DoubleTree Manchester

This 5th and landmark contemporary hotel (with sister properties in Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow and London) only opened in May 2007, but already has been reported as the most exciting new 4/5 Star Premium hotel in Manchester. With the exclusivity of it's design, state of the facilities and cutting edge technology this really is a fantastic place to stay whether you are there for business, or leisure and relaxation: A fabulous and innovative brand. (GW 09/2008)

Location

The hotel occupies a landmark site at the gateway to Manchester at the new Piccadilly Place development. Literally a stone's throw from Mancunian Way; connected by the Manchester Curve to the refurbished Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station; 30 seconds from Metro link; and a 3 minute walk to all major bus routes at Parker Street Bus Station; it's position in Manchester is unrivalled for transport connections.

Distance

15 kms to the airport (manchester airport)

54 kms to the airport (liverpool john lennon airport)

1 minute walk to the nearest metro station (manchester piccadilly)

Close to the station (manchester piccadilly)

3 minute walk to the nearest bus stop

2 km to the nearest fair site (manchester central)

Rooms

All 285 guest rooms, including 26 City Club rooms and 7 City Suites, follow a contemporary design, creating a stylish and comfortable accommodation to stay. Floor to ceiling windows maximise the light and all rooms feature state of the art in room entertainment, including complimentary WiFi and broadband internet access, 24 hour guest services, luxury bathrobes and toiletries. All Rooms also have the recently installed iMac multimedia in-room entertainment system. This stylish and innovative system is both an entertainment system and computer allowing you to work or play, surf the web, watch digital TV, listen to digital radio, play CD's and DVD's or use it like an ordinary iMac.

Restaurant

As per the other sister hotels around the UK, there is the critically acclaimed City Cafe Restaurant which continues to serve the finest food and is run by an award winning chef. This really is the place to be seen. Alternatively, guests can enjoy freshly prepared bar bites, chill out treats and enchanting cocktails at the stylish Piccadilly Lounge or the Blue Lobby Bar.

Exterior

This is a modern purpose built 6 storey contemporary building with large windows being a prominent factor.

Lobby

The lobby is large and open plan, with viewing area from the 1st floor, staircases on either side going up to the business conference facilities on this floor. The huge floor to ceiling windows envelop the front and around the entrance, creating huge amounts of natural light.

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