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Car Park:
There is a specific built car park for the hotel with barrier that requires a coin from the reception to get out to ensure no one else parks there. It is quite expensive (£12 per day)
Checking In:
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Located in the heart of the city the five star Lowry Hotel is ideally situated for easy ... more
access to the railway station airport and main shopping and commercial districts within the city In addition to being the citys only five star hotel it is also t...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
HOTELYEAR BUILT 2001ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AS OF 1 JULY 2007, ALL BEDROOMS ... more
AND PUBLIC AREAS IN THE LOWRY HOTEL ARE NON SMOKING. ONLY LUXURY HOTEL IN MANCHESTER CONTEMPORARY AND SPACIOUS STYLING WITH LARGEST BEDROOMS IN MANCHESTER CHARLES FORTE SUITE 2 BEDROOM PRESIDENTIAL SUITE ATTRACTIVE RIVERSIDE SETTING IN NEWLY DEVELOPED CHAPEL WHARF AREA CLOSE PROXIMITY TO COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL DISTRICTS STATE OF THE ART CONFERENCE FACILITIES WITH SEPARATE STREET LEVEL ENTRANCE FOR CONFERENCE DELEGATES ON SITE CAR PARKING ONLY CITY CENTER HOTEL WITH HEALTH SPA OFFERING HOLISITIC TREATMENTS AWARD WINNING RIVER RESTAUARANT PRESIDED OVER BY NATIONAL CHEF OF THE YEAR EYCK ZIMMER
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
HOTELYEAR BUILT 2001ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AS OF 1 JULY 2007, ALL BEDROOMS ... more
AND PUBLIC AREAS IN THE LOWRY HOTEL ARE NON SMOKING. ONLY LUXURY HOTEL IN MANCHESTER CONTEMPORARY AND SPACIOUS STYLING WITH LARGEST BEDROOMS IN MANCHESTER CHARLES FORTE SUITE 2 BEDROOM PRESIDENTIAL SUITE ATTRACTIVE RIVERSIDE SETTING IN NEWLY DEVELOPED CHAPEL WHARF AREA CLOSE PROXIMITY TO COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL DISTRICTS STATE OF THE ART CONFERENCE FACILITIES WITH SEPARATE STREET LEVEL ENTRANCE FOR CONFERENCE DELEGATES ON SITE CAR PARKING ONLY CITY CENTER HOTEL WITH HEALTH SPA OFFERING HOLISITIC TREATMENTS AWARD WINNING RIVER RESTAUARANT PRESIDED OVER BY NATIONAL CHEF OF THE YEAR EYCK ZIMMER
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Advantages: 5 star luxury Disadvantages: Super expensive!
...offered me a week at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester I jumped at the chance.
I had seen the Lowry in the papers many times - the Man City players had a Christmas party there and David Beckham stays there when he is in Manchester. And not suprising as it is the only 5* hotel in Manchester.
Car Park:
There is a specific built car park for the hotel with barrier that requires a coin from the reception to get out to ... ...I dragged my suitcase along the car park the concierge was quick to send someone out to help me he was warm and helpful and pointed me in the direction of the beautifully modern reception desk. As I entered the glass fronted building the marble floor and funkily lit area had stairs heading towards the bar and restaurant, the desk on the left and the lifts to the room on the right. The process was quick and easy to sign in and I was shown to my room ... more
I am never going to be able to afford to live like a celebrity so when work offered me a week at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester I jumped at the chance.
I had seen the Lowry in the papers many times - the Man City players had a Christmas party there and David Beckham stays there when he is in Manchester. And not suprising as it is the only 5* hotel in Manchester.
Car Park: There is a specific built car park for the hotel with barrier that requires a coin from the reception to get out to ensure no one else parks there. It is quite expensive (£12 per day)
Checking In: As I dragged my suitcase along the car park the concierge was quick to send someone out to help me he was warm and helpful and pointed me in the direction of the beautifully modern reception desk. As I entered the glass fronted building the marble floor and funkily lit area had stairs heading towards the bar and restaurant, the desk on the left and the lifts to the room on the right. The process was quick and easy to sign in and I was shown to my room personally.
The room: The room was massive. As I got off the lift on my floor there was a huge lobby area with sofas and flowers. My room was not far off this. As I swiped my card in the thick wood door to get in I was greeted my a huge, softly lit area. A walk in wardobe to my left, a marble bathroom to my right and a large bedroom/ living area in front of me.
The huge windows at the end of the room looked out over the river and Manchester. The view was gorgeous.
The sleeping/ living area was incredibly spacious. Too spacious for me on my own. There was a sitting area to enjoy the view, and a desk with fax/ wifi connection for those wanting to work. The bed was so big it could have fit about 8 people in it. It was huge!
The restaurant: The restaurant was beautiful, and considering the exclusive nature of the hotel was reasonably priced. It had a variety of gastronomic delights and simple foods and the deserts are delicious.
The bar: Unlike the restaurant the bar was not so reasonably priced. A couple of glasses of wine set me back £10. It was a relaxing and modern environment.
The facilities: There is a spa facility included in the hotel including a gym and treatment rooms. The room service includes champagne and strawberries of you are planning a romantic night in
Price: The hotel adds up to around £250 per night. You will receive absolute luxury for this though.
Overall: I can not speak highly enough about this hotel. It was a lovely break. When I was there Madonna was performing at her Manchester leg of her tour and although I didn't see the lady herself I got to share a lift with a load of her bags!
I went out one night in Manchester and the staff could not have been nicer to me. Despite me arriving back at 3am and being sick all over the steps (whoops - got a nice £50 fine for that) I was escorted up to my room and they arranged a wake up call and a taxi for me so I didn't have to drive the next morning.
This is a beautifully set hotel and if you are a celeb spotter you should definitely go. It is rammed with beautiful stars.
Obviously £250 is a little bit steep but if you are planning a special night out in Manchester (or like me someone else was paying) I would definitely recommend this. Close to the train station and main shopping areas this is in the heart of Manchester.
Contact details: Website: www.thelowryhotel.com
Address: 50 Dearmans Place Chapel Wharf Manchester M3 5LH
Advantages: Rub shoulders with the stars, superior service Disadvantages: Pricey, but totally worth it !, plus you have to pay for car parking £10 per night
The Lowry Hotel is the only 5 star hotel in Manchester, and Wow. The whole place is just fantastic, I went on a paid for work do and have saved up to go back twice since. The rooms start from about £180 per night for room only, and breakfast is on top, they do deals however if you ring them or go on the website. The rooms themselves are spacious and minimal furnishings, very smart, with enormous beds, and gorgous views, The whole experience is pure ... ...I don't !)
As it's the only 5 star hotel, all the footballers playing at the Trafford, and any groups playing in Manchester stay here, I saw the moody Pink at the bar, and him from cold feet, shame Justin, and Kylie both stayed here when they toured. The bar serves fantastic Champagne cocktails, as a Jazz singer plays on the piano, the restaraunt is superb, and I even saw Gordon Ramsea, shooing waiters around the place. The Marco Pierre White restarant ...
Fairy22 11.02.2005
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Advantages: Superb service, rooms & facilities - a great hotel Disadvantages: None
I'm the first to admit that I've got champagne tastes with a brown ale income! But sometimes you have to save up and splash out for that little bit of luxury.
And so it was when me and my partner decided to head up to Manchester to see a concert in the city.
We thought we'd do it in style and, after a four-hour trek up the motorway, arrived at the magnificent Lowry hotel - the only five-star hotel in the city.
The doorman was wearing a top hap ... ...the glass doors.
A good start.
Inside, the reception area is clean and polished, with tasteful artefacts and ornaments dotted around and very helpful staff behind the reception desk.
We were offered help with our luggage, which we declined, and made our way to our room.
And it was fantastic.
Beautifully designed furniture, an enormous double bed, classy bathroom, extensive free refreshments - and a beautiful view over the river to the back of ...
HungryHippo 21.07.2003
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Advantages: Excellent Facilities, Brilliant Location, Helpful Staff Disadvantages: Not for someone who isn't prepared to spend a lot of money
The Lowry Hotel is in my opinion the best hotel ever. Built only a couple of years ago, it offers fantastic facilities in a bright modern building with fantastic design. The hotel is situated in Manchesters deansgate district, and although located officially in Salford it is a short walk over the river Irwell to the bright lights of Manchester.
The hotel is owned by Rocco Forte Hotels and all of the design is overseen by Olga Polizzi (Sir Rocco's ... ...interesting sculptures and artwork around the building (especially the statue of LS Lowry in the lobby. The reception staff are corteous and helpful and the brilliant concierges are on hand to help you with your luggage and tasks such as theatre tickets in Manchester. The hotel also has one of Marco Pierre Whites restaurants which has a set lunch menu at £15. It also has a bar with outstanding views over Manchester and an outside terrace for drinks ...
klapaucius 13.04.2004
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