Business Meetings in Manchester - Sir Matt Busby Room - The Portland hotel

Sir Matt Busby Suite at The Portland hotel, Manchester

If you are looking for a conference facility in Manchester or an events venue hire near Piccadilly Train Station, The Portland by Thistle, Manchester has the right meeting rooms and special events venues to fulfill your event plans.  Located on the 1st Floor of the hotel, the Sir Matt Busby Suite is ideal for smaller type meetings for up to 30 delegates. Benefiting from natural lighting with views over Portland Street, the room also offers air-conditioning, adjustable lighting and a built-in retractable projector screen. In-room refrigerators are also available for use.

For Manchester training sessions or other special events, the Sir Matt Busby Suite is a perfect event room in Manchester City Centre.

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1 in 5 delegates go free

Book your next meeting or conference at one of our 32 Thistle hotels and 1 in 5 delegates will go free, plus wi-fi is complimentary for everyone.

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