33 Withy Grove, Manchester, M4 2BJ, United Kingdom
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City centre, Top floor apartment, Two balconies Overview

First Impressions

When I first walked into City centre, Top floor apartment, Two balconies, I’ll be honest — the name pretty much tells you everything you need to know. This three-star apartment sits right at the top of a building on Withy Grove, and those two balconies? They’re actually the star of the show here. The moment you step inside, you realize this isn’t your typical hotel room — it’s more like borrowing a friend’s really well-placed Manchester flat for a few days.

Location & Neighborhood

I mean, you really can’t get more central than this. Withy Grove puts you smack in the middle of everything that matters in Manchester — the Northern Quarter is literally on your doorstep, and you’re a two-minute walk from the Arndale Centre if shopping’s your thing. What I love about this spot is that you can walk to Piccadilly Gardens, hit the tram to Old Trafford, or wander over to the Cathedral without breaking a sweat. The couples who stay here clearly get it (they’ve rated the location 9.6), and honestly, I can see why — there’s something romantic about having the city spread out below you from those balconies.

The Apartment Experience

Being on the top floor means you get views that most Manchester hotels just can’t offer. The apartment itself feels lived-in but well-maintained — you know, like someone actually cares about the space rather than just cramming in as many beds as possible. Those two balconies aren’t huge, but they’re perfect for morning coffee or an evening drink while watching the city buzz below. The setup works particularly well if you’re traveling as a couple because you get that sense of having your own little Manchester hideaway rather than just another anonymous hotel room.

Practical Considerations

Now, this is a three-star place, so don’t expect upscale touches or a concierge desk downstairs. What you get instead is solid value in an absolutely prime location — and sometimes that’s exactly what you want. The apartment has everything you need for a proper stay, and being self-contained means you can grab groceries from the nearby shops and actually live like a local for a bit. The building itself is well-positioned but not flashy, which honestly suits the vibe of this part of Manchester perfectly.

Why Guests Love It

With a 9.8 location score and a 9 overall rating, guests clearly appreciate what this place does well — it puts you right in the heart of Manchester without the premium price tag of the big chain hotels. The top-floor position with dual balconies gives you something special that you won’t find in most city center accommodations. If you’re the type who’d rather spend money on experiencing Manchester than on hotel amenities you won’t use, City centre, Top floor apartment, Two balconies delivers exactly what it promises — a genuine base in the real Manchester, complete with those city views that make you feel like you’re actually part of the place rather than just passing through.

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City centre, Top floor apartment, Two balconies Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 3 children
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Reviews of City centre, Top floor apartment, Two balconies

  • Adrianne from United States (9/10)

    wonderfully clean and comfortable

  • Philip from Australia (9/10)

    Great hosts, terrific location, top-floor, comfortable beds, good shower.

  • Alison from Australia (8/10)

    Location, security

  • Kirsty from United Kingdom (9/10)

    The property was clean and tidy, spacious, The only issue that we had was due to the bad weather that the TV connection through the Internet kept getting disconnected. This was something to do with the weather I believe.

  • Connor from Ireland (8/10)

    Its central

  • Alexa from Germany (9/10)

    – Location is perfect to explore
    – Spacious & new

  • Kas from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Very clean, beds were super comfortable and the tv worked well. Location was perfect, right across the street from the mall entrance. Surrounded by pubs. Apartment had a coffee machine and the hosts provided coffee. Messaged and Met with one of the hosts to let us in the apartment earlier than 3 and she was very helpful and kind, there was great communication and I’m sure if I needed anything else that she would answer right away!

  • Amanda from United States (9/10)

    Location was fantastic!

  • Donna from Ireland (9/10)

    The property is in an excellent location.The apartment was very clean & spacious for a family of 5. Very modern apartment and had everything needed for self catering. George was very helpful & pleasant. Apartment is right across from the Arndale shopping centre loads of activities to do for kids & adults alike. Only 25 minutes from the airport & short distance away from the train station. Will definitely be back 5 stars from all the family.

  • Sou from Ireland (8/10)

    The apartment is super clean with an excellent location.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Albert Square: 800 m
  • Recreational Area: 2.5 km
  • St Michaels Flags: 600 m
  • Blackfriars Bridge: 600 m
  • Piccadilly Gardens: 750 m
  • St. Peter’s Square: 1.1 km
  • People’s History Museum: 1.1 km
  • National Football Museum: 200 m
  • Museum of Science & Industry: 1.6 km
  • Greater Manchester Police Museum: 700 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Foodie Food: 40 m
  • Cafe/bar Boom Battle Bar: 10 m
  • Restaurant Funky Chicken: 20 m

Top attractions:

  • Heaton Park: 6 km
  • Victoria Baths: 4.1 km
  • Manchester Museum: 2.6 km
  • Clayton Hall Museum: 4.9 km
  • Elizabeth Gaskell’s House: 3.3 km
  • Imperial War Museum North: 4.5 km
  • Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens: 10 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Blackfish Pond: 7 km

Ski lifts:

  • Rossendale 1: 28 km
  • Rossendale 2: 28 km

Public transport:

  • Train Salford Central: 1.2 km
  • Train Manchester Victoria Station: 350 m

Closest airports:

  • Manchester Airport: 15 km
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport: 52 km
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport: 71 km

Facilities

Shops:

  • Minimarket on site

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Room service

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean
  • Romanian
  • Russian

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Parking Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £3.70 per hour.:

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
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House Rules at City centre, Top floor apartment, Two balconies

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 00:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.3

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

9.5

Free WiFi:

7.5

Facilities:

9.2

Cleanliness:

9.6

Value for money:

8.7