£29.16 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 27 May 2013 Check-out 28 May 2013

Britannia Hotel Manchester City Centre

3 stars
Portland Street, Manchester, Manchester, M1 3LA
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.4
out of 5
83 reviews
Your Disco Needs You!

Great hotel and friendly staff. nice area and very safe See full review

  • Casketman
  • 26 Sep 2012
Nice trip

This hotel is amazing, I loved it, you will find anything you need around the area and even inside... See full review

  • Richomorales
  • 31 Jan 2012
Central location makes grand hotel a standout in downtown Manchester
Centrally located, the Britannia Manchester hotel is an excellent choice for sightseeing and business travel in this vibrant city. Public transit and major motorways are equally accessible from here. The architecturally significant building features grand details like a balconied staircase as well as modern upgrades like Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the hotel. Jenny's Restaurant and Bar and the Overstuffed Pizzeria serve lunch and dinner daily. Two popular bars at the Britannia Manchester are both open until the early hours of the morning.
Highlights
  • Super saver rooms, without windows, are an affordable option
  • A quick, five-minute walk from Piccadilly Station
  • Near the G-Mex Exhibition Centre
Rooms
Britannia Manchester rooms are comfortable and nicely decorated with classic furniture and understated colors. Choose a saver room, without windows, for an economical stay. Complimentary coffee and tea facilities, daily newspaper and television are standard in all rooms, including the saver room. Upgrade to a superior room for a spa bath and an in-suite lounge area. Wi-Fi Internet access is available in all rooms.
Features
The impressive and historically significant S & J Watts building has been home to the Britannia Manchester hotel since 1982. Located in the heart of Manchester, guests can walk, catch a train at nearby Piccadilly train station, or hail a cab to many area attractions. Spend the day exploring the Lowry, or learn about the industrial past of Manchester at the Museum of Science and Industry. Sports are serious business in the area, so make time to see a cricket match or football game. Two restaurants at the Britannia Manchester offer hearty meals throughout the day. Jenny's serves a buffet breakfast, and lunch daily. The Overstuffed Pizzeria is open for lunch and dinner. The quiet Crompton's Bar and vibrant Waves Bar are both popular destinations with locals. Elegant meeting and conference spaces are available with high tech equipment and Wi-Fi Internet access.
Transportation
  • Piccadilly Station (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • Manchester Airport (8 mi/13 km)
Attractions
  • Chinese Arts Center (0.5 mi/1 km)
  • Royal Exchange Theatre (0.5 mi/1 km)
  • Museum of Science and Industry (1 mi/2 km)
  • Lowry (3 mi/5 km)
Business
  • Elegant meeting rooms and conference space available
  • Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the premises
Policies and fees
Pet policy as follows: Cats and dogs are allowed at a cost of 10GBP per pet, per night. Other pets are allowed upon request Please note: In line with other hotel chains as of the September 30, 2010, all credit/debit cards used to settle accounts at all hotels will have a 2GBP admin charge added.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Britannia Hotel Manchester City Centre Rooms

Economy Double Room
This tastefully decorated internal room is en-suite with one double bed and includes individual heat and air conditioning controls, TV, hairdryer, trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities. Please note that this is an internal room and has no window.
Standard Double Room
This tastefully decorated room is en-suite with one double bed and includes individual heat and air conditioning controls, TV, hairdryer, trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities.
Standard Twin Room
This tastefully decorated room is en-suite with two single beds and includes individual heat and air conditioning controls, TV, hairdryer, trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities.
Single Room
This tastefully decorated room is en-suite with one single bed and includes individual heat and air conditioning controls, TV, hairdryer, trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities.
Economy Twin Room
This tastefully decorated internal room is en-suite with two single beds and includes individual heat and air conditioning controls, TV, hairdryer, trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities. Please note that this is an internal room and has no window.
Superior Suite
This spacious Suite features a large seating area, with en-suite facilities and one double bed. Some Suites feature a four poster bed. The room has individual heat and air conditioning controls, TV, hairdryer, trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities.

Amenities

  • FREE internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Elevators
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Laundry service
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Conference facilities
Internet
FREE internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Service dogs allowed

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Reviewer score 4.5 out of 5

Hotel Map

53.4804 -2.2354
Area served
Manchester, Salford, Greater Manchester
Nearby airports
Manchester International Airport.
Area description
The Britannia Hotel is one of the best located hotels in Manchester City Centre. Just minutes from Piccadilly rail link and the city's financial sector, the hotel offers easy access to Manchester International Airport, Chinatown and The Village. Standing proudly in the City Centre, the Britannia Hotel offers easy access to Old Trafford, home to Manchester United Football Club, the Emirates Stadium, home to Manchester City Football Club, the British Aerospace Museum, the Manchester Evening News (MEN) Arena, Manchester Central Convention Complex and the Lowry Theatre. A nearby Car Park offers preferential rates to guests in a secure, undercover area at 30 Tariff Street, Manchester, M1 2FJ. The car park is fully staffed 24 hours a day and is just a 5 minute walk away from the hotel. Prices are up to 60 percent off the daily posted rate and you must ensure that your ticket is validated by hotel reception to receive the discount prior to exit.

Nearby points of interest

  • Piccadilly Gardens: 0.1 mi
  • Canal Street: 0.2 mi
  • Piccadilly Tower: 0.2 mi
  • Manchester Chinatown: 0.2 mi
  • Alan Turing Memorial: 0.3 mi
  • Craft Centre: 0.3 mi
  • Sackville Street: 0.3 mi
  • Manchester Art Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Arndale: 0.3 mi
  • Chinese Arts Centre: 0.3 mi
  • Band on the Wall: 0.3 mi
  • Town Hall: 0.4 mi
  • Manchester King Street: 0.4 mi
  • Albert Square: 0.4 mi
  • Royal Exchange Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • Piccadilly Gardens: 0.1 mi
  • Canal Street: 0.2 mi
  • Piccadilly Tower: 0.2 mi
  • Manchester Chinatown: 0.2 mi
  • Alan Turing Memorial: 0.3 mi
  • Craft Centre: 0.3 mi
  • Sackville Street: 0.3 mi
  • Manchester Art Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Arndale: 0.3 mi
  • Chinese Arts Centre: 0.3 mi
  • Band on the Wall: 0.3 mi
  • Town Hall: 0.4 mi
  • Manchester King Street: 0.4 mi
  • Albert Square: 0.4 mi
  • Royal Exchange Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • Manchester Wheel: 0.4 mi
  • Printworks: 0.4 mi
  • Exchange Square: 0.4 mi
  • Palace Theatre: 0.4 mi
  • St Anns Church: 0.4 mi
  • Urbis: 0.4 mi
  • Triangle: 0.4 mi
  • Cornerhouse: 0.5 mi
  • Manchester Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • Free Trade Hall: 0.5 mi
  • Dancehouse Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Bridgewater Hall: 0.6 mi
  • Green Building: 0.6 mi
  • Manchester International Convention Centre: 0.6 mi
  • Manchester Arena: 0.6 mi
  • M.E.N. Arena: 0.6 mi
  • Opera House: 0.7 mi
  • Beetham Tower: 0.7 mi
  • Mamucium: 0.7 mi
  • Peoples History Museum: 0.7 mi
  • Manchester Aquatics Centre: 0.8 mi
  • Granada Studios: 0.9 mi
  • Museum of Science and Industry: 0.9 mi
  • Manchester Apollo: 0.9 mi
  • Manchester Museum: 1 mi
  • Jewish Museum: 1.1 mi
  • Contact Theatre: 1.2 mi
  • National Squash Centre: 1.4 mi
  • Manchester Academy: 1.4 mi
  • Whitworth Art Gallery: 1.4 mi

Dining

Bars
With a choice of bars, enjoy the quiet atmosphere of Cromptons Bar for our residents or the popular and vibrant Bar Rogue, open until late for residents and non-residents alike.
Jenny's Traditional English Restaurant
With its excellent, value for money, 3-course Carvery Lunch and Dinner
The Overstuffed Pizzeria
Offering a varied selection of Italian Dishes and lighter meals in bright and airy surroundings
Spice Restaurant - Authentic Indian Cuisine
Spice brings delicious and authentic Indian cuisine to the Britannia Hotel Manchester. Choose from an amazing selection of dishes made with the finest ingredients, all at fantastic value.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (83)

Ratings and reviews for Britannia Hotel Manchester City Centre

Overall score

3.4 / 5
83 out of 83
Amenities:
3.2
Room cleanliness:
3.5
Hotel staff:
3.5
Room comfort:
2.8
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.4

71% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
OliverFromBerlin
Berlin
29 Mar 2013

Looks good- is bad

The hotel looks beautiful and gives you an idea of past splendor. Unfortunately this first impression is by no means matched by the experience of the stay. Some examples: -Room without window; you get a window through an additional fare, which by the way was not airtight- freezing cold! -In six days maid did barely clean, left us without toylet paper and did not take the trash out. -Extremely loud! Bot from the street and from the inside through loud guests and paper thin doors and walls. Highlights were fighting couples, firealarm, and students on excursion running back and forth until 3 at night. I could go on, but do not want to waste any more time on this negative experience. Fortunately it is over.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Britannia Hotel Manchester City Centre

Reviewer score

3
kevkev
HK
27 Feb 2013

nice location but hotel is old

very city center, but hotel is old, lift is slow...bath water not so warm enough in cold weather...

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Britannia Hotel Manchester City Centre

Reviewer score

4
Dancing Queen
Manchester
5 Feb 2013

Birthday Sleepover

A perfect hotel situated close to the Northern Quarter where I had spent my birthday dancing the night away.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Copacabana's

Review of Britannia Hotel Manchester City Centre

Reviewer score

4
Charley
London
21 Jan 2013

Good value place to stay

The hotel building itself was incredible, with sweeping staircases and chandaliers. The room was clean and comfortable, though the walls were quite thin so may be best to bring some earplugs just in case! Overall, for the price I paid (£25) this hotel was good value in a really good location near Picadilly train station and main shops.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Britannia Hotel Manchester City Centre

Reviewer score

4
Bobbie
Northwich, Cheshire
17 Jan 2013

Great central position.

I love this hotel because it's full of character. The Brittania has been very grand in it's day and still has some original features, which include a huge, sweeping staircase that goes up from the ground floor, right to the top of the hotel. Considering that it is central to everything that Manchester has to offer, this hotel is very reasonably priced.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Nightlife tip: In Hotel

There is a bar/club/restaurant attached to the hotel. The bar/club is open until after 2pm during the weekend. If you prefer to venture further, there are plenty of bars and restaurants on the same road as the hotel.

Review of Britannia Hotel Manchester City Centre

Reviewer score

3
gera
kerry
30 Dec 2012

xmas at brittannia

at check in not informed of meal times or arrangements hotel taken over by large group of elderly people 7 bus loads could not get anything to eat on xmas eve night was told later in night that i should have pre booked when checking in only food available was in indian restaurant at hotel which i dont eat when across road eventually and got a takeaway xmas day lunch very average if i knew it would have been full of bus tours would have booked somewhere else had breakfast 3 mornings which was good value for £7 have stayed here on a number of times before great location would stay again but not at xmas

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Britannia Hotel Manchester City Centre

Reviewer score

3
shelly jones
Bury, Lancs
25 Dec 2012

christmas party stay over

we arrived 20 mins before check in time, we had no hold ups and gave us the key to our room, which was very clean, the only grumble was that only one lamp was working in the room which made it a bit gloomy, apart from that the beds were very comfortable and we had a pleasant stay

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Britannia Hotel Manchester City Centre

Reviewer score

4
alex111
Ukraine
14 Dec 2012

Not bad

This hotel has a beautifull interrier but rooms are not comfort. It is not bad hotel but for one night. I was travelling through the UK and I was walking in Manchester till late evening. And I didn't spend a lot of time at this hotel. Location is very good.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Britannia Hotel Manchester City Centre

Reviewer score

1
bernikins
lancs
29 Nov 2012

Brit

One lamp in room not working. Remote not working. Room cold - there was no heating till 6pm. Not be usung this hotel again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Britannia Hotel Manchester City Centre

Reviewer score

4
Shakinj
Liverpool
24 Nov 2012

Birthday Awayday

Staff at reception were friendly and helpful. Everywhere was clean although a bit tired. The room was quite small considering we upgraded to a superior double, an ordinary double must be like a shoe box. The bar staff were happy, cheerful and pleasant. A good nights sleep and all in all a comfortable stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
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