Palace Manchester

Situated right in the heart of the city centre, this hotel is a recognised landmark of Manchester, thanks to its distinctive clock tower. Once home to the Refuge Assurance Company, this magnificent terracotta grade II listed building has undergone a major refurbishment and investment programme to offer its guests the ultimate in luxury hotel accommodation, facilities and standards. All 257 of the hotel's en-suite bedrooms have been furnished to ensure guests' comfort. The hotel offers unrivalled facilities for meetings, conferences, banqueting and special events with function rooms equipped to the highest of standards accommodating between 2 and 100 delegates theatre style or 810 people for dinner. The brand new Tempus Bar is the ideal venue to meet new friends or relax whilst having a pre-dinner drink.

All of the large rooms have been carefully designed with an emphasis on lavish use of fabrics, all encompassing a wide range of amenities including high speed Internet access and work area. All 257 rooms have been undergoing a complete and modern refurbishment since 2005 with work still going on, thus furthering the hotel's high 4-star standard.

The stylish Tempest Restaurant offers guests an elegant dining experience with the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients used to create excellent cuisine, accompanied by a well-researched and extensive wine list. In the Tempest Bar, guests can dine in more relaxed surroundings or have a pleasant drink with friends.

From M62 East (Leeds), exit the M62 at J17 (Manchester). Follow the A56 (Bury New road) for 8 km. Continue on to Victoria St. This road becomes Deansgate. Kendals Department store is on the right. The hotel is on the corner of Oxford and Whitworth St (on the left-hand side). From the M6 South (London, Birmingham): exit the M6 at J19 (Manchester airport). At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit for the A556 (Manchester). Continue 6.4 km to the next roundabout, then take the 3rd exit for the M56 (Manchester). Continue 11.3 km on the M56. At J33 get in the right hand lane (A5103, dual carriageway) and continue for 11.3 km to the city centre. At the roundabout follow signs for G-Mex and at lights turn right on to Whitworth St. Follow the road through the 1st set of lights. At the 2nd set the hotel will be situated on the right. From the M62 West (Liverpool): at J12 of the M62 keep right, follow the M602. Get in lane for the A57 Manchester. Continue on Regent Road. At Harry Ramsdens go through the lights, under the bridge and bear left. Take the 1st exit at the roundabout. Go past Key 103 and right at the lights, entering Whitworth St. At the 2nd set of lights the hotel will be on the right.