Location
The hotel is ideally located just 1 km from Manchester Airport, outside the city centre (15 minutes’ drive) and near the beautiful Cheshire countryside offering its guests the best of both worlds. It is an ideal base to explore the Cheshire countryside or to visit the shops and sights of Manchester city centre. The Trafford centre (shopping centre) and restaurants, bars and nightlife in Hale are all approximately 15 minutes’ drive from the hotel, while Liverpool is 40 minutes by car and the beach in Southport is an hour and 10 minutes’ drive. The bus and train stations at Manchester airport are 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel and other nearby airports include Liverpool John Lennon (49 km away), Blackpool (92 km away), Doncaster/Sheffield-Robin Hood (117 km), East Midlands (132 km) and Birmingham International (141 km).
Facilities
215 rooms, including 8 suites and 205 double rooms, are located on 3 storeys and can be reached by lift. Check-in and check-out are possible at any time at the 24-hour reception desk. A safe, a currency exchange service, a conference room and a business centre are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for a fee.
Rooms
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The pleasantly heated water of the indoor pool area guarantees comfortable swimming. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. Guests can unwind in the on-site hot tub. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include a gym, a spa and a sauna or, for a fee, massage treatments.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. Bed and breakfast can be booked.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.