Hotels Near Manchester Airport

Cheap and Luxury Rooms Close to the Airport of England's Second City

Jan 18, 2009

There are several Manchester Airport hotels to choose from, including 2-star, 3-star and 4-star, with Hilton, Radisson, Holiday Inn, and Crowne Plaza among the options.

Manchester is regarded as England's second city, although others such as Birmingham and Leeds have larger populations. It's considered by many people to be the most exciting city outside of London for numerous reasons, including its nightlife, its restaurants, its heritage, and, of course, its football fame.

General Advice on Manchester Airport Hotels

Manchester Airport is ten miles (16kms) south of the city center and connected to it by regular trains, as well as buses and taxis. Try to avoid taxis during rush hour periods as Manchester's ring road traffic can be bad and might add considerably to journey times.

If it's necessary to stay in the city then as long as visitors allow sufficient transfer time, it is not usually a problem to get to and from the airport. Train services are quick inexpensive and fairly frequent. They run 24 hours, though there are longer waits between rains from 11pm-6am.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Manchester Airport

Four-star hotel located right within the airport complex, amenities include indoor pool, spa, and a health and fitness center. As well as the stylish new Hotel Restaurant there is also the Sampans Oriental Restaurant, Callaghan's Irish Bar, and the Hotel Bar.

Didsbury House

Didsbury is an attractive suburb halfway between the city center and Manchester Airport, only a 10-minute drive from the terminals. Didsbury House is a chic 27-room hotel with its own lounge/bar, walled garden, small gym, and spa facilities. It's a refreshingly personal alternative to some of the impersonal airport hotels.

Hilton Hotel

The airport is a 5-minute courtesy bus ride away, and the Hilton has its own business center, onsite gym, Lowry's Restaurant, Lowry's Bar, and Caffe Cino.

Holiday Inn Manchester Airport

Two miles from the airport in the upmarket Cheshire town of Wilmslow, the 126-room Holiday Inn has its own terrace restaurant and lounge bar, but is not the best choice if you want easy access to the city center.

Manchester Airport Marriott Hotel

The 4-star Marriott is about two miles from the airport and is a typically comfortable Marriott hotel. It operates an airport shuttle service for which there is a small fee payable. There is an indoor pool, spa, and fitness center, with easy access to the Cheshire countryside.

Radisson SAS Manchester Airport

Right in the airport, between Terminals 1 and 2, and with a transfer bus to Terminal 3, the Radisson could not be better located for those travelers who need to be right there. Its 360 rooms come in a choice of styles: Italian, Scandinavian, Maritime, and Oriental. Facilities include a Beauty Lounge, Health and Fitness spa, one restaurant, one bar, a brasserie/bar, and free high-speed internet access throughout the hotel.

Stanneylands Hotel

In smart Wilmslow, south of the city and only 3 miles from the airport, the Stanneylands is an award-winning 4-star country house hotel. It has 56 rooms including luxury suites, and its restaurant has earned two AA rosettes for its gourmet cuisine.

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