Arora Hotel Manchester

Address

4 Star Hotel
18-24 Princess Street City Centre Manchester
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Lonely Planet review

Set in a converted 19th-century wool mill, the Arora joins Manchester's growing list of trendy hotels, except this one's got cheaper rates and pop star backing. Sleek and super cool, it's an extraordinary deal if you bag a special offer, and the place to hang out to see Manchester's movers and shakers.

Slap bang at the heart of the city it would be hard to find a better placed kip in town. The spacious, contemporary rooms come with leather easy chairs and subtle modern art, and the cool neutral colour scheme is only broken by the splash of deep red or purple in the lavish throws across the seriously comfortable Cloud 9 beds. Luckily for most, the influence of aging pop star and part-owner Cliff Richard is confined to five speciality rooms named after his most famous stage outings. They're tastefully restrained though and only boast the addition of signed posters, discs and photographs. By contrast the Obsidian bar and restaurant downstairs is uber-trendy and decked out with deep-blue light strips across the bar, cream leather booths, and a host of beautiful people drinking exotic cocktails. It's one of the favourite hangouts of Corrie stars and big-name footballers.

Services & facilities

  • Restaurant/CafĂ©
    • Restaurant
  • Guest services
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Room service (24 hours)
  • Luggage storage
    • Safe-deposit box at front desk
    • Luggage storage
  • Air Conditioning
    • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Cards accepted
    • American express
    • Mastercard
    • Visa
    • Diners club
  • Concierge
    • Concierge services
  • Non-smoking
    • Smoke-free property
  • Recreation
    • Television in lobby
    • Fitness facilities
  • Housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Family
    • Suitable for children
  • Parking
    • Parking nearby
  • Bar
    • Bar/lounge
  • Bureau de Change/ATM
    • Currency exchange
  • Fitness
    • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Accessibility
    • Elevator/lift

Description

Location. Located in central Manchester, Arora Hotel Manchester is within walking distance of Manchester Art Gallery, Albert Square, and Manchester Palace Theatre. Nearby points of interest also include Bridgewater Hall and Manchester Central.

Hotel Features. Arora Hotel Manchester's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves full breakfasts each morning in the restaurant (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include a fitness facility. This 4-star property offers a meeting/conference room and business services. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. Additional property amenities include currency exchange, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This is a smoke-free property.

Guestrooms. 141 air-conditioned guestrooms at Arora Hotel Manchester feature coffee/tea makers and safes. Accommodations offer city views. Beds come with premium bedding. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, makeup/shaving mirrors, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to desks, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones with voice mail. 32-inch LCD televisions have pay movies. Also included are windows that open and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests may request hypo-allergenic bedding, extra towels/bedding, and wake-up calls. Housekeeping is available daily.

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