I stayed at the Malmaison in Manchester for a friend's wedding. It is very close to Manchester Picadilly station, making it the ideal base for the City centre. The Malmaison Manchester has a boutique-feel and is comfortable, with a trendy bar and brasserie. The rooms are dark and broody, in keeping with the rest of the hotel and the beds are vast and comfortable. The room service menu is good too, if a little pricey. My only complaint is that breakfast wasn't included in our rate, which for a superior room (£130-a-night) is disappointing. However, I recommend the cooked English at the Brunswick across the road, where you also get a hefty discount if you have a valid national rail ticket. Overall: 3/5