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REVIEW: INNSIDE Manchester
A wise woman (or rather Ab Fab’s Edina Monsoon) once said, ‘I just want clean lines and surfaces!’
Well, darling, the INNSIDE Manchester delivers both and then some, in simple, stylish abundance.
This ultramodern four-star positively towers over its neighbors on Manchester’s up-and-coming First Street development, its striking rectangular exterior shifting in color depending on the light (red, maroon, purple, or all three? May depend how many shandies you’ve had).
With 208 rooms, this recently-opened hotel from the Melia group still feels box fresh, and it’s clear every effort is made to keep it looking immaculate.
The chic but unfussy furnishing and the white, purple and grey color scheme are very easy on the eye (the pristine white sheets, too, are heavenly). Truly, there’s not a boisterous or garish feature in sight – for once, this is a hotel with a modern feel that isn’t a slave to ‘funky chic’, whatever that is.
The decor at the INNSIDE Manchester is modern but low-key and restrained
Space is utilized to lend airiness: the rooms are large and uncluttered, and the floor to ceiling windows (in both the bedrooms and humongous, goldfish bowl-like dining room) let in a lot of light, making a clear architectural declaration. I’ve also got to take my hat off to the bold choice of bathroom (semi-open plan – the toilet is private).
Also worth applauding are the free toiletries and wifi, the fact there were multiple sockets easily accessible from the bed, the extensive continental breakfast, the gym, sauna, steam room, all free for guests, plus the swift, smooth service. We were also given late checkout. Finally, INNSIDE is also conveniently-located – but then, almost everywhere in the center of Manchester is walkable.
All in all, this achingly contemporary stopover is an asset to Manchester, and is as much suited to a business traveler with personality as a fashion-forward LGBTI up for cocktails on Canal Street.
For more information about INNSIDE Manchester, click here.
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Jamie Tabberer
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