Manchester hotel advice

[maxrider]

Going to see Foo Fighters in June at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. Can anyone recommend a decent B&B/Hotel/Travelodge-type place nearby for an overnight stay (preferably within walking distance)?
TIA

[bigTee]

Sasha's in a good value for money hotel


www.britanniahotels.com/hotel_home.asp?page=154


It's on Piccadilly, just next to the tram line and central for everything.

[Parrot of Doom]

Man Utd own a big hotel opposite their ground, which would be a ten minute walk.

[Gaffer]

There is nothing around that area, I used to work at Kelloggs opposite the ground.

The nearest travelodge/Premier Inn is at the top of Mancunian Way, then its a 10 taxi ride to Talbot Road/Chester Road. Probably best getting dropped off by the taxi at the traffic lights by White City Retail park, then its a 5 min walk to the ground.

HTH

Claire

[lazyitus]

Parrot of Doom said:

Man Utd own a big hotel opposite their ground, which would be a ten minute walk.

Golden Tulip

[randlemarcus]

Would heartily recommend the Palace Hotel near Oxford Road. Superb rooms, great breakfast, and properly proud staff. Also, mentioning a Fujitsu rate always gets me a room for around £70, and I usually manage to blag an upgrade to on eof the executive rooms. They used to do a valet parking service, but I think they've stopped after 10pm. NCP just round corner for P&J.

[Mustang Baz]

If you want to treat yourself and do not mind a taxi - Great John St Hotel;

www.eclectic-hotel-collection.com/great_about.htm

absolute quality and well worth it. May be able to swing a weekend break rate?

[alfaman]

bigTee said:

Sasha's in a good value for money hotel www.britanniahotels.com/hotel_home.asp?page=154 It's on Piccadilly, just next to the tram line and central for everything.

Hmmmm - I've stayed at the Brittania , I didn't know at the time its ( allegedly ) well used by the local prostitutes who tout for business in the nightclub , and foyer (of course things may have changed since I was there ) - a work colleague was once woken by the sounds of whipping and screaming in the next room

[sneijder]

Cheap as chips : www.diamondlodge-manchester.com/

Renaissance is worth a cheeky punt, ring at teatime on the day and ask for a double, they won't have one. Umm and Ahh for a bit, and they'll do a suite for the same price (£80ish). Massive bedroom, dressing room, two traps, a living room and floor to celing windows overlooking No1 Deansgate.

http://marriott.com/property/property

[maxrider]

Cheers guys, looks like the Golden Tulip it is then, £71 for a double room.

[Gaffer]

Personally I wouldnt bother with the Britannia or the Midland Hotel, some friends have had bad experiences of both.

If you really really want to push the boat out, go to the Arora Hotel, the bar that is attached, the obsidian is fantastic, not too pricy either.

Claire

[jessica]

Parrot of Doom said:

Man Utd own a big hotel opposite their ground, which would be a ten minute walk.

yes I know which one you mean.. is it called the Tulip or something??????
Will look next time I drive past.

[Parrot of Doom]

lazyitus said:

Parrot of Doom said: Man Utd own a big hotel opposite their ground, which would be a ten minute walk. Golden Tulip

Cheers lazy, thats the one. Theres also a cinema and shopping complex on the canal next to it, which is handy if you're bored of a night.

[uuf361]

Would recommend either the Lowry or The Place Apartments where I stayed last time in the city centre. Fully furnished 2 bed penthouse apartment for £101 per night and less than 5 mins walk to Picadilly to get the tram.....

[Ashok]

The Lowry is excellent if a bit pricey. Avoid the Radisson.

[bigTee]

alfaman said:

bigTee said: Sasha's in a good value for money hotel www.britanniahotels.com/hotel_home.asp?page=154 It's on Piccadilly, just next to the tram line and central for everything. Hmmmm - I've stayed at the Brittania , I didn't know at the time its ( allegedly ) well used by the local prostitutes who tout for business in the nightclub , and foyer (of course things may have changed since I was there ) - a work colleague was once woken by the sounds of whipping and screaming in the next room

my secret is out.

[leftie]

alfaman said:

bigTee said: Sasha's in a good value for money hotel www.britanniahotels.com/hotel_home.asp?page=154 It's on Piccadilly, just next to the tram line and central for everything. Hmmmm - I've stayed at the Brittania , I didn't know at the time its ( allegedly ) well used by the local prostitutes who tout for business in the nightclub , and foyer (of course things may have changed since I was there ) - a work colleague was once woken by the sounds of whipping and screaming in the next room

I stayed there a few months ago, OK but well used and the cheap rate I had didn't include breakfast or personal services.

[Gaffer]

Totally slipped my mind but the Cricket ground itself has rooms for about £50 per night.

Thats about as close as you will get.

Claire

[alfaman]

leftie said:

alfaman said: bigTee said: Sasha's in a good value for money hotel www.britanniahotels.com/hotel_home.asp?page=154 It's on Piccadilly, just next to the tram line and central for everything. Hmmmm - I've stayed at the Brittania , I didn't know at the time its ( allegedly ) well used by the local prostitutes who tout for business in the nightclub , and foyer (of course things may have changed since I was there ) - a work colleague was once woken by the sounds of whipping and screaming in the next room I stayed there a few months ago, OK but well used and the cheap rate I had didn't include breakfast or personal services.

(allegedly of course ) - you used to be able to "sub let" your room by the hour