The Edwardian, Manchester

Walk to St Peter's Square to see the Grade-II listed Central Library and a bronze sculpture of Emmeline Pankhurst. For upmarket restaurants, head to Spinningfields.

The hotel is on Peter Street, just off Deansgate and a 5-minute walk to the Spinningfields area.

By car: around 2 hours from Nottingham and 4 hours and 30 minutes from London. Paid parking available nearby.

By train: London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly takes around 2 hours, after which, it's a 20-minute walk (or 7-minute drive) to the hotel. Book trains to Manchester.

This Grade-II listed building has slick décor, from the huge drop light chandelier in the lobby to the cream leather banquettes in Peter Street Kitchen. The spa and relaxation area is in the former vault.

Facilities include the basement spa with a 12-metre swimming pool, whirlpool tub, steam room and sauna, as well as a gym. From the lively waiting staff in the restaurant to the reception team who whisked our luggage to our rooms, the service was excellent.

• Bar

• Restaurant

• Swimming pool

• Gym

• Spa
• Free Wi-Fi

Rooms and suites can be found in the modern extension, and some overlook the central atrium. Décor is predominantly neutral (think creams and greys) with colourful pictures of Manchester and floor-to-ceiling windows adding brightness.

Room types: Superior, Premium, Alfresco Suite, One Bedroom Penthouse Suite, Two Bedroom Penthouse Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities, TV, free Wi-Fi

The multi-award-winning Peter Street Kitchen serves Japanese and Mexican small plates in a striking setting with a firepit and a bar area with barrels of sake. The Library Champagne Bar serves Parisian-inspired dishes and cocktails.

Peter Street Kitchen: contemporary Japanese and Mexican cuisine, small plates. Open daily for breakfast and Tue, Thu-Sun for dinner and drinks.

Library Champagne Bar: French-inspired cuisine, charcuterie and artisan cheese. Open daily from 11am. Afternoon tea served Thu-Sun.