We’re Number 1

Being top of any rating system is always a cause for celebration, especially when it is judged by impartial, knowledgeable and informed people. We recently achieved top ranking on Trip Advisor as the number 1 hotel out of 44 properties in Guildford for the best value...

What’s on in Guildford this September

As ever, there is loads to see and do in and around Guildford this month, from live theatre and fabulous household name acts, to intimate gigs, outdoor experiences and even a bit of sporting action. We’ll begin our roundup with our friends at the Yvonne Arnaud...

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,...

Behind the Scenes

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...

Meeting Must-Haves

We all know the important ingredients of a successful meeting, and depending upon which article we last read on the subject, there are usually a whole list of ‘Ps’ to consider…Purpose, Planning, Preparation, Participants (we loved the one that included Pizza!)...