Mandolay News
What we love this month
As an independently owned hotel, we are always keen to support other independents in and around town (that’s not to say that we don’t love our Marks and Sparks, Boots, and White Company favourites). But it’s only natural that we have a special affinity with the...
The Positive Power of Brand
We were delighted to welcome so many clients, friends, and suppliers to our annual ‘Pamper Evening’, hosted at the Molton Brown store in Guildford last night. Our relationship with Molton Brown goes back a long way, we have been providing a complimentary selection...
Feeling Lucky?
We love a bit of fun here at Mandolay, and as Christmas approaches we thought what better time to introduce a couple of great new ideas. Whether it’s a black cat, a four leaf clover, a silver trinket, or a special number, we all have our lucky charms, and this month...
It’s Panto time in Guildford
Now, traditionally we should follow that title with a rousing shout of ‘oh no it isn’t’, but of course we are better than that…’oh no we’re not!’ Of course tradition plays a huge part in any pantomime, there’s the set routines, the clever word play, audience...
The Race is On!
Last month we wrote about how our Managing Director, Matthew Milliken was preparing for the Bournemouth Half Marathon, raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Well, we are delighted to say that Matthew completed the course in a personal best time, and smashed his...
Organising a Group Trip
First off…well done for stepping up, organising any sort of group travel can be a challenge, but it’s also great fun, and very rewarding. There are of course as many group types as there are activities and interests. In the last few months alone, Mandolay has hosted...
What we Love
A quick roundup of people and businesses from in and around Guildford that we love. Of course we love Molton Brown, their products have been a feature of our bathrooms for years, and we know how popular they are. If you are in town during your stay, why not visit...
What’s on in and around Guildford this November.
We will kick off with a mention for our very special friends at Guildford Lions, and their annual bonfire celebration. Saturday November 2nd is the date for the Firework Fiesta, at Stoke Park, with fabulous live music, great food & drink, children’s entertainment,...
The not so humble sandwich
When Morgan, a member of our service team asked a couple in the bar ‘how was your sandwich?’ the question was answered with a genuinely resounding…’Mmmmmmm’. The pair stopped short of actually rubbing their tummies in delight, but the appreciative sound spoke volumes...
It’s always Tee Time in Surrey
Fun Fact – Surrey has more golf courses in the UKs top 100 than any other county While Sunningdale, Wentworth and St George’s Hill quite rightly gather most of the plaudits, there are a lot of courses in and around Guildford that provide glorious opportunities...
Matthew puts his best foot forward for Macmillan
On Sunday October 13th, our Managing Director Matthew Milliken will be running the 2024 Bournemouth Half Marathon, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Everyone at Mandolay would like to wish Matthew every success, as he attempts to smash his own personal best time for...
What’s On in Guildford this October
We will begin this month’s roundup with our great friends at Guildford Cathedral. This iconic building is well worth a visit at any time, there’s a great café, the interior of the Cathedral is stunning, and the exterior is a must photo opportunity for all horror fans...