Britannia Hotels have 61 hotels across the UK, offering over 10,000 bedrooms. Location is key to our success, and our hotels can be found in prime cities across the UK, as well as near major airports, in coastal, beach-front towns, or surrounded by stunning countryside. Our competitive pricing offers real value for money, both for individuals and for companies looking to save on quality accommodation.
Amenities such as restaurants, bars, health-clubs and Wi-Fi are complemented by the rich decor and friendly atmosphere. In addition we also offer entertainment at a number of our hotels. Our latest addition to the Britannia group is the Coylumbridge Aviemore Hotel. Set in the Scottish Highlands, it is an amazing destination with a huge range of activities and attractions to visit.
Amenities such as restaurants, bars, health-clubs and Wi-Fi are complemented by the rich decor and friendly atmosphere. In addition we also offer entertainment at a number of our hotels. Our latest addition to the Britannia group is the Coylumbridge Aviemore Hotel. Set in the Scottish Highlands, it is an amazing destination with a huge range of activities and attractions to visit.
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With 60 hotels across the UK with over 10,000 bedrooms Britannia Hotels offers the best value for quality accommodation. Perfect for families, leisure or business our hotels are located in busy city centres, seafront locations and picturesque countryside.
Spend time in one of our restaurants, bars or nightclubs or if you want to try something different take a look at our Spindles Health and Leisure clubs that offer the perfect way to relax or work out.Don't forget our hotels provide Wi-Fi access for residents so you can always keep in touch with business or family and friends while you enjoy your stay with us.
Spend time in one of our restaurants, bars or nightclubs or if you want to try something different take a look at our Spindles Health and Leisure clubs that offer the perfect way to relax or work out.Don't forget our hotels provide Wi-Fi access for residents so you can always keep in touch with business or family and friends while you enjoy your stay with us.
Summer is approaching and things are starting to look up! In 2020, the British public rediscovered their love for the UK's beautiful seaside and idyllic countryside by making their summer holiday a little more local than normal. Its now 2021 and whilst a lot of things have changed, it looks like its going to be another Staycation summer with seaside towns and countryside retreats being the destination of choice for many of us.
Reviews (21)
Michelle Theresa Monaghan
Oct 17, 2019
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Erika O.
Apr 06, 2019
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Do not stay here! Do NOT STAY HERE!
Look... I'm an American so I'm pretty used to sub-par lodging but holy moly this one was BAD! The line just to check in took us 20 minutes to get to the front of. Despite it only being 2 families ahead of us. When we finally got to our room we discovered it room smelled of cigarettes despite asking for a non-smoking room. No windows. No working A/C. The phone barely worked and there was no way we could discern of calling the front desk easily so we had to go down. There are no outlets next to the bed, so I cannot charge my phone next to me much less
Look... I'm an American so I'm pretty used to sub-par lodging but holy moly this one was BAD! The line just to check in took us 20 minutes to get to the front of. Despite it only being 2 families ahead of us. When we finally got to our room we discovered it room smelled of cigarettes despite asking for a non-smoking room. No windows. No working A/C. The phone barely worked and there was no way we could discern of calling the front desk easily so we had to go down. There are no outlets next to the bed, so I cannot charge my phone next to me much less
Krystl R.
May 05, 2018
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Beautiful old hotel full of historic charm. Was clean. For the price it was a good choice.
Pros- quick and professional check in
-beautiful historic building
- clean
-deep soaking tub in our room.
-excellent location close to Piccadilly train station
- clean updated bathroom
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Cons
-there's some wear and tear under the fresh paint
- beds were hard (we had two twins)
- bar and restaurants in the hotel don't match the quality of the building. Bar was loud when we walked by at night and there was bouncers outside. Not my idea of what should be in a Historic building but couldn
Pros- quick and professional check in
-beautiful historic building
- clean
-deep soaking tub in our room.
-excellent location close to Piccadilly train station
- clean updated bathroom
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Cons
-there's some wear and tear under the fresh paint
- beds were hard (we had two twins)
- bar and restaurants in the hotel don't match the quality of the building. Bar was loud when we walked by at night and there was bouncers outside. Not my idea of what should be in a Historic building but couldn
Kelly Hobrough
Feb 20, 2018
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Amelia H.
Oct 26, 2017
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Absolutely appalling service, I shall be writing a letter of formal complaint soon. Have been trying to get hold of them for 2 days now, phoning the front desk repeatedly just to hear it ring for ages and then hang up. How is it possible for a hotel to not have anyone answering the phones over 2 days. My younger sister left her tablet on charge in the room we were staying in, and I've been calling to find out if they found it and when we can get it back. Not being able to get hold of them means we are going to end up having to pay for a new one, which is not okay. I am absolutely astounded
Jeanette B.
Jul 19, 2017
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After booking a suite for four people two weeks in advance, I fly in from America and call ahead on the day of arrival to confirm everything was ok before travelling to Manchester from London. On arrival at 12am we were then told there were no rooms available and that we'd have to wait to see if there were any rooms in the sister hotel across the road. After waiting thirty minutes, we were then told that they were fully booked too and we that we would have to go to another hotel in Stockport. There were numerous people after us being told the same thing. After complaining they then magically
Stephanie C.
Apr 02, 2017
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If I could give this hotel a negative amount of stars I would. Unfortunately, we booked this hotel based off the exterior (which is is beautiful) and the fact that it was cheaper than a hostel. For 400 pounds, I was able to hike 5 floors to my room because it was faster than taking the elevator. Nothing a cold shower can't solve right? Wrong. My shower leaked everywhere so the entire bathroom turned into a tub. I let the front desk know (which they did nothing about) and decided to lay down but couldn't get comfortable because the bed was as hard as rock, I felt like I was in a doctors
Hazel N.
Oct 02, 2015
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Oh, the mortification! How will I live down the embarrassment!?!
The only thing the Britannia has going it's favour is it's a beautiful period building.
So, first suspicious and negative thing to happen when I was there; there was a bouncer on the door to ensure that those coming in were actually hotel guests.
Second, the receptionist ignored me for 5 minutes before noticing me and letting me check-in.
Third, she charged me upfront for the room??? I've never been to a hotel that made me do that before.
Now this was a work trip, and I'm not on our companys travel system
The only thing the Britannia has going it's favour is it's a beautiful period building.
So, first suspicious and negative thing to happen when I was there; there was a bouncer on the door to ensure that those coming in were actually hotel guests.
Second, the receptionist ignored me for 5 minutes before noticing me and letting me check-in.
Third, she charged me upfront for the room??? I've never been to a hotel that made me do that before.
Now this was a work trip, and I'm not on our companys travel system
Vincent C.
Sep 22, 2015
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It began from the moment we arrived at the front door, lugging my large suitcase up the stairs the security man blocked our entrance like a club doorman questioning "have you stayed here before". After explaining we were checking in there was no "welcome" but just stepping aside.
First thing we noticed was the pumping base from the nightclub next door echoing throughout the reception, not to mention the drunken mess of people sitting on the steps to the hotel entrange smoking and other guests shouting in the hotel, whoose nights who have ended a bit too soon.
When we walked
First thing we noticed was the pumping base from the nightclub next door echoing throughout the reception, not to mention the drunken mess of people sitting on the steps to the hotel entrange smoking and other guests shouting in the hotel, whoose nights who have ended a bit too soon.
When we walked
Olivia M.
May 11, 2015
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Perfect for a short stay with simple needs. It's a great value over Ibis and the hotel staff are polite and helpful. Clean sheets, clean bathroom and a great central location in a historic building. And a cool staircase with a grand chandelier. Though I'm sure this hotel was ritzy in its prime, this is not for those looking for luxury.
Shaun C.
Mar 12, 2015
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Upon arrival at the Britannia checking in took far too long withe staff that seemed to be either confused at to what their role was or were just unbothered that guests had been waiting far too long to be served all the while moving at a snails pace.
When finally getting to our "suite" we opened the door to the overpowering smell of mould and a window that didn't close properly. As it was the dead of winter when we were saying with the Britannia the cool breeze that filled the room only bothered us when we wanted to stay warm.....on the upside it gave us slight relief from the
When finally getting to our "suite" we opened the door to the overpowering smell of mould and a window that didn't close properly. As it was the dead of winter when we were saying with the Britannia the cool breeze that filled the room only bothered us when we wanted to stay warm.....on the upside it gave us slight relief from the
Elie T.
Oct 12, 2014
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I read many bad things about this hotel , YES it is very noisy and the bed are old and uncomfortable BUT it is quite a great value ( compared to ibis ) , it is next to everything , close to EVERYTHING , it is clean and people are quite polite , the hotel is beautiful and I did not have that bad time there :)
Tanya L.
Jan 28, 2014
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The Britannia Hotel worked well for my quick work trip to Manchester for a training course. The location was perfect and extremely central since it was a few minutes' walk from Piccadilly Station. It was a big, grand hotel with sweeping staircases and glitzy chandeliers of a bygone era. It was a bit dated and felt old and creeky - my autocorrect wanted me to say creepy there and in fact it was a bit creepy on the 6th floor attic rooms where I was first sent. Since I was travelling on my own and the room smelled like cigarette smoke, I was moved to a much better room on the 2nd floor. The rooms
Jo T.
Aug 02, 2012
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Majestic Beautiful old hotel, on entrance you're greeted with a grand
staircase and huge brightly lit chandeliers dominating the main reception. We had booked Executive but were upgraded to the Superior
room by the very helpful receptionist , I'd read other reviews mention the inefficient
lift, this was not the case, we didn't wait more than a minute for the lift to
arrive and when we didn't use the lift, the staircase were a pleasure to use. The room was very elegant with a four poster bed; there was
a separate lounge with a city view, the bathroom was clean with extras a
staircase and huge brightly lit chandeliers dominating the main reception. We had booked Executive but were upgraded to the Superior
room by the very helpful receptionist , I'd read other reviews mention the inefficient
lift, this was not the case, we didn't wait more than a minute for the lift to
arrive and when we didn't use the lift, the staircase were a pleasure to use. The room was very elegant with a four poster bed; there was
a separate lounge with a city view, the bathroom was clean with extras a
Andy S.
Mar 01, 2012
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Firstly, this review is for Jenny's Restaurant located within the Britannia Hotel.
Ok, so let me set the scene...
After meeting up with my mum after some strenuous shopping activity, we decided that we would have a well earned break, and something to eat...
where to go on a Sunday afternoon??
By chance, as we were walking towards Piccadilly Bus Station I happened to notice an 'A' frame type board chained to a door on the Britannia Hotel, this advertised Jenny's Restaurant and the Sunday Carvery...I know what your thinking.. (Go in, go in - so we did)
On entering the establishment
Ok, so let me set the scene...
After meeting up with my mum after some strenuous shopping activity, we decided that we would have a well earned break, and something to eat...
where to go on a Sunday afternoon??
By chance, as we were walking towards Piccadilly Bus Station I happened to notice an 'A' frame type board chained to a door on the Britannia Hotel, this advertised Jenny's Restaurant and the Sunday Carvery...I know what your thinking.. (Go in, go in - so we did)
On entering the establishment
Qype User Jaccd
Oct 25, 2011
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Looking nice from the hallway, but is really quite nasty.
From outside, there is the big red neon Britania sign..hardly classy, but when you walk in the staircase that takes up the centre of the place is pretty magnificent.
Once you start walking around you realise the rest of the decor is quite random, with hints of China and the Orient.
The room was tiny and smelt like an old peoples home. It's had no windows and thus no air. The air con was dubious, and looked like it may well have been put in when air con was first invented.
The bathroom was tiny and the water pressure not great.
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From outside, there is the big red neon Britania sign..hardly classy, but when you walk in the staircase that takes up the centre of the place is pretty magnificent.
Once you start walking around you realise the rest of the decor is quite random, with hints of China and the Orient.
The room was tiny and smelt like an old peoples home. It's had no windows and thus no air. The air con was dubious, and looked like it may well have been put in when air con was first invented.
The bathroom was tiny and the water pressure not great.
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Qype User Andrew
Jul 27, 2011
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It's definitely not The Ritz, but it's everything I need it to be. The prices are reasonable for the room for an inner city hotel. Jenny's restaurant which the hotel uses for food is a bit pants though, at least breakfast is nice and easy
Internally it's had slick of paint since the photo, but I'm not that sure if it's benefitted from it as it could do with another!!
Internally it's had slick of paint since the photo, but I'm not that sure if it's benefitted from it as it could do with another!!
Euge R.
Mar 25, 2011
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By far the worst Hotel Experience I've ever had. Booked the Hotel because on the exterior it looked like an old English Establishment illuminated but once I checked in the room was small, very old decorations and the view was horrible and I heard I was lucky to have a view. No internet in the room, must go to the lobby. To say the least I would not recommend staying here. The only bright spot was the walking distance to the Picadilly Center and the Train Station.
Qype User Be-Cha
Jan 03, 2010
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A grand hotel - impressive - and in fact I loved it! I'm sure there are other fresher more modern hotels to be had, but nothing beats the Britannia for proximity to the city centre and for its prices! The staff were friendly and helpful, everything worked fine - I have no doubt I will go back.
I'd rather stay in a hotel like this with its history and its grand staircase than a [more expensive] clinical room with starchy white sheets.
I'd rather stay in a hotel like this with its history and its grand staircase than a [more expensive] clinical room with starchy white sheets.
Angela B.
Nov 07, 2009
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No, no, no, no..
My friend came to stay here and invited me to his room (no, not like that). He wanted me to see what a wonderful view he had from his window. It really was wonderful - like New York. In fact I think it was New York. Shame it wasn't real, this window had been painted on. I'm not joking. It even had curtains.
Not only this but the walls were thin, the bed lumpy, the sheets stained and the air conditioning was like a pneumatic drill. Don't do it.
My friend came to stay here and invited me to his room (no, not like that). He wanted me to see what a wonderful view he had from his window. It really was wonderful - like New York. In fact I think it was New York. Shame it wasn't real, this window had been painted on. I'm not joking. It even had curtains.
Not only this but the walls were thin, the bed lumpy, the sheets stained and the air conditioning was like a pneumatic drill. Don't do it.
Qype User Jc
Nov 26, 2007
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The Britannia is a Manchester institution. Situated just off Piccadilly Gardens on Portland Street, the Britannia is an extremely impressive building from the outside and rather grand, if decaying, on the inside.
When you walk through the front door into the large lobby, you can't help but think that the hotel would have been breathtaking in its day - however, you also realise that its best days are behind it!
That said, I've stayed here on a number of occasions and each time the members of staff have been friendly, the rooms clean and the prices very very reasonable. On my most
When you walk through the front door into the large lobby, you can't help but think that the hotel would have been breathtaking in its day - however, you also realise that its best days are behind it!
That said, I've stayed here on a number of occasions and each time the members of staff have been friendly, the rooms clean and the prices very very reasonable. On my most
