Cheap Hotels in Manchester

So it’s been a while since my last post here at cheap hotels Manchester so I just wanted to do a quick update on some great travel options for anyone coming to the city. One thing I dont think I have talked about before on the blog is staying in a serviced apartment in Manchester instead of a hotel. I know for many the idea of staying in an apartment is a bit strange but there are many advantages over a hotel such as:

• Feels like your actually living somewhere as opposed to just a guest in a building
• More private than a hotel
• Often have better facilities and appliances such as big flat screen TVS and kitchen equipment
• May have an on site gym
• Much more space than your average hotel room
• Price if it’s a long stay

The price factor is a difficult one to quantify as if you’re only looking for a weekend break then an apartment may not be the best option. However if you’re planning on staying in the city for 2 weeks or more then you should definitely look into this option as you could save quite a bit. Also I can’t even imagine living in the same hotel for 2 weeks, I think the claustrophobia would get to me very quickly. Even if you only plan to visit Manchester for a week it may be worth looking into this area as there are some cheap Manchester apartments out there that offer an authentic city experience without the hassle of the hotel.

So that’s it for this post, I hope to have another update soon for some of the new hotels that have been popping up throughout the city as there are some great deals out there. Until next time…

Apartments Apartments, Manchester

So one thing ive been thinking a lot about lately is the need for people to find a hotel at some really short notice. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last month you will have heard about this Icelandic Volcano thats causing travel havoc all over Europe. As a result thousands of people all over the continent (and in Manchester too) have been stranded in strange cities with no prior accommodation. So with this in mind i thought i would review a hotel with cheap prices, good availability and also close the Manchester city airport.

For all these reasons the hotel i want to review is Britannia Airport Hotel South Manchester which as you can guess from the name is close to the airport (about 3 miles). This hotel really is geared towards the airport in that they have a shuttle bus running regularly to the airport for only £3 per passenger. When you factor in that the price for a taxi to any of Manchester’s main hotels will be at least £15 that’s quite a saving. Also you want to factor in that if this is an unexpected stop in the city (ie ashcloud) then you don’t want to be paying over the odds for a city centre location that you never plan to take advantage of.

Even though it is a basic hotel you do have some great amenities like WIFI, a top restaurant and business conference rooms. Also given that this is a 3 star “visit Britain” certified hotel you can be sure of a good standard of service. I also like that this is part of a successful chain and I’ve reviewed one of Britannias hotels here before. The final detail i need to provide you with is of course price and they seem to be really competitive (at the moment). A standard single room is around £40 and a double comes in at around £47 per person. They do seem to have really good availability too which is very important for any airport hotel as you will often want to be booking on short notice.

So there you have my first “practical review” for anyone looking to book a hotel in Manchester on short notice. Whether it’s an Icelandic Volcano or a flight delay and you need somewhere to stay on a budget then you can do a lot worse than Britannias. Until next time…

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So its about time for another post here and i thought i would do another hotel review this time as you can never have enough of them i don’t think! This time i am going to be reviewing Novotel and in my never ending quest to find cheap hotels in Manchester i think this hotel fits the bill quite nicely. First thing i have to say about this hotel is that its 3 star AA attested and also reasonably priced at around £70 – £80 during the week which is really good for any 3 star accommodation. I also have to mention that this isn’t exactly a city centre hotel as its around 5-6 miles from the heart of the city. However in saying that the hotel is still a short drive from old Trafford stadium and also the Salford Quays shopping centre.

For a cheap hotel this place really has a lot of facilities, for one it has a heated pool which is a first for any hotel i reviewed on here. It also has WIFI internet though-out the hotel which great for business guests. They also have a gym too which is great for anyone trying to unwind after a long day (do you unwind at the gym lol). With all these extras at this hotel i do have to wonder if these are all being factored into the final price. Still i think this is a great place that is going to suit alot of different people (they also have conference suites for business guests). I know ive often talked about city centre hotels and how great they can be but i think theres alot to be said for somewhere quiet and out of the way where you can relax in peace after a long day and i think Novotel is one of those places. So until next time here on cheaphotelsinmanchester happy bookings!

Hotel reviews Business, Cheap, Manchester, Novotel, Swimming pool, WIFI

So first of all i have to admit that its been a while since my last post, ive had alot of work on over the last few months and so haven’t been able to write as much new stuff as id like. However hopefully i can make up for this with a new review of a great cheap hotel in Manchester city centre. So to start with this is a 3 star hotel around half a mile from the “official” city centre. The Gardens Hotel is also AA attested which is always nice to have and features a number of top notch facilities at a very reasonable price. Speaking of price there are some very interesting deals on at the minute as i write this as you can get a standard single for £45 and a double for £55 which is very great for a central Manchester hotel.

As i have mentioned before being in the centre of your destination city is always a plus and The Gardens is within walking distance of Piccadilly Station and the Arndale Centre which should save you quite a bit on taxi fees and other travel costs. As with most modern hotels weather they market themselves as a “business hotel” or not WIFI is provided throughout the hotel and should be accessible everywhere. One thing that i did notice in other peoples reviews of this hotel is that it is a little basic and could do with some modernisation. I think that this could be true however my main priority has always been to provide good advice on cheap and budget hotels around the Manchester area. So while you shouldn’t have to compromise on the basics i think there may need to be some give and take with the luxury elements of these hotels. I suppose the best way to put it is that this is the ideal type of hotel for someone on quick weekend break etc and probably not suited for a much longer stay. I suppose the main thing to consider is how much time you are actually going to be spending in the hotel? For many its a case of being out shopping /sightseeing all day then out in the bars at night, how much of the hotel are you really going to see?

So as you can see my main priorities for a hotel are:

• Cheap
• Clean
• Safe
• Location
• Wifi (sometimes)

Not a very big list is it! However when it comes to cheap you don’t want to limit yourself to an extensive list of factors, keep it simple so you can keep the price down. So there you go a new review and some general advice too, hopefully ill have some more news and reviews to come soon!

Hotel reviews £45, Centre, Cheap, Discount, New, The Gardens Manchester

So it’s just about that time again for another hotel review here at cheap hotels in Manchester. As usual I’m sticking with tradition and reviewing a hotel right in the city centre (0.4 miles to be exact). The hotel is Britannia Sachas hotel which is an art deco modern hotel right in the heart of Manchester. This is another place that may also be considered slightly unusual but if you read this blog a lot you will know that’s nothing new for me! I have to admit thought that the first thing to attract me to this stylish and unusual accommodation is the special offer budget prices that they are doing for the next few weeks. Prices are almost halved from £85 for a standard double to just £49 which is really amazing and is not the average discount that I’m used to seeing.

Its hard to know the motivation for the big price cuts but i think whatever the reason your average visitor would be crazy to not consider some of these deals when choosing their next hotel. When you put this kind of offer up against some of the competing hotels around the city it really starts to stand out even more. I suppose i should tell you a bit more about the hotel before i go on any further, after all what’s the point of a discount if you don’t like the hotel?

First the hotel is 3 star visit Britain attested which is always reassuring. Also one great thing about this place (and quite unusual for a 3 star hotel) is that it has a swimming pool with Jacuzzi, sauna and also a gym. Now i know for alot of people a gym really isn’t a must on their average hotel stay (especially if its a holiday stay and not a business trip) as most people just want to relax. However I’m sure there are many of my readers who would appreciate the sauna and Jacuzzi services. I suppose its a real added extra that you just don’t get in your average budget hotel in this price range but hopefully its going to be more and more common. Why should 5 star guests have all the luxury?

You can also expect plenty of the standard offerings with this budget hotel such as TV, hairdryer and free wifi throughout the building. There’s also air con in all of the rooms which is welcome but quite unexpected of a “cheap hotel” these days. Long time readers of the blog will also be aware that im a big fan of hotels located right in the centre of the city no matter what city that may be. I always think you get a better feel for the city if you are right in the heart of things. And also and probably more importantly there are a lot of cost savings to be had if you are not paying for taxis every day. Also given the fact that there are so many cheap hotels in Manchester now compared to even a few years ago its hard to see why people still want to stay outside the main areas. Im also seeing alot more of these significant discounts recently to help entice people into the bigger hotels, and it is usually the bigger establishments and chains that are doing it. So hopefully i have covered everything, check out their site below if you want some more info: http://www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/manchester-sachas

Hotel reviews £49, Britannia Sachas hotel, Budget, Cheap, Discount, Gym, Manchester, sauna

So the British summer is almost over (did it ever really begin?) and it seems again that its been a bit of a washout. Still with that being said i think there’s still lots going on in Manchester indoors and out to keep you interested. I know alot of people are starting to think about weekend breaks in the autumn and there has never been a better time to book ahead. With this in mind here at CheapHotelsInManchester i thought i would do a review of another budget hotel in the Manchester area that offers alot but at a great price.

Its not too often that we review a 4 star hotel here but i suppose there is a first time for everything! The City Inn hotel is about half a mile from the city centre and represents pretty good value for a hotel in this category. A double or twin room is going to be between £60 – £70 for the night, which is at the top range of the scale for what would be considered a cheap hotel in Manchester but i think its still great value for the standard of accommodation that you are getting. The City Inn is probably most famous for the views it provides right over the city centre and down onto Auburn Street but that doesn’t mean it lacks in many of the other essential departments. Each room comes with TV/DVD player and minibar and has full wifi throughout.

The hotel is quite popular with business travellers as it is very close to the Manchester convention centre. As mentioned before i still think location is one of the most important factors if you are looking for discounts in Manchester or the surrounding area. Given that this hotel isn’t actually that much more expensive than a similar hotel on the outskirts it makes sense to stay closer to the city centre. Also i have also thought that you never really get the feel of the city if you are staying on the outskirts, you are after all there to experience the city and its hard to do that if you have to travel 5 miles every day of your holiday to get to it from your accommodation.

Anyway i got a little sidetracked there, back to this hotel review! Ive noticed some higher than average price differences in the room rates depending on the day you book. For example a single double during the week can be as much as £30 cheaper than the same room at the weekend which is a bigger difference than you would normally expect. It also reaffirms my previous convictions that booking your stay on abnormal dates definitely has its advantages and not just on price but also in terms of space and comfort. So conclusion i think there are some great deals to be had here, check out their site below.

http://www.cityinn.com/manchester/manchester-hotels.htm

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