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Hotel

Thistle Manchester, The City

Manchester, North West England — M1 6DP

300

Max Capacity

FROM

£180

Per Day

4.4

7 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Thistle Manchester, The City is a contemporary 4-star hotel located in the heart of Manchester's business district on Portland Street. The hotel offers modern meeting and event facilities including flexible conference rooms suitable for various business functions, training sessions, and private dining events. With its central location, guests have easy access to Manchester's shopping districts, cultural attractions, and transport links. The venue features contemporary design throughout, professional AV equipment, and dedicated event support services. The hotel's restaurant and bar areas provide additional spaces for networking and hospitality, making it an ideal choice for both business events and leisure stays in Manchester city centre.

Room Capacities

theatre

120

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

300

dining

100

banquet

100

Pricing

Day rates from £180

Meeting room rates vary by size, duration and requirements. Day delegate packages available. Contact venue directly for current pricing.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV Equipment

Air Conditioning

Catering Services

Bar/Restaurant

24-Hour Reception

Business Centre

City Centre Location

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Wireless Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lectern

Video Conferencing

Ideal For

Business MeetingsConferencesTrainingWorkshopsWedding ReceptionsPrivate DiningCorporate Functions

Location & Access

3 Portland Street, Manchester M1 6DP

Manchester Piccadilly Station 0.8 miles; Manchester Oxford Road Station 0.3 miles; City centre bus routes nearby; Manchester Airport 9 miles by car/train

No on-site parking. Several public car parks within walking distance including NCP and council car parks.

Wheelchair accessible