Mandolay Hotel

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£5,748 for a package
Up to 310
78 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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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.

Personal Message from the Manager

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

Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
310
Reception Capacity
500
No. of Bedrooms
78
Sleeps No. of People
100
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
07:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
01:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wedding Licence

Venue

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

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Asian Catering
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Kosher Catering

Cultural Specialists

Other
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Mandolay Hotel

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£115
Maximum Price
£160

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£115
Minimum Number of Guests
50
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Canapés included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£5,748
Number of Guests Included
50
* Suite for the night prior to the wedding day * Ceremony and Function Suite room hire * Ceremony Red Carpet * Drinks reception with Prosecco * Upgraded Wedding Chairs * Hotel White linen and napkins * Personalized stationery Package * Three-course wedding breakfast with tea & coffee * Table Side Wine Service * Glass of Prosecco for the reception toast * Silver Cake Stand and Cake Knife * Evening buffet (based on 60 guests) * Resident DJ with dance floor and disco lighting * Dedicated management team to oversee your wedding day * Suite for your wedding night including breakfast * Complimentary food tasting for two * Preferential wedding block room rates for guests
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Canapés included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included

Reviews for Mandolay Hotel
(16)

Rob & Cara
Happy couple married in June
July 2021
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!

Bianca
Happy couple married in June
July 2021
Afternoon Tea Wedding Celebration

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.

Rebecca & Mark
Wedding: July
July 2021
Just to say thank you

Dear 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

Mr & Mrs Brewer
Happy couple married in February
February 2020
'Wow' Factor

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.

Mr & Mrs Prior-Lang
Happy couple married in October
November 2019
Loved Every Minute

Thanks for the day, it was amazing & loved every minute.

Caroline & Puiu
Happy couple married in June
November 2019
Thank You

Thank you so much for helping us out with our wedding!! It was beautiful ❤️

Mr & Mrs Ball
Happy couple married in January
January 2019
massive thank you

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

Mrs. & Mrs James
Happy couple married in November
November 2018
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

Mr & Mrs Deacon (August 2018)
Happy couple married in August
August 2018
Intimate, Private & Relaxed

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

Intimate Wedding Ceremony
Happy couple married in August
August 2018
Perfect From Start To Finish

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

Wedding Venue Address
36-40 London Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2AE, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Mandolay Hotel?

I hosted a peacock theme wedding this year and I consider them the best because the family was amazing to work with. I truly felt like apart of the family and because of that feeling I wanted to do everything I could to ensure everything was perfect on the day!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

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What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

My winter glam wedding was perfection! No details was left un-turned from the stunning silver linen to the matching silver beaded charger plates that finished off the design look! My bride had a vision and ensured it happened with every detail.

Describe Mandolay Hotel in 5 adjectives

1. Wow! 2. Boutique 3. Calm 4. Unique 5. Home

Where’s the best photo spot at Mandolay Hotel?

Our garden (shocking I know) a high street venue with green space. This makes it the perfect backdrop of photo's because it's unexpected at our venue. Runner up location is our stunning chandelier before you enter the Mandolay Suite.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Mandolay Hotel?

We had the number 1 George Micheal impersonator give a surprise performance to our wedding guest. Booked by the bride and groom and was the talk of the night!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Out Filet Meatballs has to be my favorite canape - delicious!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Bacon Baps....I wish more of my weddings did this! A toasted Bacon BAP as all of your guests head to bed is the perfect midnight treat!

What is Mandolay Hotel most unique feature?

The size of our Mandolay Suite.....you just don't expect it when you come to the hotel. But to have a function suite of this size with ceiling height is a WOW factor for sure!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our service....my team care about a wedding just as much as I do. It shows on the night that we are all in it together in order to ensure the night is perfect!
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