“It is right by the city train station as well Kara Godfrey, Deputy Travel Editor Published: 19:01, 22 Aug 2025 THE four-star hotel has all the fun extras – rentable umbrellas and on-site cinema screens – as well as all the necessities. Here is everything you need to know about staying at voco hotel. Where”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
- Kara Godfrey, Deputy Travel Editor
- Published: 19:01, 22 Aug 2025
Here is everything you need to know about staying at voco hotel.
Where is the hotel?In the centre of Manchester, the voco hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly Station,
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The hotel has an on-site cinema screnCredit: SuppliedWhat is the hotel like?voco Manchester City Centre, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, leans into the city’s industrial heritage with steel girders and exposed brick walls in the lobby.
It still feels cosy though, thanks to plush velvet seating throughout.
What are the rooms like?The hotel rooms have a choice of twin, double or king-size beds as well as all the mod-cons – think free WiFi and tea/coffee stations. USB plugs,
Smart TVs and wireless radios keep the rooms up-to-date and you can leave your toiletries at home as they are fully equipped with Apotheke, a New York brand.
Some rooms have private balconies as well as additional seating and desk areas.
Rooms from £111 per night. See ihg.com
Upgrade to a suite for super-king size beds and fully stocked minibars – with 36m2 of space to yourself.
What is there to eat or drink there?Manchester may be home to some fantastic dining options, but the on-site Runyon’s restaurant can’t be missed.
New menu highlights include their purple broccoli and apple starter as well as the Koji chicken and charred corn.
It’s also where you will find breakfast, with both hot food to make up a Full English and continental offerings of cereals and pastries.
A la carte dishes such as omelettes and other cooked options can be ordered for an additional cost.
What else is there to do there?Make the most of the on-site Grandstand, a cinema area showing films and live sports such as tennis and football.
Otherwise explore the local area, with both the Palace Theatre and 02 Ritz just down the road for some live music or ballet.
Don’t worry if it is raining – the hotel has umbrellas you can rent for the day.
Is the hotel family friendly?Interconnecting rooms are available, as well as their King Grand suite which has a sofa bed for kids. Cots can also be requested.
Is there access for guests with disabilities?The hotel has 18 accessible rooms (9 wheelchair and 9 ambulant-accessible) as well as other accessible features throughout the hotel.
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Some of the rooms have panoramic viewsCredit: Supplied