Formerly known as the Princess, the property on the corner of Princess and Portland (a five-minute walk to Canal Street) has undergone a $6 million renovation and been rechristened the Macdonald Townhouse.
Right in the heart of Manchester, this former cotton warehouse is a splendid historic Victorian building with beautiful bones and a solid foundation – and the meticulous renovation has transformed a Victorian dowager into a Victorian princess.
The 85 executive rooms and suites are tastefully designed in a palette of earth and jewel tones, with modern chairs and tables – and the spacious bathrooms are equipped with monsoon rain showers. The beds are heavenly. Suites include a selection of fresh fruit, glossy magazines, and Nespresso machines, which conspire to keep you in the room longer than you might have anticipated. And if the weather is inclement, it’s all the more tempting to have a spa day at this four-star property.
(Source: Macdonald Townhouse Manchester)
The breakfast buffet is a full-on British meal, complete with beans and broiled tomatoes, served in a very civilized dining room by an enthusiastic and efficient staff. And the 101 Bar is a lovely lounge in which to take an apero or tea in the late afternoon.
Free WiFi throughout the hotel makes it possible for you to remain happily at the Macdonald Townhouse – and still get your work done.
