Copthorne Hotel Manchester

Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous | 10-Jun-2006
Excellent hotel to stay at if your going to a match at Old Trafford.

Victor Power, United Kingdom | 14-Sep-2005
A modern, well priced, clean and well appointed hotel situated in the heart of the innovative Salford Quays with all the fantastic amenities. The tram service into manchester city centre is fantastic running every 12 minutes on the dot and so cheap!

Location
The hotel is located in the Salford Quays area of Manchester, a short distance from the city centre. Old Trafford is also close by, 15 minutes walk.

Rooms
The rooms are all in very good condition , of decent size and have all the facilities one would expect from a good four star hotel. Many of the rooms overlook the water and have tranquil views.

Food & Drink
The restaurant overlooks the quays and has a very relaxed feel about it. There is an array of international dishes served and a relaxed atmosphere to compliment. There is also a bar come lounge area that serves light snacks.

General
A delightful hotel that is ideal for those not wanting to be directly in the heart of Manchester yet within very close proximity. The hotel has a tram stop directly before its door. Copthorne Hotel has firmly established itself at the centre of the city's changing cultural developments.

From West M62
Take junction 12 from the M60 which becomes the M602. At Junction 3 of the M602 follow the A5063 Salford Quays onto Trafford Road. Follow this road for approximately 3/4 of a mile, passing all the restaurants on your right hand side (Fatty Arbuckles, Frankie & Benny's, Chiquito's and Hanrahans). At the fourth set of traffic lights the hotel is situated on the right hand side, turning right into Clippers Quay.

From East M62
From East M62 sign posted Salford, take Junction 12 from the M60 which becomes the M602. At Junction 3 off the M602 follow the A5063 Salford Quays onto Trafford Road. Follow this road for approximately 3/4 of a mile, passing all the restaurants on your right hand side (Fatty Arbuckles, Frankie & Benny's, Chiquito's and Hanrahans). At the fourth set of traffic lights the hotel is situated on the right hand side, turning right into Clippers Quay.

From North M6/South M6
Stay on the M6 until you reach junction 21a for M62 Manchester. Stay on the M62 until you reach junction 12 for the M60, leading you onto the M602. Then follow the above directions for A5063.

From South M56
Follow signs for A5103 Manchester. At Junction 5 on M60 (this is the end of the M56) follow signs for Stratford and continue on M60 until you reach the turn off for the M602 at junction 12; then follow the above directions for A5063.

From the city centre
Follow signs for A56 Chester. This will take you onto Deansgate and lead you onto Chester Road. Signs will say Old Trafford Cricket Ground/Trafford Park/Salford A5063. Continue on A56 until you reach White City Retail Park. Then follow signs for A5063 Salford, until you have crossed the iron bridge. The hotel is situated on the left.

Metrolink Tram From Piccadilly Station
The Metrolink can be found in Piccadilly Station. Catch any tram that has Eccles as its final destination. The Hotel is opposite the Exchange Quay Metro (7th stop from Piccadilly Station).
Travel time: 15 mins. Taxi cost: approx. 5.00 GBP