The Gardens Hotel  

I think that the web site promoted the hotel facilities well, however it did look very gloomy when we arrived. The hotel was quiet and there wasn't that 'buzz' and 'warmth' that you find in most. More like a b&B. We decided not to dine here so can not comment on the food. The hotel staff were excellent and very polite and helpful, and did welcome us to a high standard. I would still stay again though. Excellent location!!

Proceeding from the impressive modern entrance/reception the rest of the building was very 'musky' and dated.

location & value for money . helpfull staf & my mother left a jacket in her room wicht the hotel returned too us excellent

i thought the decor was absolutely lovely and the staff were brilliant so friendly and i had mu room upgraded which was fabulous to a four poster room brilliant would stay again.

Location good Breakfast cooked fresh to order & very good

Room advertised as superior but still tiny. Shower very tempramental

The traffic is very convenient.

The WiFi signal is weak, and has no window in. Rooms

The location and price were excellent.

This is a noisy hotel the walls are so thin you can hear the people moving around next door and I was kept awake with the sound of the fan extractor. The lift is also noisy and from early on people were creating a racket in the corridor.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast range. Very nice hotel.

Good location, friendly staff

Bathroom - hot tap had blue dot which usually signifies cold and both knobs fell off when turned. They were probably put back on the wrong way round by previous customers. Did get hot water eventually when I worked out what was going wrong.

Location and privacy. The room was clean. It was good to see equipment for ironing.

The room i got was extremly dark, with only one small window in the celling, and only two small lamps on the desks. It was not enough to do anything, especially in the evening.

Location is excellent only 5 mins walk from Piccadilly Station, the bar is open until 3am and the beds are super comfortable.

From the outside it looks like it isnt open, the sign is old and doesnt switch on, the toilets are so low down you are nearly squating. If you are looking for cheap, central

The best thing about this hotel is the location. I was travelling with my mother for a weekend break, visiting family, etc. so this hotel was - right in Picadilly in the centre of Manchester city and close to shops culture venues and the train stations. We had stayed before so I didn't need to consider other hotels this trip. The price was very resonable for a basic, comfortable room. Despite being in the city centre and having a room facing the front of the hotel, it was very quiet and we were not disturbed.

There are a number of steps up to the front of the hotel and heavy doors at the top so it is a bit of a struggle with a heavy case. The rooms are quite basic, and slightly shabby. I probably wouldn't have stayed in this hotel if I had been in Manchester for a few nights, but as we were moving on to stay with family after one night, it was fine and suited us perfectly.

It is easy to walk to the hotel from the Piccadily Train Station. Shopping is just a stone's throw away. There are also many eating outlets in the vicinity.

Housekeeping is rather shoddy.