City break travel in Manchester

“Had an amazing tour to North Wales with guide Shelly. Her anecdotes, stories and safe driving made it by far the best tour I've ever done.”

“Sept 2025 Nailed it again, popped in to see if the team could suggest a short break in the sun and they came up with Bulgaria, yes I know... Hotel Helena Sands was great a bit quirky but we really liked it, pool was great but cold, then again it was September, mind you we had a lovely heated pool in the Wellness Centre. Outdoor spaces were lovely, room was great we had a pool and sea view with balcony, lovely. Sunny Beach itself was a bit of a mixed bag. long walk all the way down the beachfront Strip to Flower street or you could take the mini train, if you can get one to stop for you! Bus was 2 Lev about £1. Shops and bars all the way. Flower Street was madness at night great for the youngsters. Has a lovely day in Nessebar Old Town, cobbled streets, history, nice shops, better places to eat. Food and drink was very reasonable. Went to Khan's Tent on our last night, dinner, cabaret show and circus entertainers with great views down to Sunny Beach. All in all we had a great time, weather was near perfect. Things were just starting to close down as we left so anytime after September I think it will be a ghost town. Thanks team”

“Very efficient service very happy with Milaad travels.....very excited !!! No issues . Hafiz was very helpful and gave us the best service...highly recommend....thankyou Jules n emma”

“Black Opal Travel Group planned the most incredible USA driving tour for me and my family. Every step of the way we were looked after, all our requests and family's needs were accommodated. Everything ran smoothly from departure to return. We highly recommend Black Opal and our Personal Travel Designer Marie Ferriday and will be planning our next trip with them as soon as we can.”

“I popped in to enquire about a trip to France a week ago and found the experience just wonderful. The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable. The member of staff (Danielle I think) who put up with me was just fantastic. She made me feel welcome and gave me all the information I needed. Great experience overall.”

“We were very impressed with the service from start to finish.. The girls go above and beyond to make things go as smoothly as possible. Would definitely recommend.”

“Excellent experience, very smooth booking.”

“We have had excellent service from Jeanette, who provided very helpful advice and sorted out all our requests even when we changed our requirements. The Staff are welcoming, friendly and efficient, I can highly recommend Waterside Travel. Thanks to them, our family are going to have a special holiday.”

“Alhamdulilah the planning and organising beforehand and during our travels made for a memorable and amazing journey. A truly enjoyable and blessed experience. Everything went smoothly and could not have asked for a better provider to have gone to Hajj with. Would highly recommend Sky Direct Travel !”

“I always book my holidays with Nikki she is absolutely lovely and nothing is too much trouble. She has a wealth of knowledge of the holiday industry and explores all options to get you the holiday you want.”

“Had a really good holiday (Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 75th Anniversary) and our whole expectations where truly met and more. Shaun our driver is a true credit to the company and he made the whole experience more magical and unforgettable. We definitely will be booking again. Thank you AVA Travel”

“Absolutely the best travel agent ever !!! Nic has recently changed hotels for us in Mexico as renovations will be taking place in our original booking We are now going to the Rui Tequila & even better it’s working out cheaper!! Everyone in Middleton branch go above & beyond to make your travel experience the best it could be Shouts go to Nic Adele & Gaynor Highly highly recommend!!”

“The team in this shop are great and nothing is too much trouble. You get a great service and they are very friendly and knowledgeable. It's our go to travel agent !”

“After our holiday was cancelled this morning due to the global IT issues, we headed to Admiral in Cheadle to save our holiday and they did just that! Amanda was great, she trawled through so many options, destinations, dates and airports to try and get us away this week - took all the stress away from our morning ordeal, checked us in, everything sorted and fir a good price too. Chris, bless him bought us a bottle of wine to cheer us up, so very thoughtful. Definitely will be a returning customer, friendly and efficient service with some great recommendations. THANK YOU!!!”

“I wish to give Hayes travel in Rochdale a big massive shout out to the staff who work there for there support and help in helping make our holiday to America a lovely plesent experience with they the staff were so lovely and very friendly definitely be going there again when I need them thanks Hayes travel from Lee and natasha”

“Booked numerous holidays with Kay, never had a bad holiday yet! Just returned from Palma after a 3 day jolly with two friends. Hotel was in a perfect location and was clean with great facilities and staff just as helpful. Definitely recommend anyone to book a holiday with H D Travel.”

“Stayed just the one night but you could easily stay here for a few days. The room we had was on the 19th floor so super quiet without any noise from outside. Top quality SMEG appliances. Kettle, toaster, hot plate and microwave plus dishwasher. They also have a laundry department which you can use for longer stays. Lovely bed linen and comfortable bed. Just loved the rain shower which was powerful and as hot as you wanted it to be. Gorgeous bathroom products too. Just a perfect quick overnight but you could base yourself here if you had to work in Manchester for a few days.”

“We held our team meeting here and it could truly not have been a better environment. We were well supported by the staff team, the food was great and the room itself was gorgeous. Highly Recommend.”

“I’ve really liked living here- management team is very friendly and responsive. The building is well-maintained, clean, and feels very safe. The location is also a huge plus—close to trams and the train station. I’d recommend it to anyone new to Manchester!”

“I recently had to change my booking due to an unexpected family circumstance, and Ruby was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. She worked tirelessly to update my booking and ensure everything was perfect for me. Ruby's dedication, patience, and exceptional customer service turned a stressful situation into a seamless experience. I can't thank her enough for her hard work and professionalism. If you ever need assistance, Ruby is the one to go to.”

“Lovely helpful people Who do anything to get you a decent Holiday Nothing is to much for them to help you Excellent place & service with a smile xx”

“Staying at Mercure Manchester Piccadilly was a fantastic experience! Raj, Kostia, and Ellie at the front desk were truly outstanding—welcoming, attentive, and incredibly efficient. From arrival to departure, everything was handled smoothly and with a genuine smile. The reception team made every interaction pleasant and easy, always ready with helpful information and quick solutions. The hotel itself is spacious, clean, and very well looked after, with rooms that are tidy, comfortable, and hygienic. Overall, a wonderful stay made even better by the professionalism and warmth of the front desk team! this”

“Should've known that writing a review 2 days into a 4 day trip, would've come back to bite me on the back side. We stayed Monday to Thursday in November and on the Wednesday, someone knocked and entered my room without consent or without telling me who they were or why they were coming in. After I had shouted at them to get out they shut the door and walked back out of my accessible room. I got to the door and asked them what they wanted, they said they needed to fit something, never told me what though. Then proceeded to ask if I was going out that day to which I replied, im not sure. We proceeded to go out about an hour later and when we have come back the very thing that was broken, non emergency, was fixed. Again no one asked me to enter. No one asked for consent to enter the room id paid £677 for 3 nights. This is not deemed as an emergency because if it was, you have the right to tell me that and ask for my consent to enter. None of this was done. Id went down to reception who agreed it was out of line. I could've been in a wheelchair, In the shower, deaf, naked, anything, none of which was taken into account account. I was told there was no management there at the time and that I should leave me email for a manager to be in contact. That didn't happen for some days so I took to the IHG app which was also useless because a member of management - James- at the Holiday Inn Manchester told me that they dont correspond with one another so whatever they'd offered me in compensation has nothing at all to do with what theyre willing to do, which is nothing. Id suggest if you have any accessible needs, you do NOT book her as if there is any issues, they fail to deal with them, ignore emails and won't accept or compensate for this mistakes Ive left my initial review there so you can see the stark difference between the two in literally 12hrs Fantastic experience at the holiday inn. I brought my client as we were going to look at canal street etc. I had requested that the bed was made up as 2 singles and it wasnt but they quickly got me another bed and made it up for me. We had I think whats called an accessible room, and the room was stunning. Had all the plug sockets you could need along side usb charging ports. Plenty of lights along side a uv light in the bathroom. Spotlessly clean and the beds were comfy and the rooms were warm. They also had a bath along side a shower. Breakfast was amazing”

“We booked this hotel for Billy Eilish concert. When we booked ourselves in they told us that they were giving us a free upgrade to their best room. Well the room was amazing. It had a dressing room area, dining and kitchen area and a stunning shower room. There was also a spiral staircase. At the top was a table for two with fantastic views of the city. The room had tea and coffee making facilities, microwave, hob, fridge and a dishwasher. There was also a hairdryer and an iron and ironing board, a safe and somewhere to hang your clothes. There was a complimentary bottle of water and crisps popcorn. Basically the room had everything you could think of for a comfortable stay. The staff were lovely and friendly and I would definitely stay here again. Thank you Roomzzz you were amazing x”

“Great place original and unique interior !!! Friendly and helpful staff!!! Enjoyed our visit to Manchester and staying at The James hotel”

“The apartment was very clean, facilities were fantastic as was the whole hotel, the staff on reception were always cheerful and pleased to see you. Location was exactly what we wanted as we arrived by train, the city centre was five minutes away by foot.”

“I have been staying at Voco for three nights a week over the last few months with work, and it's one of the best hotel experiences I've had. What makes the place is the staff. All super friendly and all very helpful. Very clean rooms and a fantastic location.”