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Velvet HotelvsDidsbury House
Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Velvet Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Didsbury House. Velvet Hotel comes in at #11 in Manchester with approval from 5 sources like The Telegraph, Time Out and Oyster.
Velvet Hotel
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
The Telegraph
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Independent
Michelin Guide
2 Canal Street, Manchester M1 3HE
From $67/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Dry Cleaning
DK Eyewitness "In the heart of Manchester, Velvet is a sumptuous choice with ample wow factor and flair."
OysterUpscale
"The interiors of Velvet are unabashedly plush, and both the lobby and lounge bar are impressive examples of maximalist design." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Set amidst the bars, clubs and restaurants of Manchester's Gay Village district, Velvet is ideal for party-goers looking to soak up the local colour." Full review
Time Out "This new boutique hotel offers 19 unique rooms, including a penthouse suite and three 'King Balcony Rooms', which overlook the throngs on Canal Street." Full review
Lonely Planet "Nineteen beautiful bespoke rooms, each oozing style: there's the sleigh bed in Room 24, the double bath of Room 34, and the saucy framed photographs of a stripped-down David Beckham." Full review
Independent "On Manchester’s energetic Canal Street – surrounded by bars, clubs and restaurants – this flamboyant boutique hotel has 36 individually styled bedrooms"
Michelin Guide "The look is bohemian, industrial, Edwardian, and yes, more than a little bit velvety, all at the same time." Full review
Didsbury House Michelin Guide Lonely Planet Time Out The Telegraph Independent Independent Independent
Didsbury Park, Didsbury Village, Manchester M20 5LJ
From $189/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide "Cream-washed Victorian villa - now a boutique townhouse; original features include an impressive stained glass window."
Lonely Planet "Stunning and surprisingly warm and welcoming, Didsbury Park manages to combine the best of contemporary design with original Victorian features." Full review
Time Out "The second great townhouse in Eamon and Sally O'Laughlin's Eclectic Hotels collection, just up the road from Eleven, Didsbury House has the attractive look and style of its older sibling." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This four-star hotel is one of a small group of four in Manchester, and makes for a comfortable and stylish base for a night or weekend in the south of the city." Full review
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Its signature freestanding Victorian baths come with most rooms; be sure to allow for sufficient soak time.
Independent "An elegant retreat, with statement wallpaper, locally commissioned artwork and thoughtful lighting. With extras such as Nespresso machines, Sky TV and Temple Spa toiletries "
Independent "Escape the city centre and unwind in this Victorian villa in the well-to-do south Manchester suburb of Didsbury. Owner Sally O’Loughlin is in charge of interiors and she has created an..."
Independent "With extras such as Nespresso machines, Sky TV and Temple Spa toiletries as standard, rooms are hard to leave – especially if you have a roll-top bath."
