hotels near Manchester Velodrome

[Globalti]

I would stay in the city centre and enjoy Manchester. Driving in in the evening won't be bad and out in the morning will be OK too, the rush hour doesn't last long and it's a compact city. I often drive in from the north and it's pretty easy at most times of the day, even during rush hour.

Like I wrote, it depends on your budget but I think you can't beat the Novotel for ease of access, easy parking in the Q park underneath and access to pubs and restaurants.

 

[hobbitonabike]

Cheers will take a look at novotel. Just had another thought....do hotels let you take bikes into rooms? Don't really want to leave them in the car.

 

[Globalti]

That was one reason why I recommend the Novotel - the Q Park underneath is pretty secure and I'd be happy to leave bikes locked in a car, reversed up to the wall and covered with a blanket. It's a small privately-run car park, brightly lit and well maintained with only one pedestrian entrance. I'm sure they would allow you to take a bike into your room anyway. I get a corporate rate of £99 for B&B - if you want to take advantage of that, send me a PM and I'll call the reservations manager.

 

[Dusty Bin]

Premier Inn, Denton - we like it...

 

[fossyant]

yeah but the A6 from Levy down to and past Stockport holds a very special place in Satans cold black heart.

Oh yes. It's where I got left hooked, landed some 30 foot down the road inbetween scaffolding, although the bike wasn't so lucky and crashed into said scaffolding, bending the top tube.

Back on topic:-

You can park fine at the Velodrome if there isn't an event on (e.g. Revolution - they use City's parking). I'd look to stay further out as it's not the most pleasant of areas. Plenty of premier inns a little further out, and you've got a fair bit out near Ashton - retail park/cinema/bowling/food and Ikea !

 

[hobbitonabike]

That was one reason why I recommend the Novotel - the Q Park underneath is pretty secure and I'd be happy to leave bikes locked in a car, reversed up to the wall and covered with a blanket. It's a small privately-run car park, brightly lit and well maintained with only one pedestrian entrance. I'm sure they would allow you to take a bike into your room anyway. I get a corporate rate of £99 for B&B - if you want to take advantage of that, send me a PM and I'll call the reservations manager.

Wow thank you Globalti!!! If we decide more on city centre I will be in touch.

 

[Pumpkin the robot]

Premier Inn, Denton - we like it...

The Cycle centre is in a pretty crap part of Manchester, but I would not send my worst enemy to stay in Denton!

 

[YahudaMoon]

Premier Inn, Denton - we like it...

Yes

Used that place many a time as I lived in Denton for about 10 years

We used to have mens breakfast at the Denton one on Saturdays with about 10 of us from church, not bad, also took the children on many occasion, child friendly.

This was about 4 years back though

Its about a 20-30 minute cycle ride to the Velodrome from that hotel/pub

Oh Im at the evening track meeting on Saturday February 1st, taking a lady friend as she aint been before

 

[Dusty Bin]

The Cycle centre is in a pretty crap part of Manchester, but I would not send my worst enemy to stay in Denton!

It's right on the M60/67 junction - so you're not really staying 'in Denton' as such. We had no issues there whatsoever - in fact for the price it was excellent..

 

[YahudaMoon]

The Cycle centre is in a pretty crap part of Manchester, but I would not send my worst enemy to stay in Denton!

You could always go Bolton?

NOT

Ha ha

 

[TissoT]

It's right on the M60/67 junction - so you're not really staying 'in Denton' as such. We had no issues there whatsoever - in fact for the price it was excellent..

There is a reason why the price is/was excellent

 

[Dusty Bin]

There is a reason why the price is/was excellent

Overnight stay after the track world cup in November. Friendly staff, modern room, comfortable beds and a good breakfast in the morning and the price was a bargain. I never said we spent two weeks on holiday in it, FFS...

 

[hobbitonabike]

You could always go Bolton?

NOT

Ha ha

Used to live in Bolton while at uni...in a classy area...not lol.

 

[Pumpkin the robot]

Used to live in Bolton while at uni...in a classy area...not lol.

There is a classy area in Bolton? Please tell me where it is! All of it is a dive, but at least it is better then South Manchester!

 

[hobbitonabike]

There is a classy area in Bolton? Please tell me where it is! All of it is a dive, but at least it is better then South Manchester!

You probably couldn't sense the sarcasm in my statement!!