I stay in about 100 3* hotels around the UK each year. The Thistle in Piccadilly Manchester is without doubt THE WORST i have ever stayed in. The Room - DIRTY throughout. Stained sheets (which didn't fit), hairs all over the carpet, plug sockets half exposed, cracking walls obviously replastered many times, skirtings hanging off, curtains that have obviously not... more

My friend and I decided to stay at the Thistle Manchester due to a very low rate for a Saturday night stay. Thankfully we booked our twin room in advance as rates on the day had increased 4 fold. On checking in we were informed that our twin room was unavailable and we had been moved to two doubles. These... more

stayed one night for the new years eve party We had a really nice time and meal The late breakfast next morning was also very good Our room was a non smoking room it was also a good room for a short break We found the staff from the reception to the waiters and barmen to be first class Well... more

We had booked this hotel with an internet booking site and got an excellent rate. When we arrived we were given our room. What a shock! Small, dark, dirty and freezing, it was horrendous. The wallpaper was peeling off the walls and where it wasn't it was scuffed and dirty. The 'furniture' was chipped and old. The bath - yellowed... more

The plus points first - The exterior facade and the location which is located within the city centre(this does have the disadvantage however of high NCP parking costs if you have brought a vehicle). The double room we were allocated was small and 'tired' and need of renovation - the curtains were falling apart, the convection heating stuffy and paintwork... more

I got a discount through late rooms and have to say the hotel was great value. The staff on reception were particularly friendly and helpful - decor was fine and a huge TV in room - no plug inn bath though more

Just returned from the Thistle Hotel Manchester after a Christmas Shopping trip with my two friends. The customer service here is exceptional and I can only give the highest praise for the friendly, professional attitudes from all the staff we were in contact with. Asked for extra blankets and pillows within minutes the receptionist had delivered not only blankets and... more

We stayed Friday and Saturday night and came just for the Christmas Markets. This hotel is in the perfect location, just a 5 minute walk from the train station and another 5 minutes from some of the Christmas markets. Our none smoking room was on the 5th floor at the back of the hotel. Clean and comfortable and good temperature.... more

I was very worried after reading the previous reviews on this hotel but as we only paid £80 for 2 nights stay my expectations were not that great anyway. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The hotel reception was nice and check-in was quick and the staff pleasant enough. Our non-smoking room was on the fifth floor and... more