Hotels near Science & Industry Museum, Manchester

[Manchester Airport Hotel | Convenient and Clean, but the lack of an in-room phone and having to go down to the lobby is a real pain!] This place is super convenient if you're just looking to catch a flight or a train, but some small details really bring down the score. The Good: Top-notch location: Perfect for those catching early flights or making connections! It’s incredibly close to both the airport and the train station, just a few steps away. You won't even break a sweat dragging a big suitcase, and that's truly unbeatable. Clean and simple room: The room hygiene was well-maintained, clean and tidy. The decor is simple and comfortable, and the bed was pretty good for sleeping. Overall, it's a decent place to stay. The Bad: The iron was broken: I wanted to iron a shirt only to find out the steam iron was broken and completely unusable. The maintenance of the facilities is just average. No phone in the room! This is truly the most infuriating part! There was absolutely no phone in the room. If you wanted to contact the front desk or housekeeping for help (e.g., to replace a broken iron), you couldn't call anyone. To solve any problem, you had to personally take the elevator down to the lobby to find someone. Going up and down and running around was incredibly inconvenient and a huge waste of time. Summary: If you're just looking for a convenient and clean place to sleep for a night before catching a flight, this hotel is worth considering. However, be prepared that if anything in your room breaks, you'll have to go down to the lobby in person for assistance.

My rating: 7/10 Overall, I would rate this hotel 7 out of 10. There were many things I really liked, but there are also a few areas that could be improved. The first thing that impressed me was the lobby. It looks modern, stylish, and very welcoming. The seating area near the bar is beautiful, with comfortable sofas where you can relax or wait if you have a train to catch. The dining area is also lovely, with a modern and pleasant atmosphere. The breakfast was one of the highlights of our stay. It was served as a buffet with a great variety of food. There were crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs and fried eggs, grilled tomatoes, baked beans, sausages, bacon, fresh vegetables, different juices, and a coffee machine with several coffee options. There were also cereals with yogurt, jams, chocolate pastries, Nutella, toast, sliced cheese, and a selection of cold meats. There was plenty of choice, and everything was very enjoyable. The lift was also very impressive. It looked elegant, modern, and gave the hotel a luxurious feel. Our room was clean and comfortable. The white bed linen looked fresh, and the beds and pillows were very comfortable, so we slept well. The bathroom was modern, spacious, and very practical. We also appreciated having tea, coffee, sugar, cream, and a kettle in the room. However, there were a few things that could be improved. We travelled as a family of three, and there wasn't enough storage space for our clothes. A proper wardrobe with shelves would make a big difference. Only I could unpack my things, while my children had to keep theirs in their backpacks. Another issue was that the window could not be opened. Without the air conditioning running, the room felt stuffy. The kettle also didn't switch off automatically after boiling, so it should definitely be checked or replaced. If I could suggest improvements, I would add a small coffee machine, such as a Dolce Gusto or similar, with enough coffee pods for the number of guests and the length of their stay. I think many people would really appreciate that. It would also be helpful to have a separate entrance or easier access for wheelchair users, as the revolving entrance door may not be convenient for everyone. In addition, a secure place to store bicycles would be a great feature for guests travelling by bike. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The hotel has a beautiful design, excellent breakfast, comfortable beds, and a lovely atmosphere. With a few improvements, it could easily become an even better place to stay.

The location of this property is excellent and was easily the highlight of our stay. Staff were friendly and helpful whenever we needed assistance, and the bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Unfortunately, there were a number of issues that affected our overall experience. The blackout blinds do not fully cover the windows, allowing daylight through the sides from very early in the morning, which made it difficult to sleep. We initially had to change rooms due to cleanliness concerns. In the first apartment, we found some soiled items in the bathroom bin and a heavily rusted tin opener. In the second apartment, there were unpleasant smells coming from the fridge and the cupboard under the sink, and while the tin opener was in better condition than the first, it also showed signs of rust. Some areas also appeared to have been missed during cleaning, including around the fridge hinge. The biggest disappointment was the comfort. The sofa beds were uncomfortable to sit on, with the cushions constantly sliding forward. The main bed was even more disappointing. It appeared to be two beds pushed together, was noisy whenever you moved, and provided one of the poorest nights’ sleep I’ve had in accommodation. By the end of our stay I was waking up with a sore, stiff back, which was particularly frustrating as this trip was supposed to be a break after several weeks of physically demanding decorating work at home. For a bed advertised as a large double, it also felt surprisingly short. We also experienced an issue with our room key after arranging a late checkout, which meant an unnecessary trip back to reception to have it reprogrammed. Noise from furniture being dragged around in the apartment above was noticeable during our stay as well. Overall, the apartment had the facilities we needed and the location is hard to fault, but the comfort, maintenance and attention to detail fell below expectations. While I appreciate the friendliness of the staff, I would think carefully before choosing to stay here again.

It's my absolute favourite hotel in Manchester, and stayed here many times. Check-in is always professional, and they are very accommodating ( we got there at 10 am), so we could leave our bags safely. I normally book the two double-bed rooms, but because I was sharing with a friend, I thought the twin room would be fine. I was quite disappointed in the room tbh, very small and crammed into a corner, no views and round the back past the gym, so not in the big high-ceilinged part of the building id be used to and not much less in price than I usually pay. i wanted my friend to be blown away, and she wasnt ( with the room), but as always, the Kimpton redeemed itself with the 5-6 social hour and the beautiful bar for drinks. Overall a nice stay and they gave us late check out and allowed us to use the gym to change!

Overall, I was quite satisfied with my stay. The location is excellent, especially for those travelling via Manchester Airport. The room was clean and tidy, and the bathroom was larger than I had expected. The only downside was the breakfast, which I felt was not worth paying extra for. Other than that, it was a pleasant stay and I would consider staying here again.

This hotel is in a great loacation, around a 10 minute walk from Oxford Road Station and about 15 from the gig we came to see. The lady at reception was very polite and friendly which made us feel welcome even though two young goths looked a bit out of place seeing as this was obviously a hotel for business people/confrences. The room was amazing for the price and beautifully clean, there was an iron and ironing board, a desk fan and a hairdryer already in the room. The bathroom was quite spacious and had perfect lighting. Even my fussy partner said the bed was very comfortable. Would absolutely reccomend and will definitely be staying again if I'm back in Manchester.

Location: Great. It's close to Manchester Oxford Road train station, with bus stops, an art gallery, Chinatown, and two supermarkets nearby. Do note that the hotel is split into House 1 and House 2, and the entrance to House 2 is a bit hidden. Staff Attitude: The staff were very friendly. They were concerned I wouldn't find the entrance and walked me there. Thank you! ❤️ Facilities: The room only has a hairdryer, towels, hangers, shower gel, and a TV. Everything else needs to be brought by yourself. House 2's common room has a coffee machine and hot chocolate (for £2). Overall, I think the value for money is very good, and the space is quite large. Downside: Every time I opened the door, there was a damp smell, which only disappeared once the room's power was on and the air conditioning started working. The carpet and walls are a bit old.

Hotel is little far from city center but near to the airport. The hotel dosnt have air conditioning. No soap, no shampoo and towels dirty. In 28 temperature without air condition very hard to coop. We were couple and booked double bed but given 2 single beds.

This was a fabulous hotel. From the outside, it looks like the sort of hotel big celebrities would stay at - so classy. You walk in to a beautiful spacious lobby with chandeliers and bar. The staff were pretty nice and helpful, letting us keep our bags there after we checked out, and helping me to find an item I left in my room quickly and efficiently. They didn't let us stay an extra hour in the room, when I requested, which they didn't have to, just for info. The room itself was clean and fairly functional - it had a dresser with a mirror, wardrobe space, and a bathroom which also had a big mirror and sink space for my friend and I to get ready. The MAJOR downside was how hot and stuffy the room was. We got a room with no window, but we would expect at least some ventilation (there was none, even in the bathroom) especially because the hotel was booking out rooms during an extreme heatwave. The two fans in the room did practically nothing to alleviate the discomfort. Please add ventillation to your windowless rooms, or don't make windowless rooms available during times of extreme heat if you can't guarantee a minimum standard of comfort to guests staying in them!

My man told me the doors locked yet there wasn’t any batteries to make functional, he also said I looked like a stoner n can happily smoke ****, so I took upon his request and enjoyed my stay to the fullest, was beneficial of the pricing range as the cost was no more then a 3.5 per bedroom  As for the the essential part of the trip, my associate commandeered a new sleeping partner, So many thanks to the OUO house members for letting us stay in Middleton 😘