Located in the heart of this vibrant city, close to all local attractions and opposite Oxford Road train station, The Principal Manchester is a leading four-star hotel in Manchester city centre, making it the first choice for conference, meetings, special events, dining and short breaks in Manchester.

With its distinctive clock tower and striking Victorian architecture, The Principal Manchester is a magnificent grade 2 listed building and an ideal venue for a wide range of conference, banqueting and celebrations. With the spectacular Grand Room seating up to 1,000 delegates, it hosts many of Manchester's high profile events.

The Principal Manchester is also ideal for conferences, meetings and training with a range of flexible delegate packages available.

Conference & Meetings

Welcome to the North's grandest hotel banqueting facilities with 2,500 m2 of space including:

• The Grand Room, Manchester's largest hotel event space


• Art Deco styling


• 1000 seated theatre style, 800 for a gala dinner


• Purpose-built business centre which seats 2 to 60 delegates with full business service support


• Dedicated conference team


• Partnerships with audio-visual, team building, and entertainment companies

Banqueting & Events

Whether you're hosting an elaborate reception, a private celebration, or a fully-themed evening, The Principal Manchester is the perfect venue in Manchester for your special event.

Ideal for the most chic receptions, the stunning art deco interior creates a subtle yet impactful environment that will captive and inspire your guests; whilst our flexible spaces and reception rooms have the versatility to accommodate a range of different event setups. And with the Grand Room holding up to 1000 seated theatre style and 800 for a gala dinner, The Principal Manchester has the space for the very biggest events in Manchester.

Weddings

The Principal Manchester with its inimitable style and elegance is an ideal wedding venue in Manchester for your special day.

With a beautiful interior - ideal for photographs and spectacular reception areas, The Principal Manchester is a stunning backdrop for any wedding and you can rest assured that you and your guests will cherish your special day.

The Principal Manchester also boasts some of the grandest wedding facilities in the North of England across three outstanding function rooms: Grand Room for up to 800 guests - making it perfect room for large weddings; The Whitworth Suite for more intimate wedding reception for up to 180 guests and Buckingham Suite for up to 200 guests. Each room echoes the splendour and heritage of this exceptional Victorian building.

Christmas at The Principal Manchester

Christmas in the city. Sparkle, fun and champagne bubbles all in one of Manchester’s landmarks. The Principal Manchester is doing Christmas 2015 how it should be done. Great food, fun events and wonderful accommodation. Set in the heart of this great city we are the perfect location for your Christmas festivities, large or small. So, why not guarantee a great party by coming to The Principal Manchester, Manchester this year.