Originally Posted by DXBPlat

I thought you were kidding until I read the next post. Wow! Definitely does not give Four Seasons vibes. It's more a generic conference hotel that others have rightly said is a bit of a maze.

Stayed there a few times in the last year. It's always been busy. Plus side is the central bar and restaurant are decent places to hang out, also the Italian was good and packed midweek. The entrance bar in the Italian also seems to have Sky Sports, the main bar doesn't. Bus service was pretty reliable although would recommend booking the night before as the early morning run is busy and also coincides with the Emirates crew leaving. Gym is well stocked and they appear to do some classes, didn't join so don't know if you need to pay. Swimming pool looked decent enough and well used.

Downsides - Elite recognition is very poor (I'm Titanium). Lounge is open but not worth visiting, there is a happy hour but it's a pretty sad affair in terms of snacks and the drinks are cheap, better just to pay for your beer or wine outside. Breakfast can be taken in the restaurant but you need vouchers from reception - I didn't know and then you have to queue in the morning checkout line to get them so pretty frustrating. Quality of food is good though. Never had an upgrade in the 3 times and not even sure there are anything outside of basic rooms. Location is only good if you're going to the airport, this is not a hotel to explore Manchester from unless you want a taxi both ways.