Britannia Hotel - Manchester - Manchester 53.47903, -2.23783

This hotel is very conveniently located, very impressive from the inside but although i got upgraded to an executive double, the room was still quite small. Service was not amazing...they got my wake up call wrong on two occasions and the man behind reception was actually drunk on another two occasions!!( his breathe stank of alocohol and he was swaying) has any one else noticed this!!??

looks very nice on the internet but when we stayed there we all had to leave due to a fire alarm when it was raining.then at 4.30am we got woke up by screaming "help"it was the room next to us and banging on the walls.it only took them to do something when i had to go down in my pjs and tell them

I stayed here for a weekend, room was nice and comfortable. I would recommend this hotel

The hotel is on a main street in a central location near Piccadilly Gardens, the shopping area and the main railway station. It is a large hotel with a grand Victorian facade. There is a wonderful grand stairwell and it offers a feeling of old world fading grandeur. It has a couple of bars independent to the hotel on the ground floor. The room was an economy non smoking room on the 5th floor with no breakfast. The good points were, the location, the size of room, the price, tea making facilities, well furnished refurbished room, grand stairwell, public areas and nice helpful staff. The bad points was the room had a ceiling window so no direct view, there was some slight backup ground noise from either the hotel bars on the ground floor or nearby but it did not keep me awake. Neither good or bad points, there was a bouncer on the he door at night to check you door keys and Buffet breakfast was £10. Overall I would book again as it was excellent value, good location and good size room. I would try and book the 5th or 6th floor at weekends and ask for an outside facing room (but then I might get more noise) or maybe a room not facing the front.

on approach the britannia hotel looks appealing, sadly upon entering the foyer, it is apparent that this hotel is in quite severe need of modernisation. the concierge was superb warm friendly and very helpful. however that was the best of the hotel, as for the room, one of the wardrobe doors was hanging off (i had to fix it myself!) and the matress was about 2 inches thick some of the tiles were loose in the bathroom. but apart from that it was fine! (not worth what i paid for the room by a country mile!) at least the 11am check out time was reasonable!

The location of the hotel is central and convenient. The room was small but clean. The main drawback was that the room was noisy i.e. you could hear people walking upstairs at night which disturbs sleep

I was only looking for a bed for the night without pretentions or expense. What I found was a bed for the night without pretentions or expense. The hotel has far more to offer though and looks most impressive, benefitting from an expensive looking interior face lift. Ideally situated in the centre of town and near the railway station. A pleasant surprise and real value.

The hotel is only 5 minutes walk from Manchester Picadilly Station, after a long journey it was pleasant to stretch my legs,I was only in Manchester for 24 hours but my stay was very comfortable, the room although somewhat old fashioned was clean, tidy and I could make myself a cup of tea! The television was somewhat dated and could only receive the terrestrial channels....no BBC News 24 or Sky News. Breakfast is excellent, a choice of continental or full English, served hot and by pleasant and helpful personnel. Check in/out very quick and efficient. I would stay here again as I have done in the past.

For the price of a rom in other hotels, you get here a suite!

The hotel's is an excellent spot for people wanting to be in the middle of the action, everything is in walking distance. The reception area is very nice and the staff are eager to please. The room we stayed in was clean & spacious with plenty of storage room and a nice comfy bed but as we had a ecomony room we didn't have a window this would of been fine if the air conditioning worked properly and didn't blow out warm heat on the hottest day of the year so far. Also we was supprised the see the fire alarm didn't have any batteries in - surely this is against the law? And finally the shower kept getting hot & cold. I enjoyed my stay at the Britannia but next time i'd prob spend a little extra and get a better room

Please - unless you want one of the worst and most lowgrade experiences of your life - do not stay at The Brittania in Manchester. Old unkept rooms, dirty linens, comforters with holes in them, dirty carpets, thin windows, moldy plumbing, no irons in the rooms. It was the worst hotel that I have ever stayed in during my adult life. It reminded me of a hostel, just bigger with the entire room to myself. Spend a few extra dollars for a decent, clean room in a better neighborhood away from tramps and drunks. While the staff was pleasant and accommodating, it just could not make up for the poor state of this hotel that hit its prime in the early 1980's and has yet to be renovated since...

Room was upgraded to executive yet it looked like an economy if not owrse, not very comfortable bed, furntiture in desperate need of updating, bathroom shower not very consistenet-cold one min war/hot the next. Good job was styaing there for more then one night.

Hotel is located on a seedy street and is lit up with guady 1970s style lights. It has a tacky pizza restaurant and carvery (again 1970s?!). My single room was down a corridor past the public toilets that you could smell the length of the corridor. The room was tiny and draughty and the bed had one small pillow. The TV was 14in and was placed on a 1ft high table so it could not be viewed while in bed ! None of the channels were properly tuned in. The shower was very powerful though!

Ideal location for City Centre

After arriving in Manchester on a 3 hour delayed flight, we got to the Britannia at 10pm. The foyer was the ONLY impressive thing. We checked in, the 'gentleman' on reception spoke faster than the callers at Royal Ascot. I asked about the restaurant as we were hungry, but it had closed. He did say that room service was 24 hours. He gave us a swipe card for the door and a keycard with the room details on it, stamped with a red stamp. I was tired at the time and thought nothing of it. When we had got to the room and unpacked, showered (btw the water was cold even on the hottest setting) etc, we ordered room service; a 9in pizza. ?6 plus ?3 tray service! Now I knew that I didn't have much cash, so I told the guy who delivered it (in a pizza box!!!) to room charge it, showing him the keycard. Guess What?! Red stamp = no room charge, room charge is a blue stamp! So I found some cash and paid him. We checked in the hotel directory, found that check out was 11am, so was looking forward to a sleep in. I did think back and it was strange that reception didn't ask for a card imprint for room charge. Anyhow, the pizza was ok, but not worth ?9. Did I mention a sleep-in? Ha ha ha! Housekeeping woke us with knocking on the door... at 8:30 am!!!! Now, I work in hospitality and I know that House keeping wait until after check-out or at least until after breakfast to go through and do a room clear. Well we checked out at ten thirty and it will be a looong while before we check back in.

Hotel was great six of us stayed for two nights and when we got there we were upgraded free of charge. Bar very expensive in hotel but overall fantastic.

I liked the staff attitude, generally very friendly, this was an important first impression. The lobby and staircases were clean and some impressive statuary made it seem grand. My room was upgraded without me asking, and the quality of the fittings and the cleanliness were excellent. The shower was not the best, but was adequate. The restaurant, Jenny's, was value for money, as much good food as you could want. Two drawbacks, i) the TV was crackly and limited to a very few channels, and ii) the noise of traffic could be heard even on this 5th floor. My visit to the Retirement Show 2008 was enhanced by my stay in this hotel.

The hotel was adequate, the staff reasonably friendly and helpful, but there is a generally tired feel about the place. My room was clean but, curiously, smelt a bit smoky. Didn't eat there but ordered room service, which was fine.

The reviews thus far have been spot on. You pay for what you get. My room was situated above a night club. The only saving grace was that the music below was excellent. I was glad though when it ended at 1am. They were nice enough to live coffee and tea in the room.

Excellent situation for shopping/cultural Manchester. In the process of refurbishment but it didn't interfere with visit. My room looking a bit worn but clean and comfortable. Didn't eat in hotel. Noisy late evening but then it is in the city centre.

The check in staff were very helpful but the only problem I had were the restarant staff. they didnt ask me about my meal and just ignored me and when the manager was asked what a speciific dish was, she was unable to tell me. when it came to pay the waitress said we would have to go to reception since there didnt have a card machine and i was paying my debit card. It turned out that they did have a machine and everything worked out.

We stayed at the Britannia as we needed somewhere to stay after a concert at the ME arena. The hotel was in an ideal location and the room was very comfortable and spacious. The stay was good value compared to others in the area and we would definately go there again.

This is the first time I have stayed here and I won't return, The room was faceless, the bed was partly broken and the bath was badly chipped. the TV controls batteries were flat and I was awoken in the night by the howling wind rattling the door. The lights at breakfast flashed all the time and though the staff wrere respectful, the full experience would not take me there again.

An average hotel in Manchester, certainly not the best, but not the worst either. Had to queue up for ages on check in, but I think was due to a chav couple having issues checking in. Room was ok, I don't think I'd recommend a room without window, luckily I'd booked one with one. If you need to iron anything then there's a trouser press, otherwise you need to take your stuff to the 'ironing room'. Breakfast delivered to the room was £9 and is of average quality. WiFi internet access is available & free.

We arrived at the hotel to find that they couldnt find one of parties bookings, which didn't seem the best start. The hotel furnishings were nice but dated. Once in the room we were met with a small room with no window. What was worse was that the heating was pumping out of the so called 'air conditioning'. Can't say I was really impressed. Another room in our party had mold in it from the damp and they couldnt offer another room as they claimed they were full. Won't be going back.

The main advantage for me is Britannia's location. It is on the doorstep of Chinatown, Canal St & the main city centre shopping hub (Arndale Centre) is a 10minute walk. The hotel is almost 'gothic grand' style with an imposing staircase on entrance & the large chandelier above it. The rooms I have stayed in vary from large (executive - upto 4 single beds) to very small (standard - a double bed & not much room for anything else). The cost does not vary in proportion. The rooms themselves are quite 'tired' & could do with a revamp. The bars are good - serviced by friendly staff. The en suite is adequate. The breakfast is a very good quality & priced competitively.

Adequate for an overnight stay and close to Piccadilly. The restaurant was fine, dont ask for anything complicated. Not located in the best area of Manchester for an evening stroll. A value for money option.

Obviously was a grand hotel in its time, and it was certainly adequate, and well-maintained - 'just not-kept-up to date. The staff is freindly and helpful. For the price, I would have expected a room with a window. Perhaps, with a big conference in town, I should count myslef lucky to have found centrally located accommodations at all.

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hotel was very nice and rooms were warm, not many tv channels to choose from. Also when wanted to use the internet computers both were broken down so could not get to print out my return plane boarding tickets, asked for internet cafe to get axcess to internet they sent me to a street where there was none

The hotel was in an excellent location, within walking distance of train station metro links shops bars and nightlife. The rooms were basic but clean and comfortable with all essentials in them, and very comfy bed The bar rouge was in a fantastic location right next to the hotel so not far to stumble. The only thing I can criticise is the Taxi firm they use going out for the night can't complain however they refused to pick us up due to not giving them an exact location for pick up how exact can you be outside Old Trafford. We were visitors to the area not knowing the direction we needed to be in and were abandoned because the taxi firm claimed not an exact location given and then the excuse that there was too much traffic for them to come and get us. Appalling

the hotel was very easy to get to from the Manchester Piccadilly train station, which made our trip to and from Manchester very convenient. also, the hotel itself was very nice- the reception desk was very helpful and accomodating, our room was clean and well organized, bed was comfortable. close to busses, trains and taxis, many nearby restaurants and bars within walking distance.

this must be 4th / 5th time staying at the britannia - very clean / very comfortable hotel in a great location.However, myself and a friend booked a twin and when we arrived we were told we had to use 2 single rooms...they were at the corner of the hotel on the ground floor...the rooms were not double glazed and the noise from outside kept me awake all night - was not very happy

the hotel reception and entrance was superb, the staff very courteous and helpful.the rooms unfortuneatley were very clean but in need of refurbishment.we had on a previous stay in the hotel we stayed in a economy room so this time i booked a better quality room only to be given an economy room

Just to say that the hotel is very centrally located to all attractions/transport links. Very clean and the staf were very helpful. I would recommend this hotel on its location alone but also for its choice of restaurants and bars.

We really liked this hotel. The foyer is nice and it has a very grand staircase. The room was comfortable with a lovely big window which gave lots of light. There was a bath as well as shower and plenty of hot water. Some rooms don't have windows but be sure to book one that does

I needed a low cost room for 1 night in close proximity to Manchester Piccaddilly station and this ticked all the boxes. Their cheapest room was small but well maintained with everything I needed when only staying for one night. It's in an excellent location and the staff were obliging.

Very good location near Piccadilly and staff at hotel have always been helpful.

Fine room.

hotel was amazing the staircase and light beautiful i loved the old fashioned charm. we were upgraded to a better room by the friendly staff for no reason. lovely place to stay. only downfall would be the lack of parking. beautiful building only fear is that maintanance of it lacking a little as in my opinion could be a 5 star with a little work

most rooms don't have a window pizza restaurant has a limited menu and when the food arrived it wasn't as good as pizza hut bar extremely over priced

Really enjoyed staying here. I stayed in a single room w a single bed but the room was spacious with plenty of wardrobe space, some decent mirrors and a good size bathroom. Just around the corner from Chinatown and shopping areas. Recommended!

The hotel is a stunning and grand victorian building, which is worth a visit just to see the staircase. It is situated right in the middle of Manchester, walking distance to everything. We had room 508 on the top floor. It was very clean but had a damp problem which made it unpleasantly smelly. It had very old single glazing which let the noise from the street straight in. The whole hotel had hardly any ventilation and was extremely hot and stuffy. On top of that if you opened the window the noise from the street was unbearable. Its a shame because if they sorted these problems then this hotel would be amazing.

Convenient central location, smooth check-in, but I had a top floor room which was along a corridor and up a flight of stairs. The room was simple and clean, but the main light didn't work, street noise is noticable, the room was hot and airless and on the second day there was no hot water, put down to a 'power cut'. Would consider it again due to convenience and low(ish) price, car park nearby.

Very friendly staff, i stayed here in june as i went to a Britney Spears concert. Everything is at the door, shopping, clubs cinema and tram. I am going back to Manchester in December and will be returning to this hotel it was BRILLANT.

staff were very friendly to me and that made my stay better

The hotel is brilliantly located and looks very comfortable, even grand, when you enter. But that's where it ends. Our room was on the first floor at the front of the hotel, right above the nightclub, which shut very late. The noise from the club and the street was enough to keep even the most tired of people awake.

this hotel is very central with loads of lovely shops across the road no need to go to bigger centre at all the hotel itself is very clean and tidy but do not make any noise while coming in the night porter is not that friendly thats my only bad thing i can say but 12 girls are going to make a bit of noise aren't they... they have to accept this i think we didnt make out of the way noise just laughing and stuff...

The building is obviously very old and a bit noisy downstairs with the bars etc. Great location and easy to get to from the main train station. Room was small but perfectly clean and comfortable. Only real complaint was the noise from outside which was definitely noticeable.

Very good location for central Manchester. Nearby secure parking - but at a price. Check in was quick, friendly and efficient. Overall feel of the hotel is that of somwhat faded grandeur. Large landings and wide corridors. Room was of excellent size and very clean and well serviced. Carpets/wallpaper and pictures etc rather dated. Good bathroom. Room was surprisingly quiet in spite of being in central Manchester - thanks to effective secondary double glazing. Did not try the food but menus seemed reasonable and plenty of choice for breakfast and other meals just outside the hotel if needed. Would definitely return - worth the money.