Meetings & Events

The Rothwell Suite is the hotel’s largest event space, offering 204.3 sq. m of wood-panelled design with natural daylight and a 3 m acoustic ceiling. Equipped with ceiling-mounted projectors, drop-down screens, a PA system and lectern, it is ideal for conferences, awards dinners and large events. The suite accommodates 112 classroom, 214 theatre, 180 seated dining, 230 reception or 120 cabaret, and can also be divided into the Lewis and Waterhouse Rooms.

The Bernstein Suite combines the Eddington, Foster and Robinson Rooms to create 143.5 sq. m of flexible event space. With dual-aspect natural light and 3.6 m acoustic ceilings, it is ideal for conferences, banquets and large events. The suite is equipped with two ceiling-mounted projectors, 2.5 m drop-down screens, an in-built PA system and a lectern with fixed microphone. It accommodates 54 classroom, 130 theatre, 100 seated dining, 140 for a reception or 80 cabaret.

The Lewis Room is the larger half of the Rothwell Suite, offering 103.7 sq. m with a 3 m acoustic ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows. Located beside the second-floor events lobby and atrium, it is ideal for conferences, training and private dining. The room is equipped with a ceiling-mounted projector, a 3 m drop-down screen and a lectern, and hosts 52 classroom, 100 theatre, 80 for a seated meal, 100 for a drinks reception or 64 cabaret. For larger events, it can interconnect with the Waterhouse Room to form the 204.3 sq. m Rothwell Suite.

The Foster and Robinson Rooms combine to create 108.2 sq. m of bright, versatile meeting space with dual-aspect floor-to-ceiling windows and a 3.6 m acoustic ceiling. Equipped with a ceiling-mounted projector and 2.5 m drop-down screen, it supports presentations, training and private dining. The room accommodates 42 classroom, 100 theatre or 80 for a seated meal, making it ideal for mid-sized conferences and events. For additional flexibility, it can also connect with the Eddington Room to form the 143.5 sq. m Bernstein Suite.

The 18th floor offers 270 sq m of flexible space with outstanding panoramic views across Manchester to one side and to the Peak District on the other. These spaces are perfect for parties, meetings, business presentations, networking events and weddings and with kitchen spaces can be perfect for demonstrations.

The Waterhouse Room is part of the Rothwell Suite, offering 97.5 sq. m with a 3 m acoustic ceiling. Located beside the second-floor events lobby and atrium, it is ideal for meetings, private dining and delegate networking. Equipped with a ceiling-mounted projector, 3 m drop-down screen and in-built PA system, it supports professional delivery for business events. The room accommodates 40 classroom, 90 theatre, 60 for a seated meal, 90 for a reception or 48 cabaret. It can also connect with the Lewis Room to create the full 204.3 sq. m Rothwell Suite.

The Eddington and Foster Rooms combine to create 89.4 sq. m of flexible meeting space with floor-to-ceiling windows and a 3.6 m acoustic ceiling, providing plenty of natural light. A 58” wall-mounted screen with wireless control and an inbuilt PA system support presentations and training sessions. The space accommodates 32 classroom, 85 theatre or 60 for a seated meal. For added flexibility, the room can also connect with the Robinson Room to form the 143.5 sq. m Bernstein Suite.

The Burgess Room is a versatile standalone space located on level 1. This 119.5 sq m room has daylight on both sides, with one overlooking the four-storey light-filled atrium of The Graduate Bar. Featuring an interactive screen, integrated hot and cold plates and coffee machine. This space offers a relaxed lounge feel perfect for any special event, and can host 40 cabaret style, 50 for lunch and dinner or 60 theatre style.

The Robinson Room is a 54.3 sq. m venue with dual-aspect floor-to-ceiling windows and a 3.6 m acoustic ceiling, creating a bright and professional environment. It is equipped with a ceiling-mounted projector and a 2.5 m drop-down screen, supporting presentations and training. The space accommodates up to 40 for a seated meal, 40 for a reception, 20 classroom or 18 U-shape, and can also be set for 32 cabaret. The Robinson Room regularly connects with the Foster Room to create 108.2 sq. m, or with Foster and Eddington to form the 143.5 sq. m Bernstein Suite.

The Foster Room is at the heart of the hotel’s meeting spaces. Measuring 54.3 sq. m, it features floor-to-ceiling windows and a 3.6 m acoustic ceiling, creating a bright and versatile setting. One of our most popular rooms, it accommodates up to 50 theatre style or 40 for private dining. The Foster Room can be combined with the Eddington Room to create 89.4 sq. m, with the Robinson Room for 108.2 sq. m, or with both to form the 143.6 sq. m Bernstein Suite.

The Executive Boardroom is an elegant 47.6 sq. m meeting room with dual-aspect floor-to-ceiling windows and a 3.6 m high acoustic ceiling. It features a wall-mounted 75” interactive screen, wireless control, and executive leather seating around a marble boardroom table with pop-up sockets. Ideal for high-level meetings and private dining, the room accommodates 16 boardroom, 10 U-Shape and 30 theatre style.

The Eddington Room is one of our most intimate spaces, offering 35.7 sq. m with a 3.6 m acoustic ceiling and natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows along one wall. It features a fixed 58” wall-mounted TV with wireless control, complemented by marble side tables for refreshments or displays and distinctive artwork on the walls. Perfect for smaller meetings, it hosts up to 20 theatre style or 10 for boardroom and 16 for private dining. The Eddington Room can be combined with the Foster Room to create 89.4 sq. m, or with Foster and Robinson to form the 143.6 sq. m Bernstein Suite.

One of our most unique spaces, the Turing Room is a 47.6 sq. m suite with a marble boardroom table for eight and an oversized U-shaped sofa. Light floods the space from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the atrium. Designed for creativity and collaboration, it hosts up to 8 boardroom or 20 for a drinks reception.

The Events Lobby is the central hub of the dedicated meetings and events floor, designed for delegates to meet, register and connect. Accessed by the feature staircase from the main lobby or by lift, the space benefits from natural light streaming through the four-storey atrium. Integrated coffee stations and stylish seating around the fire sit alongside a marble top bar and contemporary furnishings, while guest restrooms ensure added convenience. Overlooking the Graduate Bar & Terrace, it provides the ideal environment for registration, delegate lunches, informal networking and post-event drinks.

The Garden is located alongside the Graduate Bar, creating a versatile outdoor space for meetings and events. Featuring the Manchester Bee sculpture and landscaped planters for privacy, it offers flexible seating and options for networking in the open air. The space links directly into the atrium area of the bar, which can be used together with the terrace for larger drinks receptions and delegate gatherings. With pop-up bar service available, it is ideal for summer barbecues, informal receptions and post-event networking.