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Luxury hotel is an oasis of calm in trendy Manchester district
It has a fantastic restaurant and a pretty cool bar serving up great cocktails
HEAD FOR HYATTS Luxury hotel is an oasis of calm in trendy Manchester district
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EACH time I visit Manchester there seems to be a new hotel opening or several in the process of being built.
But I'm sure none will come close to matching the superb Hyatt Regency, a hidden gem in the city.
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Hyatt Regency Manchester is afforadable luxury
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Trendy and welcoming reception area
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The hotel is within walking distance of the popular The Great Northern Warehouse with its shops, bars and restaurants
Tucked away in Manchester's sprawling University district the Hyatt opened six years ago but looks as new today as it was then.
The location is a massive plus point for the hotel, given that it is a ten minute stroll to Oxford Road at the heart of the city, and a two minute cab ride from Oxford Road Station.
And even though it is so close to all the bars, restaurants and theatres, it really is a oasis of calm.
The Hyatt's big advantage is the noise factor, or lack of it, the rooms are so quiet and peaceful, the perfect way to unwind after a day exploring.
From the moment I checked in, the level of service was far superior to its rivals and all the staff, whether at breakfast, in the bar, concierge, really went the extra mile to make my stay feel special.
I was lucky enough to snag a King City View room for my two night stay and the wow factor started when i opened the door to be greeted by floor to ceiling windows with breathtaking views of the Manchester skyline.
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King City View room
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Sleek bathroom at Hyatt Regency
The rooms are modern and spacious, cool design, huge king bed, massive bathroom and shower, massive TV, mini fridge and the best blackout curtains I've ever experienced.
Manchester's food scene is known to be among the best UK and growing all the time, but after a long day visiting shops, museums and a matinee showing of the legendary Mike Leigh play Abigail's Party it was great to have the option to dine in at the hotel in the fantastic Laureate Restaurant.
The vibe here is very laidback but the food and service more than live up to what you would expect in one of the city's high end restaurants.
The extensive menu focuses on the best locally sourced ingredients.
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My king prawn with garlic lemon and chilli starter was so delicious I could easily have eaten it again as a main, but then I would have missed out on the fantastic ribeye steak. There's also an excellent dine-in selection if you'd prefer to eat in your room.
The plan had been to hit one of the bars in Oxford Road with live music but I decided to check out the Hyatt's Graduate Bar and it was definitely the right call.
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The Laureate Restaurant serves up fabulous fayre
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Kevin loved his ribeye steak
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The gorgeous green outside spot at the Graduate Bar is perfect for relaxing and socialising
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Cool cocktails at the hotel's Graduate Bar
Superb selection of cocktails, craft beers and wines, buzzy American style feel and a cool, relaxed space with live sport on massive screen and smaller TVs.
But then later at night the tunes take over with quality deep house and just at the right level to create a nice atmosphere and still be able to hear yourself speak - again the service from the bar staff was above and beyond.
The Hyatt prides itself on it's signature breakfasts and no wonder. There's a fantastic choice of fruit, pastries, cereals, yoghurts and excellent selection of hot food available and you can ask the chef to rustle up an omelette or pancakes from the hot plate.
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A KING city view room at the 4* Hyatt Regency Manchester from £150 a night. See
Less than a 20 minute stroll from the hotel is the new jewel in Manchester's crown — the Great Northern Warehouse, which is host to bars, restaurants, cafes and shops all housed in the rejuvenated Victorian warehouse area, with cool outside space and terraces to explore.
One of the newest additions is Asian street food and cocktail bar Suki Suki. Great selection of VERY spicy but enjoyable food. Make sure you try their delicious Bao buns and Korean chicken wings. They also have a killer cocktail list. Definitely worth checking out.
If you're looking for the ideal base to explore Manchester but one with a luxury feel, great rooms, amazing restaurant, excellent bar and superb location then the Hyatt Regency in the University district ticks all the boxes for a truly memorable weekend break in the city.
