Mandolay News
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...
Guildford High Street
Like all Guildfordians, we are immensely proud of ‘our’ High Street, its chocolate box views, stunning historic buildings, raft of independent shops and businesses, and even the setts, the iconic granite paving stones laid in the 19th century to allow horses a firmer...
Living in Guildford, our guide to properties in and around town
Please do not worry, we are not going all ‘Kirsty and Phil’, or taking up a side line in estate agency, it’s just that we get asked a lot about living in Guildford, and we also play host to many individuals and families that are considering a move to our beautiful...
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!) But,...
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...
Air Conditioning in All Bedrooms, and so much more
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...
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...
Spring, the Golden Season for Meetings
While conference organisers tend to favour the later months of the year, sensible businesses know that spring is the time to get started with meetings. But why is spring so good for meetings? The air is clear, and there’s signs of growth everywhere, the dark days of...
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...