Places to Stay
For a full selection of places to stay in Manchester go to
www.visitmanchester.com. Here
is a selection of some of the best.
Hilton Manchester
Cast your eye over Manchester’s evolving cityscape from Beetham
Tower, the gleaming glass edifice that punctuates the city skyline.
The bottom half of the tower is given over to the Hilton, a chic
modern take on the large-scale city centre hotel. It’s Cool
Scandinavian-esqu look and top notch facilities bagged it a place
on Conde Nast Travellers hotlist 2007.
Take a trip to the lush cocktail bar on the 23rd floor with its
giddying panoramic views over the city an countryside beyond.
The Lowry Hotel
50 Dearmans Place, Chapel Wharf M3 5LH
T: 0161 827 4000
Manchester’s first 5-star hotel and for a lot of people still
the best. Actually located on the Salford side of the river Irwell,
the clean white exterior of one of Rocco Forte’s landmark hotels
fits perfectly against the sweeping curves of Santiago Calatrava’s
Trinity bridge. All the comfort and mod cons you’d expect, plus a
luxury spa and the opportunity to spot the celebs who’ve been
performing at the nearby MEN Arena as they hang out in the chic
riverside bar after their gigs.
www.thelowryhotel.com
Radisson Edwardian
Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, M2 5GP
T: 0161 835 9929
Five star deluxe luxury in one of Manchester’s landmark historic
buildings. Built originally as a paean to the principals of free
trade and democracy, the Free Trade Hall spent most of its life as
a concert venue, being both the home of the Hallé Orchestra and the
place where the Sex Pistols played a memorable gig. Its
reincarnation as a contemporary hotel has been handled sensitively,
with the musical theme pervading its suites, restaurants and
bars.
www.radisson.com
The Midland Hotel
Peter Street, M60 2DS
T: 0161 236 3333
This stately red brick edifice is Manchester’s traditional
landmark hotel, dating from 1903. A Grade II-listed building, it’s
been brought up to date for the 21st century, ensuring that every
luxury is readily available, whilst still keeping its stately sense
of history.
www.qhotels.co.uk
Crowne Plaza
70 Shudehill, M4 4AP
T: 0161 828 8600
Shiny new modern hotel which is in a great location, right on
the edge of the Northern Quarter and very conveniently located for
Exchange Square, Urbis and ideal if you’re attending an event at
the Arena. The on-site restaurant, the Glasshouse comes highly
recommended too.
www.cpmanchester.com
Malmaison Manchester
Piccadilly, M1 1LZ
T: 0161 278 1000
Housed in a Grade I-listed Edwardian warehouse, this smart and
somewhat theatrical hotel has all the touches you’d expect from a
Mal. Well located near Piccadilly station and close to Canal
Street, the interior is all rich colours, plush carpets and velvet
cushions, producing a suitably seductive mood for cocktail
hour.
www.malmaison.com
ABode Manchester
107 Piccadilly, M1 2DB
T: 0161 247 7744
This chic, contemporary refurbishment of a Victorian cotton
merchant’s warehouse is the latest addition to chef Michael Caines’
hotel empire. The eponymous MC restaurant on the hotel’s lower
floor has had the city’s gastronomes raving since it opened.
www.abodehotels.co.uk/manchester
City Inn Manchester
1 Piccadilly Place, 1 Auburn Street M1 3DG
T: 0161 242 1000
If you like your hotels simple, stylish and contemporary then the
City Inn is an ideal choice. It’s in a very handy location,
connected by a curving footbridge to Piccadilly station, with a
great restaurant where, weather permitting, you can dine al-fresco.
Try a cocktail or two in the comfy booths in the bar.
www.cityinn.com
Velvet Manchester
2 Canal Street, M1 3HE
T: 0161 236 9003
Situated at the more chilled end of Manchester’s gay village,
Velvet has been one of Canal Street’s best destinations for food
and drink for over a decade. The new addition of 19 New York
loft-style bedrooms in the adjacent Velvet Hotel means you don’t
have far to walk home.
www.velvetmanchester.com
The Place
1 Ducie Street, Piccadilly M1 2TP
T: 0161 778 750007
Conveniently located apartment-hotel, next to Piccadilly railway
station. A conversion of one of Manchester’s typical red-brick
warehouses, it has retained many original Victorian features
although not at the expense of comfort and contemporary style.
www.theplacehotel.com
Staying Cool
Castlefield and Cathedral Quarter
T: 0161 832 4060
These chic, serviced apartments are located in a number of good
spots across the city and provide boutique self-catering
accommodation with first class hotel-type services. Each one is
individually designed with great attention to detail and you even
get an Elle Decoration-style lowdown on all the design features
should you take a fancy to the soft furnishings.
www.stayingcool.com