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)
This is a modern purpose built 6 storey contemporary building with large windows being a prominent factor.
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.
This city hotel is located just a stone's throw from Mancunian Way and is connected by the Manchester Curve to the refurbished Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station. The Metrolink is just 30 seconds away and it is a 3-minute walk to all the major bus routes at Parker Street Bus Station. The hotel's location in Manchester is unrivalled for transport connections.
The hotel facilities include a lobby with 24-hour reception, 285 safes, a currency exchange facility, 5 lifts, a cafe, 2 bars, a restaurant, 12 conference rooms and WLAN access. For an additional fee guests may take advantage of the laundry and room services, as well as the car parking facilities.
Check-in is from 3.00pm and guests can enjoy a relaxed 12.00 pm check-out. Alternatively the hotel offers all guests early arrival from 8.00 am and if the room is not yet available staff will check guests in, store their luggage, and provide them with full guest services, which can be immediately be charged to their hotel bill.
Located next to Piccadilly mainline train station, with its connections to the airport, the hotel will be within close proximity to Manchester's University campus, the Canal Street area, China Town and the rejuvenated public gardens, making it the perfect location for both business and leisure. The new build contemporary hotel will occupy a landmark site at the new Piccadilly Place and will have 284 bedrooms including six suites, event and meeting facilities including a stylish lounge bar and 120 cover City Cafe with bar and alfresco terrace.
The City Inn Manchester has installed the iMac multimedia in-room entertainment system in all hotels.
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 CDs and DVDs or use it like an ordinary iMac. There is free WI-FI in all rooms. Rooms do not have a bathtub and are shower only.
Rooms with Direct dial telephones with voicemail services, In-room laptop, Safe, Iron and ironing board. Opened on June 2007.
**Hotel has both smoking and non-smoking rooms.**
This hotel is located in the city centre of Manchester and was established in 2008. It is close to the City Centre Shopping and the nearest station is Piccadilly Train Station. The Hotel has a restaurant, a coffee shop and a fitness centre/gym. All 285 rooms are equipped with minibar, hairdryer, safe, ironing set and air conditioning.
Rates shown are per room per night.
