Castlefield Hotel in Manchester, England

The hotel is the only one in Manchester city center that offers an indoor running track, included in the complimentary Y Club fitness facilities. Guests have free access to an 18-metre swimming pool, a sports hall, a sauna, and a steam room. Complimentary fitness classes and personal trainer services are also available on-site, along with badminton equipment and a fitness/spa locker room.

Castlefield Hotel sits directly next to the Museum of Science and Industry, 400 metres from Manchester city centre and a 10-minute walk from Deansgate Rail Station. The hotel overlooks the Bridgewater Canal, with outdoor dining on the terrace and sun terrace facing the historic canal basin. On-site parking with electric gates is available, and a free shuttle bus to the city centre stops nearby, while Manchester Central exhibition centre is 600 metres away.

The on-site lounge bar has views over the canal and serves lunch and evening menus, with outdoor dining options available on the terrace. Breakfast is served on the property with a cooked-to-order option and a varied buffet; guests can pre-book breakfast at reception for £9.95. The bar offers wine/champagne, kid-friendly buffet options, and bar snacks until 11 pm, while the restaurant also provides a Sunday lunch menu with generous portions of beef and Yorkshire pudding.

Rooms are en suite with a digital TV, a work desk, and tea/coffee making facilities, with some overlooking the canal or the Castlefield Bowl venue. Family rooms are available with king-size and single beds, and the hotel can accommodate extra beds (camp beds) for additional guests at £20 per bed. The hotel offers non-smoking rooms throughout, with facilities for disabled guests and a lift serving all floors.

All profits from Castlefield Hotel go to the Manchester YMCA, a charity that creates opportunities for young people under 18 and supports local community initiatives. The hotel is independently owned, allowing for personalised guest services and a focus on local culture. Guests can leave unwanted items in their room, which are then donated to the YMCA, and the hotel employs a designated charity focus to support the local community.

Fitness: Indoor running track, 18m pool, sports hall, sauna, steam room, free classes

Location: Next to Museum of Science and Industry, 400m from city centre, canal views

Parking: On-site secure parking with electric gates

Dining: Canal-view lounge bar, cooked-to-order breakfast, Sunday roast

Charity: All profits support Manchester YMCA youth projects

Rooms: Family rooms, canal-view options, extra beds available