Manchester Hotels and Hotel Accommodation in North West

North West Hotel Types and Size

From Blackpool Hotels to hotels in Manchester and Manchester Airport hotels, Chester hotels and Liverpool hotels - take your pick! In the North West most large hotel groups can be found in key cities and towns such as Manchester, Liverpool, Chester and Lancaster. You'll also find an enormous selection in the seaside hotspots of Blackpool, Morecambe and Southport, and of course around and on the Manchester Airport complex. has a particularly good range of conference and luxury hotels. Group consortia hotels generally offer excellent leisure and conference facilities, with all en-suite rooms, function rooms and some may be licensed for civil wedding ceremonies. Country house hotels usually pertain to some historic character and are usually set within their own grounds, offering perfect wedding and event settings. Townhouse hotels may be a little smaller, but benefit from close proximity to town centre attractions. In Blackpool, try: Cliffs Hotel Blackpool Claremont Hotel Blackpool Viking Hotel Blackpool

Small North West hotels will range in size up to 20 rooms. Smaller hotels have more of a guesthouse feel, where you're assured a little extra attention, but with all standard amenities you'd expect from hotel service, including in-house bar and restaurant service . Most are family run and privately owned, with a more relaxed atmosphere than a large hotel.

Medium hotels range from 20 to 50 rooms, and with increased size comes more services such as staffed reception, room service, sometimes in-house entertainment, and some leisure facilities. As hotels become larger, decor generally becomes more uniform, which may suit for conference events. Large Hotels will have more than 50 rooms. Some may be privately owned, but many with be part of hotel groups, offering the benefit of knowing what to expect as consortia generally offer the same services across their range of hotels. With large hotels, you can often benefit from discount deals, or voucher and points schemes which are particularly useful for frequent business guests, or if you take may weekend breaks. In luxury large North West hotels, expect extensive leisure, health and beauty facilities - with the obligatory indoor swimming pool, conference facilities, in-house entertainment, internet access, staffed 24 hour reception service, plus usually good disabled access with lifts to all floors and often adapted rooms for disabled guests.

Blackpool Hotels to Manchester Hotels Star Ratings

In England we now have an amalgamated rating system for accommodations. For Hotels, the star rating system applies and whether it's ETC, RAC or AA star ratings, they all follow the same definition below, which is good news and avoids confusion. These definitions apply only to England, not Scotland and Wales which have their own hotel rating systems. The Star rating scheme is awarded from one to five stars for hotels. The rating reflects on issues of quality including customer care, the range of services available, and the variety and standard of facilities. As a basic minimum the one-star hotel has guaranteed at least 75% of bedrooms with en-suite or private facilities. For those rare five star hotels, guests are assured of luxurious and spacious accommodation to the highest standards of international quality, accompanied by service excellence and superior cuisine. A hotel with a two star rating will include all criteria of a one star hotel, plus additions, and a three star hotel will include all two star hotel services plus extras and so forth. When you see a star rating you know that the hotel has been visited overnight and anonymously by qualified inspectors working to the same high standards, making it easier for you to identify quality accommodation you can trust.

One Star Hotels - with a One Star Hotel rating guests can be assured of a high standard of cleanliness and practical, ample facilities and services. Service will be friendly, with friendly staff always on hand to assist. A restaurant service and eating area for breakfasts and sometimes evening meal services will be available. In summary then expect at least 75% of bedrooms with en-suite or private bathroom facilities, plus alcoholic drinks served in a lounge or bar area.

Two Stars - A two star rated hotel will provide above average comfort and facilities, included well equipped bedrooms. All rooms will have en-suite or private bathroom amenities and expect as standard a colour tv, a high standard of personal service and good food and drink. In summary expect a restaurant or dining room serving breakfast seven days a week and evening meal/dinner at least five days a week. Also, a lift may be available for extra accessibility.

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Three 3 Star Hotels - A three star hotel may well be a little larger, offering extra facilities and services. Quality will be higher and public spaces, including lounge, bar and other public amenities within the hotel such as games rooms, will be larger, as will bedrooms generally. As you'd expect with a slightly larger hotel, services such as reception service, in-house staff and room service options are likely. Usually a room service option of continental breakfast will be available. In summary, expect a higher standard of personal service, more extensive facilities and often larger lounges, bars and other public areas. Usually there will be a reception service, with in-house staff always on hand to help with your needs. This will be accompanied by a room service offering continental breakfasts in the room. Extensive choice of drinks and snacks will be served in bars or lounges, and there will usually be a laundry service.

Four 4 Star Hotels - A four star hotel gives that little bit extra than a three star, including a higher standard of excellence. Comfort and quality will be higher, including all bedrooms having en-suite bath, shower and toilet facilities. Four star hotels will be spacious with large and well appointed public areas like lounges, bars and games rooms, as well as function rooms often equipped for full in-house entertainment programmes. Staff will be fully trained and always on hand to assist, anticipating the needs of guests. As you'd expect, room service will apply for all means with a 24 hour refreshment and snack service. A dry cleaning service will also usually be offerred.

Five 5 Star Hotels - Five star hotels have achieved the highest luxurious standard possible to achieve, and with a five star you really know you're getting luxury facilities, with rooms beautifully and tastefully furnished and all en-suite. Individuality will often pertain to five star hotels, with each room having it's own individual appeal and style. Cuisine in-house in restaurants will be of the finest standards, usually prepared by experienced chefs. Extra luxuries will be standard, including touches such as dressing gowns, extensive toiletries provided in rooms, fruits, flowers and other foods and drinks in rooms. Personal care and service is guaranteed, with attentive staff providing the highest quality of service catering for your needs. Five star hotels then will provide the highest international standards for the hotel industry, accompanied by an atmosphere of luxury, style and panache!Hotels in Yorkshire Hotels in the Lake District Hotels in Devon

Blackpool Hotels

You'll find a large variety of hotels in Blackpool to suit all sorts of holidays, whether they're family-friendly trips for parents and their children, or stag and hen parties for those about to get married.

Many Blackpool hotels can be found along the promenade, and most of these hotels will provide rooms with views of the sea and piers. Some hotels are located in the town centre, a more lively and exciting part of Blackpool, as opposed to the North Shore area, whose hotels offer a more peaceful retreat away from the bustle Blackpool town centre.

There are also many different price options available for Blackpool hotels, from cheap budget to 5 star luxury. Of course, cheap or budget hotels will not provide the frills of a luxury hotel, but they will still offer basic accommodation necessary for a good night's sleep. 3, 4, or 5 star luxury hotels, on the other hand, will most likely provide a bed and breakfast option: full English, buffet, and Continental. Such hotels can range from £25 up to £45 and over per person per night.

There are a number of other places around Blackpool that offer coastal hotel accommodation. You can see in our listings hotels in Lytham St Annes, hotels in Morecambe and hotels in Fleetwood.

Liverpool Hotels

There is an abundance of Liverpool hotels to choose from, whether you're looking for cheap, budget or luxury accommodation, and you can find exactly what you require in the iknow-northwest database of hotels in Liverpool. 3, 4, or 5 star luxury hotels come with a whole range of features and facilities, from swimming pools, conference rooms and leisure activities, to massages and spas, and, of course, delicious breakfast options perfect for starting of a new day. Cheap and budget Liverpool hotels offer less than their luxury counterpoarts, but they are usually very functional and provide all the elements for a good night's sleep.

Hotels in Liverpool can be found near all the local amenities and attractions. So, if you're looking to stay by the waterfront, or need accommodation near Anfield football stadium, you can find the hotels you need in our iknow-northwest listings. There are other features in the Capital of Culture to see, such as the Beatles Story, the Liverpool Tate and the Walker Art Gallery, among much more.

If you're looking to stay in a hotel near Liverpool, try one of the hotels in Southport or hotels in the Wirral.

Manchester Hotels

Since the late 1990s, Manchester has developed rapidly to meet the demands of tourists, holiday-goers and businesses alike, and this is typified by accommodation such as the new Hilton hotel in Manchester in Deansgate. Despite this, however, Manchester still provides more traditional hotel accommodation, and this can range anywhere in price from cheap budget to 3, 4 or 5 star luxury hotels. Other types of hotels in Manchester include chains like Holiday Inn or quality budget hotels like Premier Inn. But of course there are many factors that can affect the cost of a night's stay in a Manchester hotel: location (city centre or outskirts), time of booking (several months in advance), peak or low season, during the week or weekends, what kind of facitilites are available (spa, swimming pools), and breakfast options etc. So if you want the best deals, you must consider some or all of these criterea.

Chester Hotels

Chester is great place to stay for a holiday, especially if you're fond of Roman history: the city walls and gates are based on a layout created by the Romans almost two thousand years ago!

For hotels in Chester, though, you will find a large selection from which to choose, from cosy, smaller hotel accommodation to large, spacious 5 star luxury hotels, which include country house hotels, city centre hotels, or chain hotels (Premier Inn, Holiday Inn). If you're looking to stay in a quality cheap to budget Chester hotel, then the cost will be anywhere from under £25 to around £35 per person per night. Often for this price you won't receive breakfast. For a breakfast meal, you will either have to pay a little more in the same hotel, or book into a 3, 4 or 5 star luxury hotel in Chester.

There are also quite a few hotels around Chester for you to browse. If you require a more traditional-style countryhouse hotel, there are hotels like the Crabwall Manor Hotel in Mollington, or if you prefer a hotel with a historic setting, yet close to the city centre, you could try a hotel like the Mollington Banatre Hotel.

Manchester Airport Hotels

Manchester Airport hotels are usually quite functional in nature and cater for holiday-goers and business travellers alike. If you're on a long-haul flight, or your plane has been delayed, for instance, then such hotels allow you to take a break from the stresses of travelling, or delays! You'll find that many of the hotels at Manchester Airport are located very close to the main terminals, and these can range in price from under £25 to over £45, depending on the price range you wish to choose. Of course, pre-booking a hotel room in advance would probably cheapen the cost. On the other hand, though, booking a room on the very day that you need it could be quite costly.

There are also a number of hotels near Manchester Airport, such as the Britannia Country House Hotel in Didsbury.

Isle of Man Hotels

Situated on the Irish Sea off the North West coast of the UK, the Isle of Man is a popular destination for tourists. It has a wide range of hotels to choose from, whether you want to stay in Douglas, Port Erin, Peel or Gansey. Douglas has the largest selection of hotels given to the fact that Douglas it the Capital of the Isle of Man, and it is the hub of entertainment there.

Isle of Man hotels can range anywhere from under £25 to over £45, depending on what type of hotel you require. A cheap hotel on the Isle of Man would give you a good night's sleep, but it may not include a breakfast option, and sometimes no en-suite. For those of you who prefer the creature comforts of a 4 or 5 star luxury hotel on the Isle of Man, then you can expect a choice of breakfast: buffet, full English, Continental etc, full en-suite rooms, and possibly even sea views, jacuzzis, entertainment, among other things. Furthermore, hotels will be available for the Isle of Man TT motorcycle events between late May and early June, so it is advisable to book well in advance to get a room at this time of the year.