The Midland Hotel occupies an original Edwardian building in the heart of Manchester's city center, a five-minute walk from the Manchester Opera House. The hotel dates from 1903, and its original preserved features, such as polished marble floors and etched glass panels "bring back a bygone era," according to Frommer's. The 312 guest rooms and 14 suites are large and feature high ceilings and wood furnishings. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, spa and gym. The on-site restaurant, The French, holds two AA Rosettes and serves modern French cuisine for dinner only. The hotel has a cocktail bar, The Wyvern; The Octagon, which features Moorish-style decor, is described by Frommer's as the best place in the city to take afternoon tea.
The Palace Hotel is in Manchester's city center, a minute's walk from the Manchester Oxford Road Railway Station. The hotel occupies a Victorian building with clock tower and stained glass dome. The hotel's 253 guest rooms and suites come in a choice of standard or modern contemporary. Lonely Planet recommends the contemporary rooms, which feature natural colors and abstract photographic prints above beds; the older, standard rooms, in contrast, feature rich colors, canopy beds and wood furniture. The on-site Tempus Bar and Restaurant serves international cuisine prepared with seasonal locally-sourced produce when available. For guests who prefer to eat out, dining options within a two-minute walk include East Z East Indian restaurant.
The Manchester Marriott Victoria and Albert is located in the heart of the city, across the road from Granada Television Studios where long-running soap opera "Coronation Street" is filmed. The hotel occupies two renovated warehouses, and the 148 guest rooms feature exposed brick walls and large ceiling beams. Guests can choose between the V & A Lounge Bar for casual dining, or fine dining at the V & A Restaurant, which offers river views and international cuisine for breakfast and dinner. Other nearby restaurants include Sapporo Teppanyaki Japanese restaurant a minute's walk away.
Velvet is located on Canal Street, the center of Manchester's Gay Village, and is a two-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station. The hotel has 19 individually-designed guest rooms including three suites. Some rooms feature sleigh beds, large square baths and chandeliers, and all feature iPod docking stations, luxury toiletries and bathrobes and slippers. The hotel offers weekend Clubbing Packages, which include a reduced room rate, bottle of champagne and late check out. Velvet's on-site restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the bar hosts live DJs and features rich, Moulin Rouge-style decor.
