Manchester United Hotels

If your trip to Manchester involves more than a visit to Old Trafford, it may be well worth considering spending your nights in a serviced apartment. Serviced holiday apartments will appeal to those looking for a place of their own, a home from home, something with a bit more privacy than a hotel can offer. Apartments provide a more personal environment in which to relax and spend your time, especially couples looking to make a weekend of their stay.

As mentioned elsewhere on the site, Manchester is going through a major redevelopment and many serviced apartments are springing up across the city. Serviced apartments are often viewed as a luxury option when it comes to city break accommodation, but there is a range of options throughout Manchester to suit all tastes and budgets.

Luckily for football fans, the redeveloped Salford Quays area of Greater Manchester is home to many apartments and is just a short walk from the stadium. This area of former dockyards and warehouses is now bustling with many shops, cafes and restaurants as well as cultural sites such as The Lowry and mediacity:UK. It is well served by the local transport network, particularly the Metrolink tram service. The advantage of staying in this area is its proximity to the Old Trafford. Though the accommodation here tends to be a bit more expensive than elsewhere in the city, it is well worth paying a little extra and enjoying a leisurely stroll to the ground.

Media City Apartments by City Centre Chic are just one of a number of apartments near Old Trafford in Salford Quays. They are located within mediacity:UK, a new media development situated on the waterfront. These 4-star apartments offer luxury accommodation at the heart of this historic area of the city. Each spacious, open-plan apartment has a lounge, kitchen/dining area and master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. A balcony provides stunning views across Manchester and the surrounding area. There is secure customer parking within the building, this is particularly handy so close to the stadium as it negates the need to fight for a space come match day. Each apartment is stylishly furnished and comes with complementary extras such as a flatscreen TV, DVD player, Hi-Fi and Wi-Fi Internet. There is a Metrolink tram top just opposite the building that provides fast, direct access to Manchester city centre.

Executive Apartments at The Quays also offer luxury accommodation at the heart of Salford Quays. They are situated opposite The Lowry and feature stunning design inside and out. With private balconies offering stunning views, tiled walk-in showers and wood flooring throughout, these stunning apartments provide comfort and convenience with peace and quiet. Each apartment is fully furnished and the kitchens and lounges are fitted with modern appliances. A great nights sleep is ensured courtesy of comfortable mattresses and high-quality linen. Quays Serviced Apartments and Staying in the City @ Salford Quays are some of the other Old Trafford apartments to be found in Salford Quays.

There is a cluster of apartments to be found to the northeast of Old Trafford in the inner city area of Castlefield, situated about halfway between the stadium and city centre. Like Salford Quays, this is an area of the city currently enjoying regeneration. Stayingcool offer chic apartments in this up and coming part of Manchester. Offering details and services usually found in boutique hotels, these Old Trafford apartments have individually designed rooms, large beds and stylish, contemporary furniture throughout. Touches such as free-range and organic breakfasts to order, free coffee and fresh oranges for juicing, and modern gadgets such as Apple Mac computers, Wi-Fi Internet and espresso makers, really set these apartments from the competition. Secure customer parking is available for a small fee.

Luxury Base Apartments are another set of Old Trafford apartments situated in historic Castlefield. They sit on the bank of the Bridgewater Canal, enjoying a location close to both the stadium and central Manchester but avoiding the traffic and bustle normally associated with city centres. The design and furnishings of the apartments aim to create a home from home that allows you to make the most of your stay here. Waterside Serviced Apartments and Mayfair Apartments are some of the other Old Trafford apartments to found in the Castlefield area.

There are a wealth of serviced apartments spread across Manchester city centre, a significant number of which are concentrated around Deansgate. City centre apartments are a good idea if you are travelling into Manchester via public transport. Many are located close to important bus and rail links and the local tram and bus network ensures a hassle free journey to the Old Trafford football stadium. Stay Deansgate Apartments offers contemporary one-bedroom apartments close to Deansgate railway station. Reasonably priced, these apartments can be rented for 3 to 90 days. Blue Rainbow Aparthotel deserves a mention for its atrium and Japanese garden. It offers 24-hour service, customer parking and an on-site gym. City Stop Luxury Apartments @ Victoria Buildings and Travelling Lights Apartments @ Leftbank are some of the other Old Trafford apartments located throughout the city centre.