You know what you're getting with a Premier Inn. However, this branch fell slightly short of the mark. The room was clean and reasonably quiet, despite some midnight giddiness from a nearby room, where we think the three witches were practising for a Macbeth scene with no attempt to keep their cackling and clomping footsteps down. Check-in took an inordinate time - the longest we've experienced in our many Premier Inn stays. The reception lad was trying his best, on his own, and neither of the automatic check-in machines were working, hence a long queue. We didn't opt for breakfast but a late drink in the busy bar was swiftly served. Finally, the water in the bathroom at around 9.30am was tepid at best. We were quite glad we were only staying here for one night. However, a good location for the Lowry and the tram.