Mandolay News
What’s on August
Welcome to our monthly roundup of just a few of the entertainment highlights that you can enjoy in Guildford this month. We will start as always with the two largest venues in town, our close neighbours at G Live and of course the wonderful Yvonne Arnaud Theatre....
We are exceptional because we have to be…
Since we announced the fact that Mandolay has been recognised as one of the top 10% properties worldwide by Tripadvisor, we have received an awful lot of comments, the overwhelming response being extremely positive. In addition to the TripAdvisor notification, we also...
Summer meetings at The Mandolay: exceptional value in the heart of Guildford
We are delighted that Mandolay has been recognised by TripAdvisor as being among the top 10% of hotels worldwide. To mark this achievement, we are introducing a series of seasonal offers across our bars, restaurant, bedrooms and special events, beginning with a...
A Wow Moment Worth Celebrating at Mandolay
Every so often, a piece of news arrives that reminds us why we do what you do. This week, Mandolay received exactly that kind of wow moment when we were officially notified that our hotel has been ranked among the top 10% of hotels worldwide by TripAdvisor. This is an...
What’s On in Guildford July 2026
It’s another packed month for live entertainment, events and exhibitions so let’s get straight into it, starting with our near neighbours at G Live. Beyond the Barricades hits town on July 4th, featuring past principal performers from the legendary Les Misérables, and...
Do you Allow Dogs?
It’s a question that we are asked quite often, and our response is always the same. No, we do not ‘allow’ dogs, we welcome them, because we absolutely adore well behaved pooches of all shapes and sizes and love to make a fuss of them, with the owner’s permission of...
The greatest show (not) on earth!
For a week every other year, our wonderful neighbouring town of Farnborough finds itself at the very centre of global attention as it hosts the Farnborough International Airshow. Visitors from 44 countries gather to network with more than 1,000 exhibiting companies...
Do you Allow Dogs?
It’s a question that we are asked quite often, and our response is always the same. No, we do not ‘allow’ dogs; we welcome them because we absolutely adore well-behaved pooches of all shapes and sizes and love to make a fuss of them, with the owner’s permission, of...
Team Training at Mandolay
Any training professional will tell you that a well‑equipped, modern hotel offers far more than just convenience when it comes to corporate training. Getting away from the office promotes an environment that actively enhances learning, professionalism, and team...
What’s on in Guildford this June
Welcome to our monthly roundup of what’s on in our glorious town as we enter late spring and head into summer. New to Guildford? Check out our A-Z of Guildford to discover everything the town has to offer. We will begin as always with the two behemoths of live...
Are new carpets really something to shout about?
I think so. Of the tens of thousands of guests, conference delegates, party goers and diners that will visit Mandolay this year, I doubt that very many will mention the carpets, it’s just carpet after all. But there’s more to it than fitting a new floor covering....
Our A-Z of Guildford
It’s fair to say that we love Guildford, our beautiful town is often referred to as ‘the jewel of the south east’, and it’s easy to see why. Surrounded by glorious countryside and nestled peacefully in the Wey Valley just over half an hour from London and a tiny bit...