Considering the Novotel Manchester West in Manchester?
A VT member wrote the following comment about visiting Manchester:
Picadilly buses and trams by Amara
In Picadilly, located in the city centre, there are a number of buses running to main sights, such as Wilmslow Road, Trafford Centre and local Galleries and Museums as well as restaurants. The fare is very minimal and the trams and buses are every 5-10 minutes.
At the Train Station, are trams. These will take you to areas in and around Manchester and again fares and tickets are very reasonable which can be purchased from machines at the station.