Clippers Quay, Salford Quays

Airport Code: MAN

Location. Situated in the regenerated Salford Quays area, the Copthorne Hotel Manchester is a modern redbrick hotel situated just 500 metres from the famous turf of Old Trafford, and 1.5 miles from the city centre. Manchester International Airport (MAN) is 13 miles from the hotel, around 20 minutes by car.

Hotel Features. The hotel has two restaurants and two bars serving a range of snacks, hot and cold sandwiches and salads throughout the day, brasserie style lunches, and cocktails and international dishes in the evening. In summertime tables and chairs are set out on the quayside, providing a waterfront setting for al fresco dining. There is secure, free parking on site, and wireless Internet is available in the public areas.

Guests of the Copthorne can make use of half price day passes to the Esporta health club, a 10 minute walk away. The Salford Quays area has many paths along the canals suitable for jogging, walking and cycling; the concierge can provide maps and routes.

Guestrooms. The hotel has 166 guestrooms spread over three floors. Rooms have bright decor in warm contemporary colours with modern furnishings including desks and armchairs. All have 21 inch televisions with satellite channels, Internet access, pay movies and free video games, as well as tea and coffee making facilities, minibars, direct dial phones with voicemail, and trouser presses. Bathrooms are tiled and have tubs and showers, and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. The Copthorne has an enviable location for fans of Premier League football: just 500 metres from Manchester United's home ground, visible from the hotel. Soccer enthusiasts can find out all about the world renowned club at the Old Trafford Experience, which includes a museum that traces the history of the Red Devils, with memorabilia, interactive activities and games, and daily stadium tours. Getting there:From the airport take the train to Piccadilly Station in central Manchester, and from there, take the Metrolink tram. Catch a tram that has Eccles as its final destination and alight at Exchange Quay Metro.