Manchester Hotels and Shopping in the City

Central Manchester hotels and shopping

Manchester was once a city more synonymous with cotton mills and Morrissey than with shopping: it will hopefully always be associated with great industry and with great musicians...it has produced too many of both to ever really move away from its illustrious past. However what has also happened to Manchester in more recent years is that tourism to the city has increased and as a result so have top-end retailers attracted by the great central Manchester hotels and the young, hip crowds who populate the city. From Deansgate to Canal Street, Affleck’s Palace to Harvey Nichols there is a wide choice of shops on offer with something to suit every taste. No matter which district you choose for a stay in this city, you can be sure that Manchester hotels and shops are among the most diverse.

Manchester hotels: retail therapy at your fingertips

Central Manchester hotels are a great choice for those who just love a day spent browsing shops. Retail therapy is seldom easier to indulge in than it is in this city! The city is compact and easy to get around, hop on a bus or a train if you’re looking to really cover some shopping miles! A good place to begin is the Arndale Centre which is one of the largest shopping malls in the whole of Europe. Many top high street retailers under one roof make for a simple and fun shopping experience. In the Deansgate district you will find the beautifully refurbished Barton Arcade, a Victorian shopping mall which is now full of designer stores; even if you’re not in the market for the most expensive shops, a walk around here is still a treat at the shop front are stunning to look at. If you are lucky enough to book a break at one of the lovely Manchester hotels in this area you will find that a simple stroll could well become a long wander as you take in the delightful shops and architecture...not to mention the wonderful cafes and bars!

Affleck’s Palace and Quirky Manchester

Manchester has always been at the heart of any underground scene in the UK and one of the best places for unusual clothing and accessories has to be the famous Affleck’s Palace. This Mecca for underground fashion and emerging designers has been around since the early 80s when a need arose for a platform to showcase the huge amount of design talent in Manchester. Affleck’s Palace is based in Church Street; with over 50 stalls and shops ranging across five floors and housed in an attractive period building, this Aladdin’s cave of wares is a real hit with anyone who visits. For retro, vintage and alternative clothing and accessories this is one of the most unusual and fun shopping experiences in the UK. If you are taking a short break in one of the fabulous Manchester hotels in the area, this is a must-see place. Like Manchester in general, it’s quirky, original and full of surprises; give it a try and you can be certain it won’t be your last visit!