Location
Overlooking Piccadilly Gardens in central Manchester in north-west England, near the moors of Lancashire, the city hotel is just 800 m from Manchester Piccadilly railway station and 50 m from Piccadilly Gardens’ bus station and the Metrolink tram stop. Manchester Arndale shopping centre is just 500 m from the city hotel, Manchester United FC is 6.2 km away and the opera house is around 1.4 km away. Nearby airports include Manchester International Airport (15 km away), Liverpool John Lennon (55 km away), Blackpool (85 km away), East Midlands (145 km away) and Birmingham International (172 km away).
Facilities
The hotel has 63 suites, single rooms and 217 double rooms, which are located on 14 storeys and are reachable by lift. Staffed 24 hours a day, the reception desk provides a smooth check-in/check-out service. The hotel provides a safe, a car hire service, room service, a laundry service, a conference room and a business centre. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. 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. Rooms have a double bed or a king-size bed. A safe and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. In addition, there is an ironing set and a trouser press. Equipped with a direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi, the rooms provide many ways for guests to stay connected and entertained. Bathrooms include a hairdryer and are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Meals
A restaurant, a dining room, a breakfast room and a bar are available to guests. A variety of catering options can be booked. Guests can choose between bed and breakfast and half board. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. A delicious and varied buffet is freshly prepared at breakfast, and a set menu can be ordered at lunch and dinner. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.