The Midland - QHotels

This 4-star luxury hotel is in Manchester city centre. It has stylish, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a pool, gym and squash court. The French Restaurant has won 2 AA Rosettes.

The Midland - QHotels is less than 400 metres from Bridgewater Hall, the Palace Theatre and Manchester Central exhibition and conference centre. The shops and bars are a 10-minute walk away.

The restaurant serves French cuisine with a British twist, while the Octagon Lounge is more casual and offers afternoon teas. The Wyvern Bar serves cocktails and there is 24-hour room service.

There is satellite TV in each room, and the hotel's facilities also include a jacuzzi, sauna and solarium.