Name: The Gardens Hotel
Address: 55 Piccadilly, North Central, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB
Price range: $39–$256 per night
Rating: 7.35

What guests think

At The Gardens Hotel, guests consistently highlight the excellent central location near Piccadilly and generally friendly staff, while noting dated interiors, variable room quality, and frequent city and corridor noise due to old windows, thin walls, and nightlife.

Rooms range from refurbished and spacious to windowless and stuffy, often lacking air conditioning, with occasional issues like weak Wi-Fi, faulty windows or showers, and creaky or hard beds. Housekeeping is commonly praised, but worn carpets, odours, and patchy maintenance appear in some areas. Expect a budget-friendly, very central base with trade-offs in noise and modern comforts.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic and dated; bar hours can be limited, and luggage storage is available for a £5 fee. Some floors require stairs and corridor and lift areas feel worn.

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Steve

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient for pretty much everything. Slap bang in the city centre, but also a short walk to Manchester Piccadilly station, ie a great base. Staff were excellent, price was good and a great breakfast, particularly the cooked English. The premises were clean though are a bit tired tbh. It could do with a bit of a renovation tbh. Other than that all good

6

Michele

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at 3.30pm to check in, was asvised bar didnt open until around 8pm (despite website saying offered hotel bar) room was spotless with comfy bed. Went to see a show and was back at hotel 11.04pm was told bar shut at 11pm! Hotel in great location despite this.

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mark

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, staff friendly, property could do with some new carpets and decoration refreshed reception area nice clean and tidy bar was never open.

10

Verity

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice, comfortable stay. If you buy the breakfast in advance it's a bargain. You're allowed one "menu" breakfast (full English/ pancakes/ porridge /scrambled eggs on toast/etc) which is cooked to order plus unlimited from the buffet (cereal, yoghurt, pastries, fruit, toast, ham, cheese, etc) which is a good balance between generosity and waste reduction. Beds were comfy enough. It was very hot the weekend we were there, but a fan was provided and the cold water was able to get very cold which was a relief. Rooms have a kettle but no fridge. Staff were always very helpful and kind. We were able to keep all our bags there all day after checking out for just £5 for the whole lot which I thought was very reasonable. We also turned up at 10pm the day we were supposed to leave needing another night's stay because the trains had all gone wrong. Needless to say we were exhausted and stressed but the staff member on the desk was incredibly helpful. Because of the extra day, we tried both the standard double and the standard twin rooms - both very pleasant. It's also a very reasonable price for the location - just a 10-15 minute walk to Piccadilly station and similar or even less to Sackville Gardens where our event was. I would absolutely stay here again and hope to next year.

8

John

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, friendly helpful staff, comfortable. Only downside is it is somewhat rundown.

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Daniel

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our experience at this hotel was far from satisfactory. The cleanliness left much to be desired, and the furniture was old and uncomfortable. To make matters worse, there was no lift access to our floor, which was quite inconvenient. The TV didn’t work, and throughout our stay, there was no WiFi connection—neither in the room nor in the lounge area. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience, and I wouldn’t recommend this hotel.

6

Patricia

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was 10-minute walk from Piccadilly, so really convenient for my purposes since I was only staying for one night. The room was ok, but really warm (even though it was not hot outside). At least there was a fan. Also, there was a noise outside my room (103) or nearby, like a generator/motor that was going off every hour or so. Some may have found it pleasant, like white noise, but I found it really annoying to sleep with. I didn't find the place spotless clean - some stains in bathroom and had to pay 5 pounds to leave luggage for the day after check-out. It's usually free in other hotels I've stayed in.

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Michael

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

First impression is that the hotel is far worse than its ratings suggest. It was difficult to find through a back door which the taxi driver had difficulty to spot. It was very inaccessible as we had to carry large pieces of luggage up a staircase to the reception. The rooms and interior are badly in need of renovation. The shower was not working in one of the two rooms and despite mentioning it at the reception, it was never fixed before we left. On the positive side, the staff were very polite (except for not fixing the shower) and the cleaning ladies were very good. The position is central and therefore very convenient.

10

David

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Last minute stay in Manchester Great location and good value Staff very helpful Comfortable bed, lovely clean linen and white towels Clean room and bathroom Stored luggage so I could pick up later in day The only thing that lets the place down is the state of the carpets in the corridors, near lift, etc. Mentioned to the reception team...Head Office please note it lets the place and its great staff down (and first impressions before entering your room count!)

10

Tracey

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overnight stay, check-in quick. Staff friendly, rooms comfy & clean. Also check-out is 11am, which is brill when you've had a very late night out. WiFi not brill but maybe because we were in a room at the back surrounded by other buildings. Didn't spoil our stay though.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are often clean with fresh linens, but worn carpets, odours, mould, and occasional missed cleaning or grime appear in some rooms and corridors.

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Joanne

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

After seeing mixed reviews online we were pleasantly surprised with this hotel. Hallways a little tired and could do with updating but entrance and restaurant were fine. Very pleased with the standard of room which was clean and very comfortable. We will be back! 🙂

4

Jan

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well located on Picadilly, but the room was very dated and shabby and really needs refreshing. The whole place was not well maintained and felt unkempt. The carpet and sofa had stains all over see pics and kept my socks on. It was very hot with little air flow and no air con so didnt sleep well at all. There was a plug in oil heater so assume the radiator doesn't work. Filthy windows. Expensive for what it was. I would not choose to stay here again. Also could hear everything from the neighbouring room, including a man vomitting very loudly in the morning. Not a pleasant experience.

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Marcella

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place did not at all match the photos and description. We checked out one hour after checking in and had to find alternate accommodations. It was dirty and smelly from the front lobby, elevator, hallways and rooms.

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Tina

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Probably one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in. The entrance was run down and unwelcoming although better once at reception area. We were met by a miserable receptionist who clearly dislikes her job. The receptionist on check out was more cheerful and the cleaner was friendly when we left. The room was small, tired and dated. The wall paper was lifting from the wall. The carpets were dirty as were the windows. There was a pair of knickers left on the floor by the previous guest. I dreaded going back to the room after an evening out. I was worried the sheets would not be clean but they seemed clean and the bed was relatively comfortable although my husband thought it uncomfortable. We didn't bother with breakfast after reading other reviews. At least it was warm when coming in at night when it was cold outside. We will not return again.

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David

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Last minute stay in Manchester Great location and good value Staff very helpful Comfortable bed, lovely clean linen and white towels Clean room and bathroom Stored luggage so I could pick up later in day The only thing that lets the place down is the state of the carpets in the corridors, near lift, etc. Mentioned to the reception team...Head Office please note it lets the place and its great staff down (and first impressions before entering your room count!)

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mark

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

stay was good just one night room very clean tidy warm too had to open window at one point .Bathroom good plenty of towels and even a slip mat in shower .Hotel close were i needed to be

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Ify

May 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was in a good location, however the room I was allocated was dirty. The carpet had bad stains on it and was very tired and old. The table and chair were dirty and the card I was given for the room didn't work. The overall feel of the hotel was it was very tired and old and in a real need of an upgrade...Overall, it wasn't a great experience staying here.

6

Gerald

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a room for the night, clean and convenient but no frills and you get what you pay for, unfortunately I wouldn’t want to stay there again. The staff were polite and helpful all credit to them. The property would benefit from refurbishment, replacing worn carpets and decor. The bedroom was very basic, the extractor in the bathroom did not work, simple maintenance could improve the experience a great deal. I would call this a basic lodging rather than a reasonable hotel.

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Mirjam

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the location, it was close to the shopping area and Piccadilly train station. Unfortunately that also meant lots of noise at night which was to be expected. I brought earplugs with me so not too much of a problem. I was there in November. It was very cold in the room. Luckily there's an electric heater that you can plug in and turn on in the bedroom. There was also an extra blanket to put on the bed which I def needed. Unfortunately there was no heater for the bathroom which stayed cold throughout my stay. A big minus for me was the mold on the windows in the bedroom and on the tiles in the bathroom.

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Tracy

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beds smelt dirty foisty carpets filthy

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Rooms

Rooms range from refurbished and spacious to dated and compact. Expect thin walls and old single glazed windows, limited sockets, weak or patchy Wi-Fi, no air conditioning (some rooms have no windows), heat/noise issues, and occasional maintenance faults.

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Stuart

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room on the surface looked amazing, room 202. It was an "Executive Room" and yet they still sent a message to get me to pay 20 quid for an upgrade, which you can't as it's the top room already. Then you pay on arrival the Manchester tax, oh and front forget your iD !! The more I looked at the room itself, the more faults I found. Lightbulb out Bedhead falling off Cracked windows The only opening window wouldn't shut Weed smokers outside the front of the hotel Lift smelt of weed to ...Really quite poor indeed.

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Kavya

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, good location, although the stairway did smell strange. The room faced out onto a noisy street, so bring earplugs for a restful sleep.

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David

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked for one night in order to attend the final home match of the football season at the Ethiad. The location is right on Piccadilly Gardens and close to the tram to the stadium. The staff team were pleasant and quick, and the reception and lounge have refurbished nicely. I paid £150 for one night (Springsteen and Kylie were also in town) so surge pricing came into play. But my twin bedded room was not great value. My room had no windows (as advertised) so that made it look dingy. But it was generally tired and in need of refurbishment. Only two power plugs one with a fan plugged in (no a/c) and one for the TV, the internet was sporadic and stopped working on my PC (but was fine on my iPad) carpets worn, only two lights in the room meant that everything felt average. If I compare it to a premier Inn as a benchmark this was far below that. If I had paid only £75 for this - it probably would have got an extra star for value- but this was distinctly just “ok”. If I was desperate I would consider staying again but it won’t be top of my list of choices.

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Mia

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was horrendous any slight movement and the bed was creeking, was worried it was going to break as it didn’t look in good condition. The mattress also wasn’t comfortable woke up with back ache and tired. Staff were nice and breakfast was good, but hotel rooms need major improvements especially beds, and more plugs especially next to the beds.

6

Andrew

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Windows open literally 1-2 inches on the hottest days of the year. No fan in room No wifi

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Alan

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel's superb location allows us to forgive much. Nevertheless, a window which would not fasten in February kept the room cold. Staff were informed and I was given a second electric heater which really helped, but the draft and noise was unwelcome. Reception staff are friendly but the window remained unfixed for my second night.

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Melinda

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was small, as expected. The internal rooms don't have windows, which is fine - except there is little ventilation, so it's very hot and stuffy in the room (even with a portable fan). Bedsheets and towel were clean/white. However, shower does not drain properly. Walls are very thin - can hear people walking and talking, flushing toilets at all hours. Fire alarm was set off at 4am with no explanation - so did not get much sleep. Some staff friendly, others seem reluctant to help. Would not stay here again. Ever.

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Jack

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location , room too hot fan doesn’t help much no windows , need airocon , bath room light didn’t work , plumbing wasn’t the best

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Daniel

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is a very dated hotel. In our first room one of the windows couldn’t be closed and we had to ask for a change of the rooms. The next room had working windows but the carpet was incredibly dirty and the room smelled of cigarettes. Very cold breakfast are with another window that couldn’t be closed!

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Astrid

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My executive room on the 2nd floor consisted of a big room and a very nice bathroom, unfortunately the windows were very old, with badly broken glass (double glassing) and didn't close properly, therefore there was a constant draught and also the noise outside was very well audible. And a safe would have been nice.

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Service

Staff are generally friendly, helpful and accommodating with smooth check-in, upgrades and late checkout, though a few guests encountered rude attitudes or slow fixes.

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Terence

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in smooth and fast,room ok if somewhat dated and tired looking.All room extras were replenished and towels were clean.Room was warm and the heating wasn't on so pleasantly surprised. Breakfast was good and plentiful, check out ok

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Paul

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

As always, great service from all staff that I came into contact with.... Ana at reception, nighttime reception guy, breakfast staff, and finally the lady cleaning the rooms even helped me vacuum pack my clothes so I could close my case!!

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Sharon

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are absolutely lovely, so friendly and accommodating, especially lady on front desk. Room very comfortable and clean. Would definitely use this hotel again, location is great

8

John

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Emailed the hotel prior to submit a request and due to the nature of it, was upgraded for free. They didn’t have to do that and certainly wasn’t expecting it! Upon arrival, they were very friendly and efficient. The room in question was very spacious and clean, however it’s definitely in need of some new windows, as the current ones are old and allow for excess noise from the traffic and trams. On the morning of checkout, the room card stopped working prematurely, this was rectified promptly and was also given late checkout until 12pm. Overall very pleased with comfort, space of room and value for money. Customer service was exceptional. Thank you.

10

Joanna

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very helpful staff and great location

8

Vera

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy check in. Friendly helpful staff

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David

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Last minute stay in Manchester Great location and good value Staff very helpful Comfortable bed, lovely clean linen and white towels Clean room and bathroom Stored luggage so I could pick up later in day The only thing that lets the place down is the state of the carpets in the corridors, near lift, etc. Mentioned to the reception team...Head Office please note it lets the place and its great staff down (and first impressions before entering your room count!)

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Harris

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This could be the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at. The worst part about it was the AWFUL and INCOMPETENT staff. The blond woman with glasses who was at the desk while I was trying to check in was terribly rude and aggressive. When she realized she didn’t understand how to check my booking with a Hotels.com booking number that I provided her, she got visibly hostile and demanding of me, asking for information irrelevant to my booking. It’s very uncomfortable for me to see someone so inept and so awful. Just makes me sad that she has employment and that future guests may have to deal with her putrid attitude. I will be traveling to Manchester in the future and vow to never set foot in this establishment again. The hotel was also smelly and rundown, much like the employees working there.

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Harris

Nov 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Just a terrible place with worse staff. People behind the desk are rude and incompetent.

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Ian

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived early as we were going to an all day event, we expected not to be able to check-in and expected to just leave our bags until later that night. After a few minutes they found a room that was ready. Really grateful for the service from reception.

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Location

Central location by Piccadilly Gardens and a short walk to Manchester Piccadilly station, trams, shops and venues. The area and traffic can be noisy late into the night.

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Laura

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is dated and in need of some updating but it's clean and very reasonably priced. I stay here everytime I come to Manchester. Its perfectly positioned and for what I pay I cannot grumble. The beds are clean an comfortable.

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Erik

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Booked Garden Hotel for a one night stay as I was attending a gig nearby. The hotel itsel is located in a perfect spot, a 10min walk from Piccadilly station and with several tram lines and buses within view of the hotel, alongside many restaurants, bars and shops right around the corner. The hotel itself is nothing fancy but fits the price bracket, whilst dated it was clean, lovely staff and my single room had what you need for a short stay. I was pleasantly surprised with the bathtub and iron+board in the room, something similarly proced hotels won’t have. Only downside is that due to the dates look it will be a bit noisy if you are a light sleeper but the location, cleanliness and staff have ensured I will return.

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kevin

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good value, clean, safe, central, nice staff, decent breakfast, great stay.

8

Antoinette

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Could do with a revamp but has all the basics needed including an iron. The hotel is in a great location and close to the tram.

8

brian

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is ideal for visiting Manchester, near Manchester Piccadilly Station. Needs updating reflected in the price but doesn't spoil your stay.

10

Mark

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and convenient central location

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Steven

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the station and shops and good position for the trams, very quiet and was good for our purpose.

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Alain Michel

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location!

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Monica

Feb 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is located right in the center of the city. It is close to the Piccadilly Rail Station which is very convenient for travelling by train to the airport or other places in the region. There are many stores and restaurants in the area. The front desk is open 24 hours. The free WiFi is very good. The room has window but practically there is no view as it is facing structural walls of the hotel. The furniture in the room is quite old. The bed is large and comfortable. There is tea maker in the room. The heating system in the room works very well.

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Phil

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to all Amenities, tram stop 5 minutes away really good location

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for value and quality, with cooked-to-order options plus a continental selection; service is friendly. A few reviews found it average or limited at busy times.

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Marion D

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good room, great location. Excellent breakfast (additional cost butbgrest value)

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Shelley

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at the hotel for 2 nights, great location for being close to shops, restaurants and transport. Our room was on the 2nd floor and we didn’t hear any noise at night. We booked a standard room which was a good size. Breakfast was continental and then you can choose something from the menu which is freshly cooked. We had a full English the first day and pancakes the 2nd. Great choice of breakfast. Staff were friendly and as we were there for the Oasis gig, having Liam and Noel in reception was brilliant! We would stay at this hotel if we visit Manchester again.

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Roberto

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and hotel. Very central location. Only downside was the breakfast which was very poor.

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Caroline

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel for central Manchester. Stayed overnight when in town for a gig at Co-op Live. Clean and comfortable hotel. Friendly staff. Only disappointment was breakfast, as it was very busy and we were up a bit late, so ended up eating out elsewhere.

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David

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed there many times everybody was friendly and helpful

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karl

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was very good value and the breakfast was perfect. Will definitely stay again, perfect place to explore Manchester.

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Verity

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice, comfortable stay. If you buy the breakfast in advance it's a bargain. You're allowed one "menu" breakfast (full English/ pancakes/ porridge /scrambled eggs on toast/etc) which is cooked to order plus unlimited from the buffet (cereal, yoghurt, pastries, fruit, toast, ham, cheese, etc) which is a good balance between generosity and waste reduction. Beds were comfy enough. It was very hot the weekend we were there, but a fan was provided and the cold water was able to get very cold which was a relief. Rooms have a kettle but no fridge. Staff were always very helpful and kind. We were able to keep all our bags there all day after checking out for just £5 for the whole lot which I thought was very reasonable. We also turned up at 10pm the day we were supposed to leave needing another night's stay because the trains had all gone wrong. Needless to say we were exhausted and stressed but the staff member on the desk was incredibly helpful. Because of the extra day, we tried both the standard double and the standard twin rooms - both very pleasant. It's also a very reasonable price for the location - just a 10-15 minute walk to Piccadilly station and similar or even less to Sackville Gardens where our event was. I would absolutely stay here again and hope to next year.

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Paul

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room could do with a refurb. The carpet was heavily stained and the paintwork could do with being refreshed. The breakfast was fantastic. Location was very central, just a two minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly Station.

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Nigel

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

we had a great time in Manchester. the location of the hotel was excellent. the room was clean and the room was serviced regularly. the morning breakfast was excellent as was the breakfast service staff, who was very polite and friendly.

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John

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Really enjoyed my stay at the Gardens Hotel. The location is perfect if you're arriving at Piccadilly station (a six-minute walk), and it's absolutely central for everything in Manchester. I also really appreciated the breakfast. The last day I was there, they'd just changed the breakfast menu, and they now offered porridge with fruit compote!

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Month	Average price
January	$53
February	$64
March	$64
April	$72
May	$81
June	$76
July	$60
August	$55
September	$67
October	$83
November	$80
December	$82

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $92	5 $148
6 $46	7 $42	8 $52	9 $81	10 $105	11 $106	12
13 $70	14 $46	15 $72	16 $103	17 $63	18 $80	19 $176
20 $50	21 $47	22 $66	23 $61	24 $46	25 $119	26 $256
27 $39	28 $40	29 $49	30 $52

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $47	2 $97	3 $241
4 $44	5 $41	6 $49	7 $60	8 $56	9 $126	10
11 $48	12 $44	13 $89	14 $132	15 $60	16 $106	17 $158
18 $50	19 $91	20 $128	21 $90	22 $44	23 $136	24
25 $61	26 $55	27 $54	28 $69	29 $57	30 $104	31 $160

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