Built in the mid nineteenth century, the hotel was originally made up of three grand town houses. Not until the 1960’s did the hotel as we know it convert to become the impressive venue it is today. Still embracing the architectural delights of the period on the outside, the hotel remains one of the most imposing and wonderful buildings in Guildford.

The Mandolay is the perfect venue to host such events as: 

• Birthday Celebrations


• Weddings and Anniversaries


• Gala Dinners and Balls


• Charity Events


• Conferences


• Meetings


• Exhibitions


• Christmas Parties

Owned by the Christie family from it’s infancy until the late 1990’s, the hotel has continued to be a family run business. Purchased from the Christies in 1998 by the Hay family, the hotel has taken on several new and exciting dimensions. Refurbished, updated and expanded, by 2001 the hotel had now 72 en suite bedrooms, making it one of the largest independently owned hotels in Surrey.

Functions at The Mandolay At The Mandolay we love the challenge and excitement of creating a really special party and specialise in both private & corporate events. With 8 impressive function rooms, a renowned catering department, and professional events management team behind us; whatever your function we have the solution.

• Excellent catering service from m.Brasserie & Grill


• Dedicated team of staff


• Two licensed rooms for Grand or small events to 3 licensed rooms


• State of art sound & lighting equipment.


• Use of our suppliers and organisers


• Rooms accommodation for guests staying overnight

A Comfortable Place to do Business Established in 2002, the Mandolay Conference Centre has fast become the chosen venue for many prestigious events, going through a huge refurbishment in 2014. Impressive by design and diverse in nature, our state of the art facility has made The Mandolay become synonymous with the highest levels of comfort and service.

Room Capacities The Mandolay Conference Centre has been designed in such a way as to be flexible enough to hold in excess of 500 delegates at any time. Soundproof walls between each room can be removed and refitted to provide numerous combinations of size and shape depending on the format of the event. Offering facilities such as independently operated contemporary lighting, an integral projection and audio system, air condition and a well dedicated team for support.

Our Service Offering outstanding, state of the art facilities and excellent service the Mandolay is constantly reviewing the needs of the business professional and offer impressive facilities. Experienced managers are available 24hrs a day to ensure the highest levels of service and technical support. Whether you require specialised stage sets, an extra flip chart or just extra time because you have run over we are always at hand.

In February 2016 we were awarded a 2nd Rosette for Culinary Excellence for the dining experience in our Restaurant.

We are currently refurbishing all our bedrooms which will feature air-conditioning.