Mandolay Hotel Guildford
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want the best-rated hotel in our small Guildford sample, a short walk from the town centre, at a price close to the local median. Drivers should think it through, as guests say parking fees are high and the car park is tight.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This suits couples, business visitors and anyone arriving by train who wants to walk into town. It scores 8.5 out of 10 from 2,784 reviews, and guests give the location 9.2.
The breakfast list is broad: continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and buffet. That helps if someone in your group has a special diet. Pet owners will also see a pet-friendly tag, worth confirming with the hotel.
If you need easy, cheap parking, this may frustrate you. And if you want spa facilities, none are listed here.
Location and getting around
The address is 36-40 London Road, Guildford. Guests mention a short walk to the town centre, the High Street, the shops and London Road station.
Guildford Cathedral is about 1.8 km away, roughly 23 minutes on foot. Watts Gallery is about 4.9 km, roughly 61 minutes, and the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking is about 9.4 km, close to two hours. Both are far, so you will need public transport or a taxi.
These walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
The location gets consistent praise for being close to the centre and the station. Staff are described as friendly and helpful, with a warm welcome and attentive service.
Parking is the sore point. Secure on-site spaces exist, but guests say the fees are high and the area is tight to manoeuvre in.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €161.57 a night, about €323.14 in total. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
That was 1% below the sample median of €162.97. Our Budget pick, The Angel Posting House & Livery, came in at €131.15 with a score of 8.4. Our Best Value pick, Harbour Hotel & Spa Guildford, was €238.39 with an 8.3.
So in Guildford the Luxury pick is cheaper than the Best Value one. It also scored higher. The Harbour Hotel is the one to look at if a spa matters to you; otherwise this is the stronger buy of the two.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible properties in Guildford. This hotel tied for first place on review score.
Our Luxury slot goes to five-star hotels first. A four-star hotel qualifies if it scores at least 8.5, and this one meets that bar exactly.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check whether breakfast is in your rate, given the wide choice on offer.
If you are driving, ask for the current parking fee and whether you need to reserve a space. Noise has not been assessed, so light sleepers may want to read recent reviews on it.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Mandolay Hotel Guildford close to the station?
Guests say it is a short walk to London Road station, the High Street and the town centre.
Does the hotel have parking?
Guests mention secure on-site spaces, but say the fees are high and the area is tight. Ask for current prices before you arrive.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €161.57 a night. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk to Guildford Cathedral?
Yes. It is about 1.8 km, roughly 23 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Are vegan or gluten-free breakfasts available?
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are listed among the breakfast styles. Confirm whether breakfast is included in your rate.