The hotel is set within the former old Atherton Street School in the Castlefield area of central Manchester. Great John Street is a stunning combination of exquisite style and comfort. Featuring an eclectic mix of New York loft meets vintage chic, this truly unique city centre hotel offers 30 individually designed duplex rooms, oyster bar with cocktail lounge and a showpiece roof terrace complete with external hot tub where guests can relax and enjoy panoramic views of this beautiful city, and provides the perfect backdrop to your day.
Wedding Breakfast
For dining on your special day these rooms are also available for private dining. Our Headmasters Office can accommodate up to a maximum of 46 guests for a sit down meal and our Roof Top Lounge can accommodate up to 70 guests. Alternatively we have BBQ and buffet menus for a more informal feel.
Evening Reception
For your Evening Reception Great John Street can accommodate up to 200 people for an informal reception when taking exclusive use of the hotel, or up to 170 guests with non exclusive use of the hotel
The Rooftop Lounge and Terrace is a popular choice, the patio doors allow the lounge and terrace to become one large event space.
A unique idea is to hold a summer or winter inspired barbeque on the rooftop, located on the terrace, and an accompanying buffet will be provided with vegetarian options available.
Our spectacular Oyster Bar and Lounge can also provide a stunning back drop to your evening Reception and with the majority of the furniture in the bar cleared we can create a natural dancing area leaving the lounge area as a quieter seating area.
Exclusive Use
Great John Street can be hired exclusively for your wedding. Exclusive use includes all the stunning Oyster Bar and Lounge, Roof Top Lounge and Terrace together with the hot tub area, our private function rooms and all 30 bedrooms available for double occupancy, including breakfast for all residents the following morning. On this basis we can accommodate up to 200 guests. The hotel is all your from 3pm on the day of arrival until the following day at 12pm on weekends and 11am weekdays.