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Situated directly opposite Malmaison, the Alias is a very popular choice with younger executives and media types, who are attracted by its eccentric design. A waxwork fi gure stands in the window and the place is full of ’60s furniture and leftfi eld objets d’art. The rooms are a good size, and the staff are friendly and attentive
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Decorated like a Christmas tree with sparkling lights all year round, the Britannia is one of Manchester’s largest and most established hotels. Reasonably priced, it attracts a cross-section of people drawn by its reputation as much as by its central location. The interior of the hotel is something of a disappointment, having seen better days, but it’s certainly good value for money and in an ideal location from which to explore the city.
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Manchester’s premier boutique hotel, Didsbury House excels at all levels. Situated in the heart of the city’s trendiest district, it has a grand vision while remaining small in size. Interiors are contemporary without being overdesigned, the beds are large and cosy, and the two bar areas comfortable and quite lavish. The food is also excellent and breakfast is served through the day, making weekend stays more relaxed.
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Didsbury House’s smaller sister hotel is situated just minutes from the larger venture, and offers a more intimate environment in which to stay. The 20 rooms are kitted out to the same high standard, with Victorian dimensions complemented by cutting-edge design. Beds are extremely comfortable and the well-trained staff create a homely atmosphere that guarantees the establishment is always in high demand.
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It may be hard to believe, but when the Malmaison Hotel opened just a few years ago it marked the dawn of a new age in the city’s accommodation. Some years on it’s still impressive. Situated just a short walk from Piccadilly Station, it’s pleasing both in design and on the pocket. The highlight has to be the 1930s-style bathrooms, which are unusually large. Service is friendly and attentive, its gentility in contrast to the rather stark area in which the hotel is located.
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