Marriott’s new ‘The Reach at Piccadilly’ hotel opens in Manchester tomorrow

If all goes to plan, ‘The Reach at Piccadilly’ hotel will open in Manchester tomorrow.

The hotel is part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute portfolio. This is a sister brand to Autograph Collection, aimed at 4-star hotels which want to be part of the Marriott ‘system’ whilst retaining a higher level of independence in how they operate.

The website is here.

The hotel is described as being 90 seconds walk from Piccadilly railway station, whilst also being ‘adjacent to the calm of the Rochdale Canal’.

The dining options look interesting. To quote:

Our chefs pride themselves on keeping it local and have created menus with a variety of delicious ‘small plate’ dishes, using ingredients from the finest producers in the city. These include our very own Lock 84 IPA, specially brewed by Salford’s Seven Bro7hers craft brewery and Ancoats Coffee, which is roasted just a few steps from the hotel.

In terms of rooms:

Inspired by Manchester’s industrial heritage and our canalside location, the stylish bedrooms have been designed with both elegance and comfort in mind. The finest cotton, wool and timber – natural materials traditionally transported via hand-crafted narrowboats along the Rochdale Canal during the Industrial Revolution – have been used to create modern, functional spaces that are luxurious yet sustainable.

Forget traditional fluffy robes and slippers. Our bedrooms feature elegant furnishings with all the mod cons, such as deluxe espresso coffee machines, usb-c charging ports and superfast wifi.

Pricing at The Reach looks good. I could see dates in July where it is as low as £96.

Let’s see what the early feedback is like. It will face competition literally around the corner from the new Manchester Marrriott Hotel Piccadilly, which is the refurbished Macdonald property.

You can find out more, and book, here.

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