Manchester Independent Hotels & Suites

We have just returned from a three night stay at the Toby, which we really enjoyed. Our group was mum,dad and our son who has special needs, so a three bedded room suited our needs well, and was kinder on our budget too. Breakfast and parking were included, and many of the staff were Lancashire lassies, who all made us feel very welcome. We were visiting friends so did not use the hotel restaurant except for the excellent breakfast. We had an evening meal in the unique Cenetta italian restaurant where the food and service were excellent. This cellar restaurant has a quirky decor, which perhaps is not being used to best effect. I, personally, think it could benefit from a more Italian feel, but I could not fault the food. Overall, a very enjoyable stay where the staff went beyond what was expected to make this a memorable stay.

This is the third time we have stayed at this hotel when visiting the Manchester/Stockport area. We have found the rooms to be great, very clean and well maintained. The staff are excellent and very accommodating to every need. The serving staff in the restaurant are wonderful and are a credit to the hotel. The night porter was especially helpful when we arrived rather late on our first night. When in the area again, we would certainly look to stay here.

Located next to city Centre. Easy access, lots of parking space. Warm feelings straight as you walk through the lobby reception area. Amazingly decorated rooms. Homely feeling. Bathroom clean and tidy with good lighting. Overall excellent and great staffs.

Excellent value and had everything we needed for a short city centre stay.

Check in staff very friendly, courteous and efficient. Hotel immaculately clean and in an area where there are plenty of eating places within walking distance. Breakfast was excellent and the service very good. For a hotel in the centre of Manchester this would be hard to beat.

Stayed 2 nights whilst visiting elderly family members. Great location in Didsbury, comfortable bed and room, and friendly staff.

My wife and I stayed at the Wilmslow Lodge on the 25 Apr. after a late flight back from holiday. Although not within the airport complex, it is within a 15 min drive from Jet Parks where we left the car. On arrival we were rather concerned as there was a disco going on in the pub (The Coach and Four) which is owned and run by the same family, and is literally a 30 sec walk away. However when we got to our room, which was facing the pub, there was absolutely no noise (apart from a few doors slamming shut when the pub closed). Check in - there was no one on reception when we arrived, but a message told us to use the phone and dial 19, which eventually got us through to the pub. The lady said someone would be right over, and within 2 minutes, someone arrived. From there on check in was carried out quite quickly, and we went to our room. On opening the door we found the room to be quite chilly (we had arrived back from Gran Canaria where it was around 30 degs.). We located a fan heater which we turned on and was very good, warming the room very quickly. We later located the air con controls which maintained the warmth throughout the night, though was quite noisy when it "kicked in". The bed was very comfortable, and we both had a good nights sleep. We did not have the breakfast, but it seemed reasonably priced from the menu, and we would definitely stay again, though we thought the price was a tad high for a basic room without breakfast.

When we arrived early and feeling jet lagged and under the weather, the desk staff were understanding and quickly found us a room a couple of hours before official check-in time. The room itself was a treat: spacious, stylish and clean. We were delighted with our experience.

Really easy to find as signage is good, I called and asked if the hotel had parking which although they didn't they did have subsidised parking close by and explained everything over the phone in a great manner. Upon arrival the hotel was welcoming and clean, staff were knowledgeable and we didn't feel rushed at checking in like other hotels. Staff were professional and courteous and made the stay really pleasing. Room was clean but a little small with god rooftop views of the City.

Really beautifully appointed hotel in a good part of town