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The Pendulum Hotel

The two-and-half-pearl Pendulum Hotel is dated property attracting a mix of business travelers and couples, who appreciate its great location a five-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly station, Canal Street, and Chinatown. The 117 rooms have lots of outdated decor and basic furnishings, plus flat-screen TVs, spotty but free Wi-Fi, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. A restaurant and bar is set in an attractive conservatory, and there’s a large beer garden with plenty of seating. No fitness or wellness facilities are on-site. It’s worth comparing rates with the Premier Inn Manchester City Centre Portland Street, which has more modern rooms.

Motel 6 Jackson

The budget Motel 6 Jackson is a basic, no-frills hotel offering some of the lowest rates in the area. It’s only a five-minute drive into Jackson, but little is within walking distance. Its 155 guest rooms are well-maintained and they’ve been nicely decorated in a fun and colorful retro style. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges, but there are no kettles and Wi-Fi costs extra. Features are slim — there’s no breakfast or restaurant on-site — but there’s an outdoor pool and grassy courtyard with covered tables, free coffee in the lobby, and a guest laundry room. Like other Jackson properties, rates can spike quite high in peak season, when many hotels sell out. Travelers looking for a step up can consider mid-range Cowboy Village Resort, which has cozy log cabins with kitchenettes.