Macdonald Manchester Hotel and Spa

After more than just a crash pad for your next trip to Manchester? Look no further than the Macdonald – a four-star property on the outskirts of the city centre that boasts a great foodie offering, as well as handy public transport links

With a tram stop just across the road at Manchester Piccadilly, you’ll find it super easy to make your way around from here. There’s plenty to see within walking distance, too, if you’re happy to stretch your legs a little. You’ll find the quirky Northern Quarter with its array of indie shops and funky street art about 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel. If you fancy getting a bit more cultural, then this is a great city to do it in – Manchester Art Gallery with its rather impressive collection of works is about 12 minutes’ walk away, while the Science and History Museum is about a 25-minute walk.

Back at the hotel you can chill out in your comfortable room, or hit the gym and work up a sweat. Either way you’ll no doubt have work up an appetite, and the hotel has got you covered. The on-site Level 3 Restaurant serves up tasty eats in a laidback setting that comes with a panoramic view of Piccadilly Gardens.

Elsewhere the bar has a great all-day menu of light bites to tide you over between meals, and the hotel offers a lovely afternoon tea if you fancy treating yourself. And how could we forget breakfast? The most important meal of the day is a continental or cooked offering perfect to set you up for a day of sightseeing.