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 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 ... more

With an early morning flight and no Manchester residence at the moment, I booked into Bewleys Hotel to get my latest adventure off to a good start. Like the Crown Plaza I reviewed a few months ago prior to my last, somewhat abortive expedition, it is located on the airport site. In fact, it is right next door to the Crown Plaza, close to the interconnected Terminals 1 and 3, and not far at all from Terminal 2. The website and confirmation email both had clear directions from the M56, and helpfully indicated that the final bit required a sharp left hand turn. There is a decent sized car park ... more

As we live nearly two hours drive from Manchester Airport we generally tend to find the drive down the M6/M62, finding of the carpark and commute to the airport quite a stressful situation, worrying about hold-ups on the motorway, not being able to find the carpark and generally viewing it a necessary, but evil, part of our holiday. And, when you take into account that you have to check in at the airport 2-3 hours before your flight time, the 2 hours it takes us to get there, the minimum of half an hour you have to allow for the carparking scenario and the extra hour you leave yourself in case ... more

We have stayed in this hotel overnight twice, when we have had an early flight, for our annual holiday. We found the hotel very comfortable and good value for money. The staff were exceptionally friendly and very helpful. The room was nicely decorated and very clean and airy, with all amenities. Reception is vast and very inviting. We had a meal in the bar area which was a little pricey, but worth it. There were plenty of minivans to take you to your teminal, with very pleasant and helpful drivers. We had also arranged to leave our car there whilst on holiday, as we don't like using the ... more