Conference Rooms for Hire in Manchester

Prices of conference rooms average around £650 hire fee per day. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• Private Room 11 at The Edwardian Manchester in Manchester City Centre - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Very friendly and accommodating staff, gorgeous hotel and an excellent venue for corporate events...’

• Studio One & Two at Science and Industry Museum in Castlefield - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Friendly and proactive staff in a venue that is good value for money...’

• Cotton Theatre at Manchester Conference Centre & Pendulum Hotel in Manchester City Centre - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘I would also highly recommend your venue to others. Thank you once again for making our event a success!’

You'll find conference rooms in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Manchester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Manchester, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Lecture Theatre at The University of Law - Manchester Campus on 2 New York Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Whiteboards flank the screen, providing space for dynamic lectures and discussions. The room is outfitted with high-quality acoustics for clear sound delivery, and the design facilitates attentive listening and interaction
• Park Suite at Mercure Manchester Piccadilly on Portland Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Fast communication from the events team, bent over backwards to accommodate.’
• Lecture Room at Manchester Art Gallery on Mosley Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The Lecture Room is a bright and adaptable space for product launches, training days, or seminars. As a purpose-built meeting space, it comes equipped with user-friendly LCD projector and screen, PA system with microphones...

Smaller conference rooms usually fit up to 50 guests seated. Here are some great options in Manchester, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• G:M1 at Clockwise Manchester, rated 5/5 - boardroom for 12 guests
  Our user said: ‘Really lovely venue and event space, very modern and clean.’

• Conference Room at Colony Flint Glass Works - meeting room for 12 guests
  Venue said: Offering plenty of breakout spaces and booths, along with complimentary refreshments, it's the ideal spot for informal discussions and networking between sessions.

• Meeting Room 8 at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly, rated 4.6/5 - meeting room for 18 guests
  Venue said: The rooms come with high-speed Wi-Fi. Catering options range from coffee breaks to private banquets. The events team can help set up the event.

Cheap conference rooms in Manchester start from £35 hire fee per hour or £35 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Presentation / Seminar Room at Kings Hall College, from £35 hire fee per hour (up to 50 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Very responsive team. Great service at venue. Very receptive. All round amazing experience.’

• Studio One & Two at Science and Industry Museum, from £39 per person (up to 250 guests seated)
  Venue said: Studio One & Two are our signature daytime event spaces and are ideal for large conferences and meetings. It includes built-in AV equipment, and benefits from air conditioning and adjustable lighting.

• Seminar Room 4 at King's House Conference Centre, from £192 hire fee per event (up to 35 guests seated)
  Venue said: This ground floor room is one half of Seminar Room 3/4, is rectangular and has natural daylight, air conditioning, natural ventilation, and daylight lighting.

Yes, you can find plenty of large venues in Manchester for business events of up to 1,000 attendees. Conference centres like ODEON Trafford Centre in Trafford Park and voco Manchester in Piccadilly offer spacious spaces, equipped with state-of-the-art technology for large-scale conferences and conventions. Additionally, hotels such as Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre on Aytoun Street often have large conference rooms available for hire, ideal for hosting corporate events or industry conferences.

Yes, many conference rooms in Manchester offer delegate packages that include catering services. Venues like The Edwardian Manchester in Deansgate, Mercure Manchester Piccadilly near Piccadilly Gardens, and Kimpton Clocktower Manchester in Ancoats provide various catering options as part of their event packages. These can range from simple refreshments like tea, coffee, and light snacks to full meal services, including course meals or lunch buffet. Additionally, venues often provide options for special dietary requirements, so you can discuss your specific needs with the venue to ensure all attendees can enjoy the food and drinks provided.