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Manchester Interesting : Michelin's recommendations

Manchester grew up out on the site of an old Roman settlement, but its good fortunes began in the 18C with the rise of the cotton industry, followed by the city’s development as a financial centre; a prosperous heritage reflected in its fine buildings Following an IRA bomb attack in 1996 a huge regeneration programme gave the city a new face. Areas like Trafford and Salford have some audacious new buildings; Manchester is fulfilling its potential.

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Tourist attractions Manchester : Things to see and do

  • Chinatown

    Faulkner Street GB - Manchester

    The Chinese Community of Manchester combined with that of Liverpool is the largest in England, excluding outside of London. The community has made the area around Faulkner Street its own, with decorations, frescoes and lively Chinese gardens, and the..

  • City Art Gallery Interesting

    Mosley Street GB - Manchester M2 3JL

    The interior has recently regained its 19C splendour and contains a collection of the Pre-Raphaelite school, with works by Millais, Hunt, Rossetti and the famous work of Ford Madox Brown titled «Work», depicting the different classes of a developing ..

  • Royal Exchange Theatre

    St Ann's Square GB - Manchester M2 7DH

    The Manchester cotton exchange was the cornerstone in the trade of this fibre - a building to which the city used to owe its prosperity. The pure water from the Pennines, the high water table and a large workforce also helped the cotton industry to p..

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Hotels Manchester

  • Thistle Manchester City Centre, The Portland

    3-5 Portland Street, Piccadilly Gardens GB - Manchester M1 6DP

    With a modern leisure centre and stylish bedrooms, The Portland by Thistle is opposite Piccadilly Gardens, close to the Northern Quarter. There is a lively bar, restaurant and Wi-Fi. The rooms at The Portland have a private bathroom with free toilet..

  • Malmaison Manchester Three stars Three stars Three stars

    Piccadilly GB - Manchester M1 3AQ

    Prix Prices from : 89 £

    Opposite Manchester Piccadilly Station, this beautifully converted Victorian warehouse has boutique bedrooms and a sumptuous spa. In Manchester’s vibrant centre, the hotel also features a brasserie and fitness centre. The chic rooms have luxurious b..

  • The Portland by Thistle Three stars Three stars Three stars

    3-5 Portland Street GB - Manchester M1 6DP

    Prix Prices from : 40 £

    Located in the heart of the city centre, overlooking Piccadilly Gardens just a short 5 minute walk from Piccadilly Railway Station. The Portland by Thistle has 204 bedrooms. The hotel has had a complete refurbishment in 2010 with all rooms and public..

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Restaurants Manchester

  • Smoak Bar & Grill Restaurant within a Michelin recommended hotel (or restaurant) 

    Piccadilly GB - Manchester M1 3AQ

  • Sole Comfortable restaurant 

    37 Turner St GB - Manchester M4 1DW

    Sole on the menu and soul in the basement at this contemporary restaurant set over 3 floors. Fresh, modern dishes use good quality ingredients; seafood is the focus but meat also features. Resident weekend DJ.

  • Northern Quarter Quite comfortable restaurant 

    108 High St GB - Manchester M4 1HQ

    Friendly, modern restaurant with floor to ceiling windows. Keenly priced, seasonal menus offer classic dishes presented in a modern style. The three course 'Love Lunch' is very popular - as are the monthly themed evenings.

  • City Café Restaurant within a Michelin recommended hotel (or restaurant) 

    One Piccadilly Pl, 1 Auburn St GB - Manchester M1 3DG

  • Red N Hot Quite comfortable restaurant 

    56 Faulkner St (1st Floor) GB - Manchester M1 4FH

    Fiery chilli and pepper infused Sichuan dishes; choose a level of spice - hot, medium or cooler. Signature dish of sliced pork with chilli and pepper. Ducks tongues, stewed frogs legs and pigs intestines are not for the fainthearted.

  • Michael Caines Comfortable restaurant 

    107 Piccadilly GB - Manchester M1 2DB

    Large, lively modern restaurant in a hotel basement, featuring subdued lighting and a sophisticated style. Contemporary British cooking has some Mediterranean influences. The tasting menu comes with matching wine suggestions.

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