This property is one of the former Mint Hotels, recently acquired by the Hilton group. In fact there was still a sign outside saying "Mint Hotel" and inside, whilst slowly being turned into a Doubletree, the hotel retains the funky indie feel that Mint hotels were known for.
Check in was quick and efficient, and I was upgraded to a suite on a high floor, with great views of the city. There was a nice fruit bowl in the room and a bar of posh chocolate. The room was spacious, clean and both rooms had independent temperature controls.
The bathroom was spotless, and towels were obviously quite new. Toiletries supplied were good quality, from the White Company, and there were plenty of bars of soap etc. There was a seperate shower cubicle for those who prefer to shower, and a deep bath for those like me who prefer a soak.
The funkiness extended to having 2 iMacs, one in each room in the suite. This took some getting used to, as the TV and radio was also accessed via the iMac. The unit in the bedroom worked well, but the unit in the living room was a little temperamental with the thing being unresponsive to the remote. Sometimes hotels try to be a bit too flash and I felt this was one such case.
I slept well, and breakfast was in the hotels sizeable cafe. It was mix of a buffet for cold items, and cooked to order hot items. The breakfast tasted good and the cooked to order hot food looked and tasted fresh.
Location wise, the hotel is in a prime location. Walking distance to the Arndale and tram and bus terminii, the hotel is directly opposite Piccadilly station making a good choice for late arrivals. I'd heartily recommend, and will be back. I usually stay at the airport for work, but given there are frequent trains from Piccadilly, I may base myself here next time.
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