Hotel Manchester 101 Portland Street, Manchester City Centre , Manchester, United Kingdom | (503) 436-7748
Central location on a busy
street near sights and transportation links
Attractive heritage building renovated in 2011
Higher-category rooms come with
Nespresso machines and Bluetooth speakers
On-site brasserie and bar
with 24-hour drink service
Small business center with a computer; fax and photocopying services
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Discounted parking available nearby
Some rooms show signs of wear
Breakfast not included in room rate
Hotel is subject to street noise
No fitness center, spa, or
swimming pool
No minibars in rooms
Townhouse Hotel Manchester is a four-pearl property in a restored 19th-century heritage building, which was once a cotton warehouse before it was transformed into an upscale hotel with 85 stylish contemporary rooms. Higher-category rooms have Nespresso machines and Bose Bluetooth speakers, but unlike many of its upscale competitors, Townhouse Hotel Manchester has neither a fitness center, spa, or swimming pool, and rooms lack minibars. Travelers might want to check out The Midland, another upscale heritage hotel, which has a health club with a pool and squash court.
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Scene
Impressive Victorian building with lackluster interiors
Townhouse Hotel Manchester is an impressive and imposing Victorian-era building with attractive arched windows, occupying a busy corner in central Manchester. Renovated in 2011, this heritage property once housed a cotton warehouse before its transformation into an upscale hotel. In contrast to its historic facade, the interiors disappoint. For such a grand building, the reception area lacks presence. Ceilings are low, pillars obstruct the space, and the lobby's sitting area is decked out in dated leather sofas, glass-top tables, and unattractive red-floral carpets. Guests complain frequently about the noise made by late-night revelers, and the sirens of emergency vehicles. The hotel, however, is popular with leisure travelers and couples on weekend breaks, as well as business travelers attending meetings in one of the hotel’s many function rooms.
Location
On a busy intersection in central Manchester
Townhouse Hotel Manchester is located on the corner of a busy intersection in the center of Manchester, surrounded by commercial buildings, shops, and restaurants. Manchester Oxford Road Station, about seven minutes away on foot, is the closest train station, while Manchester Piccadilly Train Station is about a 10-minute walk away. A bus stop for the free Metroshuttle bus service is next door on Princess Street. The hotel is conveniently located for tourists exploring the city, as well as for business travelers, given the hotel's easy access to train and bus links.- Two-minute walk to Chinatown
Rooms
Rooms with tasteful contemporary decor and elegant bathrooms
The 85 rooms are decorated in a fresh contemporary style with walls painted
in grays, shades of pale purple, and olive green, all accented by bright purple
highlights visible in the armchairs, sofas, and bed runners. Large architectural prints provide a focal point, and tall windows let in lots of light while offering scenic
city views. Compact bathrooms are decked out in elegant black wall and
floor tiles, tub/shower combos with rainfall showerheads, and heated towel racks.Room sizes here can vary
widely. Classic Double Rooms tend to be somewhat cramped and lack storage
space, but the higher-end Executive Double Rooms and Suites are much more
spacious, and include sitting areas with comfy sofas, and Nespresso machines. Suites also have separate living areas, Bose Soundlink Mini
Bluetooth Speakers, and larger bathrooms with dual sinks and separate
showers and bathtubs. All rooms come with free Wi-Fi, an electric kettle for making tea and
coffee, and flat-screen TVs.There
are signs that some rooms are in need of refurbishment: Stained carpets, paint
peeling in shower, black grout in the shower, drainage problems, and scratched
wallpaper.
Features
On-site brasserie and bar, meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi
Adjacent to the reception area is 101 Brasserie -- which serves breakfast (for a fee) and is open for lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, as well as the 101 Bar, which offers a 24-hour drink service for guests. Eight meeting rooms seating a maximum of 36 people come equipped with flat-screen TVs and a Wi-Fi connection. There’s a small business center with a computer available for guests’ use in the lobby, as well as fax and photocopying services. There’s no on-site parking, but Townhouse Hotel Manchester guests receive a significant discount at a nearby lot on presentation of a ticket available at reception. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
