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Price: From £6,250
Guests: 310
Bedrooms: 78
Description
Description
An Oasis of Individuality with a heartfelt Reception The Mandolay Hotel holds the distinguished position as the top-rated and independently recognized hotel in its vicinity. Our pride rests in being Guildford's sole AA 4 Silver Star hotel, and recent commendations from Condé Nast Johansens further endorse our standing. As a boutique-style haven, our 78 bedrooms, individually curated by Osborne & Little, epitomize luxury, exemplified by complimentary premium toiletries across all rooms. Nestled in Guildford's historic town center, The Mandolay Hotel serves as an idyllic wedding venue. Its central location, coupled with exquisite architecture, sets the stage for an ambiance steeped in sophistication and romance. Our adept and dedicated wedding team orchestrates a seamless and stress-free journey, offering diverse event spaces, culinary mastery, and opulent accommodations for you and your guests. With unwavering attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to perfection, The Mandolay Hotel ensures every facet of your special day is flawless. From elegant ceremony settings to an unforgettable experience for you and your cherished ones, our promise is to craft an indelible memory for your wedding day.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Tami Vickery
I adore the individuality and innovation seen in each wedding held at the Mandolay Hotel. Each couple brings a distinct vision for their special day, fueling our team's passion for weddings. Our motto, #createyourmandolaymoment, reflects this, urging you to craft your unique experience. Our wedding packages are tailored with a personalized touch. Reach out to us, and let's begin crafting your unforgettable Mandolay moment together!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1999
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10
Overview of Mandolay Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
310
Reception Capacity
500
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
78
Sleeps No. of People
160
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Church within walking distance
Sound system available
Dancefloor available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wedding license
Wedding Venue Details
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Open Flame Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled access
On-site parking
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-house wedding coordinator
City View
Wedding Catering
External catering permitted
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Asian catering
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Halal catering
Alcohol license
Kosher catering
Vegan catering
Bar
Cultural Specialists
Other
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist
Pricing for Mandolay Hotel
Pricing for Mandolay Hotel
In-house Catering (price per head)
£115.00 – £160.00
Reviews (16)
- RRob & Cara14/07/2021We had a wonderful wedding at the Mandolay Hotel!We had a wonderful wedding at the Mandolay Hotel!We had a wonderful wedding at the Mandolay Hotel! The staff have been so helpful throughout all the wedding planning. Everyone's been especially understanding around lockdown, initially having to postpone the wedding a year, which was done at no extra cost. Even on the lead up to the big day, when restrictions didn't ease as much as we'd hoped, they've been so accomodating with last-minute changes. The day itself was all we could have hoped for and we enjoyed every second. Extra shout outs to Tami and Bruno for all the help you've given us! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR HOSTING US! We had a wonderful wedding at the Mandolay Hotel! The staff have been so helpful throughout all the wedding planning. Everyone's been especially understanding around lockdown, initially having to postpone the wedding a year, which was done at no extra cost. Even on the lead up to the big day, when restrictions didn't ease as much as we'd hoped, they've been so accomodating with last-minute changes. The day itself was all we could have hoped for and we enjoyed every second. Extra shout outs to Tami and Bruno for all the help you've given us! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR HOSTING US!
- BBianca14/07/2021Afternoon Tea Wedding Celebration Afternoon Tea Wedding CelebrationHi Tami, Thanks for your message. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Service at the Mandolay was really great! No comments from my end. :-) Thanks so much for your patience and have a great rest of your day! Kind regards, Bianca.Hi Tami, Thanks for your message. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Service at the Mandolay was really great! No comments from my end. :-) Thanks so much for your patience and have a great rest of your day! Kind regards, Bianca.
- RRebecca & Mark14/07/2021Just to say thank you Just to say thank youDear Tami We just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you did to make Saturday extra special for us all. It was a fantastic day from beginning to end in spite of the restrictions. You and your staff made sure everything ran smoothly and everyone was extremely efficient in everything they did, please pass our thanks on ‘down the line’. Hopefully Bruno eventually got to enjoy his birthday on Sunday! With our warmest wishes Janet and AlanDear Tami We just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you did to make Saturday extra special for us all. It was a fantastic day from beginning to end in spite of the restrictions. You and your staff made sure everything ran smoothly and everyone was extremely efficient in everything they did, please pass our thanks on ‘down the line’. Hopefully Bruno eventually got to enjoy his birthday on Sunday! With our warmest wishes Janet and Alan
- MMr & Mrs Brewer29/02/2020'Wow' Factor'Wow' FactorWe just wanted to say a huge thank you to the whole team at The Mandolay Hotel for making our wedding day so special. We had an amazing day and all of our guests commented on how lovely both the venue and staff were. Thank you in particular to Charlotte the Senior Events Coordinator for helping to put together such a fabulous wedding reception at short notice. You did a wonderful job, the room looked gorgeous & certainly gave our guests the ‘wow’ factor. Also, we would like to say a special thank you to the excellent Banqueting Manager for ensuring our day went so smoothly. His attention to detail & friendly manner helped to created a lovely atmosphere. He really was fantastic & we are beyond grateful for his kindness & professionalism. The entire room was laid out beautifully, the food tasted amazing & the service provided was exceptional. All of the staff were polite & attentive, so please pass on our thanks to all of the team. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone thinking about celebrating their wedding in the heart of Guildford. We look forward to visiting The Mandolay Hotel again.We just wanted to say a huge thank you to the whole team at The Mandolay Hotel for making our wedding day so special. We had an amazing day and all of our guests commented on how lovely both the venue and staff were. Thank you in particular to Charlotte the Senior Events Coordinator for helping to put together such a fabulous wedding reception at short notice. You did a wonderful job, the room looked gorgeous & certainly gave our guests the ‘wow’ factor. Also, we would like to say a special thank you to the excellent Banqueting Manager for ensuring our day went so smoothly. His attention to detail & friendly manner helped to created a lovely atmosphere. He really was fantastic & we are beyond grateful for his kindness & professionalism. The entire room was laid out beautifully, the food tasted amazing & the service provided was exceptional. All of the staff were polite & attentive, so please pass on our thanks to all of the team. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone thinking about celebrating their wedding in the heart of Guildford. We look forward to visiting The Mandolay Hotel again.
- MMr & Mrs Prior-Lang29/11/2019Loved Every Minute Loved Every MinuteThanks for the day, it was amazing & loved every minute.Thanks for the day, it was amazing & loved every minute.
- CCaroline & Puiu29/11/2019Thank YouThank YouThank you so much for helping us out with our wedding!! It was beautiful ❤️Thank you so much for helping us out with our wedding!! It was beautiful ❤️
- MMr & Mrs Ball19/01/2019massive thank youmassive thank youHi Tami We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and all of the hotel staff. Everything was absolutely perfect and the staff were amazing. We also wanted to say a massive thank you to Adam and Theodora who were absolutely fantastic for the whole day. Thank you again. Kind Regards Ebony Howard Hi Tami We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and all of the hotel staff. Everything was absolutely perfect and the staff were amazing. We also wanted to say a massive thank you to Adam and Theodora who were absolutely fantastic for the whole day. Thank you again. Kind Regards Ebony Howard
- MMrs. & Mrs James10/11/2018Everything was just perfect! Everything was just perfect!Where do I even begin.....from the minute we booked the Mandolay as our wedding venue I knew we had made the right decision! The hotel is lovely the staff are amazing and the wedding was fantastic! I worked with Tami for about a year to plan the wedding and she completely saw my vision for the wedding and helped me every step of the way which I will be forever greatful for. I felt at great ease the whole day and had every faith that Tami and her team had everything under control. Everything was just perfect from the rooms at the hotel to the food and drinks. Leading up to the wedding as you can imagine I got very anxious and nervous about little details but Tami was very quick to put my mind at ease and assure me she had everything under control ( which she did) we used the DJ provided by the hotel as part of the package and he was amazing so lovely and the guests loved him! if your thinking of having your wedding at the Mandolay then go for it you won’t be disappointed and you will have the best day and if you’ve already booked your wedding at the Mandolay then I’m so jealous because I want to do it all over again!!! Thanks so much again to the Mandolay and especially to Tami for the most amazing wedding! Love the new Mr & Mrs James x Where do I even begin.....from the minute we booked the Mandolay as our wedding venue I knew we had made the right decision! The hotel is lovely the staff are amazing and the wedding was fantastic! I worked with Tami for about a year to plan the wedding and she completely saw my vision for the wedding and helped me every step of the way which I will be forever greatful for. I felt at great ease the whole day and had every faith that Tami and her team had everything under control. Everything was just perfect from the rooms at the hotel to the food and drinks. Leading up to the wedding as you can imagine I got very anxious and nervous about little details but Tami was very quick to put my mind at ease and assure me she had everything under control ( which she did) we used the DJ provided by the hotel as part of the package and he was amazing so lovely and the guests loved him! if your thinking of having your wedding at the Mandolay then go for it you won’t be disappointed and you will have the best day and if you’ve already booked your wedding at the Mandolay then I’m so jealous because I want to do it all over again!!! Thanks so much again to the Mandolay and especially to Tami for the most amazing wedding! Love the new Mr & Mrs James x
- MMr & Mrs Deacon (August 2018)28/08/2018Intimate, Private & RelaxedIntimate, Private & RelaxedI just wanted to send a quick email to say thank you! It was everything we wanted, intimate, private and relaxed. The staff were very helpful and kind. The food was amazing and we had lots of compliments! The breakfast was AMAZING and the room service was great! Massive thanks for all your help we will be back for our first anniversary hehe! Take care I just wanted to send a quick email to say thank you! It was everything we wanted, intimate, private and relaxed. The staff were very helpful and kind. The food was amazing and we had lots of compliments! The breakfast was AMAZING and the room service was great! Massive thanks for all your help we will be back for our first anniversary hehe! Take care
- IIntimate Wedding Ceremony13/08/2018Perfect From Start To Finish Perfect From Start To FinishThe day was perfect from start to finish, it's as simple as that really. We always felt in complete control of events. The sales team gave us options and guidance, they listened to all of our requests and made good on every commitment. We chose our own menu, service style, timings, music choices, in fact everything we wanted. As a 'more mature' couple we were fairly settled on our choices anyway but the suggestions we received helped us to make the day even more memorable. There were things that we would not have dreamed of asking for (fish and chips, served in newspaper for one of my relatives. The idea started as a joke but turned into a spectacular high-point of the day). The service could not have been better, attentive without ever being overpowering. The staff could not have been more helpful and every single person seemed to have a smile on their face, a sign of a happy team. I can't think of a single thing that I would have changed, ours was a small wedding by modern standards, just 30 of us, it was the best day ever.The day was perfect from start to finish, it's as simple as that really. We always felt in complete control of events. The sales team gave us options and guidance, they listened to all of our requests and made good on every commitment. We chose our own menu, service style, timings, music choices, in fact everything we wanted. As a 'more mature' couple we were fairly settled on our choices anyway but the suggestions we received helped us to make the day even more memorable. There were things that we would not have dreamed of asking for (fish and chips, served in newspaper for one of my relatives. The idea started as a joke but turned into a spectacular high-point of the day). The service could not have been better, attentive without ever being overpowering. The staff could not have been more helpful and every single person seemed to have a smile on their face, a sign of a happy team. I can't think of a single thing that I would have changed, ours was a small wedding by modern standards, just 30 of us, it was the best day ever.
Location & Contact Details for Mandolay Hotel
Location & Contact Details for Mandolay Hotel
Travel Notes
The Mandolay Hotel enjoys a prime location in central Guildford, making it easily accessible from surrounding towns and major travel routes. Just off the A3, it offers seamless connections from Woking, Farnham, and Godalming, with Guildford station only ten minutes away for direct rail links to London.
Nearest Town
Guildford
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M25
Nearest Train Station
London Road Guildford
Nearest Airport
Heathrow
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FAQs
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Where is The Mandolay Hotel located as a wedding venue?
The Mandolay Hotel is situated in the heart of Guildford's historic town center at GU1 2AE, Surrey, England, offering a picturesque and central setting for your wedding day.
What makes The Mandolay Hotel stand out among Guildford wedding venues?
The Mandolay Hotel is Guildford's only AA 4 Silver Star hotel and is independently celebrated as the top-rated hotel in the vicinity, having also received commendations from Condé Nast Johansens, ensuring a prestigious and quality experience.
How many bedrooms does The Mandolay Hotel offer for wedding guests?
The hotel features 78 individually designed bedrooms by Osborne & Little, showcasing luxury and attention to detail, complete with complimentary premium toiletries for all guests.
What types of wedding event spaces are available at The Mandolay Hotel?
The Mandolay Hotel offers diverse event spaces tailored for elegant ceremonies and receptions, allowing you to choose from various sophisticated settings to create the perfect ambiance for your special day.
Does The Mandolay Hotel provide wedding planning assistance?
Yes, the hotel has an experienced and dedicated wedding team that ensures a seamless, stress-free planning process from start to finish, supporting you every step of the way.
What dining options does The Mandolay Hotel offer for weddings?
The Mandolay Hotel features culinary mastery with bespoke menus crafted to suit your preferences, delivering exquisite dishes that will delight you and your guests throughout your wedding celebration.
Is The Mandolay Hotel suitable for both intimate and larger weddings?
Absolutely. With its variety of elegant event spaces and 78 luxurious bedrooms, The Mandolay Hotel is equipped to host both intimate and larger-scale weddings in a sophisticated setting.
What kind of wedding experience can I expect at The Mandolay Hotel?
You can expect an oasis of individuality combined with heartfelt reception services, detailed attention to perfection, and an unforgettable wedding day that creates lasting memories for you and your guests.
Does the hotel offer accommodation packages for wedding guests?
Yes, The Mandolay Hotel provides luxurious overnight accommodations for you and your guests, ensuring convenience and comfort throughout your wedding festivities.
How does the architecture of The Mandolay Hotel contribute to a wedding?
The exquisite architecture of The Mandolay Hotel adds an elegant and romantic atmosphere to your wedding, providing a stunning backdrop for ceremonies, photographs, and celebrations alike.
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