Hotels vs Serviced Apartments in Manchester

If you are visiting Manchester, there are a range of accommodation options to suit you, whether you are on a long term visit or even just looking for somewhere to stay during a short break to the city.

There are many hotels in Manchester situated throughout the city, all at varying rates to suit all amenity needs and tastes. For the most basic in accommodation, look at hostels. These generally offer somewhere to sleep and wash at very cheap rates, and as such are generally the choice of travelling students or those who are away on a tight budget. A number of hotels Manchester higher up the scale can be found all over the city, ranging all the way up to plush five star affairs offering the latest and greatest in amenities, in designs which can be contemporary and cool, or more traditional styles.

Top 10 Hotels in Manchester

• Macdonald Manchester - 91 London Road Manchester M1 2PG
• The Palace Hotel - Oxford Road Manchester M60 7HA
• Britannia Hotel City Centre Manchester - 35 Portland Street Manchester M1 3LA
• Jurys Inn Manchester - 56 Great Bridgewater Street Manchester M1 5LE
• Britannia Sachas City Centre - 12 Tib Street Manchester M4 1SH
• Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester Hotel - Peter Street Manchester M2 5GP
• Novotel Manchester City Centre - 21 Dickinson Street MANCHESTER M1 4LX
• Best Western Willow Bank Hotel - 340 Wilmslow Road Manchester M14 6AF
• The Portland by Thistle - 3-5 Portland Street Manchester M1 6DP
• Britannia Country House Hotel - 196 PALATINE ROAD Manchester M20 2WG

Although hotels Manchester have plenty to offer in terms of services and amenities, as those who have had to stay in them longer than a few days will testify, it can become somewhat uncomfortable.

The answer is yes!

Serviced apartments in Manchester offer many of the same services you can enjoy in a hotel, but for a longer period and –this is the important part- with more space. When travelling as part of a group and particularly when travelling with family, space can quickly become an issue as room becomes cramped and tempers become frayed as a result. Serviced apartments offer more room to spread out, with separate bedrooms and a living area allowing for more peace and quiet should you need it. Other services offered by luxury serviced apartments Manchester include state of the art entertainment systems, onsite concierge, security and much more.

Top 10 Serviced Apartments in Manchester

• The Works Serviced Apartments - 33 Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BJ
• Premier Apartments Manchester - 64 Shudehill, Manchester M4 4AA
• The City Warehouse Apartment Hotel - 6-14 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AZ
• Blue Rainbow - Hill Quays 8 Commercial Street, Manchester M1 5NZ
• Atrium by Bridgestreet Hotel - 74 Princess Street, Manchester M1 6JD
• La Suisse Serviced Apartments - 444 Bury Old Rd Prestwich, Manchester M25 1PQ
• Medlock Apartments - 51 Whitworth St, Manchester M1 5AE
• City Stop Apartment - 6-16 Dantzic Street Manchester, M4 2AD
• Padhotels Deansgate Apartments - 3-11 Liverpool Road, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4NW
• Quay Apartments - 256 The Quays Salford, Manchester M50 3SE

Some luxury serviced apartments even include onsite gyms and Wi-Fi connectivity, ideal for those who are away on business. In general, serviced apartments also tend to be self catering, which helps a great deal in lowering the cost of your stay. In addition, there is an added sense of enjoyment in being able to eat what you like, when you like, as opposed to being restricted by hotel restaurant times and set menus. The self catering aspect also allows you to do your own laundry, and cleaning operatives and maintenance are also on hand to help to keep the place clean and tidy. Luxury serviced apartments Manchester offer a real “home from home” feel, which is particularly useful if you are away on an extended break.

There are various ways to find hotels and serviced apartments both in and around Manchester. Plenty of hotel booking websites come complete with lists of recommended places to stay written by customers so that you can narrow your list of options accordingly.

Some of the most popular hotel reviews sites are:

• Tripadvisor.co.uk
• Booking.com
• Expedia.co.uk
• Lastminute.com