Thistle Manchester 
Splendid Victorian building in the center of Manchester, 300 meters from Chinatown, 400 meters from Piccadilly Station. Guestrooms have modern décor in muted colors; all include satellite television, trouser presses and coffee/tea makers.
The fitness club includes a plunge pool, sauna, solarium and gym; after a workout guests can enjoy a drink in the bar.
Hotel prices and availability
Map showing Thistle Manchester
Dining at the Thistle Manchester
Portland Street Restaurant and Bar Open every day the restaurant features contemporary décor and offers modern and traditional English dishes such as Fillet of Beef with Wild Mushrooms. Closed for lunch Saturday and Sunday. The bar serves a range of drinks daily until late.
Attractions near this hotel
Royal Exchange Theater – 600 meters
G-Mex Exhibition Center – 800 meters
Castlefield Heritage Park – 1 kilometer (0.5 miles)
Jewish Museum – 2 miles (3 kilometers)
Manchester Airport (MAN): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 16 kilometers (10 miles).
There is a frequent train service between the airport and Manchester Piccadilly Station, 400 meters from the hotel. Walking from Piccadilly, turn right out of station and at the second set of lights turn left. The hotel is on the left (five minutes walk). Taxis are available outside the Arrivals hall of each terminal.
Driving directions from Manchester Airport: Take the M602 and follow signs to Central Manchester and then to Piccadilly Gardens.
Much of Manchester city center is pedestrianized and there is a good bus and tram network covering the city. Taxis can be hailed in the street.