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ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street

Name: ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street
Address: Portland Street, Manchester, GB

★★★·8.5/ 10Recommended

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📍Portland Street · Manchester ↗

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Lift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outFax/photocopyingSoundproof roomsFacilities for disabled guestsAll 47 facilities +

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Centrally located in Manchester, the Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street is within a 5-minute walk of Canal Street and the Manchester Palace Theatre. This hotel offers 127 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and cable programming. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can enjoy on-site dining at the restaurant and bar/lounge, and weekdays offer English breakfasts (fee applies). Additional amenities include bicycle rentals, a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Nearby attractions include Piccadilly Gardens and the Manchester Central Convention Complex, both within 0. 4 miles.

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Surroundings8.6

Service8.4

Cleanliness8.2

Facilities7.4

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DiningSights

Skof

Creative, Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

Located in an old textile warehouse, this restaurant from former L’Enclume Executive Chef Tom Barnes gives a nod to Manchester’s industrial heritage with its exposed brickwork and girders. The cooking skilfully blends measured international flavours with those from the restaurant’s doorstep; for dessert, you’re just as likely to get amakase sorbet as you are Manchester honey ice cream. The meal ends with a scoop of “Barney’s Tiramisu”, touchingly inspired by Tom’s late father. A relaxed atmosphere is encouraged, with the chef’s hand-picked playlist and the chattering diners combining for a bri

1.0km

mana

Creative British, Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

The personality and experience of chef-owner Simon Martin shine brightly at this stylish, modern restaurant, where every one of the well-spaced tables has a view of the kitchen. British produce leads the way, including plenty of seafood because, as Simon puts it, “we live on an island”. There are many Asian techniques on display and the cooking marries complex flavours with a pure, natural approach, in dishes such as a superb roasted hogget with white miso sabayon.

1.2km

Higher Ground

Modern British · Bib

££

What started life as a pop-up in 2020 is now a permanent spot in the heart of the city, owned and run by three friends who also operate wine bar Flawd, seafood and cocktail spot Bar Shrimp, and a market garden in the Cheshire countryside. The latter provides much of the top-quality produce found on the menu, in dishes that are designed for sharing and packed with flavour. Sit at the large counter to see the chefs putting care and pride into every dish, be it cheddar tart with mustard leaf or Scottish halibut with purple sprouting broccoli. The whole team, led by the owners, are charming and ch

293m

El Gato Negro

spanish, tapas · Bib

££

‘The Black Cat’ is a buzzing tapas restaurant split over three levels: the ground floor is home to the bar and outdoor tables in the pedestrianised street; the first floor boasts great counter seats in front of the open kitchen; and the top floor includes a fabulous roof terrace that’s ideal for private events. The cooking is as enjoyable as the atmosphere, offering great value across the wide selection of recognisable Spanish dishes, including meats from the Josper grill. The chefs certainly know their way round a classical dessert too – so save room for the crèma catalana.

532m

Erst

British Contemporary · Bib

££

With its open kitchen, sharing plates, faux-industrial design and bounty of natural wines, there's something incredibly current about Erst. It's truly a restaurant for our times, but cooking like this would be a joy in any era. The underlying themes across the menu are great value and bright, punchy flavours; make sure you start with one of the freshly charred flatbreads, which might come topped with sweet Vesuvio tomatoes. The cuttlefish risotto is terrific too, offering impressive depth of flavour. The friendly team provide natural, attentive service.

1.2km

The Spärrows

Modern Cuisine · Bib

££

Nestled under the railway arches in Manchester’s Green Quarter is this somewhat hidden restaurant where you have to ring a bell to enter. Its name is (almost) the English translation of the word ‘spätzle’ – which gives some clue as to the style of food on offer here. An assortment of dumplings and pastas are made in-house, from gnocchi to pelmeni via some excellent pierogi, with bright, fresh salads on hand to balance out the carbs. There's a bottle shop attached for you take something home, while the wine list favours smaller producers – surprisingly, there's a sake selection too.

1.7km

Winsome

Traditional British

££

Manchester’s industrial history feels like it’s had an overt influence on this buzzing brasserie with a large kitchen counter and a stripped-back look. The cooking has an admirably gutsy, straightforward quality to it, with hints of nostalgia. Think cold cuts, whole fish, hearty homemade pies and a mixed grill. It’s all executed with skill and the ingredients are of obvious quality, resulting in no shortage of flavour. The young and enthusiastic service team are a perfect fit for such a fun place.

244m

Adam Reid at The French

french

££££

The famous Midland Hotel hotel was first built to herald the arrival of the Midland Railway in Manchester, and its current restaurant has been created in the Belle Époque style to evoke the luxury of the day. Whilst its name remains in reference to its historical past, today, Chef Adam Reid's multi-course menu is more inspired by his northern roots than it is by France. The richly flavoured, occasionally playful, dishes come with cryptic, concise menu descriptions such as 'Fungi' and 'Fish', but the personable chefs are on hand to explain and finish off each course tableside .

282m

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ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street

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Room types · 4

Double SweetRoom

Family Sweetroom by Ibis with Double bed + Single Sofabed

Triple Sweetroom by Ibis with Twin beds + Single Sofabed

Twin SweetRoom

Facilities · 47

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