Manchester airport hotels reviewed
The Crown Plaza Hotel and The Bewley Hotel are two Manchester airport hotels that are just five minutes walk from either of the airports terminals.
Classed as a three star, The Bewley Hotel costs 79 ($160) a night and a wireless internet connection is included in the price. The new wireless system is a nice touch and makes it easily justify its 3 star status.
The rooms are more than adequate and compared to other Manchester airport hotels, offers very good value for money. If you have a stop over in Manchester for the night then The Bewley is well suited to your needs.
There is a bar and dining area with food reasonably priced. An ATM is in the reception area which I found great for just getting the amount of GBP I required whilst waiting for my connection. The Bewley also offered me a wake up call and a shuttle service to my terminal if I did not fancy the 5 minute walk at 4am.
The Crown Plaza hotel is next door to The Bewley and like several other Manchester airport hotels, caters for the business flyer. Everything at The Crown Plaza is aimed at the expense account, although for my 135 ($270) I did get a buffet breakfast included. Playstation games, movies etc. were all charged to your credit card. Room service was available throughout the night although at $20 a beef burger, it was on the expensive side. The rooms were spacious by European standards and the hotels 4 star status was just about deserved.
They offer a shuttle service although you should check as it depends on the security level the UK is currently on as to wether you can be dropped off at the terminal entrance due to the attempted suicide bombing at Glasgow airport. As the Crown Plaza and The Bewley are only five minutes walk away, this is not a problem. There was no ATM within the hotel although they did offer internet connection through a LAN free of charge.
If you are flying on a short business trip such as Manchester Gatwick, The Crown Plaza offer competitive airport car parking wether you are a guest or not. Priced at 15 ($30) a day when I was staying, I could not see anything cheaper.
I was a guest at both these hotels during July 2007 and at the time of writing would have no problems recommending either. Both the Crown Plaza and The Bewley hotel staff were pleasant and well trained. If you are on a business trip or are meeting clients at your hotel then The Crown Plaza offers that little extra luxury. If you are looking for somewhere to rest while you wait for a connecting flight then try The Bewley first as it offers good value for money compared to other Manchester airport hotels.
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