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The AlanvsBritannia Manchester Hotel
Arora Hotel Manchester and Britannia Manchester Hotel are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Arora Hotel Manchester is the choice of most reviewers compared to Britannia Manchester Hotel. Arora Hotel Manchester is ranked #8 in Manchester with approval from 5 reviewers such as Fodor's, Time Out and Rough Guide.
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18 - 24 Princess St, Manchester M1 4LY
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Opposite the Manchester Art Gallery, the centrally located Arora Hotel occupies one of the city's grand Victorian buildings; its interior design, however, is minimalist modern."
Lonely Planet "Set in a converted 19th-century wool mill, the Arora joins Manchester's growing list of trendy hotels, except this one's got cheaper rates and pop star backing." Full review
Rough Guide "Four-star with more than 100 neat, modern rooms – five of them with themes relating to part-owner Cliff Richard – in a listed building opposite the Manchester Art Gallery."
Time Out "Cliff Richard isn't a name you'd normally associate with cutting-edge design. Yet the holy rock 'n' roller is part-owner of one of the hippest hotels in the city." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Although impressive from the outside, the Arora Hotel doesn't quite deliver with its interiors, which are smart and modern, but largely lacking in character." Full review
The Guardian "A huge, upper-ground floor space houses the bar, restaurant and lobby...rooms have bare plaster walls, exposed ducting and angular lighting and furniture, with seriously comfortable beds."
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Britannia Manchester Hotel Lonely Planet Time Out Oyster
Portland Street, Manchester M1 3LA
From $37/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "Stuck in a glorious time warp, the Britannia has decor so over the top it really has to be seen to be believed... It's also slap bang in the centre of town." Full review
Time Out "The Britannia's main selling points are its location - on Piccadilly Gardens - and its very reasonable rates. ... Perfect for those who like a bit of faded grandeur." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Three-pearl Britannia Manchester is a real mixed bag. On the plus side, the location is spot on, with the city's top shopping and attractions just outside." Full review
