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Hotel

The Portland By Thistle

Manchester, North West England — M1 6DP

120

Max Capacity

FROM

£140

Per Day

4.8

45 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Portland By Thistle is a contemporary 4-star hotel located in the heart of Manchester city centre on Portland Street. The hotel offers modern meeting and event facilities with flexible spaces suitable for corporate meetings, conferences, and social events. With its central location, guests enjoy easy access to Manchester's business district, shopping areas, and cultural attractions. The venue features well-equipped meeting rooms with natural daylight, air conditioning, and modern AV facilities. The hotel combines professional event services with comfortable accommodation, making it an ideal choice for business travellers and event organisers seeking a city centre location with excellent transport links.

Room Capacities

theatre

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

120

dining

banquet

Pricing

Day rates from £140

Meeting room hire rates available on request. Packages available including refreshments and AV equipment.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

Air Conditioning

Natural Daylight

AV Equipment Available

City Centre Location

24-Hour Reception

Business Centre

Restaurant

Bar

Accessible Facilities

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Whiteboard

Ideal For

Business MeetingsConferencesTrainingWorkshopsCorporate EventsPrivate Dining

Location & Access

3-5 Portland Street, Manchester M1 6DP

Manchester Piccadilly Station 0.8 miles; Manchester Oxford Road Station 0.3 miles; Multiple bus routes on Oxford Road; Manchester Airport 20 minutes by train

No on-site parking. Public car parks available within 200m including NCP car parks. Street parking available with restrictions.

Wheelchair accessible