The Lowry

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.

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.

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.

For an extra fee guests can enjoy a work-out at the hotel gym or treat themselves with a massage or spa treatment.

Non-smoking hotel

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.