriages

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[H4] All inclusive packages

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[H4] Bespoke Packages

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[H4] Outdoor Wedding Ceremony

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[H4] Full Dry Hire Available

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[H4] Civil Ceremonies

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[H4] Local Parking

[H2] Our Spaces, Your Day

[H3] OAK ROOM

‘Perfect, just perfect. The room looked wonderful and was just the right size for our wedding’.
There is no doubting the intimate delight of The Oak Room. This is the ideal space for wedding ceremonies and dinners of up to 30 guests, the room is flooded with natural light, fully air conditioned or heated, oak panelled and genuinely unique in Guildford.
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[H2] Free room hire for parties of 40 guests

[H2] Glass of Prosecco upon arrival*

[H2] Hot & cold reception buffet*

[H2] Special accommodation rates for you and your guests

[H2] Dance floor to party until 1AM

[H2] Private fully-stocked bar with bartender

[H3] Surrey Suite

‘We couldn’t believe how quickly it was changed from hosting the ceremony to turning into a party room.’
Licenced for weddings and civil ceremonies of up to 200, and with capacity to comfortably seat 100 guests for a wedding breakfast, or more for an evening buffet, this space is truly flexible and ‘built for parties’ with its own dance floor and integral sound system.
The three rooms comprising the Surrey Suite can be used individually, or quickly and easily opened up to create a single span area with its own bar, comfortable seating and exclusive facilities separate from other parts of the hotel. Access to the private garden, terrace and Gazebo Lawn is via ground level double-doors.
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[H3] Gazebo Lawn

‘My wedding photographs look stunning, I could not believe that we could have a backdrop with so many trees and flowers so close to Guildford town centre’.
Licenced for weddings of up to 180 guests, and the perfect location for cocktail receptions, or pre-ceremony drinks, our Gazebo lawn is indeed unique in Guildford.
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[H3] Mandolay Suite

‘If we had a £ for every time somebody said ‘wow!’ we could have paid for the wedding’
From the moment your guests set foot on the steps leading to the suite, past our bespoke ‘flower wall’ and beneath the stunning, 200 drop chandelier, they will be transported to a wedding venue like no other.
The drama of entering a wood panelled room, with tables set to your precise requirements, chairs complete with silken sashes and a flower festooned top table, takes the breath away. You can imagine the scale of a suite capable of hosting ceremonies of up to 500 seated guests, but you will not fully appreciate the splendour and at the same time the glamour and intimacy that we are able to achieve in this unique space.
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[H2] Ceremony Capacities

GAZEBO LAWNTheatre Style180

OAK ROOMTheatre Style40

SURREY SUITETheatre Style180

MANDOLAY SUITETheatre Style500

[H2] Wedding Reception Layouts & Capacities

MANDOLAYParty500

MANDOLAYBanquet300

SURREY SUITEParty180

SURREY SUITEBanquet120

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[H2] Our Reviews

[H3] Robyn & Luke

We looked at three wedding venues before we decided, but we knew once we set foot in the Mandolay and met the lovely sales director, Tami Vickery, that this was the place we were going to become husband and wife.
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[H3] MICHAELA AND MICHAEL

Michaela and Michael’s wedding at The Mandolay Hotel in Guildford, Surrey, ran like clockwork.
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[H3] KIRSTY & MARK

The blue colour scheme at Kirsty and Mark’s wedding at the Mandolay Hotel in Guildford was a winning choice
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[H2] Frequently Asked Questions

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Affordable

Packages to Suit Most Budgets

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Enchanting

Decorated to Your Desires

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Flexible

Instantly Transformed

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Breathtaking

Experience the WOW Factor

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Intimate

Small is Beautiful

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Spacious

Up to 300 Guests

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[H1] Events and Celebrations in Guildford
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[H2] WHATEVER YOUR REASON, LET’S CELEBRATE

[H4] Parties

Birthdays, Engagements, Christenings and Naming Ceremonies, Company Milestones, School Fundraisers and Leavers Balls, Anniversaries and Club Events and Quiz Nights…we have hosted them all, and then some.
Our team of in-house event managers are here to help you in every possible way. We become part of your organisational team dedicated our time to providing the most enjoyable experience for each and every one of your guests.
We provide all the services traditionally associated with great events from Audio Visual and PA systems to live music and theatrical stage shows. It is this flexibility and adaptability that has firmly established The Mandolay as the venue of choice for so many great events.
We look forward to welcoming your celebration to The Mandolay!

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[H2] Our Events

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Celebrations

We know how to host a Great Party at Mandolay, and whatever the occasion, you can count on us to provide the best food, drinks, music, and atmosphere.
We excel at celebrations, Birthdays, and Anniversaries, Engagement Parties, and Leaving Drinks, 18ths & 21sts, Christenings, and Naming Ceremonies, if you have the reason, we have the rooms.

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Gala’s/Charity Events

From a fine dining event for twenty guests, to a Black-Tie Gala for 300, Mandolay has the flexibility, experience, and talents to make your event as special as you could ever wish for.

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Proms

When it comes to school, college, or University Proms and Events, look no further than the Mandolay to deliver ‘Prom Perfection’.

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Private Dining

Private Dining in the Oak Room is certain to impress, fully air-conditioned, with statement lighting, perfect for any special occasion, reception, or small gathering.

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Bridal Showers/Baby Showers

Joyous events that deserve the finest hospitality for you, your family, friends and loved ones.

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Celebration of Life

Organising any Funeral reception, Wake, or Celebration of Life can be extremely stressful, we are here to help.

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[H2] Our Spaces

[H3] THE MANDOLAY SUITE

Our unique, soundproofed system allows us to switch between layouts with ease, from single span to 2, or 4 separate rooms in an instant, the choice, as always, is yours.
From the moment your guests set foot on the steps leading to the suite, past the attractive ‘flower wall’ and beneath the stunning, 200 drop chandelier, they will be transported to a party venue like no other in Guildford
It is difficult to describe the drama of entering a beautifully lit, wood panelled room, with a built-in exclusive bar and full-service facilities, it really is a sight that you can only fully appreciate first hand.
You will be amazed by what we are able to achieve in this unique space. When fully opened, the suite is comfortably the largest party venue in the area, capable of seating up to 260 guests for a dinner, or 400+ for a less formal occasion. The individual rooms that comprise the suite are suitable for smaller events, with our unique sliding panel room dividers providing almost complete soundproofing.
Whatever the type or size of your party, we really can host the perfect event for you.

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[H3] THE SURREY SUITE

Comprising 3 rooms that can be used individually, as a pair or opened out completely for a stunning full-floor space featuring private bar and full service facilities.
Our London, York and Epsom rooms are perfect for any celebration or occasion, hosting a minimum of 40 guests in any configuration. The entire place is ‘built for parties’, with its own dance floor and integral sound system.
The three rooms together can quickly and easily transform, creating a single span area with its own bar, comfortable seating and exclusive facilities separate from other parts of the hotel. This astonishing flexibility allows your party to grow to up to 120 guests, with access to the private garden, terrace, and Gazebo Lawn via the ground level double-doors.

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[H2] Room Layouts & Capacities

MANDOLAYParty500

MANDOLAYBanquet300

SURREY SUITEParty180

SURREY SUITEBanquet120

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[H6] Location & Contacts

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