Mandolay News
Think of a Party?
Off the top of your head, think of all the reasons that you might use to throw a party…we’ll get you started with a few easy ones. Birthday, Anniversary, Christmas, Engagement, Wedding, Naming Ceremony, Renewal of Wedding Vows, Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, Eid,...
Spotlight on Godalming
Just two stops on the train, a ten-minute drive, or a pleasant bus journey away from Guildford is the beautiful town of Godalming, a real must see for visitors to the area. Once home to the likes of Terry Thomas, Alvin Stardust, and Jack Phillips, Chief Wireless...
Be a Workplace Hero this Christmas
For far too long, organising the office Christmas Party has been seen as a bit of a chore, something to avoid at all costs, a job to delegate…but here at Mandolay, we so no to all of that, and instead we celebrate the Workplace Hero! We know that organisers shoulder...
We’re Number 1
Being top of any rating system is always a cause for celebration, especially when it is judged by impartial, knowledgeable and informed people. We recently achieved top ranking on Trip Advisor as the number 1 hotel out of 44 properties in Guildford for the best value...
What’s on in Guildford this September
As ever, there is loads to see and do in and around Guildford this month, from live theatre and fabulous household name acts, to intimate gigs, outdoor experiences and even a bit of sporting action. We’ll begin our roundup with our friends at the Yvonne Arnaud...
Out of Town
Guildford is a town of rare beauty, a bustling centre for shopping, theatre and live-entertainment, restaurants, pubs, cafes, and (ahem) a rather splendid independent 4 Star hotel. But we are also blessed with neighbouring villages of which we a truly proud, home to...
Guildford Action
One of the many wonderful charities that exist to help our community is Guildford Action, an organisation dedicated to supporting individuals and families with a variety of complex needs. The charity, which operates from premises close to Guildford town centre...
What’s on in Guildford this month?
Welcome to our monthly round-up of events and live performances taking place in and around our beautiful town in August, as ever, there is plenty on offer for all ages, and most tastes. We will begin with our great friends at the wonderful Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, who...
The Mandolay Hotel – my happy place.
This was the heading written for a recent review on Tripadvisor, a review that went on to say: ‘The service we received from all the staff, starting with Joyce on reception when we arrived and finishing on our last day's with breakfast with Ella, (who ran a very...
You can always judge us by the company that we keep
‘Brand Association’ is not a usual subject for a hotel to write about, but we mention it quite often because while we love Mandolay, we are not exactly a household name outside of Guildford. We are a beautiful, independently owned four star hotel and events venue,...
Behind the Scenes
Every month we take a look at someone or something that makes Mandolay such a special place to work in and visit. This month, we go ‘Behind the Scenes’ with our Head Housekeeper, Erika, and learn a little bit more about her role as head of a department that can...
Guildford High Street
Like all Guildfordians, we are immensely proud of ‘our’ High Street, its chocolate box views, stunning historic buildings, raft of independent shops and businesses, and even the setts, the iconic granite paving stones laid in the 19th century to allow horses a firmer...