John Logie Baird Suite at Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel

Event Space in a Hotel
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Private space
Water Street, St John's, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 4JQ –
Castlefield, Manchester

About this space

JLB Suite Location: Ground Floor
Dimensions: 19.8m (L) x 17m (W) x 2.7m (H)Floor Area: 336.6m²
Natural Daylight: Air Conditioning: Wi-Fi: Complimentary high-speed WiFi: AV: Built-in screen, projector, and sound system.
The hotel’s largest and most versatile event space. This fully air-conditioned suite offers flexible layout options and built-in AV technology, making it ideal for conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions, and large social events.


Offers and packages

Menus


Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Festive Parties
£65 per person

A complete private Christmas party - dinner, drinks and dancefloor. Ideal for teams of groups looking for a more traditional Christmas party with a full evening feel.

Inclusions:
Exclusive hire of the JLB Suite
Arrival drink
Three course festive meal
Half a bottle of wine per person
Christmas crackers
Black and white dancefloor
Exclusive use of the Atrium bar

Festive Socials
£55 per person

A great fit for groups wanting something festive and informal, with the freedom to mix, mingle and celebrate.

Inclusions:
Exclusive hire of the Victoria Wing - Victoria, Albert & 1844 Suites and Foyer
Arrival drink
Festive buffet
Wine station - Half a bottle of wine per person
Exclusive pop-up bar in the foyer

Wedding Offers

Classic Package - From price
£75 per person

Our Classic Wedding Package is designed for couples who want the key elements of the day already brought together, with a clear structure and plenty included.
From arrival fizz to the wedding breakfast, drinks for the table and an overnight stay for the couple, this package offers a straightforward way to plan your celebration while still leaving room for the details that make the day feel personal.

PACKAGE INCLUDES
Arrival glass of fizz
Three-course wedding breakfast
Half bottle of wine and toast glass of fizz
Wedding breakfast and reception room hire
Overnight stay for the couple
Menu tasting for the couple

Prices start from £75, depending on seasonality and day of the week.

Bespoke Wedding Package - From price
£6500 total

Our Bespoke Wedding Package is designed for couples who want more flexibility in how the day is shaped. Built around a minimum food and beverage spend, this option gives you the freedom to create a celebration that feels more personal to you, whether that means a different dining style, a less traditional flow, or simply more room to make the day your own.

PACKAGE INCLUDES
Wedding breakfast and reception room hire
Overnight stay for the couple
Minimum food and beverage spend included within the package

Prices start from £6500, depending on seasonality and day of the week


Prices

Monday
6:00 – 23:30
from £45 per person
Per day
6:00 – 23:30
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:30 – 17:30
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 23:30
from £45 per person
Per day
6:00 – 23:30
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:30 – 17:30
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 23:30
from £45 per person
Per day
6:00 – 23:30
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:30 – 17:30
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 23:30
from £45 per person
Per day
6:00 – 23:30
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:30 – 17:30
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 23:30
from £45 per person
Per day
6:00 – 23:30
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:30 – 17:30
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 23:30
from £45 per person
Per day
6:00 – 23:30
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:30 – 17:30
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 23:30
from £45 per person
Per day
6:00 – 23:30
from £2000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:30 – 17:30
from £45 per person
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 250
  • Dining
    up to 200
  • Theatre
    up to 240
  • Boardroom
    up to 70
  • Cabaret
    up to 120
  • U-Shaped
    up to 78
  • Classroom
    up to 140

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Mirrors

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

The Marriott Manchester Victoria and Albert Hotel is a non-smoking venue with an alcohol licence until 02.00am on request.
All events are contracted and paid in full prior to event.
Live music is permitted (with current H&S in place) and with prior notification to the hotel of supplier
Under 18's not permitted unless accompanied by responsible adult.
No outside catering is permitted.


Reviews and ratings

(50 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

EG
Eniko G.
Verified review
Conference · 60 guests · July 2025

The hotel and the venue was really good. It has good energy overall. We had enough space and we were completely separated from other guests and other events.

5.0
NC
Natalie C.
Verified review
Conference · 100 guests · November 2024

The venue was beautiful and the staff were amazing from start to finish. Would highly recommend and will be booking again in the future

5.0
DF
Dylan F.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Fast responses and helpful will enquire again.

5.0
EB
Ellie B.
Verified review
Conference · 80 guests · October 2023
4.6

FAQ

The venue has an inbuilt PA system with microphones, plus a projector and screen that can be connected to a laptop.

Yes, we can manage that. If you have time to visit the space, we can show you how it would work and where the dance floor would go.

Yes, there is space for photo booths, and the venue also has contacts for suppliers of photo booths and other decoration that it can put you in touch with.


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