If you book luxury serviced apartments in Manchester thinking you’ll be staying in a grimy post-industrial sprawl, you’re in for a bit of surprise. After the devastating IRA bomb attack of 1996, a regeneration project was implemented that achieved quite remarkable results.

However, this is no soulless sprawl. Mancunians are proud of their industrial heritage, and old buildings have been lovingly restored and put to reuse. The Printworks is a case in point. One of Manchester’s best-loved landmarks, it is also one of the most innovative urban entertainment centres in Europe.

We at Serviced City Pads have over 80 serviced apartments in Manchester, and all are within easy reach of Withy Grove, home of the Printworks. It was originally the home of the Withy Grove Press, and in 1980 it became the site of Sir Robert Maxwell’s newspaper empire. Following his death in 1987, the site became derelict, but following the IRA attack (when it was partially demolished) work began to turn it into the major entertainments venue it is today.

Behind the Grade ll listed façade, once was the largest press works in Europe. Today, those 350,000 square feet are occupied by a massive leisure complex that cost almost £150 million to build. The only I-MAX screen in the North West is joined by a 20 screen multiplex, 15 bars, numerous restaurants, clubs, shops and a health club with a swimming pool.

Whatever your reason for booking accommodation in Manchester, you’re going to need some leisure time.

Manchester is a vibrant, modern city with a fascinating industrial past. Rent serviced apartments in Manchester and you can visit the museums, shops and galleries by day and party by night.

Luxury serviced apartments in Manchester range from slick purpose built developments in the city centre, to tastefully converted warehouses on the Waterfront. Wherever you stay, you’re never far from a good bar or restaurant.

Manchester dramatically mixes the old with the new. Whether you rent serviced apartments in Manchester for business or pleasure, be sure to visit the futuristic Lowry gallery, or the stunning Urbis centre. Alternatively, take a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry, housed in five Victorian railway buildings. If you like the Gothic setting, a visit to the John Ryland’s Library in Castlegate is a must. Nowhere does gargoyles the way Manchester does!

Castlefield is also where some of Manchester’s hippest bars and clubs are. Didsbury is an upmarket district of chic bars and restaurants, while the Gay Village offers hedonistic fun. If you’re on a budget, try out the student bars in Oxford Road.

One great thing about renting luxury serviced apartments in Manchester is the flexibility it offers in the way of eating arrangements. Visit the ethnic markets and knock up a curry at home – or eat out at one of the many cosmopolitan restaurants.

Manchester is exciting, vibrant and friendly. We at Serviced City Pads are sure that, after you’ve rented some of our accommodation in Manchester, you will want to call it home.

Manchester is a fascinating city, and there are lots of ways to enjoy it. Book serviced apartments in Manchester by the tourist information centre, and you will have a constant stream of entertainment options.

One fun way of seeing the city is from the top of a City Sightseeing tour bus. This offers an informative and light-hearted tour around Manchester’s sights and hidden places. This hop-on, hop-off tour runs right through the year – including a special at Christmas.

Our luxury serviced apartments in Manchester by the waterside district are often in converted warehouses. To make the stay complete, book a Manchester ship canal cruise. This fun day out takes you along one of Britain’s most famous waterways, from Manchester to Liverpool and back.

There are several downloadable audio trails that give you your own personal “blue Badge” guide on a budget. These fit perfectly with the flexibility of booking serviced apartments in Manchester, as Manchester’s sights can be switched on or off at will. If you’ve booked as a family, the children will love discovering the hidden clues scattered around the city from the “Manchester Kids Walk” pamphlet.

There are lots of ways for families to enjoy Manchester on a budget. It has an abundant number of green spaces to explore, as well as a large number of fascinating museums – and lots of events are free. The buses are cheap, and even free in the city centre. Accommodation in Manchester is a key factor in enjoying your stay.

We at Serviced City Pads recommend rented luxury serviced apartments in Manchester as one of the best value city breaks you can have.

At Serviced City Pads, we ensure our luxury serviced apartments in Manchester are so well equipped and comforting you won’t want to leave. But when you do, why not explore some of the Manchurian landscape with a guide book?

People booking serviced apartments in Manchester for the first time are often surprised at just how much there is to do in Manchester. Today, Manchester is a thrilling and fascinating place to live, work – and take a hike.

Anyone with an interest in the past should take time to explore Manchester’s heritage. The city is full of magnificent buildings relaying her history, with many of the old mills and warehouses still in use – albeit, under a different trade banner.

Manchester has a wide variety of guided tours and walks for both visitors and locals, by foot, bus and river boat.

Manchester City tour guides are easily recognised by their blue or green badges. Whatever the reason for choosing our serviced apartments in Manchester, a Manchester stay should always kick off with the ‘Discover Manchester’ walk, a gentle stroll round the city centre.

If you’ve booked our luxury serviced apartments in Manchester as a business group, why not have a themed walk? These tours can be tailor made to match the group’s overall interests – making them an ideal addition to a business event. Make the walk a team-building exercise or just a jolly jaunt, and choose from options like sport, art, music or architectural tours. Visit Serviced City Pads today to see our range of accommodation in Manchester.

Book a short break at one of our serviced apartments in Manchester and you’ll find plenty to do, especially if you stay near Spinningfields.  Once, it was home to dark and grimy textile mills. Today, it’s a vibrant business, residential and retail complex to the west of the city centre – and a magnet for our Serviced City Pads clients.

The development team have worked in partnership with Manchester City Council to revamp a previously run-down area. Booking luxury apartments in Manchester by Spinningfields is a popular choice for business users. But once the festive season arrives, it’s popular for families, too.

Yet again the slick central Hardman Boulevard has been magically transformed into a Winter Wonderland, complete with a magical Christmas tree, sleigh rides, a glittering carousel and a covered outdoor ice rink. Booking accommodation in Manchester close by ensures you are always by the fun.

At the moment, the brightly lit canopies glow like giant magic lanterns in the Manchurian streets, enticing families and office workers to join the fun. While the kids skate or ride, adults can sip mulled wine or spiced cocktails at the North Pole bar or, alternatively, peruse the festive menu at one of Spinningfields’ many eateries. Our serviced apartments in Manchester by Spinningfields have fully equipped kitchens, giving you the option of cooking at home – though you may not want to.

The cost is easily affordable; unlike Manchester’s hotels, our luxury serviced apartments in Manchester remain consistently priced throughout the year. There is the added bonus of the Spinningfields “Yellow Card” deal; which is full of discounts and special offers.

Whether you’ve booked serviced apartments in Manchester for business or pleasure, you’ll want to go exploring. Once an industrial city, today it equals cities like London and Edinburgh for shops, restaurants and entertainment.

A lot of families will soon be booking into our luxury serviced apartments in Manchester. In Manchester this year there’s a Winter Wonderland ice skating rink, giant Ferris wheel and hundreds of other attractions. Groups can book serviced apartments in Manchester by the chic city centre, and enjoy the shopping, dining and nightlife on offer. Older couples can head for the museums and art galleries – or take an exhilarating hike across the moors.

We at Serviced City Pads have serviced apartments in Manchester that are perfect for indulgent city breaks. Inside, they offer all the comforts of home with the facilities of a hotel.

The two big events on Manchester’s social calendar are the Christmas festivities in December and January, and the Manchester International Festival in July.

Warm July may be just a winsome memory, but if you enjoy the zip of blades cutting into ice, be sure to book one of our serviced apartments near Manchester’s Spinningfields area this year. Named for its textile mills, this smart, redeveloped business district becomes a Winter Wonderland each Christmas, with an ice rink, carousel, sleigh ride and North Pole bar selling mulled wine cocktails.

However, with hundreds of live arts events throughout the year, and over 90 museums and art galleries to choose from, you can book our accommodation in Manchester at any time of year.

For those living south of the Watford Gap, Manchester is a destination forced upon them by work commitments. However, those who are familiar with the city know it differently. Today’s Manchester has cast off her “Dark Satanic Mills” mantle of old, become a thrilling eclectic mix of new and old with some stunning accommodation in Manchester available.

Manchester is one of the cultural capitals of Europe. Much of the industrial past has been retained in its museums, heritage sites and galleries, while decaying slum areas have been replaced with stylish, modern attractions like the Arndale Centre and Urbis.

Accommodation is equally eclectic, with Victorian guest houses, all inclusive hotels and luxury serviced apartments in Manchester. Manchester has not discarded her industrial past, but embraced it – much of the accommodation on Manchester’s chic waterfront is in converted warehouses.

Manchester can rival London for theatrical entertainment. Be sure to check out the architecture before you take your seats – the Royal Exchange, the Opera House and the Palace Theatre are all stunning examples of 19th Century Manchurian grandeur at its very finest.

For families, booking luxury serviced apartments in Manchester makes an affordable treat. If they don’t like museums, they can always take a guided tour round Old Trafford.

If you’re planning to go Christmas shopping, you’ll need a few days – the Arndale Centre is one of the UK’s biggest shopping malls. Luckily, we at Serviced City Pads have luxury hotels in Manchester just a short distance away, in the attractive old town districts of Shudehill and Bloom Street – perfect for a relaxing pre-Christmas break. Visit our website to view our apartments in Manchester.