The Lowry Hotel
50 Dearmans Place, M3 5LH
120–250 guests Meeting Rooms
Five-star luxury hotel on the River Irwell with premium meeting facilities and panoramic city views.
Free WiFiAV EquipmentAir Conditioning
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Venues in Manchester
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Meeting rooms and conference venues in Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
Manchester punches far above its weight for conferences: a compact, walkable core linking Manchester Central to modern hotel conference floors, Victorian warehouses and stadium event suites. Two hours from London and served by a major international airport, it’s the UK’s favourite second-city choice.
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The Midland
16 Peter Street, M60 2DS
350–450 guests Historic Venue
Iconic Edwardian grand hotel in Manchester city centre offering elegant event spaces and luxury hospitality since 1903.
Free WiFiAV equipmentValet parking
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The Principal Manchester
1 Oxford Street, M1 4AH
Up to 200 guests
Luxury hotel in Manchester with event spaces for up to 300.
Free WiFiAV equipmentCatering
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Crowne Plaza - The Midland
Peter Street, M60 2DS
350–450 guests Conference Centre
Historic luxury hotel in Manchester city centre offering elegant meeting spaces and conference facilities with modern amenities.
Free WiFiAV equipmentAir conditioning
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Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester
Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, M2 5GP
200–350 guests Conference Centre
Historic luxury hotel in Manchester's iconic Free Trade Hall with elegant meeting spaces and prime city centre location.
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Holiday Inn Manchester - MediaCity UK
White Media City UK, M50 2HT
150–200 guests Conference Centre
Modern 4-star hotel in MediaCity UK offering contemporary meeting spaces with excellent transport links and waterfront views.
Free WiFiAV EquipmentAir Conditioning
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MWB BusinessExchange Manchester
3 Piccadilly Place, M1 3BN
80–100 guests Business Centre
Premium business centre offering flexible meeting rooms and office spaces in Manchester's city centre.
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The Comedy Store
Arches 1 & 2, Deansgate Locks, M1 5LH
Up to 300 guests Comedy Club
Manchester's premier comedy venue featuring top stand-up acts in an intimate underground setting at Deansgate Locks.
Full Bar ServiceIntimate SeatingProfessional Sound System
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Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel
Water Street, M3 4JQ
180–300 guests Conference Centre
Historic converted warehouse hotel in Manchester city centre with unique event spaces and canal-side location.
Free WiFiAV equipmentAir conditioning
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Renaissance Manchester City Centre
Blackfriars Street, M3 2EQ
200–300 guests Conference Venue
Contemporary 4-star hotel in Manchester city centre with modern meeting facilities and event spaces.
Free WiFiAV EquipmentAir Conditioning
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Express by Holiday Inn Manchester Salford Quays
19 Furness Quay, M50 3SH
60–80 guests Meeting Rooms
Modern waterfront hotel at Salford Quays with meeting facilities near MediaCity and Manchester city centre.
Free WiFiFree breakfastMeeting rooms
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Premier Inn Manchester Salford Quays
11 The Quays, M50 3SQ
45–60 guests Budget Hotel
Modern waterside hotel in Salford Quays offering comfortable accommodation with meeting facilities near MediaCity.
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