The impressive building boasts a grand balconied staircase with original chandeliers. The bedrooms each have a private bathroom and some have seating areas and a work space. All rooms have a tv and tea/coffee making facilities.

The wave bar is open late with live djs and a dance floor. Cromptons bar features a relaxing lounge for casual drinks.

Just metres from lively chinatown, britannia manchester is only 1 km from manchester oxford road train station. There is a metrolink tram stop just outside the hotel and the granada studios are a 20-minute walk away.

This is our guests' favourite part of manchester, according to independent reviews.