Special Offers

Complimentary champagne reception for any private hire at The Mezz in January

As a special incentive, The Mezz is offering a complimentary champagne reception with every private hire booking for January. Whether clients are celebrating the New Year, launching a product, or hosting a networking event, The Mezz promises an unforgettable experience tailored to their needs. Reach out to hospitality@ao-arena.com to book your next event at the AO Arena’s exclusive restaurant and bar.


Book early at Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre for special 2025 rates

Start the new year with great value at Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre! Guests can book their meetings or events before January 15th to take advantage of exclusive offers. Day Delegate Rates (DDR) begin at just £46.00 per person (terms and conditions apply), and group dinners are available from £40.00 per person. Each guest will receive a complimentary glass of wine or prosecco, with a minimum requirement of 20 guests. The hotel also offers comfortable, modern hotel rooms for those who want to stay overnight or for multiple days for a relaxing retreat after a productive day of meetings or events.

For more information or to make a booking, interested parties can contact the team at events.manchestercitycentre@claytonhotels.com.


10% discount on venue hire and catering at Manchester Art Gallery for early 2025

Manchester Art Gallery is offering a 10% discount on venue hire and pre-ordered catering for all bookings in January and February 2025. This offer applies to both daytime and evening events.

There are different spaces to choose from depending on client requirements. For daytime conferences and meetings, the Lecture Room is the largest space, which can seat up to 50 people on round tables and up to 100 people theatre style. The use of the projector and screen with HDMI connectivity is included in the venue hire.

For smaller groups, there are the Mary Greg and Charles Rutherston meeting rooms, which hold up to 18 people each. The use of a 55" wall-mounted TV screen with HDMI connectivity is included in the venue hire. The gallery can also consider exclusive hire of Galleries 14-16, home to Lowry and Valette and Dutch and Still-Life paintings, for daytime hire if preferred.

For evening hire, there are various beautiful spaces available depending on numbers, with exclusive hire of the Pre Raphaelite and Victorian Galleries, the Lowry and Vallette Gallery and the adjoining Dutch and Still Life Gallery, or the Atrium and Gallery Cafe make excellent entertaining spaces too!

Contact the Events Team, eventsteam@manchester.gov.uk, for more information and pricing details


New Year Special at the Etihad Campus

The Etihad Campus is pleased to announce a special promotion for all new direct event inquiries received from November 11, 2024, for meetings scheduled to be held before the end of February 2025. Clients can choose one of the following event experience enhancements:

  • 10% off the day delegate rate
  • Unlimited one-hour soft drink package with lunch
  • Pastry selection during the arrival coffee break
  • A selection of cakes for the afternoon break

To take advantage of this offer, quote "MMJF25" at the time of their inquiry. Minimum numbers will apply.

Find out more Manchester City Event Space and Venue Hire


Exclusive offers for event planners at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel in 2025

Event planners can reserve their upcoming events at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel to experience exceptional service and state-of-the-art facilities. Take advantage of the exclusive offers available for meetings and events scheduled in 2025:

January & February 2025

DDR Offer: From £40.00 per person
Dinner Offer: From £40.00 per person
Complimentary Parking for the main organiser
Room Upgrade: 1 complimentary upgrade to Privilege Room or Suite (subject to availability)

Early Bird Offer - March to June 2025

DDR Offer: From £42.00 per person
Dinner Offer: From £40.00 per person
Complimentary Parking for the main organiser
Room Upgrade: 1 complimentary upgrade to Privilege Room or Suite (subject to availability)
Book and confirm by December 31st for access to these exclusive rates.

Sunday Special 2025

Exclusive Room Hire: The International Suite for £5,000 on Sundays in 2025 (excludes weddings).


Receive a £50 credit for booking a festive lunch at Dakota Manchester, valid until February 2025

For any confirmed booking of a festive lunch this December, Dakota Manchester offers a £50 credit to the booker, which can be redeemed from January 1st to February 14th, Sunday to Thursday. Terms for redeeming the offer include:

  • Minimum of 6 guests booked for Festive 2-Course Lunch
  • Applicable to reservations made Sunday – Wednesday
  • Applicable to 2-course Festive Lunch Menu only
  • Applicable to reservations made in December 2024 only

Complimentary room hire for first meetings at Dakota Manchester

Dakota Manchester offers complimentary room hire for first meetings and events reservations at the hotel in January and February. This offer is applicable Sunday to Thursday against small private dining rooms, large private dining rooms, and boardroom hires. It is available to a minimum group of 6 guests and a maximum of 20.


Exclusive offers at THE STUDIO, a new concept by Crowne Plaza Manchester

Crowne Plaza Manchester is introducing THE STUDIO concept, new to Crowne Plaza worldwide, links a working-from-home atmosphere with the traditional boardroom setting, allowing guests to meet in a relaxed, casual and energised space.

With a private breakout room, guests can work at their own pace, helping themselves to unlimited refreshments. Discover the offers valid for events held between 1st January and 28th February 2025

Day Delegate Rate £39 based on minimum numbers of 10 inclusive of:

  • Main Room hire
  • Plasma Screen with wireless Clickshare
  • Flipchart, pads, pens and stationery
  • Still and Sparkling Mineral Water
  • Private Breakout Room
  • Unlimited tea & coffee with snacks 
  • Chilled soft drinks
  • Working buffet lunch - High-Speed WiFi

Reduced Room Hire £350 inclusive of:

  • Main Room hire
  • Plasma Screen with wireless Clickshare
  • Flipchart, pens, stationery
  • Still and Sparkling Mineral Water
  • Private Breakout Room
  • Unlimited tea & coffee
  • Chilled soft drinks
  • High-Speed WiFi

For more information, email Gabby at gabby.mearon@cpmanchester.com (Tel: 0161 828 8624)