Hotels near John Rylands Library, Manchester

Loved the Hotel decor, great breakfast, very clean. Would definitely stay again.

I recently stayed at the Britannia Hotel in Manchester and wanted to share my thoughts. Location: The location is definitely one of the hotel’s strongest points. It’s super accessible to all forms of transport, whether you’re arriving by train, bus, or tram. It’s right in the city center, so you can easily explore Manchester without much hassle. Parking: The parking arrangement is convenient if you’re driving, especially with free parking between 8 pm and 8 am. Outside of those hours, you’ll need to pay, so keep that in mind if you’re staying for longer stretches. Hotel Condition: This is where the hotel shows its age. The building is very old, and while it has some charm, it could definitely use an upgrade. You can feel the wear and tear in the common areas and some of the rooms. Rooms: The rooms are a mixed bag. The basic rooms are just that—basic. They’re not particularly comfortable, and if you’re picky about where you sleep, you might feel underwhelmed. However, if you go for one of the upgraded rooms, the experience is much better. Those rooms feel cleaner and more inviting. Breakfast: Breakfast is a solid deal at just £9. It’s not a luxury spread, but it gets the job done. You’ll find the usual options for a budget-friendly hotel breakfast. Staff: The staff are a highlight of the hotel. They’re very kind and helpful, making you feel welcome from check-in to check-out. Value for Money: Overall, this is a budget-friendly hotel, so you do get what you pay for. If you’re looking for a no-frills place to stay in a central location and don’t mind the dated vibe, it works. However, if comfort and modern amenities are a priority, you might want to explore other

I stayed at Moxy Manchester while on a work do, and it was a great experience from start to finish. The hotel is in the perfect location—right in the heart of town, close to everything you need. The staff were really friendly and welcoming, even offering a complimentary welcome drink, which was a lovely touch. The place felt secure and modern, with a fun, relaxed atmosphere that made it easy to unwind after a busy day. Would definitely stay again!

We had a pleasant stay at The Townhouse Manchester. The room was clean and comfortable, and the hotel's central location made it convenient for exploring the city. The staff were friendly and attentive, enhancing our experience. Overall, it offered good value for money.

Great location Tidy room and great customer service Recommend

I had a lovely time at the hotel. It was a few minutes walk to Manchester Central (Convention centre) where I attended a programme. So that was super convenient. The room was cozy and clean. Ambience in the hotel was nice. The hotel had nice places to get food and snacks within walking distance. The only downside was that my room didn’t have a fridge, I needed one. I don’t remember seeing an iron but I didn’t need one. All else was good 😊

Highly recommend. Amazing service, good localisation. Worth to stay

Hotel was fine, room clean. Reading reviews after booking was really worried but all was OK. Travelled with young child. Had time show ID and child ID too. Lovely idea to put heater and fan in room to make more comfortable. Not sure if they upgraded us or not as got a better room than booked. All in all excellent location and value for money

Good Location around spinningfields, close to a lot of nice restaurants

This was my third time in The Alan so they must be doing something right 😄 Was guest at Room 403 this time which was the handiest room to get to/from the elevator. Definitely can't be lost. Very spacious room with a bit of lounge area, free digestive biscuits, fresh water bottle and compact bath tub (yes, yes, yes!) which is perfect for short people. Window is a little high in this one and no floofy rug. My favourite things: the gazillions of plugs and the full length mirror. As usual, bring your own summer duvet if you're a cool sleeper and your battery tea light candles for a cosier bath tub experience. A cortado at the nearby Nero overlooking St Peter's Square is a must.