The hotels below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over £150)
$$$ (£100 to £149)
$$ (£50 to £99)
$ (up to £50)
These prices are based on the cost of a double room for two with breakfast, including taxes.

Lowry Hotel
Located a short walk out of town, in the Chapel Wharf area on the Salford-Manchester boundary, this is one of the finest hotels in Manchester, with elegant rooms that include opulent marble en suite bathrooms. Use of the gym and extensive spa treatments are included in the price of the room. The hotel has a spectacular riverside restaurant, and the chef, Eyck Zimmer, was crowned Knorr National Chef of the Year 2006. There is live entertainment in the River Bar and Terrace most evenings.

50 Dearmans Place, Chapel Wharf, Salford
Tel: (0161) 827 4000.
Website: www.rfhotels.com
Price: $$$$

The Midland
Refurbished in recent years to the tune of £15m, the luxurious Midland is a Grade II listed Edwardian building that exudes elegance and charm and is viewed by many Mancunians as the city's best hotel. There are 312 en-suite bedrooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs and Internet access. The stylish hotel is conveniently located for easy access to the city centre's shops and nightlife.

Peter Street
Tel: (0161) 236 3333.
Website: www.qhotels.co.uk
Price: $$-$$$

Radisson Edwardian
Retaining the old features of the Free Trade Hall, the Radisson Edwardian combines classic charm with state of the art technology to create truly stunning rooms in a contemporary style. Located within easy walking distance of some of the city's best attractions, the hotel has a swimming pool, a fitness centre and high-speed Internet access.

Free Trade Hall, Peter Street
Tel: (0161) 835 9929.
Website: www.radissonedwardian.com
Price: $$-$$$

The Atrium
Situated close to the Gay Village and just a short walk from the centre of town, the Atrium offers serviced contemporary apartments with all the comforts of home including a DVD player and stereo in the room and a kitchen complete with washing machine and dishwasher. Perfect for longer stays.

74 Princess Street
Tel: (0161) 235 2000.
Website: www.atriumapartments.co.uk
Price: $$

Britannia Manchester Hotel
Located close to China Town near the heart of the city, the Britannia Manchester Hotel is in a former cotton warehouse and is now a Grade II listed building. The hotel has 393 rooms and includes two restaurants as well as the popular Wave Bar and Bar Rogue on site.

35 Portland Street
Tel: (0161) 228 2288.
Website: www.britanniahotels.com
Price: $-$$