Britannia Hotel

A famous landmark dating back to the mid-19th century, the Britannia Hotel offers contemporary facilities and superb period features, including a beautiful balcony stairwell. It has 2 of Manchester’s popular meeting places in the Wave Bar and Bar-Rogue, providing food all day at affordable prices, with great music and DJs. Add to this Jenny's Carvery, a Pizzeria and the traditional comfort of Crompton's French Restaurant, and you are truly spoilt for choice. A 5-minute walk from Piccadilly Station (with direct links to the airport), the hotel is also adjacent to the main coach station and has the Metro tram system on its doorstep. Valet parking can be arranged on arrival and a multi-storey car park is close by. The Britannia Hotel dates back to 1858, when the building was opened as the world’s original cash and carry store. It went on to become the cotton industry’s most famous warehouse. Lift access is available to the ground floor and all rooms, with accessible rooms and bathrooms available. Restaurants and bars are accessible via stairs. Please note that Crompton’s French Restaurant is not accessible for guests with mobility problems.

Hotel Services

Concierge Services

Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service
Currency exchange
Porter Service (24 hour)
24-Hour Front Desk
Express Check out
Safety Deposit Boxes

Self Parking

Children's Services

Cots / Cribs

Business Services

Meeting Facilities
Internet access
Black & White photocopying
Fax service
TV & Video hire
Audio equipment
Flip Charts
Secretarial Services

Dining and Entertainment

Restaurant
Lounge / Bar
Nightclub

Directions

Airport: Manchester - International is 12.8 miles from the hotel
Major Train Station:Piccadilly Station

By Car: From the South: - Exit the M6 at junction 19 (Knutsford). - At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit, the A556 (for Manchester). - Go past Mere Platt Farm and turn right at the 1st roundabout (M56). - Follow signs for Manchester and go under Hulme Archway to the roundabout. - Take the 2nd left into Medlock Street. - Turn right at the 2nd set of traffic lights at Manchester Central (formerly G-MEX). - Go through the traffic lights at McDonald's into Portland Street. - The hotel is on the right, just after Yates's Wine Lodge. From the East: - Exit the M62 at junction 18 and turn left for Manchester. - Follow the slip road onto the M60 and continue for 1.6 km (one mile) until it ends. - At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit for the A570 to Manchester. - After 3.2 km (2 miles), turn left at the Halfway House pub. - After 3.2 km (2 miles), bear left and follow Piccadilly. From the West: - Exit the M62 at junction 12. - Follow the M602 and get in the A57 lane for Manchester. - Follow until Harry Ramsden's fish and chip shop is on the right. - At the traffic lights, turn left into Water Street. - Turn right into Quay Street. - Carry on over tram lines and pass the Odeon Cinema on the left. - Turn left at the next set of traffic lights into Portland Street. - The hotel is on the right, just after Yates's Wine Lodge.

Please note that all direction instructions will be included in the reservation confirmation e-mail that you recieve after the booking has been completed

How to Book

Our instant, online booking service is fast, convenient and secure. We keep our availability up-to-the-minute so you can book your hotel online with complete confidence. You may book as many rooms as you like for any dates that you need. Once you have made your reservation, you will receive confirmation by email with our details and directions - all you need to do is turn up!

You will then need to select the dates you wish to stay for, and then go on to choose your rooms. You'll also need to provide us with your contact information and credit card details. Credit card details are required as a guarantee - your card is not charged until you finish your stay at the hotel.

How to cancel

If you need to cancel a booking please go to the cancellation page. After you have made a booking you will recieve a reservation confirmation e-mail with a link to this cancellation page. All you need to do is enter your email address - you will then be shown your current bookings. To cancel a booking follow the simple instructions. This will inform us of the cancellation, and send you a confirmation email. Please note a cancellation charge may apply, depending on how far in advance you make the cancellation.

For further information about the security of your information and our privacy policy, please follow the links below.

Hotel Policies

Checkin & Checkout

Check in hours are from 14:00 and onwards.
Check out is required before 11:00 hours.

Children

All children are charged at adult rates

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted:

Reservations

CANCELLATION POLICY: null COMMENTS: Please note economy rooms are internal rooms without a window. Group bookings of 10 rooms or more need to be prepaid and are non-refundable. Please note an admin fee of GBP 3 per room applies to all Advance Purchase Rates.

Local Attractions

Arndale Shopping Centre

Located in the heart of the city, the Arndale Centre in many ways dominates the central shopping area.

Palace Theatre & Opera House

Spend and evening at the theatre! Both the Palace Theatre and the Opera House boast five public bars each, which are open one hour prior to the performance and during the interval.

Manchester United Football Ground

Old Trafford is the largest league ground in England and home to the famous Manchester United Football team!

Guest Reviews

Debi from Leigh United Kingdom;GB gave Britannia Hotel a rating of Good

"If you like old opulent hotels this is fantastic. It has the most amazing central staircase. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Excellent for visiting Manchester City Centre, in prime location. Had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at the Britannia Hotel and would definitely recommend it to anyone. Some rooms look as if they could do with a little TLC, but overall everything totally satisfactory."

"The grandeur and age of the Hotel, excellent for the centre of Manchester. Totally enjoyed our stay!!!!! Very well looked after."

"Cleanliness. Found previous occupants boxers at side of bedside table and dust around door & skirting boards."

marc from brighton United Kingdom;GB gave Britannia Hotel a rating of Good

"the hotel represented good value for money. The room rate obtained via the internet is good value but the advertised real rate is ridiculous."

"the twin executive room was better than i had expected. i was pleasently surprised"

"the the hotel offerd very good value .communal areas looked tired although renovations are underway"

Rooms

Accommodating one adult, this room has a single bed and a complimentary tea and coffee tray as well as the facilities listed. Special Wine Offer: Stay between 10th June and 4th Sept 2008 (inclusive) and receive a complimentary bottle of wine. Subject to availability.

These rooms have a double bed and can accommodate up to 2 adults. In addition to the facilities listed they have a complimentary tray of tea/coffee. Special Wine Offer: Stay between 10th June and 4th Sept 2008 (inclusive) and receive a complimentary bottle of wine. Subject to availability.

These budget rooms have a double bed. Please note that these are internally-facing rooms, so they do not have windows. Special Wine Offer: Stay between 10th June and 4th Sept 2008 (inclusive) and receive a complimentary bottle of wine. Subject to availability.

This suite includes a double bedroom with an additional living room area. Special Wine Offer: Stay between 10th June and 4th Sept 2008 (inclusive) and receive a complimentary bottle of wine. Subject to availability.

Accommodating up to 2 people, these rooms have 2 single beds. In addition to the facilities listed, they also have a complimentary tea and coffee tray.

These budget rooms have a twin bed. Please note that these are internally facing rooms, so they do not have windows. Special Wine Offer: Stay between 10th June and 4th Sept 2008 (inclusive) and receive a complimentary bottle of wine. Subject to availability.

An additional GBP 3 administration charge will be charged by the hotel.

An additional GBP 3 administration charge will be charged by the hotel.

An additional GBP 3 administration charge will be charged by the hotel.

An additional GBP 3 administration charge will be charged by the hotel.

An additional GBP 3 administration charge will be charged by the hotel.

An additional GBP 3 administration charge will be charged by the hotel.