1 photosImages not verified1 photosImages not verifiedThistle Manchester, The Portland Hotel is a distinguished Victorian property located in the heart of Manchester's business district on Portland Street. This historic hotel combines period charm with modern amenities, offering versatile meeting and event facilities for corporate gatherings, conferences, and special occasions. The venue features multiple meeting rooms with natural daylight, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, and professional event management services. With its central location near Manchester's shopping districts, cultural attractions, and transport links, the hotel provides convenient access to the city's key business and leisure destinations. The property offers comprehensive event packages including catering services, accommodation options, and dedicated event coordination.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Suite | 120 | — | 40 | 60 | 35 | — | — |
| Boardroom | 20 | — | 14 | 15 | 12 | — | — |
| Meeting Room 1 | 25 | — | 12 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Meeting room hire rates available on request. Full and half-day delegate packages include refreshments, lunch, and meeting room hire. Competitive rates for corporate bookings and group events.
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3-5 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6DP, United Kingdom
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Thistle Manchester, The Portland Hotel is a verified hotel in Manchester, hosting up to 250 guests, with day delegate rates from £240. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 250 guests theatre style, 180 for dinner, 120 classroom style
Standard AV equipment including projector, screen, PA system and complimentary Wi-Fi
Full catering services available from light refreshments to formal dining
Limited on-site parking available, public car parks nearby
Thistle Manchester, The Portland Hotel is a distinguished Victorian property located in the heart of Manchester's business district on Portland Street. This historic hotel combines period charm with modern amenities, offering versatile meeting and event facilities for corporate gatherings, conferences, and special occasions. The venue features multiple meeting rooms with natural daylight, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, and professional event management services. With its central location near Manchester's shopping districts, cultural attractions, and transport links, the hotel provides convenient access to the city's key business and leisure destinations. The property offers comprehensive event packages including catering services, accommodation options, and dedicated event coordination.
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