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Velvet HotelvsThe Castlefield Hotel
Velvet Hotel and The Castlefield Hotel are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Velvet Hotel ranks significantly better than The Castlefield Hotel. Velvet Hotel comes in at 81 with accolades from 5 publications such as Oyster, The Telegraph and Time Out.
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
The Castlefield Hotel
Fodor's
Rough Guide Lonely Planet
Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester M3 4JR
From $53/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Fitness Center
Fodor's "This popular modern hotel near the water's edge in the Castlefield Basin, opposite the Museum of Science and Industry, has cheery and traditional public rooms."
Rough Guide "Large, very modern, red-brick, warehouse-style hotel handily located opposite the Museum of Science and Industry."
Lonely Planet "Another successful warehouse conversion that has resulted in a thoroughly modern business hotel. Overlooking the canal basin, it has spacious, comfortable rooms and excellent amenities." Full review
