The Mandolay Hotel – my happy place.

This was the heading written for a recent review on Tripadvisor, a review that went on to say: ‘The service we received from all the staff, starting with Joyce on reception when we arrived and finishing on our last day’s with breakfast with Ella, (who ran a very...

You can always judge us by the company that we keep

‘Brand Association’ is not a usual subject for a hotel to write about, but we mention it quite often because while we love Mandolay, we are not exactly a household name outside of Guildford. We are a beautiful, independently owned four star hotel and events venue,...

What’s on in Guildford this May?

The beautiful town of Guildford might sometimes appear rather sleepy, settled as it is in the greenery of Glorious Surrey, in the shadow of The Mount (the big hill at the bottom of the High Street), but nothing could be further from the truth! There’s always something...

Behind the Scenes

Each month, we will take a look at someone, or something that makes Mandolay such a special place to work in, and visit. In a month when we completed our Air Conditioning programme, fitting units to every one of our 78 bedrooms, we did think of kicking things off by...

RHS Wisley, a Jewel in the Crown of Surrey

Just a 12 minute drive along the A3 from Mandolay, RHS Wisley is home to more than 240 acres of glorious rolling lawns, spectacular trees, trial beds, spectacular seasonal displays, and a wonderful glasshouse packed with exotic plants and flowers from around the...

What’s On in April?

Welcome to our regular roundup of what’s happening in Guildford this month, as always there is plenty to see and experience, with some great family events and the traditional headline acts associated with our busy town. Let’s begin with Theatre and Shows The month...