In keeping with Manchester’s burgeoning popularity in recent decades, its accommodation options are now as good as anywhere, and include several hotels with their own pool.
(Photo: Park Inn by Radisson / Courtesy Booking.com)
The famous city in northwest England has come a long way since its time as an industrial heartland known for commerce more than culture. Vibrant museum and festival scenes along with an ever growing assortment of swanky new-build residential developments are contributing to the city’s modern evolution into a true 21st century metropolis. If you’re planning a visit to Manchester and might like a refreshing dip during your stay, here are 5 of the best hotels with a pool.
Park Inn by Radisson
Situated just moments from Manchester Victoria Rail Station, this contemporary 4-star hotel is a convenient choice for those arriving into the city by train. As for its amenities, there’s a health club and spa featuring a large swimming pool, a steam room and sauna, and a gymnasium. A restaurant specialising in grilled meats means there’s no need to leave the hotel to find a decent meal and there’s also a separate stylish bar with an outdoor terrace. Guest rooms feature tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryers, and safes, along with scenic views across the city. Manchester’s lively Printworks entertainment complex is within walking distance. From £169 per night.
King Street Townhouse
(Photo: King Street Townhouse / Courtesy Booking.com)
Found in the Upper King Street conservation area, King Street Townhouse caused ripples of excitement when it opened its doors in 2015, becoming Manchester’s first hotel with a rooftop pool. Set in an Italian Renaissance-style building dating from 1872, the upscale hotel overlooking Manchester Town Hall draws crowds of young, fashionable types who gravitate towards the hotel’s chic rooftop where a heated, infinity spa pool, as well as a relaxation room and steam room, await. Elsewhere in the hotel, there’s a chic wood-panelled restaurant, a cosy, art-filled tea lounge, and a mezzanine lounge with a fireplace. Plush guest rooms are kitted out with a flat-screen TV, minibar, coffeemaker, and rainfall shower. The historic thoroughfare of Deansgate is just steps away. From £143 per night.
The Midland
This upscale spa hotel enjoys a prime location close to some of the city’s main attractions, including Bridgewater Hall, the Palace Theatre, and Manchester Central Exhibition and Conference Centre. Within the hotel itself, a luxurious spa offers a swimming pool, an aromatherapy steam room, and an Alder-Wood sauna. There’s also a fine dining restaurant that attracts visitors from far and wide, along with a charming tea room. Guest rooms are stylishly designed and feature air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. A wide number of shops and bars are within a 10-minute walk. From £84 per night.
Hilton Manchester Deansgate
(Photo: Hilton Manchester Deansgate / Courtesy Booking.com)
Positioned within the Beetham Tower modern skyscraper, one of central Manchester’s most famous landmarks, this Hilton hotel boasts a luxurious spa complete with a swimming pool, treatment rooms, sauna and steam room, and well-equipped gymnasium. The large guest rooms are designed in colourful style and feature eye-catching artwork, a plasma-screen TV, floor-to-ceiling windows, a private bathroom and air conditioning. Elsewhere in the hotel, there’s an intimate restaurant and a swanky bar serving classic cocktails. For those arriving by car, there’s free on-site parking. The MEN Arena is a 15-minute walk away. From £116 per night.
Castlefield Hotel
Enjoying a scenic setting overlooking Manchester’s Bridgewater Canal, a 10-minute walk from the city centre, this is another hotel that won’t break the bank while offering plenty of amenities. Among them are a 20-yard swimming pool, a gymnasium, a sports hall with a running track, and a sauna. There’s also a cosy lounge bar that’s ideal for pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap. Guest rooms feature a TV, a work desk, tea/coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, too. The Museum of Science and Industry is directly next door and Deansgate Rail Station is 10 minutes away on foot. From £69 per night.