My boyfriend and I stayed at the Arora for one night in June. We got a bargain as I booked it as one of Lastminute’s ‘secret’ hotels. It was easy to find from Piccadilly station and the staff were fantastic on arrival! We got there before our room was ready and the receptionist eagerly told us which way to go... more

Booked into the Arora for the weekend as we were having a shopping trip combined with a concert. Very friendly and welcoming staff. We had been upgraded to a Premier King room, which was perfect, spaceous and light. Hotel is right opposite the Art Gallery, a few minutes walk from the main shopping areas and some great restaurants nearby. Obsidian... more

Having stayed in this hotel in both November for a friends birthday and June for a concert, I felt the need to write about how good this hotel is. The staff are always friendly and helpful, providing maps and directions of where to go. The rooms are amazing, with two double beds, a plush bathroom (where you can still listen... more

Booked last minute for 4 (3 plus child) got a nice surprise for £98 for a double bed x 2 bedroom. Beds really comfy. Hotel very near town. The only thing we were'nt too keen on were the food prices and cocktail prices. Went to Wetherspoons for breakfast at a 10th of the price! more

we stayed overnight at this hotel following a show at the Palace Theatre, it was central, very clean and comfortable, easy to walk to most attractions, the staff were very polite, friendly and helpful. We were offered a complimentary upgrade to a bigger room on the ground floor behind reception as my husband has difficulty walking far. We didnt find... more

This was a very comfortable stay; the hotel is central which makes access to coffee shops, shopping, restaurants and city attractions easy. It was well located for the Bupa run; within 2 - 3 minutes of the start line! All the staff we met were very friendly and helpful. We booked the hotel via the internet and also had quick... more

had a one night stay for a theatre visit the staff and hotel were excellent, staff very polite and helpful the hotel itself is in an excellent location just off prtland street and very close to chinatown we didnt eat at the hotel so cant comment on food but we had afew drinks in the bar which had a lovely... more

Stayed only 1 night while we attended a football match and concert in Manchester. (2 rooms for 2 couples). This hotel was just excellent, certainly the best value we have had in Manchester, and I have stayed in at least a dozen. Ideally situated, close to city centre and Chinatown. 15 minutes walk from the MEN, and an easy journey... more

Stayed here for two nights in may. The Hotel is in a great location just a few mins walk to the arndale centre and close to chinatown & canal street bars & clubs. Check in was very good, very helpful & friendly staff..... Hallway carpets were very dirty upstairs and the same in the bedroom they really should clean them!... more