Well unless you have been living under a rock, you will no doubt be aware that Leicester has a new celebrity. Well an old celebrity actually – very old in fact. King Richard III’s remains have been found literally a crown’s throw from Maiyango. This is a pretty huge discovery I think you’ll agree. I mean, yeah sure, it’s not like we’ve found the Temple of Doom underneath Vicki Park and I’m pretty sure that the archaeologists digging up Richard were more concerned about the rain rather than a giant [...]

We would like to send a massive thank you to everyone involved in our wedding showcase, from suppliers to guests, you all made a lovely day even better! We hope that you enjoyed your afternoon with us and look forward to seeing you or working with you in the future. Thank you all again and please take a look at some of Hotel Maiyango’s wedding decorations at St Martins House…  

If you’re looking for the perfect venue for your big day then look no further than the Heritage Quarter Wedding Showcase in the City Centre, what better way to spend your big day than in the heart of historical Leicester. The Showcase begins at 1pm at Hotel Maiyango with welcome cocktails and will continue onto The Guildhall, St Martins House and finish up at 3pm in Leicester Cathedral, which was recently visited by The Queen at the beginning of her 2012 Diamond Jubilee Tour.   Attendees will be guided to [...]

As we all know, this week is host to one of the most patriotic celebrations of the year, The Queens Diamond Jubilee tour. Leicester has already been flying the flags and hanging the bunting around the city in true British style. So why not take inspiration from this enormous and recognisable public event and use it to be creative with your big day! Here are a few handy hints and tips to get you started! If you’re proud to be British and want to use your heritage as the perfect [...]

As we all know, Easter is nearly upon us! That time of year when we can tuck into those tasty chocolate eggs and yummy hot cross buns and not feel too guilty about it! So why not embrace this time of year and use it as inspiration for your wedding planning, for that extra touch of uniqueness, here’s a few suggestions to set you off.   Help your guests get in the swing of Easter this year and save yourself some money at the same time by using hard boiled [...]

Come and relax and treat the family to Afternoon Tea at Hotel Maiyango! The perfect gift for Mother’s day…  

Have a Hen do to remember!  So you’ve had the big proposal from the hubby-to-be and now you’re all excited for the last big night out with the girls before you officially become a MRS…all you need now are some plans for the celebrations! Here at Maiyango we know how important it is for you ladies to let your hair down especially during the stress of planning for your big day so we provide the best experience for you whether it be during the week or at the weekend, we [...]

Picture this…. it’s your big day, everyone who’s anyone is attending and because its springtime you want a classic wedding surrounded by seasonal flowers full of colour that both you and your guests can enjoy ….but then the dreaded English weather does it again….it starts to rain. Your perfect day is ruined; heels sink in the mud, peoples clothes get wet and dirty and nobody is particularly in the mood to party. Here’s a few quick tips to avoid the gloom and doom of the English temperatures. Make it a [...]