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Accommodation gems for a Manchester wedding

Monday, March 15th, 2010

A popular reason to book luxury serviced apartments in Manchester is for family celebrations – especially weddings. With accommodation ranging from intimate suites in graded Regency houses, to spacious modern apartments large enough for work meetings, we at Serviced City Pads can accommodate not only the bride and groom, but the guests as well.

When people book accommodation in Manchester for a wedding, it may not necessarily be a traditional church ‘do.’ The city has a number of alternative wedding venues, including civic buildings, stately homes and even a submarine! The House of Fraser is better known for gifts than weddings, but just round the corner is Parsonage Gardens, one of numerous hidden gems near the river, that’s perfect for a post-ceremonial photo shoot.

Religious ceremonies are still the most popular way to go – and Manchester has an impressive selection of both Christian and non-Christian venues. Popular for traditionalists is Manchester Cathedral. Originally the parish church, it only gained cathedral status in 2002 and is as bookable as any other church.  Medieval in origin, it was practically rebuilt in the 19th century – although for once, the Victorians stuck close to the plans of the original. Sited close to the river, guests booking serviced apartments in central Manchester will find it easily.

Roman Catholic couples traditionally book their ceremonies at St Mary’s. This “hidden gem” was the first post-reformation RC church in England, and was consecrated in 1794. Beautiful inside, it’s worth visiting for its artworks alone.

Whether you’re guests or the lucky couple, we at Serviced City Pads have luxury serviced apartments in Manchester’s most popular wedding areas.

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Manchurian Waterways

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Book accommodation in Manchester and you are in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Yet Manchester was founded long before this, with a Roman settlement by the River Irwell, where Castlefield is today.

Rising at Irwell Springs on Deerplay Moor, the river separates the cities of Manchester and Salford. If you need to get from one to the other, the futuristic Trinity footbridge, in the Chapel Wharf district, gives easy access. It is one of several award winning bridges built in the 1990s. Civic engineers booking serviced apartments in Manchester should also check out the Merchant’s Bridge, in the Castlefield Basin. The seven bridges surrounding it span 200 years. The reconstructed Roman fort takes you back somewhat further.

Manchester gained its importance through the Industrial Revolution. We at Serviced City Pads recommend renting our luxury serviced apartments in Manchester’s Salford Quays if you are keen to explore this side of the city’s past, as you are surrounded with industrial history.

The River Irwell kicked off Manchester’s industrial era, and still plays an important role in modern industry and commerce. During the 17th and 18th centuries it was adopted as a trading route, the stretch between Manchester and Irlam (where it joins the River Mersey) being changed drastically to become part of the Mersey and Irwell Navigation system.

The river west of the city centre was altered again in the 1890s, for construction of the Manchester Ship Canal.  At its time this 36-mile waterway was the largest navigation canal in the world and allowed Manchester and Salford to become a major sea port. Today, the canal is still a great sight to see for those staying in Manchester serviced apartments.

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Hidden Manchester – Chetham’s Library

Friday, March 5th, 2010

History lovers staying at luxury serviced apartments in Manchester’s city centre may feel they’ve booked into a cultural desert, but this is not so. There is a wealth of civic and industrial landmarks to visit – many of which were well established long before the Industrial Revolution even arrived. Chief among these has to be Chetham’s Library. The oldest free public reference library in Great Britain and the oldest English language library in Europe, it’s a “must see” for anyone renting serviced apartments in Manchester city centre.

Chetham’s is easy to overlook, hidden as it is just off Millennium Square and next to the stunningly futuristic Urbis Centre. In 2009 the centre had a “Hidden Manchester” exhibition. A truly surreal experience was to wander the flatiron contours of this award-winning masterpiece; all glass, steel and digital technology – and then head for its Hidden Manchurian neighbour, where the books are chained to the wall as they were in the 17th century. The building itself is one of the oldest in Manchester, part of the 15th century Chetham’s Music School.

Although you can’t borrow the books (the oldest public lending library in the UK is at St Mary’s Church, in Surrey) you can still use them for reference. Once inside, you can take Manchester’s staunch tradition of Socialism to heart, and sit at the same window seat Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx sat, while Engels was composing his masterpiece, “The Condition of the Working Classes in England.”

Whatever your political beliefs, we at Serviced City Pads recommend a visit to Chetham’s for any “culture vulture” booking accommodation in Manchester.

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How Economical Are Serviced Apartments?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Why is it that there has been a sudden trend of people preferring to make use of serviced apartments in Manchester to the traditional ones. If you are visiting to cities such as Manchester, it is highly likely that you may end up in serviced apartments in Manchester.

This is mainly because they are very reasonably priced and at the same time companies such as Serviced City Pads can easily link you with any serviced apartments in Manchester. These apartments are very economical to hotels yet they offer equally the same service compared to what is offered by the hotels. The serviced apartments in Manchester offer you an economical stay at great locations that saves you undesirable expenses on travelling and entertainment.

Serviced apartments are ideal for cooling off

Unlike is the case with hotels, accommodation in Manchester is most ideal for those people who may want to have time of their own. The arrangement is like how it is when you are at your home as you have the entire house to yourself.

As such, it is up to use to choose what you want to do. One thing is guaranteed though; there are very few disturbances from outside. If you are also looking for entertainment, the accommodation in Manchester may also cater for that thus there is very little interaction with the outside world if you wish to hide away and relax.

It is also possible to have your own food prepared according to your specifications, which is like having a meal that has been prepared in your own kitchen. These are issues which are not possible in hotels.

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How To Look For Accommodation In Manchester

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

There are a number of reasons which may look for accommodation in Manchester. It could be a case of being asked to work from the city for a limited period, especially for executives or it may be a case that you have been working hard and now want to relax and cool off.

Whatever reason which may prompt you to look for accommodation in Manchester, there are certain rules of the game you have to follow if you are to win.

It is usually important that you engage with a company that would undertake this task on your behalf. This is very easy as there are some reputable companies which are only a click of the button away. Such companies include the likes of Serviced City Pads.

What are the next steps?

After identifying a company that would look for apartments in Manchester on your behalf, it is also important to have ready answers to questions such as the duration, the price range and also what you intend to do when in Manchester.

There are cases where people may look for apartments in Manchester because they are visiting as a tourist, maybe planning to settle there or you have temporarily located to Manchester. Having ready answers for these questions would definitely make the planning part of your intended holiday very much enjoyable.

There would be no headaches as all things will start to fall into place as soon as you engage the services of experts. This will also ensure that you are in very safe hands and would enjoy the stay in your apartments in Manchester.

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Finding Out What Luxury Serviced Apartments Are

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Would you imagine going on holiday in Manchester without making a booking at any of the hotels? This may send shivers down the spine as your mind would wander and you will wonder what would become of you. To send more shivers, one would suggest that you carry no supplies and only a few of your very necessary personal belongings.

You need not worry about what would happen to you in this case as there are some luxury serviced apartments in Manchester. These usually have the bed linen, towels, napkins, quilts and other small knick knacks that are always required when you stay away from home.

Imagine being home away from home

Luxury serviced apartments in Manchester are ideal for executives and families who may be visiting this city but would like to have time on their own. In most cases, the luxury serviced apartments in Manchester are appropriately located for your convenience.

What you need to do is to make use of the expertise of companies such as Service City pads, which can link you with the most appropriate luxury serviced apartments in Manchester at a very reasonable cost. These costs are by far lower than what is charged by hotels. It is also interesting to note that these serviced apartments in Manchester may also have a private car park.

This is for added security of your own vehicle or that one you may be renting for the duration of the stay in Manchester. There are others which have added amenities like yoga, hair and beauty therapist appointments arranged prior to your arrival. Visit us today to see our range of 
apartments in Manchester.

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Where To Eat In Manchester

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

The great thing about staying in serviced apartments in Manchester, is that you have the choice of eating in or going out. Many prefer to do the latter, as there are some great eateries in this great city.

For English and Continental cuisine, one of the best is actually in a hotel. The Abode hotel, near Piccadilly Station, is run by Michelin star celebrity chef Michael Caines. It won Best Restaurant in the 2009 Pride of Manchester Awards, and with good reason. Offering superb cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere, this is the perfect place to come if you’ve booked luxury serviced apartments in Manchester for a special occasion. The Palace Hotel is another superb old Victorian establishment, and the perfect place to dine before a show at the Palace Theatre.

Manchester’s cosmopolitan mix of cultures means it has over 500 restaurants to choose from, with every cuisine on the globe availabe. This can make it hard to pick a good one, but it’s hard to go wrong if you keep to the city centre. If you’re on a budget, head for the Northern Quarter, where you will find a chic mix of atmospheric Gastropubs and bars serving Thai, Japanese and Indian cuisine. Many people can’t book serviced apartments in Manchester without going out for a curry. The famous “Curry Mile” of Rusholme is renowned for having the best Pakistani restaurants in Europe. If it’s Indian you’re after, head for the town centre.

We at Serviced City Pads guarantee that booking serviced apartments in Manchester will introduce you to some of the best culinary experiences in the UK. Visit our site to see some of our cheap hotels in Manchester.

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The Best Places For Evening Drinks In Manchester

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

When people book serviced apartments in Manchester, they rarely want to stay in at night. There are literally hundreds of drinking dens here, particularly in the trendy Northern Quarter. Rent serviced apartments in Manchester here, and you’re within walking distance of some of the best drinking dens in the North.

Like any city, Manchester has its “Anytown” chains, but we advise you to be a bit more adventurous and go independent. The majority of pubs and bars found in the Northern quarter are of this type. They range from chic “Boho” Gastropubs popular with New Mancunians, to sleek modern bars and restaurants that are ideal for entertaining business clients.

Behind Piccadilly there are several smart modern bar-restaurants that offer good food and friendly service with some excellent deals on such things as house wine, while Tib Street is bristling with Gastropubs mixing trendiness with tradition. These are all local to most of our luxury hotels in Manchester. Best known is The Northern, previously known as Bluu. This is the pub that kicked off the whole chic Northern Quarter craze, and it’s still the place for trendy loft dwellers to hang out with flat-cap locals, quaffing real ale.

If you’re looking for something quirky when staying in luxury serviced apartments in Manchester, Thomas Street has a pub in an old, listed apothecary shop. It is still fitted out with antique glass medicine bottles and apothecary cabinets, giving it a suitably authentic gothic air.

If you’re tired of “same old same old” city pubs and identical chain pubs, then we at Serviced City Pads suggest you book serviced apartments in Manchester, and walk the cool Northern Quarter.

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Where To Find The Best Bars In Manchester

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Whether you are renting serviced apartments in Manchester for business, pleasure or a mixture of both, the chances are you will want to have a drink in the evening, whether it’s a chic city bar or a traditional northern pub.

Manchester is justly proud of its long tradition of bars and breweries. A working man’s town through and through, it has over five-hundred licensed premises – and that’s just in the city centre! Wherever you rent luxury serviced apartments in Manchester, you are never far from a pub, and if you want to try somewhere different the city has plenty of cabs and public transport links, meaning you can have a good night more easily.

Manchester caters for every type of drinker, so you’ll find everything from traditional pubs serving real ales, to trendy night-clubs, to chic cocktail lounges and members-only clubs (where you can generally get temporary membership with proof of address) Live music aficionados are spoilt for choice – this city was the birthplace of many great bands.

If you’ve booked luxury serviced apartments in Manchester with dancing in mind, you can be as hip or retro as you want. There’s generally at least one famous DJ in town, spinning the hits in one of the underground clubs. Eclectic musical tastes can be satisfied within the confines of the modernised city centre, and exploring the scene from you apartments in Manchester can be a great adventure.

Whether it’s a quiet, post-meeting drink with your boss, or a party rave-up with your friends, we at Serviced City Pads recommend our apartments in Manchester as the perfect place to retire back to.

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Taking Short Breaks With The Family In Manchester

Friday, December 11th, 2009

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.

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