Bewley's Hotel Manchester Airport, Manchester

***Introduction***

I had a flight booked from Manchester to Rhodes three weeks ago but unfortunately the check in time was 5.30 am. I really needed to be refreshed on my arrival because it was a business trip so I decided to check into Bewleys Hotel the night before, I have on previous occasions driven from home to the airport and found it very tedious and stressful normally leaving me feeling like a washed up dish ...
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***The Hotel***

It is situated about three minutes walk from terminal 3 but also provides a 24 hour shuttle service to all the terminals.

I actually travelled by train to the airport and on arrival I located the free phone in the main concourse to contact the shuttle service, they picked me up within five minutes which impressed me no end.

It is a large hotel and offers double, ... more

***Introduction***

I had a flight booked from Manchester to Rhodes three weeks ago but unfortunately the check in time was 5.30 am. I really needed to be refreshed on my arrival because it was a business trip so I decided to check into Bewleys Hotel the night before, I have on previous occasions driven from home to the airport and found it very tedious and stressful normally leaving me feeling like a washed up dish rag by the time I arrived at my destination.

***The Hotel***

It is situated about three minutes walk from terminal 3 but also provides a 24 hour shuttle service to all the terminals.

I actually travelled by train to the airport and on arrival I located the free phone in the main concourse to contact the shuttle service, they picked me up within five minutes which impressed me no end.

It is a large hotel and offers double, twin and family size accommodation, they also have several wheelchair adapted rooms and a very rare touch today smoking and non smoking.

I personally always like to have a non smoking room even though I do enjoy the odd puff because I have found that in other hotels the smoking floors are normally really smelly and fusty but it is still nice to be given the option.

This hotel is geared up for travellers using the airport and offers parking facilities at reasonable rates.

35.00 Up to eight days.
45.00 Up to 15 days.
These charges are for off site parking, you leave your car and they take it away to a parking pound and then return it to the hotel on the day of your return.

***Reception***

On arrival I checked in at reception, this was a highly glossed long desk and there were three receptionists behind it all dressed in immaculate uniforms.

I had to give them my debit card details even though I had already paid for the room when I booked but this is normal practice in most hotels nowadays.

I was asked if I need an early wake up call and if I would like them to prepare me a light breakfast; I just opted for the call because I had three hours of hanging around after check in for my flight so plenty of time to grab a bite to eat later.

The reception area was large and spacious with leather chairs and sofas placed around highly polished coffee tables and it led into a large bar area with a brasserie restaurant off that. I was really impressed; it all looked so plush and relaxing.

My room was on the third floor and a lift swiftly took me in about ten seconds flat. I noticed that all the carpets along the corridors were a plush red and gold colour they certainly gave the place a warm feeling and pictures scattered every few yards gave it that final classy touch.

***Rooms***

On entering the room using the swipe card the first thing that hit me was the actual size of it, there were pine coloured cupboards far more than needed for an over night stay, a trouser press, a long dresser with a huge square mirror above it, two king size beds covered in pure white duvets, a huge sofa with a coffee table opposite the television and finished off with a floor to ceiling window.

I was really impressed and it does take a lot to bowl me over like that, I was beginning to wish that I had booked in for more than one night.
Tea and coffee facilities a hair drier and internet access added the final comfort touch.

The bathroom was fully tiled and bright with a heated towel rail, bath shower and a loo that sported a very posh lid, I don’t know why I remember that detail but it just made the bathroom that little bit more luxurious.

***Restaurant and bars***

The Brasserie restaurant offers a la carte in the evenings and the main bar has a snack menu served until 11.30 at night.

I had a quick glimpse at the Brasserie menu, it all looked nice but a bit expensive so being on my own I opted for the bar menu.
I had a bowl of vegetable soup with a hot crispy roll and then a salad sandwich which arrived with chips and about three different dips, this was all washed down with a large glass of house white and cost me under ten pounds.

I could have had room service from the same menu for 3.50 more but I was happier to sit in the luxury of the bar and read a complimentary newspaper.

***Comfort***

I ate a great meal in the evening and slept like a log in one of the huge beds, I must add here that when I actually got into bed I snuggled down under a feather filled quilt and pillows. Pure luxury and then the phone rang and broke the lovely dream I was having about winning the lottery. It was my early call from reception so I mumbled a gurgled thank you and threw the covers back.

I tried the shower and this really woke me up so after two cups of coffee I made my way to reception.

The shuttle bus arrived again within five minutes and before I knew it I was at terminal three and ready to check in with ten minutes to spare.

***Location and Booking details***

Outwood Lane
Manchester Airport
Manchester
M90 4HL

You can book direct with the hotel by phone but I went to their booking site and found this very easy and quick.

Tel. +44(0)161 498 0333
ManchesterAirport@BewleysHotels.com

***Prices***

At the moment they are offering rooms from 59.00 per night or one night and up to 15 nights parking 99.00.
I did notice on their web site that they offer special rates occasionally so it is worth going to this first.

***Overall view***

This hotel is ideal for staying in if you have an early flight or even to stay in after a late flight home.
It is comfortable, extremely plush, and the staff cannot do enough to ensure that your stay is enjoyable.

I chose it because it was so near to the airport and because of the price and I can honestly say I got far more than I ever expected.
I give this hotel 11 out of 10. A most enjoyable stay I just wish that I had booked two nights.
 

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