The imposing, 14-storey Mercure Piccadilly hotel is a vibrant and lively property overlooking Manchester’s vivacious city centre. The 277 contemporary and stylish guestrooms feature one double bed with crisp cotton linen, soft duvets and comfy new pillows. Each room has a bright and fresh en suite bathroom and flat screen TVs offering high-speed Internet access and movies on demand. All the rooms are clean and well maintained.

The hotel’s Arts Brasserie offers the perfect venue in which to unwind. Here guests can meet for a chat over coffee or enjoy an informal bite to eat. This individually styled restaurant offers a wide selection of internationally inspired dishes, which range from quick snacks to three course meals and are complemented by a range of fine wines from around the world. Alternatively, guests can also wind down in the comfortable surroundings of the friendly Arts Bar and sample a range of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks prepared by the helpful and experienced bar staff. Parking is available at the hotel, the rate is £12 per 24 hours (as per rates given 2009).