The Cotton Room at CityCo Event & Meeting Spaces

Erica R.

About this space

An airy, welcoming room on the top floor of Lloyd’s House, with notable historic elements from the 1867 cotton warehouse including pitched ceiling, exposed brick walls, metalwork and wooden floor. All combined with contemporary furniture, lighting and top-spec AV equipment.

CityCo and Manchester BID understand that the health, safety and well-being of our staff and our event guests are paramount with Covid-19 in the new world. We have developed new ways of working based on up-to-date guidance provided by the government and industry bodies. These include, but are not limited to the following:

• Adjusted room capacities
• Flexible chairs, tables and presentation layouts
• Full risk assessments
• Staff wellness checks and social distancing
• Enhanced cleaning regimes before, during and after events
• Hand sanitiser stations and washing facilities
• Stocks of disposable face masks if required
• Clear signage throughout
• Dedicated event coordinator support.

We ask guests not to visit our venue if displaying any symptoms of Covid-19, however mild.

In compliance with the above we have been certified ‘Good to Go’ by Visit Britain, demonstrating CityCo is a Manchester venue that meets government and industry Covid-19 guidelines for cleanliness and social distancing.

Our top priority is to make sure your day goes as smoothly, safely and enjoyably as possible.

Prices

Monday

8:30 – 17:30

from £48–£336 hire fee

Per hour

8:30 – 17:30

from £48

Per day

8:30 – 12:30

from £336

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.

Prices Include:
• Natural daylight and high ceilings
• Original heritage features
• Free WiFi
• TV screen (The Cotton Room)
• Roving/table-top microphones
• Presentation clicker
• Conference calling
• Flip charts with pens and pads
• Meeting stationery
• Break-out space subject to availability.

We offer our guests unlimited filtered water, tea, coffee and biscuits for £3.75pp + VAT for a full day room hire or £2.25 pp + VAT for half day. To discuss additional food arrangements, talk to us about options.

Tuesday

8:30 – 17:30

from £48–£336 hire fee

Per hour

8:30 – 17:30

from £48

Per day

8:30 – 12:30

from £336

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

8:30 – 17:30

from £48–£336 hire fee

Per hour

8:30 – 17:30

from £48

Per day

8:30 – 12:30

from £336

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

8:30 – 17:30

from £48–£336 hire fee

Per hour

8:30 – 17:30

from £48

Per day

8:30 – 12:30

from £336

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.

Friday

8:30 – 17:30

from £48–£336 hire fee

Per hour

8:30 – 17:30

from £48

Per day

8:30 – 12:30

from £336

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Boardroom

up to 12

Cancellation policy

Flexible with Grace Period

Cancellations within 24 hours after booking confirmation will receive a full refund. This excludes events starting within 48 hours.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 24 months from the original date, at no cost.

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Web Cam

Air conditioning

Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Allowed events

Rules of the space

CityCo’s Event and Meeting Spaces are open and certified ‘Good to Go’ by Visit Britain for compliance to social distancing, cleanliness and safety guidelines.
View our Covid-19 Policy:
https://cityco.com/roomhire

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Response rate: 93%

About CityCo Event & Meeting Spaces

CityCo, Manchester’s city centre management company, has a unique location right in the heart of Manchester. We can cater for a range of meetings and events from 2 - 60 in The Shipping Office, The Cotton Room and The Sorting Room. Whether it’s for a small conference, seminar or training session, pitch or presentation, celebration or away-day, bring your colleagues to a truly impressive, heritage venue.

Our event and meeting spaces are on the top floor of Lloyd’s House overlooking Manchester Town Hall. The building has a fascinating history. Designed by the architectural practice of Speakman & Charlesworth in 1867, the site was originally for the Manchester Shipping Office and Packing Company Ltd. We look forward to welcoming you soon.