I stayed at this hotel in January 2007 with my 9 year old daughter she was impressed with the freebies on the check in desk (chocolate brownies). The hotel staff were really friendly and the breakfast buffet was tasty and extensive. When we were going back to Manchester in May 2008 to see Girls Aloud at the MEN arena there... more

Stopped into Manchester for a couple of days and took advantage of the hotel's breakfast inclusive package. Anything is costly for Americans in the UK most of all hotels. So it was a good thing to get a 115 GBP/night inclusive of breakfast for the family. The hotel's public spaces are modern, but the hotel room (at least the one... more

Stayed at this hotel for 2 nights to celebrate my sons birthday. Was very pleased overall with the location and the quality of the hotel. Rooms are pleasant not contemporary styled but comfortable and as we were on the 9th floor we had a great view of the Manchester Wheel that was there at the time. It has to be... more

Booked the Renaissance for the Aintree Festival . We checked in early on a Friday morning and they had no smoking rooms available which I had requested. The check in staff were very friendly and the room was clean and large with two double beds and a sofa/coffee table. We had drinks at the bar and the bartender and lounge... more

Booked a twin room for 3 people (2 double beds in room). Made some requests on the website prior to arrival (non feather pillows, high floor away from lift). Happy with location of room but took 3 calls to reception before the pillows were delivered. We ate dinner at the Italian under the hotel but had a terrible time, food... more

We booked this hotel via the Marriott web site in January because it was so convenient for the M.E.N. Arena, shopping in central Manchester and a pre show dinner at Harvey Nichols second floor Brasserie (which was excellent by the way). We had a welcome reminder on the 10th March. On arriving at the hotel at 3 pm we were... more

Stayed here for my husbands 50th , and got e mail week before asking if there were any special requests. Got upgrade to club room for £20 and we were on 13th floor 'Club Level' fantastic room with large lounge area free bottle of wine, fruit and beers awaiting as i had ordered and personal card wishing my husband a... more

As a Marriott Rewards member I've sampled a few Marriott hotels and was under the impression that the Renaissance brand was their Creme de la creme. Unfortunatley this is definately not the case in Manchester. The staff are very attentive and professional, however at busy times it appears there are not enough of them. We had long waits at reception... more

As per many of the other reviews, the hotel has a great central location and the rooms are also nice and generous on the size, not to mention the staff, who are are fawning and bordering on the excessive. The hotel doesn't have a gym but does have a partnership with the local Virgin Active - reception will give you... more