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Britannia Hotel Manchester: City Centre Elegance at Affordable Prices    Check Rates
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    • johngayton
  • By johngayton on August 26, 2008
    • The Impressive Central Staircase - Manchester
    The Impressive Central
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    by johngayton
    This certainly is, architecturally, a good-looking hotel occupying a huge former cotton warehouse, dating back to 1858, here in Manchester's city center. Internally too the building is pretty impressive with its characterful, yet traditional, decor and its magnificent central balconied stairway ascending from the chandeliered lobby the five or so floors to the top story.

    We had a minor hiccup at check-in when the reception's computer decided to go down but that wasn't a problem as we'd arrived early anyway and had intended just to drop our bags off and have a wander round the nearby City Art Gallery. The porter was on hand to take our bags and store them for us when we returned later and service throughout our overnight stay was spot-on and friendly.

    Room was fine, a little atypical of this standard of hotel, but had everything required including free Wi-Fi and was scrupulously clean and well-maintained. The shower in the en-suite took a little bit of working out how to turn on but once mastered provided a decent pressure and the complimentary toiletries were of a reasonable standard.

    The hotel offers a choice of bars and restaurants ranging from formal dining in its Cromptons French Restaurant to the totally informal and trendy Wave Bar. Having had a long day and with an early start the following morning we just opted for a room-service pizza which arrived promptly and was excellent - the accompanying bottle of wine though turned out to be white rather than the red I'd ordered but it was drinkable and not really worth complaining about in what was otherwise an ideal stay.

    This certainly is a good standard hotel in an attractive building and the biggest plus is that it is pretty much slap-bang in the middle of the city centre, minutes from Picadilly Station, just down the road from Chinatown and Canal Street, and minutes walk from pretty much everything else that the city centre has to offer including easy access to the Metrolink tram network.

    It is also very good value for money.

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  • Price: US$80-120    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Phone: 0871 2220017
  • Directions: Portland Street is the main street that runs from Piccadilly to Oxford Street and The Britannia is about on the left from Piccadilly Gardens.
  • Website: www.britanniahotels.com
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    Britannia Hotel Manchester: A Little More Elegant    Check Rates
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    • steventilly
  • By steventilly on November 9, 2002
    • Britannia Hotel - Manchester
    Britannia Hotel
    by steventilly
    Quite luxurious but in a slightly faded way (and it's anumber of years since I stayed here). The reception area is a marvel, with a wonderful chandelier hanging from a huge chain in the central atrium. It has restaurants

    Prices are from about 40 pounds for a single, through 65 for a double/twin to 85 for a suite. Breakfats is extra in all cases.

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  • Website: http://www.britannia-manchester.activehotels.com
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    Britannia Hotel Manchester: Britannia Hotel, Piccadilly,...    Check Rates
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  • By StretfordEnd on September 8, 2002
    • Britannia Hotel, Piccadilly, Manchester.
    £30 per room per night. GBP.

    Good Quality Hotel right in the centre of Manchester.

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  • Other Contact: Britannia Hotel, Picadilly Garde
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    Britannia Hotel Manchester: The Britannia is an...    Check Rates
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    • eurotravels
  • Updated By eurotravels on October 1, 2004
    • The Britannia is an old-fashioned hotel with big chandeliers but I found it had a slightly run-down feel. My room suffered a lot from road noise. Not being particularly used to sleeping in a city-centre, I was amazed at how many emergency vehicle sirens there were throughout the night - they all seemed to be driving right outside my window. I would go for the Gardens Hotel instead next time.

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    Britannia Hotel Manchester: Great hotel - but no window!    Check Rates
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  • By bez80 on August 29, 2006
    • We paid 85GBP a night for the room because it was Mardi Gras but we did get breakfast included. The hotel itself was great - polite reception staff, clean and a great choice of reasonably priced bars and places to eat.

    Even the room was fine - clean and tidy and reasonably spacious with a TV, power shower and bath and tea/coffee facilities... However, there was NO WINDOW in the room. We weren't told about this beforehand (and it's something we've certainly never come across before) but it made the whole stay feel like the middle of the night!

    Overall a great experience but I would refuse to stay in a room without a window again - we should've been warned (especially at that price) so make sure you check this out before you book this hotel!

    Fantastic range of places to eat and drink within the hotel that were not too overpriced.

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  • Directions: City centre... great for shopping, train station and gay quarter.
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    Britannia Hotel Manchester: Manchester City hotel    Check Rates
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    • allouc
  • Updated By allouc on July 7, 2006
    • Nice establishment with beautiful common areas. Food is OK, as is the restaurant service. Rooms are a bit small and the service could be better. Price is fair.

    Central location is the greatest asset. Walking distance to downtown shopping area, lots of pubs and China Town.

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  • Phone: 0161 228 2288
  • Directions: City center.
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    Britannia Hotel Manchester: Manchester's Best Central Inexpensive Hotel    Check Rates
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    • MDH
  • Updated By MDH on July 15, 2003
    • The Britannia Hotel's located in the heart of town - Manchester
    The Britannia Hotel's located
    in the heart of town
    by MDH
    This hotel located right in the heart of Manchester was a pleasant surprise to someone who had stayed in an uncomfortable hostel in London where German girls puked in the toilet constantly....anyways, this hotel was excellent as a starting base. Rooms are relatively inexpensive, very clean and comfortable. The hotel is a local landmark, and while I was there, was used by many flight crews spending nights there on their layovers. The staff are also friendly and helpful.

    The lobby to the Britannia Hotel is decorated in late Victorian/Edwardian style, complete with large chandelers and a grand staircase that goes up four flights. A room with a single bed is relatively small, but are comfortable and exceptionally well-kept, with en-suite facilities too. A free complimentary breakfast is provided for by the hotel down below the lobby.

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  • Price: US$40-80    » Currency Converter
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  • Phone: 0161 228 2288
  • Directions: Located in the heart of the financial and city center, and a short strool away from the main square, shopping district, Metrolink, and the National Express bus station
  • Website: http://www.britanniahotels.com
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    Britannia Hotel Manchester: Convenient & Historic    Check Rates
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    • gabriellefox
  • Updated By gabriellefox on February 25, 2005
    • Britannia Hotel - Manchester
    Britannia Hotel
    by gabriellefox
    The Britannia is one of Manchester's premier architectural buildings and is Grade II listed with outstanding details including a balconied stairway throughout the building. The Hotel is a famous landmark and meeting place throughout Manchester and was once the cotton industry's most famous warehouse. The building dates back to 1858 when it opened as the world's original 'Cash and Carry'.

    The Britannia Hotel boasts the WAVE bar and bar-rogue, two of Manchester’s most popular meeting places. The bars offer food all day long at affordable prices with great music and the best DJ’s. Add to this Jenny's Carvery, the restyled Pizzeria or the traditional comfort of Crompton's French Restaurant and bar and you are truly spoilt for choice.

    In a prime location, the hotel is close to Manchester’s financial sector, shopping, theatres and the G-Mex Exhibition centre. The famous Chinatown and The Village, with their myriad of bars and restaurants are only a few minutes walk. Excellent transport links offer easy access to most of Manchester’s most famous attractions. Manchester Airport is only 8 miles away and Piccadilly Station, directly linked to the airport, is a five-minute walk. Victoria Station is also a short stroll away. Manchester’s Metro tram system is on the doorstep, linking to Altrincham, Bury, Old Trafford and Salford Quays. The main coach station is adjacent to the hotel. Valet parking can be arranged on arrival and there is a multi storey car park close by.

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  • Phone: 0161 228 2288
  • Directions: BRITANNIA HOTEL MANCHESTER Portland Street, Manchester M1 3LA
  • Website: res704@britanniahotels.com
  • Other Contact: 0161 236 9154
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    Britannia Hotel Manchester: Good location near train station    Check Rates
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    • St_Vincent
  • By St_Vincent on May 25, 2009
    • Britannia Hotel Manchester - Manchester
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    I'd previously stayed at the Britannia Sachas Hotel but not at the Britannia until March 2009. I had a couple of days there with a mate while visiting friends. We were told we were in 'attic rooms' on the 6th floor, then found that the lift only went up to the 5th floor. We soon found some rickety stairs up to the attic rooms which were just that, the round windows being visible at the very top of the hotel from outside. The rooms were fairly small but OK for a couple of nights and at £48 a night for a single room in a centrally located hotel it was reasonable value for money.

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  • Directions: Close to Piccadilly Gardens and within walking distance of the train station
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