Castlefield Hotel in Manchester, England

The Castlefield Hotel houses the only indoor running track in a Manchester city centre hotel, located within the on-site Y Club fitness centre. Guests receive complimentary access to the Y Club's 18-metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and free fitness classes led by personal trainers. All profits from the hotel are donated to the Manchester YMCA, supporting local youth and community programmes.

Each en suite room includes a digital TV, a work desk, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Many rooms offer views of the Bridgewater Canal, with large windows that can be opened for fresh air. The hotel provides family rooms with multiple beds and also welcomes dogs, making it a pet-friendly option in central Manchester.

Set next to the Museum of Science and Industry, the hotel is 400 metres from Manchester city centre and a 10-minute walk from Deansgate Rail Station. Manchester Central exhibition centre is 600 metres away, and the Castlefield Bowl concert venue is within walking distance. A free shuttle bus from the museum runs to the city centre, and Deansgate tram stop is nearby for connections across the region.

The hotel's lounge bar overlooks the Bridgewater Canal and serves lunch and evening menus alongside a selection of wines, champagnes, and kid-friendly buffet options. A varied breakfast menu is available on-site, and outdoor dining is offered on a terrace overlooking the historic canal basin. The bar also provides gluten-free and lactose-free breakfast choices upon request.

Three flexible meeting rooms accommodate up to 60 delegates, with fax/photocopying services and 24-hour front desk support. The hotel offers a kids' meal menu and a designated smoking area, alongside facilities for disabled guests and access to a chapel/shrine. Secure private parking with electric gates is available, and luggage storage allows guests to explore the city after checkout.

Fitness: Only Manchester city-centre hotel with an indoor running track

Pool & Sauna: Free access to 18m pool, steam room, and sauna

Charity: All profits support YMCA youth programmes

Location: Next to Museum of Science & Industry, 10 min from Deansgate station

Dining: Canal-view bar with breakfast, lunch, and evening meals

Pet-Friendly: Dogs welcome in guest rooms