What is your IHG One Rewards status?
Diamond Royal Ambassador Inner Circle

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes, great stay

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest rate and was upgraded to a Signature Suite.

How are the rooms?
Very nicely designed.

Around 65 sqm large.

Living room with seating area. Open bar. Desk.
Dining area

Bedroom with very comfortable bed.

Bathroom with walk-in shower
19-69 Rainbow Bar toiletries.

Free minibar
Nespresso machine/kettle.
Closet with bathrobe.
Vintage record player

Flatscreen television with large choice of national cable channels.
Chromecast.

View over Oxford Street.

Usb sockets next to the bed. Radio alarm clock
No free PressReader, but Financial Times and New York Times offered at reception
Very quiet.

What was good and what was bad?
Good:

• The hotel has real character: the architecture and design are magnificent, and the restaurant is a popular venue with a lively atmosphere.
• Very nice design, blend of historic and contemporary (and love the fact that hotels has so many plants everywhere).
• Good breakfast (notably hot plates) and excellent Refuge restaurant.
• Very friendly staff (staff at reception is simply great)
• Central location, with easy access by train to the airport (Oxford Station is opposite the hotel).
• Free bicycle

Bad:
Nothing

Value for $ or IHG One Rewards Points? Would you return?
Yes, definitely.I truly have a great fondness for the Kimpton in Manchester – there’s something quite special about its atmosphere. It’s one of those rare hotels with a real sense of history. The building itself is fascinating, and every time I return, I seem to discover a new corner I hadn’t noticed before. It’s vast, yet full of charm, and the abundance of greenery throughout only adds to the character of this remarkable property, once the headquarters of the Refuge Assurance Company.

I must say, I feel the same way about Manchester. The more I visit, the more I appreciate the city’s energy and vibrant spirit. It’s a place that truly knows how to celebrate, how to enjoy life. And when the weather’s beautiful, the whole city comes alive — everyone is out, soaking up the sun, enjoying simple pleasures on terraces and in open spaces. It’s genuinely a brilliant city, and I look forward to coming back again soon.