Manchester’s city centre is strewn with attractive hotels, from five-star cocoons of luxury and hip aparthotels in former mills to budget beds and seductive hideaways. It makes things easier when you’re planning weekend of, say, exploring the high street shops of pedestrianised Market Street, restaurants along King Street, bars of the Northern Quarter, clubs in Canal Street, or general gallery and museum-hopping – or all of the above – to have the right hotel in the right location. Especially as many of them offer spas, bars and comfy beds at the end of the day (or night) to soothe tired souls. With unbeatable postcodes, top service, cool design and excellent added extras, here’s our pick of the best hotels in Manchester city centre.
At a glance, the best hotels in Manchester city centre
- Best overall – The Edwardian
- Best budget hotel in Manchester city centre – Whitworth Locke
- Best luxury hotel in Manchester city centre – Stock Exchange Hotel
- Best apartment hotel in Manchester city centre – Native Manchester
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There’s also the quirky Mr Cooper’s Restaurant and Bar, the Tea Room for afternoon tea, and the Bar & Lounge for a less formal meal. Breakfast is served in Mr Cooper’s and is a decent buffet selection of cooked and continental items, as well as à la carte options for extra.
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Contributions by Rhonda Carrier
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