It looks imposing and magnificent on the outside – but wait till you see the rooms! This amazing top historic hotel in Manchester is surely deserving of its name and reputation, given the fact that anyone who was ever anyone in British history seems to have stayed here at one point in time. From Paul McCartney to Mrs. Rolls and Royce, to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, to David and Victoria Beckham, to just about any Prime Minister the United Kingdom ever had, they all chose this hotel when visiting Manchester. Wondering why? It’s simply because the rooms are beautiful, it’s superbly located, and it lacks absolutely nothing in terms of comfort.
The top historic hotel in Manchester has a concierge, a laundry room, a luggage room, valet parking, and even an ice machine and banquet hall. All the rooms boast free Wi-Fi and it’s got not one, but two great restaurants, one of which is the most prestigious in town. It also has a great lounge bar, which offers snacks, as well as the typical high tea.
Our top picks in the local area
For families
Manchester is an industrial city first and foremost, so if you want to explore a bit of its history together with your family, you will want to check out the local Museum of Science and Industry.
For romance
If you’re in Manchester and are looking to have a fun time exploring the city with a loved one, then take them on one of the Manchester Music Tours which are organized in the area. There are so many great bands that got their start here, we wouldn’t even know which ones to pick.
For culture
Some might say that a soccer stadium barely qualifies as culture, but when it comes to Manchester, you simply cannot visit the city without a trip to Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium. The stadium is situated just 3 miles away from the hotel and features a ton of memorabilia from some of the most famous players to have ever graced the team’s line-up.
For shopping
Shop at Harvey Nichols & Selfridges if you’re up for some spending – they are one of the best known chains of stores in Britain, and they’re a brief walk away from this top historic hotel in Manchester.
For eating out
Try Thai is a great little Thai place in the neighborhood, which has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence in 2013. It’s elegant and affordable, too!
For nightlife
By all means, if there’s a show on at the O2 Apollo in Manchester, don’t miss out. You are, after all, visiting one of the world’s top rock’n’roll cities.
