You’ve booked your serviced apartment in Manchester for your important business stay – but our service doesn't stop there. Below are some important facts and tips to ensure you are prepared for your trip.
Transport for Manchester
Being the third most populous and third most visited city in the UK, it is no surprise that Manchester is equipped with an extensive transport network. The city can be reached by air, road or railway, with a number of large stations, such as Piccadilly and Oxford Road, providing direct rail access to cities across the UK. Within the city, there is a variety of inexpensive transport options available, including a free bus around the city centre, tram and public bus service. You can also purchase a System One Travelcard to easily move between bus and tram across the city. Needless to say, the roads of Manchester are serviced by hundreds of taxis if you are in need of a last-minute ride to an urgent meeting.
Weather in Manchester
Manchester, like many cities in Northern England, is known for its high rainfall and generally cooler temperatures. It is always worth packing a warm and waterproof coat when visiting, as even during the summer months Manchester isn’t renowned for especially warm heat. When the sun does strike, however, there are plenty of canal-side venues where you can enjoy the heat and sunshine.
Cuisine
With a restaurant list as diverse and populous as its inhabitants, Manchester has a lot to offer in the way of fantastic and varied cuisine. Wilmslow Road – also known as ‘Curry Mile’ – is thought to be home to the largest concentration of South Asian restaurants outside the Indian subcontinent. From vegan diners to celebrity chef restaurants – such as The French (with head chef Adam Reid), Manchester has plenty of top-rate eateries to suit your taste, within walking distance of many serviced apartments in Manchester.
History of Manchester
Its name is derived from the Roman fort which stood in its place – Mamucium – but Manchester has a rich and varied history which spans thousands of years. Manchester’s growth truly exploded during the Industrial Revolution when it became a key distribution centre for cotton and yarn. Many of the mills and warehouses from the era can still be seen today, as can impressive structures such as the Royal Exchange on Cross Street.
Today Manchester is a going concern, both for the North of England the UK as a whole. It has an economy larger than that of Wales or Northern Ireland and is seeing growth in business and finance services, creative and digital and healthcare innovation.
Musical legacy
Like its Liverpudlian counterpart, Manchester is famed for its musical past. Being at the forefront of the ‘Indie’ movement with bands like The Smiths having a distinctly Mancunian tone and then dominating the Brit Pop wave with the unstoppable Oasis, Manchester has a rich musical heritage and is home to many tourist-attracting locations, such as the infamous Salford Lads’ Club.
Museums for all
With its prevalence in modern culture, it is only right that Manchester houses many distinct museums and galleries reflecting contemporary society. The People’s History Museum is one such attraction, drawing in an audience interested in the development of modern society. Contrastingly, the National Football Museum attracts millions of sports enthusiasts from across the UK. Other unusual venues include the Greater Manchester Police Museum and the Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art.
Backbone of Britain
Due to its importance in British trade, Manchester is crisscrossed by canals once used to transport precious cargo for trade and industry. In fact, one of the earliest canals in Britain – the Bridgewater Canal – ran into the city. Today the canals serve as historical reminders, but can also be explored for leisure – with plenty of footpaths providing opportunities for a stroll. Today Manchester is a corporate hub and powerhouse city of the North, meaning there is no shortage of serviced apartments in Manchester to service visiting corporate travellers.
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A popular destination for business meetings and conferences, Manchester is an ever-growing Northern powerhouse presenting many opportunities for corporate outreach. When staying in Manchester, serviced apartments offer an ideal space in which you can work, relax or socialise, depending on the demands of your business trip.
SilverDoor Apartments has a broad spread of excellent quality serviced apartments in Manchester city centre and beyond. Offering a host of facilities designed to make your corporate stay as enjoyable, stress-free and successful as possible, our Manchester aparthotels and service are tailored to meet your requirements. Contact us today to find the perfect accommodation solution for your next business trip to Manchester.
One of the main benefits with serviced apartments is the facilities on offer! Manchester is one of the fastest growing cities within the United Kingdom as there has been a huge influx of business travellers coming to the city. With that comes an increased demand for serviced accommodation. Usually, you will find facilities such as a washing machine, dishwasher and microwave but sometimes, as present in the accommodation offered by Hilltop Serviced Apartments NQ, properties have more out of the ordinary facilities that cater to everybody's needs such as a walk-on balcony, the allowing of guide dogs into the property (prior arrangement), Sky TV, or a wine chiller.
All corporate serviced apartments across this city have a range of facilities on offer but some provide more than others. For example, Hyatt House Manchester in Manchester, an Apart-Hotel, offers all the facilities a serviced apartment would. From their studio apartment to the 1-bedroom accommodation with a sofa bed, all their apartment types come with built-in air conditioning, a basic kitchenette, and an in-unit safe. On top of this, Hyatt House Manchester go above and beyond in terms of what they offer regarding facilities for different apartment types. As well as having a 24-hour reception, communal laundry facilities, an on-site restaurant and on-site café, some unique facilities they offer include a business centre, meeting room, anti-allergy bedding, ironing board, and even an on-site fitness centre.
High Street Town House is a serviced apartment that comes with a lot of handy facilities that make your stay comfortable and luxurious. It has a smart TV, Bluetooth speaker, recycling facilities, work desk, fully equipped kitchen, and even a coffee machine. This is a stunning property and is one of many within Manchester that offers brilliant facilities which are put in place to make your stay enjoyable.
Yes, Manchester has been improving its cycling infrastructure with dedicated bike lanes and cycle-friendly initiatives, making it the perfect transport for exploring your new city.
If you need to amend your reservation, please contact our Account Management team. All extensions are generally subject to availability and if you wish to shorten your stay you may be subject to cancellation charges if you don’t provide the level of notice required by the cancellation policy. We’ll always do our best to help with any amendment requests, so please get in touch as soon as you know that you need to amend your reservation.