Britannia Hotel Manchester
Portland Street
Manchester, Manchester M1 3LA
(363 Rooms)
Forever popular, the Britannia Hotel is located in the heart of the city. Manchester's premier architectural building, is Grade II listed with outstanding details including a balconied stairway throughout the building. The Britannia is a famous landmark and meeting place throughout Manchester. The hotel was once the cotton industry's most famous warehouse. The S&J Watts building was opened in Manchester in 1858 as the world's original 'Cash and Carry'.
The new WAVE and Bar-roque bars are the city's most fashionable and stylish meeting places and stay open till late. Both offer food all day long at affordable provides with great music and the very best DJ's. Add to this Jenny's Carvery, the restyled Pizzeria or the traditional comfort of Crompton's French Restaurant and bar and you are truly spoilt for choice.
In a prime location, the hotel is close to the city's financial sector, shopping, theatres and the G-Mex Exhibition centre. Chinatown and the Gay Village, with their myriad of bars and restaurants, are a few minutes walk. Manchester Airport is only 8 miles away and Piccadilly Station, directly linked to the airport, is a five minute walk. Victoria Station is also a short stroll away. The metro tram system is on the doorstep, linking to Altrincham, Old Trafford and Salford Quays. The main coach station is adjacent to the hotel. Valet parking can be arranged on arrival and there is a multi storey car park close by.
Bedrooms
363 bedrooms
All en-suite
Direct dial telephones
Trouser press
Hairdryer
Colour television
Complimentary tray
Restaurant and Bars
Cromptons French restaurant with its traditional intimate décor offers superb French cuisine with service to match. Full a la carte and fixed price menus are also available. The adjoining Cromptons Bar offers a wide range of cocktails and aperitifs in elegant surroundings. The bar stays open till very late for residents.
Jenny's restaurant and bar have a more modern feel and are very popular with the locals. The Big Britannia Breakfast is served here, with its extensive selection of hot and cold dishes. At lunchtime, there is a super value buffet and traditional roast on Sundays. In the evening, an extensive fixed price menu offers a selection from traditional and modern tasty meals.
The Overstuffed Pizzeria has a jolly Italian atmosphere and is open from 11.00am to 2.00am offering everything from an espresso to a sandwich to a three-course Italian style meal.
Conference & Banqueting
The Crystal Suite is a delightful function room with elegant chandeliers and natural daylight, accommodating 200 diners. There are also training rooms catering for up to 80 delegates. The hotel is licensed to hold Civil Weddings.
Driving Directions
From the South
Exit M6 at junction 19 (Knutsford). At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit A556 (Manchester). Go past Mere Platt Farm. Turn right at first roundabout (M56). Follow signs for Manchester. Go under Hulme Archway to roundabout. Take 2nd left into Medlock Street. Turn right at 2nd traffic lights at G-Mex. Go through traffic lights at McDonalds, into Portland Street. The Hotel is on the right, just after Yates Wine Lodge.
From the East
Exit M62 at junction 18 and turn left for Manchester. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit for M60. Follow the M60 for 1 mile until it ends. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit A570 Manchester. After 2 miles, turn left at the Halfway House Pub. After 2 miles, bear left, follow Piccadilly.
From the West
Exit M62 at junction 12. Follow M602. Get in A57 lane for Manchester. Follow until Harry Ramsden's is on the right. At traffic lights, turn left into Water Street. Turn right into Quay Street. Carry over tramlines and pass the Odeon Cinema on the left. Turn left at the next traffic lights on to Portland Street. The Hotel is on the right, just after Yates.
From the North
Exit M61 at junction 12 to M62. Follow Liverpool directions.
Car parking
The nearest NCP car park is situated on Chorlton Street. Valet parking is also available.
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