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The Rex - formerly Hotel Gotham is a hotel destination wedding venue in Greater, United Kingdom, hosting 85 at dinner and 150 standing.

The Rex - formerly Hotel Gotham

GreaterEngland, United Kingdom

The Rex - formerly Hotel Gotham is a historic building in Greater, United Kingdom, with 60 guest rooms and a meeting and banquet space that seats up to 85 for dinner or holds 150 standing.

Guests
85 at dinner150 standing
Rooms
60 rooms
Cost
From £55a head
Getting there
MAN

About the venue

The Rex - formerly Hotel Gotham is a historic building in Greater, United Kingdom, with 60 guest rooms and a meeting and banquet space that seats up to 85 for dinner or holds 150 standing.

Catering and bar service are handled in-house, with wedding packages starting from GBP 55 per head including drinks and catering, and an on-site coordinator to work through the details with you.

Both indoor and outdoor receptions are possible, and full buyout is available if you want the whole venue to yourselves, though it is not required.

Smaller celebrations are welcome too, with a minimum of 10 guests, and parking is available on site.

  • Historic building with 60 guest rooms, from a Small Double to the Gotham Suite
  • Seats 85 for a seated dinner or 150 standing in the meeting and banquet space
  • From GBP 55 per head, including drinks and catering
  • In-house catering and an on-site bar

Short answers

How much does a wedding at The Rex - formerly Hotel Gotham cost?
The venue quotes from £55 a head.
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How many guests does The Rex - formerly Hotel Gotham hold?
The Rex - formerly Hotel Gotham holds 85 at dinner and 150 standing.
Venue website
Can guests stay at The Rex - formerly Hotel Gotham?
Yes. 60 rooms.
Venue website
How do guests get to The Rex - formerly Hotel Gotham?
Fly into MAN.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
85 guests
Standing reception
150 guests
Smallest party taken
10 guests

Staying over

Rooms
60 rooms
Room types
12 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No

Getting there

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Nearest airport
MAN
Parking
Yes
Phone
0161 413 0000
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Reviews of The Rex - formerly Hotel Gotham

“Our first visit since the rebrand and very impressed. Every single member of staff we met was polite, helpful and really friendly. Room impeccable and the complimentary bottle of Prosecco was most welcome.”

Colin T (Primo Travel)Read the whole review on Google

4.5out of 5, from 2,158 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
The space seats up to 85 guests for a seated dinner and holds up to 150 standing. The minimum booking is 10 guests.
What does the price include?
Pricing starts from GBP 55 per head and includes drinks and catering. Full details are in the wedding brochure at https://www.rexhotel.co.uk/cms/rex/pdfs/the_rex_wedding_brochure_v8_digital.pdf.
Can we book the entire venue exclusively?
Yes, a buyout is available, but it is not required and exclusive use is not a condition of booking.
Can guests stay on site?
Yes. There are 60 rooms, including Superior Doubles, Executive Rooms with King Bed, the Bank Managers Suite, Inner Sanctum Suites, Junior Suites and the Gotham Suite. Each room sleeps up to 2 guests.
How do we get there and who do we contact?
The nearest airport is Manchester (MAN). To enquire, call +44 161 413 0000 or email info@leonardohotels.com.

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Sources and booking notes

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 85 guests

    “Reign can accommodate up to 85 guests, making it an ideal setting for private dining, exclusive events, and elevated social occasions.”
    Read the source for seated dinner

  • Standing reception: 150 guests

    “Welcoming celebrations from 10 to 150 guests, it is a place where unforgettable moments unfold effortlessly and memories are made to last a lifetime.”
    Read the source for standing reception

  • Smallest party taken: 10 guests

    “Welcoming celebrations from 10 to 150 guests, it is a place where unforgettable moments unfold effortlessly and memories are made to last a lifetime.”
    Read the source for smallest party taken

  • Rooms: 60 rooms

    “We offer a truly exceptional service, from smaller private celebrations to exclusive use of the hotel and its 60 bedrooms.”
    Read the source for rooms

  • Room types: 12 listed

    “Small Double”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “We offer a truly exceptional service, from smaller private celebrations to exclusive use of the hotel and its 60 bedrooms.”
    Read the source for whole property to yourselves

  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “We offer a truly exceptional service, from smaller private celebrations to exclusive use of the hotel and its 60 bedrooms.”
    Read the source for whole property must be taken with the wedding

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Our private spaces can host between 10 and 150 guests, offering bespoke food and drink menus from our award-winning AA Rosette kitchen and expert bar team, ensuring every event is executed with style, precision, and individuality.”
    Read the source for in-house catering

  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Our private spaces can host between 10 and 150 guests, offering bespoke food and drink menus from our award-winning AA Rosette kitchen and expert bar team, ensuring every event is executed with style, precision, and individuality.”
    Read the source for bar on site

  • Price: From £55 per head

    “An evening to remember... £55 per person”
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  • Included: Drinks and catering

    “1 x arrival drink pp, 3 x canapés pp, 5 finger food pp, sharing platters”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “We offer a truly exceptional service, from smaller private celebrations to exclusive use of the hotel and its 60 bedrooms.”
    Read the source for exclusive use required

  • Nearest airport: MAN

    “MAN”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Spaces in our private car park are limited, to ensure a place please email Rex_Concierge@leonardohotels.com”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “With flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, it lends itself beautifully to both exclusive and partial hire for wedding celebrations.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “With flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, it lends itself beautifully to both exclusive and partial hire for wedding celebrations.”
    Read the source for reception outdoors

  • Historic building: Yes

    “Designed by the iconic Sir Edwin Lutyens, this Grade II listed building has been meticulously restored to celebrate its heritage while delivering a refined, contemporary experience.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Our experienced events team will guide you through every detail, from bespoke menu tastings and floral styling to the finishing touches that make your day uniquely yours.”
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