Britannia Hotel Manchester, Manchester

I had the misfortune to stay at the Britannia Hotel during september of last year. Having stayed in a fair few hotels in my time I was gobsmacked by the appaling way it was run and feel I would like to review the hotel to warn any potential customers of the pitfalls. My experience I ended up at the Britannia as the company I work for was running groups regionally and the agency we work with selected the Britannia for its reasonable rates and central location. Because I was to spend my evening watching the focus groups I thought why not book a room in this place too. I dearly wish I'd had more ... more

As with my previous recent reviews this forms a part of my need to get a life ethos, and even though I live a short distance from Manchester on a planned night out on the town I decided it was better worth my time staying over than drunkely seeking the nightbus home. So armed with my trusty cashback paying link to a hotelbooking site I found this one for the night. I paid £50 for a doubleroom with no food included, the hotels standard rate is around £66 so a considerable saving especially given I only booked a few days before I wanted to stay. The hotel itself is seconds from Picadilly Gardens ... more

My partner and I visited Manchester in November 2008. We got a good deal on a room at the Britannia through priceline.co.uk - £180 for 3 nights in a superior suite. I noted on the booking that we would like a four-poster suite if possible, and we arrived to find we had one. As noted by other reviewers, the reception staff were not particularly friendly. We didn't have long to wait though and we were soon checked in. There was no problem with my partner wanting to pay using his credit card, rather than mine which we had used to book the room. The hotel foyer is very impressive with the huge ... more

This review is mainly about the hotel building and it's local amenities (there are some other reviews on here detailing visitors experiences). If you are looking for affordable accommodation in a perfect location in Manchester City Centre, then the Britannia Hotel in Manchester cit centre seems to fit the bill. Unfortunately however, the rooms, atmosphere and general politeness of staff are somewhat lacking. I would recommend staying somwehere else, such as the Portland Thistle hotel next door, or the Piccadilly Gardens hotel (a short walk away). The Britannia does seem to attract most of the ... more

Me and my boyfriend stayed here for a Valentine's day as there was a fantastic offer. It was a four poster suite, an evening meal and a breakfast buffet, for £130! The hotel is very close to the city centre, and public transport. Its also very handy, when you've been shopping. There isn't very far to carry all of your bags. Upon entering the hotel, first impressions are amazing, a great staircase meets you with a large chandelier. Everything is clean and tidy, and the brass work shines! When it comes to joining the queue for reception to sign in, it is very slow. When you reach the counter the ... more

I was really looking forward to reviewing this hotel for myself after reading so many horrendous reviews on the place. However upon arrival at the hotel, upon checking in, we were told that the hotel had been overbooked and there were no rooms left. Note: I should add my friend booked this hotel not knowing its reputation and I read up about it afterwards. We couldn't find another hotel for the event we were attending in time. We were offered rooms at their sister hotel - ok fine we thought, until they told us it was in Bolton. We had to take it in the end as Manchester was very booked up that ... more