Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre

The hotel

This purpose-built hotel opened as the brand's second in Manchester, alongside its airport property. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and separate bath and shower. Nine function rooms cater for meetings and events, with the largest holding up to around 200 theatre-style. It sits about nine miles from Manchester Airport, and the brand's airport property is a separate hotel, so check you've booked the city centre one. Function rooms also come with free Wi-Fi, which suits day delegates.

Location

Shudehill puts you between Victoria station, for the AO Arena and trains north, and the Northern Quarter's independent cafés, record shops and bars. The Arndale is a few minutes' walk south, and Piccadilly station is reachable on foot. Shudehill Interchange, right beside the hotel, handles trams and buses.

Nearby

Mackie Mayor food hall is just around the corner in the old Smithfield Market Hall, and Gooey Cafe is next door for a sweet breakfast. Manchester Cathedral and the National Football Museum are about 10 minutes' walk west. For an evening out, the bars and restaurants of the Northern Quarter start almost at the door.

Highlights

• 228 rooms
• On Shudehill in the Northern Quarter
• Nine function rooms, largest for about 200
• Walk to Victoria station, the arena and the Arndale

Good to know

• Next to Shudehill Interchange for trams and buses.
• Walking distance of Victoria and Piccadilly stations.
• About nine miles from Manchester Airport.

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