Located near Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester Centre, The Portland by Thistle, Manchester is a leading wedding hotel in the region near Manchester.  The Hotel has several wedding reception venues to fit your wedding reception needs, we even are licensed to hold a Manchester civil ceremony.

Decorated in modern neutral colours our Lakeland Suite, situated on the lower ground floor, is perfect for larger scale weddings or special occasions. Accommodating up to 220 guests, this wedding hall offers air-conditioning to keep everyone cool, adjustable lighting to create the right mood and a portable dance floor for dancing the night away. There is also a private marble bar area just outside the room which is exclusive to the Suite, perfect for keeping your guests all together. The room is fully accessible with lift and wheelchair ramps and offers a separate lockable cloakroom area and bathroom facilities. Our Lakeland Suite is licensed for civil ceremonies, so you can hold your entire wedding event in this location, making it easy for your guests, and allowing you to focus on your special day.