Cheap Hotels in 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…

Airport hotels Britannia Airport, Budget, Cheap, hotel, Manchester, Short notice, South

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 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

Hotel reviews Budget, Cheap, Discount, Manchester, Review

So i was thinking today about what makes a great hotel, and i realised that its not the star rating or how close to the city centre that really makes the difference its how the hotel fits your needs. The thing is a hotel in Manchester is needs to meet the specific requirements that you have, now you may think looking at the situation that everyone’s needs are more or less the same, however this really couldn’t be further from the truth. For example if it is a special occasion eg honeymoon you will probably be looking for a luxury or 5 star hotel maybe in the Salford Quays area of the city but if you are a group of lads on a stag do the quality of the in house restaurant probably isn’t going to matter to you. For most people the type of hotel they need is decided by price and how cheap they can get a room anywhere in the city. For example i am staying in the city this Friday so i can go out with a few work mates for a drink, so as you can imagine i am not going to want to fork out alot for a hotel i will at the most spend half the night in (check out is at 11 grrrr). So for me it was as simple job of ordering the hotel list on laterooms by price and going to the first. Obviously there were a few checks that had to be put in place, ie does the place have a roof?

Drinking spots in Manchester

Some people can be quite snobby about picking hotels especially when their primary reason for deciding on accommodation is being able to tell their hairdresser they have been to a 5 star hotel. For me it has never been about that, its a place to stay and relax before or after go out to enjoy the Manchester nightlife. One thing you should always check though when you are booking is that the hotel is actually in Manchester! I know it sounds obvious but many of the hotel sites list hotels in Didsbury,Northenden and even Sale. Its tempting to just see the price and just assume that the hotel isn’t that far away but i would always say take a closer look as you could find a long trip to anywhere you want to be.

So anyway back to the point, the hotel must meet your needs first. As mentioned for many people (especially at this time) the greatest need in the price. This is understandable if price really is a priority but if it is further down the list and you do actually want a quality hotel then remember there is usually a reason the un-rated hotel at the bottom of the price list is so cheap. Its easy to deceive yourself coming up with easy answers why the hotel is in the budget range but its always worth a closer look. For one if the hotel is 2-3 miles outside the city center eg in Collyhurst then its easy to see why it is discounted, however if its closer to the city centre and still much cheaper than the rest you may need to look into why. I few points to look for are:

• Is it a chain hotel or a privately owned? You will take less of a risk with a cheap chain hotel
• Check out the photos online
• The reviews on google maps can be quite incisive, in my opinion its probably a broader survey that the one or two you will see on expedia

All looks pretty complicated doesn’t it? As mentioned it really depends on what your priorities are, for me after a few beers i won’t know where i am anyway 

hotels Budget, Cheap, Didsbury, hotels, Manchester, Northenden, Sale, Stag

Ok so its time for a hotel review, a first for this blog. The hotel im going to be reviewing today is called the West Lynne Hotel and it is located just about 2-3 miles from the city centre and is connected by one of the main motorways. The hotel is 3 star and represents quite good value coming in at around £40 night which is not bad when your looking for a cheap hotel in the Manchester area.

West Lynne Manchester

One of the main plus points of this hotel is the access it has to the Old Trafford ground which is not that far away. There is also space for onsite car parking and wireless internet access throughout. The hotel bar is open till late and im told the food is excellent. The hotel is also situated a short walk from the metro link which will give you access to all of the main sites around the city of Manchester. This hotel is offering apartments as opposed to some hotels were its really only a room. You may wonder what the difference is, will i suppose its really just the way the place feels. I have always preferred apartment style hotels because its one of the few occasions when staying in a foreign place that it can feel anything like home. They do have luxury apartments available too but expect them to take a significant amount out of your budget.

Hotel reviews £40 per night, Cheap, Manchester, West Lynne