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Shopping – The Eternal Triangle

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

When people rent luxury serviced apartments in Manchester, they sometimes head for the Arndale Centre, the home of Europe’s first (and largest) Next store.

For a change, why not take an amble around The Triangle? Whereas the Arndale is a 20th century complex dating from the 1970s, the Triangle is a grade II listed building that was originally used as a corn exchange. Following an IRA bomb attack in 1996 it was developed into a modern shopping complex – although the impressive façade remains.

The Triangle has a fascinating history. The current building, originally called ‘The Corn and Produce Exchange’ dates from 1897 and stands on the site of an earlier building which was built in 1837 and traded from Hanging Ditch. If that name sends a shiver down your spine, a number of city ghost tours start here, and there are plenty of serviced apartments in Manchester nearby.

The Corn Exchange fell into disuse during the Depression. However, in the 1970s it was used by the Royal Exchange Theatre Company, as well as becoming a filming location for Granada TV’s ‘Brideshead Revisited.’ The site then became a kind of Mancunian Covent Garden, with a number of traders setting up “alternative” retail outlets. As well as a large market there were permanent stores, cafes and wine bars.

Most of these businesses were forced to move as the site was redeveloped. No fear. They found alternative premises in Manchester’s Bohemian Northern Quarter, where they trade today.

Whether its high street fashions or an Indian head massage you want, we at Serviced City Pads have luxury serviced apartments in Manchester that provide you with the opportunity for as much retail therapy as you can afford. There is practically unlimited accommodation in Manchester available.

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Staying In Manchester In The Exchange Square Area

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

If you’re looking for luxury serviced apartments in Manchester, Exchange Square is just one of the areas we offer. One of a number of districts that were heavily redeveloped following the IRA bomb of 1996, it is today a major shopping area and the home of Europe’s first urban entertainment centre.

However, accommodation in Manchester’s city centre doesn’t mean endless towers of glass and concrete. Mancunians love their city with a passion – and so do the town’s planning committee. Whereas some cities would have knocked down two historic pubs to make way for a new Marks and Spencer, Manchester politely moved them. Nearby you will find the Printworks. This historic building that once housed the largest printing room in Europe, its 350,000 square feet now incorporate a 20 screen multiplex, an I-MAX cinema, a leisure club, swimming pool and more than 50 clubs, restaurants and bars.

If you’ve rented one of our Manchester serviced apartments at Serviced City Pads for a bit of retail therapy, Exchange Square is one enormous mall and includes the large Arndale centre.

The Triangle shopping centre almost matches the Arndale in terms of store variety. As well as chain stores like Selfridges and Marks and Spencer, there are some chic cafes and bars. Outside is a BBC Big Screen TV, with covered all-weather seating. As the city is the home of premier league teams Manchester United and Manchester City, perhaps this isn’t surprising.

Many people who rent serviced apartments in Manchester do so for work and pleasure. Exchange Square is the perfect location for both.

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The Printworks In Manchester

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

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.

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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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Manchester – Chic And Affordable

Friday, December 25th, 2009

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.

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