Manchester, M1 6DP
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Meetings & Events near Manchester
Located near MEN Arena, Thistle Manchester hotel has been a long-time favourite meeting and conference facility in Manchester city centre and in the area near Manchester.
For Manchester business meetings and special events near Piccadilly Gardens or Piccadilly Train Station, Thistle Manchester hotel has nine meeting rooms suitable for a range of meeting styles and events including private dining and banquets. For conference rooms, corporate special events, training sessions and executive boardroom meetings, all the meeting hire rooms and special events venues at Thistle Manchester hotel are air-conditioned and offer plenty of natural light.
Our hotel is located in the centre of Manchester near Manchester Airport and right near Manchester Piccadilly train station, making Thistle Manchester hotel very accessible for conference and business meeting attendees.
At Thistle Manchester hotel, our largest room, the Lakeland Suite seats up to 300 theatre style, and is also ideal for dinner dances, seating up to 220 guests. We have 8 smaller rooms suitable for business meetings and seminars, team briefings and board meetings, plus break-out areas where you can stretch your legs, chat informally and catch up on your messages.
We offer a full range of food and drink during your time with us, including an expanded range of healthy options: arrival drinks, elevenses, buffet lunches and afternoon tea can be served in your meeting room. Please talk to our dedicated Meetings & Events team, who are here to help you put together a package to suit your exact requirements, and provide practical assistance from start to finish.
| Event Space |
Theatre
 |
Class Room
 |
Cabaret
 |
U-Shape
 |
Board Room
 |
Banquet
 |
Reception
 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
65 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 40 | 60 |
|
15 | 10 | - | 8 | 10 | - | - |
|
85 | 30 | 40 | 25 | 30 | 50 | 70 |
|
35 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
|
300 | 140 | 112 | - | - | 220 | 220 |
|
15 | 8 | - | 8 | 8 | - | - |
|
20 | 12 | - | 14 | 14 | 20 | 20 |
|
30 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 30 |
|
180 | 70 | 70 | 35 | 40 | 120 | 150 |
|
100 | 35 | 40 | 30 | 35 | 50 | 70 |
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