The Grand Ballroom at Manningham Hotel

Hall in a Hotel
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Private space
1 Thompsons Road, Melbourne, 3105 –
Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne

About this space

The elegant Grand Ballroom is the hotel's most popular and flexible function room which can be split into two smaller rooms (Ben Nevis and Springbank) separated by a soundproof dividing wall.

Features include modern contemporary furnishings, floor to ceiling windows offering an
abundance of natural light and uninterrupted views of the venue's gardens, two granite
topped bars and a large parquetry dance floor. This stunning room is ideal for weddings,
dinners, conferences, cabaret style breakfasts and large scale cocktail parties.


Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $600 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $600 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
GRAND BALL ROOM COCKTAIL PACKAGES starting from $5,900:

5 Hour event duration
Room hire
Food and beverage staff
Selection of 8 Standard cocktail menu
items to cater to 100 guests
Black or white table linen
Security x 1
$500 Bar tab to get you started!
Monday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
GRAND BALL ROOM COCKTAIL PACKAGES starting from $5,900:

5 Hour event duration
Room hire
Food and beverage staff
Selection of 8 Standard cocktail menu
items to cater to 100 guests
Black or white table linen
Security x 1
$500 Bar tab to get you started!
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
GRAND BALL ROOM COCKTAIL PACKAGES starting from $5,900:

5 Hour event duration
Room hire
Food and beverage staff
Selection of 8 Standard cocktail menu
items to cater to 100 guests
Black or white table linen
Security x 1
$500 Bar tab to get you started!
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
GRAND BALL ROOM COCKTAIL PACKAGES starting from $5,900:

5 Hour event duration
Room hire
Food and beverage staff
Selection of 8 Standard cocktail menu
items to cater to 100 guests
Black or white table linen
Security x 1
$500 Bar tab to get you started!
Thursday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
GRAND BALL ROOM COCKTAIL PACKAGES starting from $5,900:

5 Hour event duration
Room hire
Food and beverage staff
Selection of 8 Standard cocktail menu
items to cater to 100 guests
Black or white table linen
Security x 1
$500 Bar tab to get you started!
Friday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
GRAND BALL ROOM COCKTAIL PACKAGES starting from $5,900:

5 Hour event duration
Room hire
Food and beverage staff
Selection of 8 Standard cocktail menu
items to cater to 100 guests
Black or white table linen
Security x 1
$500 Bar tab to get you started!
Saturday
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $600 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $600 hire fee per day
Note: All prices include GST.
GRAND BALL ROOM COCKTAIL PACKAGES starting from $5,900:

5 Hour event duration
Room hire
Food and beverage staff
Selection of 8 Standard cocktail menu
items to cater to 100 guests
Black or white table linen
Security x 1
$500 Bar tab to get you started!
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 400
Dining
up to 275
Theatre
up to 380
Cabaret
up to 200

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Complimentary water
No external catering allowed
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Free parking is available on-site
Microphones
Conference call facilities
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

We can cater for dietary within reason with prior notice.
You can bring your own entertainment/equipment.


Reviews and ratings

(5 reviews and ratings - )

GG
Gak G.
July 2025
Excellent communication
5.0
CK
Carole K.
May 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
TJ
Terisa J.
January 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

Manningham Hotel is located in the centre of the eastern suburbs and just a stone's throw away from the CBD. Its design boasts an extraordinary entrance designed in a contemporary Roman style highlighted by a beautiful cascading waterfall and Grand Reception Foyer. We offer multiple versatile spaces available for hire within the Hotel.

The Manningham offers on-site car parking for over 300 vehicles.


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