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Kimpton Clocktower by IHG is a hotel destination wedding venue in Manchester, United Kingdom, hosting 700 at dinner.

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

ManchesterEngland, United Kingdom

Set in a historic building in central Manchester, Kimpton Clocktower by IHG hosts weddings for anywhere from 15 to 700 guests across its ballroom and banquet spaces.

Guests
700 at dinner
Rooms
270 rooms, sleep 500
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
MAN

About the venue

Set in a historic building in central Manchester, Kimpton Clocktower by IHG hosts weddings for anywhere from 15 to 700 guests across its ballroom and banquet spaces.

Legal ceremonies can be held on site, with seated dining for up to 700, a dedicated dance space, an on-site bar and both indoor and outdoor reception options.

With 270 bedrooms sleeping up to 500 people, the hotel can accommodate the whole guest list under one roof, and an on-site coordinator works with you throughout the planning.

The venue also caters to Jewish weddings, with kosher catering available and external caterers permitted.

  • Historic Manchester building with a ballroom plus meeting and banquet space
  • Seats up to 700 for a ceremony or dinner; minimum 15 guests
  • 270 bedrooms sleeping up to 500 guests
  • Legally licensed for ceremonies on site, with an on-site coordinator

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
700 guests
Standing reception
700 guests
Ceremony, seated
700 guests
Smallest party taken
15 guests

Staying over

Rooms
270 rooms
Sleeps
500 guests
Room types
20 listed
Whole property to yourselves
No
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
MAN
Parking
No

Questions about the venue

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Can we hold our legal ceremony at the hotel?
Yes, legal ceremonies can take place on site, with seating for up to 700 guests.
Do you accommodate Jewish weddings and kosher catering?
Yes. The hotel hosts Jewish weddings and kosher catering is available. Full details are at kimptonclocktowerhotel.com/jewish-weddings.
Can we bring in our own caterer or wine?
Yes, external catering is allowed and corkage is permitted. In-house catering is also available.
Do we need to book the whole hotel exclusively?
No. Exclusive use is not required and a full buyout is not offered.
Are children and pets welcome, and is there parking?
Children and pets are both welcome. The hotel does not have parking. The nearest airport is Manchester (MAN).

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