Accommodation & Breaks

The City Inn is a contemporary new hotel, offering 285 rooms, with 26 city club rooms and seven ultra-luxe suites.

The central location of Piccadilly means this hotel is really handy for exploring everything this city has to offer, plus is easy to get to from the railway station and by car.

Every part of travellers' needs has been thought of, with iMac computers, complimentary wi-fi, Skype, Sky TV, luxurious bed linen, power showers and 24 hour room service.

The striking glass building is also home to the well-respected City Cafe, where the head chef is Steve Midgley.

Three things Taste of Manchester loves about about the City Inn are:
1. The gorgeous and glam Blue Bar - look it up.
2. The twice-weekly changing Market Menu in the City Cafe - yum.
3. The luxurious high-backed chairs in the entrance lobby - pure comfort!

City Inn, 1 Auburn Street, 1 Piccadilly Place, Manchester, M1 3BN
T: 0161 242 1000
W: City Inn Manchester

Stay in one of the city's grandest residences, set on the corner of Oxford Road and Whitworth Street, opposite the Palace Theatre.

The Victorian terracotta facade stands out, with its clock tower visible from right down the street.

This awe-inspiring building was originally built in 1890 by architect Alfred Waterhouse as the Refuge Assurance Company. On being bought by the Principal Hayley group, it has now had a £7 million renovation.

With 275 rooms, this grade II-listed hotel will make a stay in Manchester extra special. The Tempus bar and restaurant is a great place to enjoy the splendour of this building, even if you're not staying over.

Three things Taste of Manchester loves about the Palace Hotel are:
1. The beautiful Victorian tiled interior
2. The grand ballroom where Manchester Food and Drink Festival has held its Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony
3. It has won numerous green and environmental awards - very impressive.

Palace Hotel, Oxford St, Manchester, M1 6EU
T: 0161 288 1111
W: Palace Hotel

This superb hotel is handily located on Piccadilly, with an imposing presence hinting at its luxurious interior. Set in a Victorian cotton merchant's warehouse, this hotel has been totally refurbished to provide a first class experience.

With 61 bedrooms, including five suites, there is a great range of accommodation for different budgets. Abode rooms feature Vi-spring beds, monsoon showers, luxury toiletries, DVD players and LCD televisions.

One of the biggest draws for the Abode Hotel chain is the Michael Caines dining, which offers tapas-size plates of exquisite modern British food. Click to read Taste of Manchester's review of Abode

Head chef Ian Matfin also won the Best Chef award at Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2009's awards.

Three things Taste of Manchester loves about Abode Manchester:
1. Michael Caines' Amazing Grazing lunch menu. Three courses for £12, say no more!
2. The beautiful restaurant wine list, which includes a choice of 65 finest vinos.
3. The 'Fabulous on Fifth' loft-style suites, which include works of modern art and original features.

Abode Manchester 107 Piccadilly
Manchester, M1 2DB
T: 0161 247 7744
W: Abode Manchester

Sat looking over Piccadilly Gardens, it would be hard to find a more central hotel in Manchester than the Ramada Jarvis.

An £18m glamorous makeover has brought this large 14 storey hotel into the spotlight, with flatscreen television and internet access in each room.

The hotel can also cater for meetings for up to 800 people, as well as wedding receptions for up to 700 guests.

Three things Taste of Manchester loves about the Ramada Jarvis:
1. Good choice of rooms for all budgets, from standard to executive to luxury suite
2. Great views right across Piccadilly Gardens, and beyond to the hills
3. The newly-renovated Arts Bar (pictured) is perfect for a glass of wine before hitting the town.

1-3 Piccadilly
Manchester, M1
T: 0844 815 9024
W: Ramada Jarvis Piccadilly