This hotel is perfect for a mini break or a weekend away. Our purpose was to have a nice hotel in the city centre of manchester with a pool that didn't break the bank on rates, and this was the best we could find. I have to say, that it's right on the tram to Old Trafford to see the football, it's close enough to Deansgate and the shopping area so you can walk and it's a nice comfortable hotel. The pool is great for getting into, but if you're looking for somewhere to do massive amounts of lengths, its' not for you. There's a jacuzzi aswell and male and female saunas which add to the charm

Downsides, maybe a little noise from the tram outside but it didnt bother us. Concierge could have been a bit better with information - we went looking for some information on places to eat for sunday lunch as the hotel wasn't actually serving any and we were directed in a general direction, but not given any concrete answers.

Rooms were a nice comfortable size, with the nicest dressing table i've ever seen. Windows don't open at all, which is a minus, esp in a fire. Bathrooms had the nicest shower, with perfect pressure and water temperature.

We didn't have breakfast included in our rate, but at 15 pounds a pop, it's a tad steep. There's actually a nice little deli just down the road to the right which will serve you a fry up all day for £3.50.. need i say more

Lovely cocktails aswell, which really compliment the hotel. Overall i'd recommend it.

I've stayed at this hotel for 8 weeks in the last two years. The staff are unfailingly polite, friendly and helpful, particularly the reception, door, concierge and room service personnel.

Rooms:

I have stayed in lots of different rooms - all have the same basic amenities - a nice king size bed and a good size desk/dressing table with plenty of power points and good internet service. Some rooms I've had don't have a chest of drawers or are a bit smaller than others, but certainly adequate. Wardrobe has plenty of room. Tea/coffee/water etc in room. Room service food variable, but generally good. Some have bathrobes and some don't - but reception will provide if you ask fo rthem

The best bits:
nice decor - both in common areas and bedroom
good service - any issues easily and pleasantly dealt with by guest services/reception
excellent location for tram/shopping/university/restaurants - taxi rank right outside
nice shower and toiletries
good to have pool in city centre hotel

The niggles:
bath slightly smaller than standard
comforter rather than duvet
headboard doesn't go the full width of the bed
some rooms vibrate with the trams
sometimes you can wait a while to be seated at breakfast at peak times
windows don't open

beautiful hotel. excellent location.

the exterior and the reception are stunningly beautiful.
a hotel with a lot of history.

excellent staff.
large and very comfortable bedroom.
very comfortable bed.
had a mirror with plenty of accompanying plug sockets and light (always important for the ladies).
sky sports tv in the room.

easy walk to city centre. right next to tram to salford. lots of historic sites in the same square as the hotel.

thoroughly excellent all round.

a wow hotel, particularly the communal areas.

i won this weekend in irish mail on sunday.what a experience.loved every minute of it.staff .very friendly.bar cockail s were a wow.posh french resturant inside hotel.we tried to get in but it was booked out.which was a dissappointment .we then ate in the other resturant and the food was great.our room was a suite which was to die for as big as a apartment with stereo,internet connection,hairdryer.the bed was massive and so comfy.rooms were so old hollywood art deco.beautiful.but windows dont open.air conditioned.the entrance would take your breath away so grand.is expensive to drink in bar .loads of other inexpensive bars near by.french resturant does not open sat nite which i found strange.