Great John Street Hotel | Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Manchester’s most urban venue, this original Victorian school house has been transformed into a chic luxury townhouse hotel.

The unique atmosphere may charm and bewitch you from the moment you step inside, with the pewter bar, striking overhead chandelier and the showpiece south facing Rooftop Lounge and Playground alongside 30 individually designed bedrooms and suites.

The Lowdown

Type: Bar / Club / Lounge Boutique Hotel Historic Building Restaurant / Private Dining

Views: Cityscape

Style: Elegant
Modern
Romantic
Shabby Chic
Vintage

Best type of Celebrations

Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception

Social Event

Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Reception

Workshops: Creative, Photo, Etc.

Anniversary

Engagement Party

Venue Setting

Only a stone's throw from Manchester's most exclusive shopping areas, restaurants and theatres, this original Victorian school house has been transformed into a luxury townhouse hotel with unique, individually designed bedrooms and suites alongside stylish lounges, such as the ground floor Oyster Bar and the southfacing Rooftop Lounge and Playground.

Several areas are available for private hire from boardroom meetings, to birthday celebrations, client entertaining, seasonal celebrations and weddings.

Capacity

Seated: 140

Buffet: 100

Standing: 200

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Price range: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

Does this include catering fees?: No

Estimated price per head: from $18 to $50

Additional charges: 10% service charge

Insurance: Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here

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Event Logistics and Amenities

(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)

Celebrations hosted here since: 2005
Curfew: 1 AM
Venue spaces: Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering: Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol: Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services; Corkage/Bottle Fee – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol For A Fee
Music: Indoors Only
Smoking: Non-smoking Venue
Accommodations: 30 duplex suites
Handicap Accessible: Yes

Amenities

A/V Equipment
Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
Street Parking
Valet Parking
Wifi
Dining Chairs

Venue Features

The scene:: Possibly Manchester’s most urban venue, this original Victorian school house has been transformed into a chic luxury townhouse hotel. The unique atmosphere may charm and bewitch you from the moment you step inside, with the pewter bar, striking overhead chandelier and the showpiece south facing Rooftop Lounge and Playground alongside 30 individually designed bedrooms and suites.
Design:: The Oyster Bar is an attractive ground floor area in the Great John Street Hotel. It was designed by Sally O'Loughlin and combines chic vintage decor with a pewter bar, glamorous chandelier, plush seating and historic sepia photographs of the Victorian school's previous pupils. For birthday parties and corporate Christmas or Summer parties of up to 200 the Oyster Bar can be hired alongside the Library & Terrace

A characterful meeting room conveniently located within Manchester's bustling city centre. With a strong technical specification and terrace breakout area, this space is well suited to hold a boardroom meeting for 22, a working lunch or dinner for 40, or even a seminar, presentation or drinks reception for up to 50. Being situated within the delightfully eclectic Great John Street hotel, additional function rooms, overnight accommodation, dining and relaxation facilities are available to delegates.

The Headmaster's Office is a sleek and modern meeting room which retains many original features. Also, it features a variety of technical equipment to aid presentations and seminars. If more space is required for a larger conference or corporate networking event with up to 100 delegates, the Headmaster's Office can be hired alongside the Mezzanine & Kitchen.

Overlooking the lively Oyster Bar, the airy Kitchen & Mezzanine is a superb area, able to accommodate up to 100 for a drink reception, birthday party, buffet or sit-down dinner. The space can be hired privately, or alongside the Oyster Bar and Headmaster's Office as a breakout and refreshment area.

These light and airy meeting rooms are located on the hotel's ground floor. Individually the rooms can seat 12 for a board room meeting or conference, 14 for a working lunch or corporate dinner, or up to 60 delegates if hired together. By hiring the Boys' & Girls' Classrooms, delegates also have access to a delightful outside breakaway area.

The elegant Rooftop Lounge is a unique venue in Manchester with access to the iconic south facing terrace which makes it an ideal venue for lively birthday, or anniversary parties and corporate events. The hotel can cater for parties with 8 to 150 guests and can provide an array of refreshments from canapés, to BBQs, hog roasts, buffets, afternoon teas and sit down meals to suit all dietary requirements and personal tastes.

Awards & Notables

Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.

Winner of Best Hotel of the Year 2015 - City of Manchester Business Awards
Best Hotel of the Year 2015 - Greater Manchester Tourism Awards
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 6 years running

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Welcome to the Great John Street, an eclectic townhouse hotel. Photographer: Foxtail Photography

These duplex suites are designed with an emphasis on style and comfort using antique crystal chandeliers, sumptuous fabrics and flamboyant colour schemes. Photographer: Great John Street Hotel

Amongst the many original features are the huge windows flooding in an abundance of natural light. Photographer: Great John Street Hotel

There are eight duplex Boudoir Grand bedrooms located on the first and second floors of the Old School House. These are larger than the Baby Grand ranging in size from 330 - 400 sq ft. Photographer: Great John Street Hotel

Each room has been individually designed and many retain original features such as exposed brickwork, steel beams and old wooden floors that you would expect to find in a building of this age. Photographer: Great John Street Hotel

These junior suites are very individual and vary in style from single level to duplex. Photographer: Great John Street Hotel

The elegant Rooftop Lounge is a unique venue in Manchester with access to the iconic south facing terrace which makes it an ideal venue for lively birthday, or anniversary parties and corporate events. Photographer: Great John Street Hotel

Designed by Sally O’Loughlin, the Oyster Bar's chic décor, deep comfy sofas and luxurious armchairs creates the perfect place to meet for a coffee, enjoy traditional afternoon tea, or simply relax with a glass of wine and a newspaper. Photographer: Great John Street Hotel

Designed with Ralph Lauren influences creating that cosy home from home feel with patio doors leading to a private terrace. Photographer: Great John Street Hotel

Enjoy the cozy lounge! Photographer: Great John Street Hotel

Beautiful Eclectic Interior Design Photographer: Great John Street Hotel

Several areas are available for private hire from boardroom meetings, to birthday celebrations, client entertaining, seasonal celebrations and weddings. Photographer: Great John Street Hotel

Hotel Exterior Photographer: Great John Street Hotel

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