The Trafford

The Midland Hotel

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Elegant conference space at The Trafford, featuring gold-draped tables and presentation screen.
  • From £39 pp/hour
  • 100 Cabaret
  • St Peters Square Metro link
  • From £39 pp/hour
  • 100 Cabaret
  • St Peters Square Metro link
Located in Manchester's most iconic Grade II listed building with a heritage of hosting royalty and world leaders.
Joana Seguí Rubio
Joana Seguí Rubio

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • On-site bar and lounge for networking
  • 10 pieces of staging included
  • Award-winning dining options available
  • Luxurious accommodation on-site
  • Air conditioning ensures guest comfort
  • Beautiful original features create inspiring atmosphere
  • Natural light enhances meeting productivity
  • High-speed WiFi provides seamless connectivity

It is a very versatile space which can be dressed up or down for any private or corporate banqueting event and comes with 10 pieces of staging, each measuring 8ft x 4ft. Located in the iconic Midland Hotel, The Trafford offers a stunning backdrop for your business gatherings. With beautiful original features and ample natural light, this elegant venue creates an inspiring atmosphere for meetings, conferences, and celebrations. Guests can enjoy seamless connectivity with high-speed WiFi, while the on-site bar and lounge provide a perfect setting for networking. The Midland Hotel also boasts luxurious accommodations, award-winning dining options, and wellness facilities, ensuring a comprehensive experience for your attendees. Elevate your next event at The Trafford, where exceptional service meets historic charm in the heart of Manchester.




Frequently asked questions

The Fairclough Suite and Houghton Suite are £300 each, while the Derby Suite is £500. The Alexandra Suite (largest space) is £12,000 for events like fashion shows, with smaller suites like Stanley Suite available at £500 for half-day meetings. All rates are exclusive of VAT.

Full Day DDR is £48 per person and includes main meeting room from 8am-5:30pm, 3 refreshment breaks with snacks, networking buffet lunch, standard LCD projector and screen, flipchart, jugs of iced water, conference sweets, stationery, and free WiFi. Half Day DDR is £39 per person with the same inclusions but only 1 serving of tea and coffee.

The Alexandra Suite can accommodate: Theatre 700, Boardroom 120, Cabaret 400 (tables of 10), 300 (tables of 8), 200 (tables of 6), Classroom 350 (3 per table) or 200 (2 per table), Banqueting 500 (rounds), 450 (with stage), 400 (with stage and dancefloor), U-shape 100, and Standing 700.

Standard LCD projector and screen are included in DDR packages. Additional AV equipment like 7ft LCD screen with projector costs £150, and speaker PA system with 2 microphones is £375. All other AV requirements are handled by Sterling Event Group at additional cost - contact required for specific pricing.

Tea and coffee with biscuits is £4.50 per person per serving. Lunch options include sandwich platters at £16 per person or Working Lunch Buffet at £21 per person. The Afternoon Tea Package requires minimum 20 people at £52 per person (£1,040 total for 20 guests) and includes arrival drink, traditional afternoon tea, scones, cakes, and room hire.

External catering is only permitted on Sundays. The hotel does not allow use of public areas for events as this affects other guests' experience, and they cannot guarantee availability of public spaces. All events must use designated bookable meeting spaces only.

Events are typically held on 'joint first option' for 2 weeks while decisions are made. For events approaching within 2 weeks, responses may be required by specific deadlines (such as 3pm same day). The venue requires confirmation of guest numbers, timing, food and beverage requirements, and any accommodation needs.

The Midland Hotel does not host proms or certain types of events. They focus on corporate meetings, conferences, private dining, and business events. Wedding events have specific requirements and the venue may direct clients to alternative venues if their facilities don't match the event needs.

Double bedrooms with single occupancy including breakfast are £159 per person at The Midland and £105 per person at the sister property Manchester Central. All accommodation rates exclude Manchester City visitor tax of £1 per room per night.

The venue provides staging at £50 per block, with each block measuring 1m x 2m. The Trafford Suite comes with 10 pieces of staging (8ft x 4ft each). Furniture can be removed from meeting spaces as needed, and rooms can be set up in various configurations including theatre, cabaret, classroom, and boardroom styles.




More about The Midland Hotel

Situated in the heart of the city, The Midland is a luxury Hotel in Manchester like no other. Host to an array of Kings, Queens, Presidents and Prime Ministers over the years, you can rest assured that your event will be in one of Manchester's most iconic buildings.

As a four star hotel, The Midland features 312 bedrooms, two award- winning restaurants, an Afternoon Tea Room and a bar & lounge area. With 14 impressive conference and meeting rooms it can always fulfil your business needs.

Our team are here to make your event extra special.