by Tami Vickery | Apr 17, 2025
On March 20th, respected broadcaster, writer and journalist Adrian Chiles used his regular (and usually brilliant) column in The Guardian to launch a bitter attack on ‘bedspreads and cushions’. What, you might wonder has Adrian got against cushions? Our managing...
by Tami Vickery | Apr 10, 2025
In January we were delighted to announce the opening of our brand new ‘aparthotel’ facility, The Residence, and like any new idea we were unsure of the way that it might be received. Just two months later and it is 100% certain that we had absolutely no cause for...
by Tami Vickery | Jan 6, 2025
The Residence is a perfect example of how an independently owned and operated hotel should work. Let us explain. In response to a number of requests and enquiries received from existing guests and corporate clients for a facility at the hotel that would allow for...
by Tami Vickery | Nov 15, 2024
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...
by Tami Vickery | Jun 13, 2024
Every month we take a look at someone or something that makes Mandolay such a special place to work in and visit. This month, we go ‘Behind the Scenes’ with our Head Housekeeper, Erika, and learn a little bit more about her role as head of a department that can...
by Tami Vickery | May 2, 2024
A recent survey showed that one of the most sought after facilities among regular hotel users was properly functioning air conditioning. Add this to the overwhelming amount of guest comments that we received and it’s no wonder that Mandolay has invested significantly...