Native Aparthotel, Manchester

Two of Manchester's most happening neighbourhoods are within easy walking distance, as are transport hubs, so you won't need a car.

Native Manchester is in the city centre, near the popular nightlife districts of Ancoats and the Northern Quarter. If you're visiting for the football, the Native is a five-minute drive from the Etihad Stadium and 15 minutes from Old Trafford.
By car: the hotel is 1 hour 45 mins from Birmingham, 2 hours 40 mins from Newcastle and 4 hours 15 mins from London. There is parking on-site costing £15 per day.
By train: London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly takes just over 2 hours. The hotel is a few minutes' walk from the station. thetrainline.com

With kitchenettes and a central social space that's popular with locals and residents, this is a great option for business guests. It's hard not to be wowed by the enormous glass-roofed central atrium - where the glass panels allow you to peer down at Cultureplex below.

Cultureplex holds a number of interesting events throughout the year, from open-mic storytelling and marketing talks to tarot reading.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Cinema
• Deli
• Lounge
• Gym

• Free Wi-Fi

• Parking

Some rooms can feel a little dark - on longer stays, try to nab one of the loft apartments, where glass-vaulted roofs allow natural light to flood in. We love that full-sized British Bramley toiletries are used in the bathrooms, and the coffee in the kitchens is from local brand Ancoats Coffee Limited.

Studio, Premium Studio, One Bed, Premium One Bed, Loft One Bed, Two Bed, Premium Two Bed, Loft Two Bed, Penthouse Two Bed
Facilities include: shower, hairdryer, kitchen, oven, hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, utensils, crockery, cutlery, TV, sofa

Ricotta hotcakes with whipped ricotta and berries are light, and smothered in tart berries, a zingy sauce and candied walnuts.

The Lounge: all-day dining, relaxed, light lunches, sandwiches, modern British dishes, cocktails. Mains from £13.
The Restaurant: modern Brasserie. Open every day for lunch and dinner.
Counter: all-day deli and coffee shop.