Hotel Gotham, City Centre, Manchester - Explore & Book
"Edwin Lutyens designed this Grade II-listed Art Deco Midland Bank building, whose imposing grandeur inspired the homage to Manhattan's glory days - writ large in its dramatic transformation to swanky boutique hotel. Rise in the elevator to the 1930s-style reception lobby on the 6th floor. Here, Honey restaurant monetises those 180º views through original arched windows; on the floor above is a delightful, gilt-tiled private members' club Brass. Weather permitting, you can even sip cocktails on the roof terrace while scanning a skyline which stretches to the Pennines. Across the lower 5 floors, no expense has been spared in the 60 rooms and suites. Beds are luxuriously decked with faux-fur throws, posh linen and leather headboards, while well-stocked minibars boast cut-glass tumblers. Monochrome bathrooms have the most enormous rain showers. Repro steamer trunks complete with old-school binoculars, gold cocktail trolleys and geometric carpets all evoke bygone glamour. The building's banking heritage is also referenced in bank vault-style doors, bullion bars and money bags. Central, comfortable, quirky and brimming with Mancunian confidence, you're in for a treat staying here. Highs Great central location in the city's shopping hub, close to nightlife, restaurants, attractions, transport The quality of the cleverly designed interiors, from bedroom to bathroom and in Club Brass, cannot be faulted Genuine, attentive service from staff dressed in pinstripe suits and '40s outfits We really liked the dishes in Honey restaurant, many with a modern Northern angle And we loved the captivating cocktails! Lows Prices are steep for top suites, and for some extras Some may find the competing themes a tad contrived, such as the cast of Roaring Twenties characters in photographs and in the hotel newspaper Although nearby streets have little traffic, Manchester is a busy place, so be prepared for some construction noise by day (but windows are double-glazed) Lifts, which you'll need to access the compact 6th floor reception, are small" - Nadine Mellor
