Piccadilly - Manchester
As the hub of Manchester’s transport system, Piccadilly is the first area of Manchester that many visitors to the city experience. Until recently it wasn’t a pleasant introduction. Many of the buildings in the area were empty and the area was the haunt of drug dealers and prostitutes.
Things have now changed for the better after a multi-million pound redevelopment of the area. Piccadilly Railway Station gained a new concourse, airport-style walkways and many retail and leisure outlets. The most dramatic changes have come to the Piccadilly Gardens area that has been transformed into one of the most exciting public spaces in Europe. The area now includes one the biggest walk-through fountain plazas in the world and is spectacularly lit at night. A pavilion, designed by renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando, separates the gardens from the Metrolink and bus stations.
Hotels
| Name | Online Booking |
|---|---|
| ABode |  |
| City Inn | |
| Gardens Hotel | |
| Hotel International | |
| Jarvis Piccadilly | |
| Macdonald | |
| Malmaison Hotel | |
| Place Apartment Hotel | |
| Thistle Manchester | |
Restaurants, Pubs, Bars & Cafés
| Name | Type | Location | Map | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffet Metro | Restaurant | 59a - 59b Piccadilly | [View Map] | All-you-can-eat Chinese buffet. |
| Bulls Head | Pub | 84 London Road | [View Map] | Closest pub to Piccadilly train station. Popular with UMIST staff and students. |
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