Located next to Calatrava's landmark Trinity Bridge and the first
five-star hotel in Greater Manchester, this property makes a bold
contemporary architectural statement with its dramatic, curved,
glass-fronted façade that creates a light and airy feel
within the hotel interior. In addition to the total of 165 guests
rooms, this air-conditioned city hotel features a lobby with
24-hour reception and check-out service, as well as a hotel safe,
currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom and lift access. Guests
can relax and unwind in the games room and the bar, or they can
dine at the hotel restaurant. Those staying on business may wish to
take advantage of the conference facilities and the WLAN Internet
access (fees apply). Room service and a laundry service are also
available at the hotel, as is a car park for those arriving by
car.
Rooms
The hotel offers en suite bedrooms with a shower and a bath, as
well as spacious working desks and ergonomically designed desk
chairs. All guests will benefit from features such as a private
dining menu, a well-stocked, in-room bar and snack basket,
interactive televisions including Sky channels, walk-in dressing
rooms, a portable professional hairdryer, a CD player, trouser
press and plentiful storage space. Other in-room amenities include
a direct dial telephone, a radio, Internet access and a safety
deposit box, while individually regulated air conditioning and
heating also come as standard features.
Restaurant & Food
The hotel's restaurant is Marco Pierre White's first venture
outside of London. It has views over the River Irwell and offers a
surprisingly good value menu, especially for Sunday lunch. Popular
with visitors and local alike.
Activities & Sport
For an extra fee guests can enjoy a work-out at the hotel gym or
treat themselves with a massage or spa treatment.
Comments
Non-smoking hotel
Directions, How to get
there
From the North: Follow route for Carlise to join M6, turn at
junction 30 signposted the M61. Continue on the M61 following signs
for M60 and Liverpool M62, for approx 3 miles and follow signs for
M602 Manchester, towards the end of the M602 stay in the left hand
lane. At the end of M602 take the first exit on the left following
signs for Salford and Pendleton. The second set of lights is on a T
Junction, turn right at these lights onto the crescent. Continue
along this road for approx 2 miles and pass under a railway bridge.
The entrance for the hotel is on the right after approximately 50
yards.