Manchester
Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa
Katie Warwick
Deal Expert
Why We Love It
- The hotel is a couple of minutes' walk from Manchester Piccadilly railway station and is "ideally located", according to The AA
- It's one of Manchester's largest 4-star hotels and is housed in a quirky former BT building
- The spa boasts a thermal suite with a hot-rock sauna and a eucalyptus-scented steam room
Map & Directions
Rooms & Rates
Overview
Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa is in the heart of the city, a short walk from Manchester Piccadilly railway station. It is housed in "the striking curved former BT building at the gateway into the city centre" (Manchester Evening News), and dominates London Road with its unusual boomerang-like shape.
There is plenty to see in this city -- theatres and museums, the Opera House, Manchester Arena and Manchester Art Gallery are all within a 25-minute walk of the hotel. Sports fans can be at Old Trafford in 10 minutes (by car), while those in search of retail therapy can head to the Trafford Centre shopping complex, within a 20-minute drive.
The hotel's Scottish Steakhouse Restaurant serves prime beef cuts supplied by Scottish farms, which are grilled on the coal-fuelled Josper Grill. After a day of sightseeing, you can unwind in the lounge bar with its velvet sofas and plasma TV, and enjoy light bites or after-dinner drinks.
Cheshire Life describes the on-site spa as "a tranquil, dark oasis" in the city centre, and the thermal suite includes an ice igloo, heated loungers and a hot-rock sauna (extra charges apply). A range of beauty treatments are available, and there's also a Technogym.
All 338 modern bedrooms have Wi-Fi, and triple glazing to keep out the city noise.
Click here to add on access to the hotel's thermal suite, as well as a spa treatment, for £49.
From the press:
- "The décor everywhere is smart, modern chic but there's a deliberate lack of uniformity" -- Cheshire Life
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Enjoyed This
(19 Member Ratings)
(19 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Ease of access to city
Other Comments
Friendly staff. Comfortable rooms well insulated from busy main road.
Linda
16. Apr 2018
Kendal, UK
Enjoyed Most
Its a beautiful hotel and staff are friendly.
Other Comments
I slept in the single bed but it wasn't long enough.
Radmila
02. Oct 2017
Kettering, UK
Enjoyed Most
The room and breakfast
Other Comments
I thought the gluten free options in breakfast were fantastic. Couldn't do enough for me. So thank you
Sally
21. Aug 2017
egremont, UK
Enjoyed Most
The executive room was excellent.
Other Comments
The view and walk to town is a downside.
James
02. Jun 2017
Preston, UK
Enjoyed Most
Breakfast
Hasmita
30. May 2017
I, UK
Enjoyed Most
Comfy bed and the views
Roger
27. May 2017
Llanbedrog, UK
Enjoyed Most
The room was nice and spacious and the beds were comfortable and the locality from the station was good but too far away from arndale centre and M.E.N
Other Comments
The room was dirty, the shower drain was full of hair. I did report it to the hotel staff. For what I paid to stay the night I expected a lot better
Julie
23. May 2017
Leeds, UK
Enjoyed Most
The hotel rooms and staff were great. The hotel staff could not do enough for you. Room was lovely spacious. The spa treatment was good
Other Comments
Just to say your spa could be greatly improved if the staff took the time and trouble to explain everthing. People were wondering around asking one another were to go what to do. There was plenty of staff around the desk but no one unless you asked was really that helpful. This was my treat for three friends who have not been to a spa and sadly just lacked a little. Sorry to say that but maybe my comments may help you improve things.
Margaret
23. May 2017
Bingley, UK
Enjoyed Most
Breakfast was really good.
Nice large bath.
Other Comments
Bedroom a little dusty.
Lift not working part of our stay, we were on the 8th floor.
Odd Tea cups not matching in bedroom.
We tried calling the hotel prior to our stay and phone rang for over 3 minutes, no answer.
Jason
21. May 2017
Cheshire, UK
Enjoyed Most
Everything ! The huge beds , the views from the Windows, everything you could think of was provided , great breakfast , great staff.
Other Comments
Having only one small lift and 8 floors made it difficult to get up and down to our room.
Also we had trouble finding how to get into the car park ( but staff helped )
Susan
21. May 2017
Lancashire, UK
