Mandolay News
Happy Birthday Guildford Shakespeare Company
Guildford is justifiably proud of its reputation as a centre for Arts, and Entertainment, certainly for a town of our size, we have a remarkable amount to offer visitors, and residents. Whether it’s a pre-West End production at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, a headline...
Charity begins right here…
Long before the idea of a published Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy was even thought of, the Mandolay was working with local and national charities, good causes and special individuals that just wanted to make the world a better place for us all. Over the...
When it comes to Meetings, Small can be Beautiful.
Having a venue capable of hosting events of up to 500 delegates, it might be easy for us to overlook smaller meetings…but nothing could be further from the truth. Of course, having such a spectacular capacity, we work with lots of agencies and large companies, hosting...
Wedding Trends 2024
It’s that time again, when we get out our imaginary crystal ball and attempt to predict the touches that will be ‘on trend’ for the year ahead. Well, let’s begin by stating categorically that we do not like the expression ‘on trend’, we won’t be using that again…at...
A Quick Word about Feedback and Review Sites
Let us start this blog by stating that we love review sites, we really do; this is why we have TripAdvisor, Booking.com, and Google QR codes on such prominent display at reception and around the hotel.
People say the sweetest things!
As we pack away Christmas for another year, one of our first ‘jobs’ is to sit down and review every single part of our service, from Festive Party Nights and Celebration Lunches to overnight accommodation and everything in between. We do this as a team, and we try to...
A great evening was had by all.
Earlier this week, it was a pleasure to welcome so many friends, clients, colleagues, and business associates to Guildford for our annual Molton Brown evening of delights. The event celebrates our long-standing relationship with Molton Brown and allows us the...
Insider tips
Insider tips – Organising a conference or meeting in Guildford We host a lot of corporate events at Mandolay, from a board meeting, to a 500 delegate conference with international telecoms, and just about everything in between. While we like to think that we already...
Get the Picture
Get the Picture Your memories of Guildford and the beautiful countryside surrounding the town deserve to be captured for ever, and whether it’s a quick snap, a Tik-Tok, a selfie or a panoramic view that you are after, here are a few places that you really should not...
Independently owned, so what?
Perhaps the most significant advantage that independent ownership has over often much larger ‘chain hotels’ is the facility to react quickly. Every decision that is made at Mandolay, happens in this building, there is no long reporting procedure, if an idea is good...
There is nothing like a Dame!
Top Family Shows in and Around Guildford this December Panto season is almost upon us…oh yes it is, and Guildford has more choices than ever in 2023, from traditional pantomimes to brilliant family shows, we have it all. Here’s our quick rundown of what’s on this...
Welcome to Guildford
Welcome to Guildford Our home town really is a place to be proud of, and we love showing off about all the wonderful places to visit, sights to see and experiences to…experience. Let’s start with the basics, Guildford is a town, not a City. Yes we have a Cathedral and...