Standing proudly on the banks of the River
Irwell, The Victoria & Albert Hotel is
a beautifully restored red-brick building
dating back to 1843. It was originally two
warehouses that were used to store and transport
all manner of goods including raw cotton to
feed the surrounding textile mills. Over the
years, the warehouses have seen the construction
of the Manchester Ship Canal, survived a serious
fire towards the end of the nineteenth century
and narrowly escaped being totally destroyed
during a Second World War bombing raid.
During the 1970s, the warehouses were acquired
by Granada Television for prop storage and
location filming. In 1988, following the
successful opening of the Granada Studios
Tour, the decision was taken to convert
the warehouses into the luxurious Victoria
and Albert hotel. Today, the building retains
all the character of its Victorian industrial
heritage, coupled with contemporary cosmopolitan
styling - its history continuing as one
of Marriotts most distinguished and unique
hotels.
The Victoria and Albert Hotel
has 158 luxuriously-appointed bedrooms, including
a range of suites. Every room has multinational
satellite TV, a Sony PlayStation and, especially
useful for business guests, voicemail and
data modem sockets. Due to the historic nature
of the hotel's construction, each room is
individual in terms of shape and size, while
also being subtly dedicated to a Granada TV
production or character.
The hotel's Crown Rooms offer all the comfort
and amenities you would expect in a four-star
deluxe hotel. But for those wanting that little
extra luxury, the hotel also offers executive-style
accommodation in its Sovereign Rooms.
The Victoria and Albert also offers secure,
complimentary, valet parking for all its guests.
Guests can enjoy complimentary use of a local
health club with pool, gymnasium, sauna, steam
room, hairdresser and beauty therapist. An
exquisite and exclusive way to relax the mind
and body during your stay at the Victoria
and Albert Hotel
Address: Victoria
and Albert Manchester, Water Street, Manchester, M3 4JQ Reservations Hotline: 0118 971 4700