Britannia Hotel, Manchester, Crystal Suite
Britannia Hotel, 35 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3LA -
Up to
200 guests
Offers
catering
External Catering
allowed
Welcome to the Britannia Hotel Manchester, where you'll find excellent value accommodation and event halls in an unbeatable city centre location. Situated within one of Manchester's most iconic architectural buildings, this Grade II listed gem boasts stunning details throughout, including a beautiful balconied stairway that adds a touch of grandeur to your stay.
Convenience is at the heart of our hotel, with exceptional transport links that grant you easy access to the most famous attractions of the city. Whether you're a football fanatic eager to catch a match at Manchester United or Manchester City, or a traveller; you will find everything convenient at our location. For those flying in, Manchester Airport is a mere 8 miles away, while Piccadilly Station is a short, five-minute walk.
If you are looking for a venue to host your next corporate event, look no further than the Britannia Hotel Manchester. With four Conference, Meeting, and Banqueting rooms, we can accommodate gatherings of up to 250 people. From intimate boardroom meetings to large-scale conferences, we have the versatility to cater to your specific needs.
Our commitment to providing an affordable experience extends to our fully furnished 390 rooms. With its prime location, historic charm, and impressive facilities, it's the perfect choice for both wandering travellers and event enthusiasts. Request your enquiry with us today to discover the preferred destination for those seeking value, convenience, and memorable experiences in Manchester.
Welcome to the Crystal Suite, a magnificent venue perfect for hosting large events, parties, and weddings, accommodating up to 200 people. Nestled within our hotel, the suite offers an exceptional setting that combines elegance, versatility, and attention to your requirements to create memorable experiences.
With its spacious layout and classic design, the Crystal Suite provides a grand and enchanting ambiance. The venue features a beautiful ballroom, adorned with crystal chandeliers and tasteful decor that exudes sophistication. The expansive dance floor invites guests to celebrate and create lasting memories.
The Crystal Suite is designed to accommodate various event types and can be customized to meet your specific needs. Whether you're planning a glamorous wedding reception, a lively corporate gala, or a joyous milestone celebration, our team will work closely with you to bring your vision to life.
Located within our hotel, the Crystal Suite offers the convenience of accommodation for out-of-town guests. Our comfortable and well-appointed rooms provide a restful sanctuary, allowing your attendees to relax and rejuvenate before and after the event.
We invite you to experience the elegance and grandeur of our venue as you create unforgettable memories with your loved ones or colleagues.
Extras for Conferences:
1. Tea & Coffee (Service/Person): £3.00
2. Sandwich Lunch (Served in the room): £8.50
3. Buffet (Served at Jenny's): £8.50
4. Self Catering (Person): £15
5. Chair Covers: £1.50
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 120
Theatre
up to 180
Boardroom
up to 50
Cabaret
up to 80
Classroom
up to 100
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Disabled access
Flipchart
Lectern
Natural light
Table / chairs included
Public transport
Overnight accommodation
Breakout rooms
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
Flipchart
WiFi
Other
EXTRA CHARGE: Projector & Screen: £75
Space rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Cancellation policy
1. Cancellation by the Client: In the unfortunate circumstances that you have to cancel, postpone or reduce your confirmed booking at any time prior to the event, the hotel’s cancellation policy is to require payment of 90% of contracted accommodation and room hire and 65% of contracted food and beverage revenue, this represents compensation for the loss of profit sustained by the hotel as a result of the cancellation. The sum is payable on cancellation. Any cancellation, postponement or partial cancellation should be advised to the management of the hotel in writing. The hotel will make every effort to re-sell the facilities and will subsequently reduce the cancellation charge (by way of a refund) by the profit recovered on any alternative business we have been able to secure to replace the cancelled booking. 2. Accommodation: Unless specifically GUARANTEED by the client, the hotel may release any accommodation booked (including delegate accommodation) if not taken up by 6:00pm on the day of arrival. Any accommodation (including delegate accommodation) which has been guaranteed by the client will be subject to a 90% charge for the first night if not taken up and released thereafter. Delegate shortfall will be subject to the cancellation calculation as indicated above. 3. Cancellation by the Hotel: The hotel may cancel the booking: i) If the hotel, or any part is closed due to fire, industrial dispute, act of God or by order of any public authority. ii) If the client becomes insolvent or enters into liquidation or receivership. iii) If the client is more than fourteen days in arrears with any payment to the hotel. iv) If it might prejudice the reputation of the hotel. In such an event, the hotel will have NO further liability to the client. 4. DEPOSITS ARE NON REFUNDABLE.
Location
Reviews
May
March 2025Hotel is well located in town. Our biggest compliment is to the extraordinary and friendly service of Jazeel he is so helpful, warmth, professional, welcoming and courteous and went above and beyond to look after us Absolutely fab! Super helpful and really friendly, a credit to the hotel, For me they were really stood out and took it to 5 stars.
Alfons Crighton
March 2025I was so so apprehensive about this as the reviews are so scathing however I actually really liked it. I stayed here for one night following a concert. The decor, although tired in spots was overall quite nice, room was clean and comfortable. I also had a wee drink at the bar. The bar area is nice and the barman was friendly and was more than happy to take Scottish banknotes! I will add, reception staff require photo ID upon check in. So be prepared for that.
Christina Tzemanaki
February 2025You get what you pay for. We've stayed at this hotel 3 times as it is dog friendly, well located and quite cheap. But it comes at a cost. The rooms are very average at best. The hotel looks impressive from the outside but inside you can see that it's not looked after. The fact that it's dog friendly is very much appreciated and it comes at an extra cost of £10 per night. The breakfast here is the worst. We've had it once and it was literally the worst hotel breakfast I've ever had. The security guys, I get that they are doing their job, but after a certain time they are very intimidating, asking us questions and checking if my partner (male) knows me ( female), if we are together and asking me for the room number to check if I actually stay there even though we've come and gone from the hotel multiple times per day and they've seen us before. I guess they've seen many things happen but they could be better at it. As I said at the beginning, you get what you pay for. It is a cheap hotel in the centre of the city but not one of the good ones in general. It gets the job done.
Simon Thomas
March 2025Annual gathering of mates and hotel location, and initial looks, is great. Rogue Bar is good too But paper thin walls, no windows in my twin room, cheap beds, dirty lift (chips on floor). . Waited 10 mins to check in as process is poor , even though no queue. The staff are inattentive, the bouncers patrolling the bar and front doors are oppressive and unnecessarily intimidating. Would never stay here again
