November 5th, 2009
I stayed at the Manchester Airport Marriott Hotel this week. Check in was straight forward and quick, but when I was given a map and shown how to get to my room, I wondered just how big this place was and whether the quality and service would be up to scratch.
I need not have worried. Having found my room, with the help of a friendly young porter, I was delighted to discover my room was very large, brightly decorated and had a great queen sized bed. The bathroom was even large as well. You ‘could’ actually swing a cat in there if you wanted too.
Having dropped my bags, sampled the complementary chocolate biscuits with a cup of decaffeinated coffee, I made my way to the Spa Leisure complex on site, to have a swim. What a surprise. It was beautiful, well laid out, had a great swimming pool, where you could actually have a decent swim. Surrounding the large pool, were a steam room, sauna, jacuzzi and dip pool. Elsewhere in the leisure complex were a fully fitted gymnasium, a coffee bar and treatment rooms.
Having worked up an appetite, it was time to eat. I made my way to the restaurant where I was quickly seated at a nicely laid table; offered up the menus and had fresh bread put down so I could nibble away while choosing my meal. I opted for a vegetable soup starter and seared organic salmon fillet main. For a hotel, the food was actually quite good and the service was impeccable. Reasonably priced as well, I enjoyed my lot.
A good nights sleep lay ahead and waking up the next morning, I could not have faulted either the bed or the air conditioning. Both of these things are key elements for me and they worked perfectly well.
In summary, a very nice hotel, with great facilities, beautiful rooms and a fantastic leisure centre.
Pryordurkin rating 4 stars.
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