Best Hotels in Manchester
Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel
Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ
This stunning four-star hotel is a Grade II listed building, formerly an 1844 warehouse, located in the Spinningfields District – nearby the Opera House. It features modern rooms, adorned with exposed brickwork, oak ceiling beams and with free Wi-Fi. There’s also an on-site ballroom and the quirky onsite V&A Restaurant.
Hotel Gotham
100 King Street, Manchester, M2 4WU
Experience glitz and glamour with a stay at the Hotel Gotham. Rooms feature opulent art deco interiors, and this former bank building also has a rooftop terrace, fine dining restaurant and a speakeasy-themed VIP lounge on the 7th floor. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24/7 security and a chauffeur service.
The Lowry Hotel
50 Dearmans Place, Salford, M3 5LH
For those wanting to splash out, this contemporary five-star hotel sits on the banks of the River Irwell, near Manchester Cathedral. Large, decadent rooms offer riverside views, walk-in wardrobes and marble baths. The Lowry also features a luxury spa and European River Restaurant.
Best Restaurants in Manchester
SHORYU RAMEN Manchester
1 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1RG
Travel over to Piccadilly Gardens to grab a table at Shoryu, for authentic Hakata tonkotsu ramen and a casual, atmospheric vibe. Order a DIY Shoryu kit for making delicious ramen at home or dine in to try fresh dishes like Pupkin croquette buns, Miso Wafu chicken or kimchi seafood tonkotsu.
Revolution Parsonage Gardens
Arkwright House, Parsonage Gardens, Manchester, M3 2LF
If you’re looking for a sophisticated yet relaxing place to dine, Revolution offers bottomless brunch, casual nibbles and comfort food in a stunning venue. Think calamari, mac ’n’ cheese and pizzas, loaded with a collection of mouth-watering toppings, like buffalo crispy chicken.
The Bull & Bear
4 Norfolk Street, Manchester, M2 1DW
The renovated Northern Stock Exchange building gives the restaurant an extravagant interior and atmosphere. Tom Kerridge inspires the menu, with fine dining twists on British comfort food. Feast on roast chicken, fish and chips or duck breast with caramelised Endive, Rhubarb and garlic sausage ‘cassoulet’.
Best Things to do in Manchester
Manchester Art Gallery
Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL
The Manchester Art Gallery contains more than 25,000 works from a collection of world-famous artists. Besides the impressive pillars and architecture at the front of the gallery, it holds inspiring art from across six centuries including paintings, ceramics and glassworks. Keep an eye on the featured exhibitions and collections, which change frequently.
Imperial War Museum North
Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park Stretford, Manchester, M17 1TZ
The IWM North is located on The Quays and offers immersive exhibitions which retell the stories from multiple conflicts. View an award-winning 360-degree ‘Big Picture Show’, which is projected onto 27-foot-high walls or various artwork inspired by history. The North building was even built on a WWII bomb site.
Old Trafford Stadium
Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester, M16 0RA
Relive the illustrious history of Manchester United with a stadium tour and visit to the on-site museum. Step behind the scenes to visit the dressing rooms, walk through the famous tunnel onto the pitch and even sit in the manager’s chair. Grab a bite to eat at the café on your way out or treat yourself to some official merchandise, if you’re a ‘Man U’ fan of course.
