Accommodation close to Running Event
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly
M1 3DG, Manchester, One Piccadilly Place
Situated 35 metres from Manchester’s Piccadilly Train Station, this stylish hotel boasts a fitness suite and air-conditioned rooms with free high-speed WiFi. The modern and spacious rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly are... read more
3784 reviews 8.3
Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
M1 2PG, Manchester, London Road
Just 150 metres from Manchester Piccadilly Station, the Manchester Piccadilly Hotel has an award-winning restaurant, which serves seasonal produce. The property was awarded Best Luxury Hotel in Manchester from the Eat Drink and Awards 2015.... read more
10624 reviews 7.8
Hilton Manchester Deansgate
M3 4LQ, Manchester, 303 Deansgate
Set in the iconic Beetham Tower, Hilton Manchester Deansgate features a luxury spa and a chic restaurant. The spacious rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and impressive city views. The sumptuous spa has an elegant indoor swimming... read more
3601 reviews 7.7
Church Street by Supercity Aparthotels
M4 1PN, Manchester, 20 Church Street
In a city-centre location, Church Street by Supercity Aparthotels is located a 10-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station. There is free high-speed WiFi and an on-site gym. Overlooking Piccadilly Gardens. tea/coffee making facilities, and... read more
1303 reviews 8.7
ibis Manchester Centre Portland Street
M1 4GX, Manchester, Portland Street
In the heart of Manchester city centre, the ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street features a 24-hour front desk and a lively bar. It is close to the city's major attractions, including shopping, nightlife, and... read more
5090 reviews 8
ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street
M1 7DG, Manchester, Charles Street
This hotel is situated in the corner of Princess Street and Charles Street, within Manchester’s lively centre. Piccadilly and Oxford Road Stations are within a 10-minute walk away. The bright and airy bedrooms each have... read more
4664 reviews 7.7
Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre
M4 4EW, Manchester, Cheetham Hill Road
This modern, 4-star hotel is opposite the AO Arena and Manchester Victoria Rail Station. The property offers a fantastic swimming pool, a gym, and rooms with LCD satellite TVs. With large windows and views over... read more
7282 reviews 8
The Gardens Hotel
M1 2AP, Manchester, 55 Piccadilly
Overlooking the central Piccadilly Gardens, Gardens Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Piccadilly Rail Station. It has free Wi-Fi, and guests can make use of a 24-hour front desk. Each of the bright rooms has... read more
5471 reviews 7.1
Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel
M60 7HA, Manchester, Oxford Street
Set in the heart of Manchester’s vibrant city centre, the grand Kimpton Clocktower offers stylish, modern rooms just a minute’s walk from Oxford Road Rail Station and The Palace Theatre. Free WiFi is available throughout... read more
3841 reviews 8.8
Native Manchester
M1 2TP, Manchester, 51 Ducie Street, Piccadilly
This property is winner of The Sunday Times 2019 Best Place to Stay in the North award. Set in the very heart of the city, Native Manchester is found in Ducie Street Warehouse, just 100... read more
4620 reviews 9
Malmaison Manchester
M1 3AQ, Manchester, Piccadilly
Opposite Manchester Piccadilly Station, this beautifully converted Victorian warehouse has boutique bedrooms. In Manchester’s vibrant centre, the hotel also features a brasserie and fitness centre. The chic rooms have luxurious beds and intimate mood lighting.... read more
3074 reviews 8
Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central - Formerly Jurys Inn
M1 5LE, Manchester, 56 Great Bridgewater Street
Formerly Jurys Inn, Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central is located in the centre of Manchester, 4 minutes' walk to St Peters Square and directly opposite the Manchester Central Convention Centre and the Bridgewater Hall. Free high-speed... read more
8736 reviews 8.5
ibis Styles Manchester Portland
M1 6DP, Manchester, 3-5 Portland Street, Piccadilly Gardens
Ibis Styles Manchester Portland is opposite Piccadilly Gardens, close to the Northern Quarter. Featuring a lively bar, restaurant and high-speed WiFi throughout, the hotel is just 5 minutes' walk from Piccadilly Station. The weather-themed rooms... read more
9293 reviews 7.3
Novotel Manchester Centre
M1 4LX, Manchester, 21 Dickinson Street
In Manchester's lively Chinatown, this Novotel is just 500 metres from Manchester Central. The hotel features a fitness centre, stylish restaurant and air-cooled rooms with Wi-Fi access. The spacious rooms at Novotel Manchester Centre each... read more
3401 reviews 8.2
The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
M2 5GP, Manchester, Free Trade Hall, Peter Street
Winner of the Leading Hotel of the Year 2019 award, Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel is located in the city's Free Trade Hall, next to the Central Convention Centre. The hotel includes a health... read more
8086 reviews 8.9
The Midland
M60 2DS, Manchester, 16 Peter St
The Midland is an award-winning, 4-star luxury hotel with a spa in Manchester city centre. It offers stylish, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The spa facilities are available for an extra charge. Providing a fine... read more
9107 reviews 8.1
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre, an IHG Hotel
M1 5QA, Manchester, 2 Oxford Road
Situated next to the University Of Manchester, the Holiday Inn Express Manchester is a 5-minute walk from Oxford Road Train Station. Rooms feature a powerful shower, WiFi, and an LCD TV. Set on Oxford Road,... read more
5949 reviews 7.1
The Mitre Hotel
M3 1SW, Manchester, 1-3 Cathedral Gates
Built at the foot of Manchester Cathedral in 1815, the Mitre is one of the oldest hotels in Manchester city centre. It has a restaurant and bar and provides free Wi-Fi in public areas. Each... read more
3040 reviews 6.9
The Lowry Hotel
M3 5LH, Manchester, 50 Dearmans Place, Chapel Wharf
On the banks of the River Irwell, the award-winning Lowry has rooms with views, a riverside restaurant and a spa. Free WiFi is also available. The rooms at The Lowry Hotel have walk-in wardrobes, a... read more
2638 reviews 8.7
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel
M4 5JY, Manchester, Goadsby Road off Swan Street
In the heart of Manchester, this hotel is just 600 metres from the Manchester Arena. Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena has a 24-hour front desk and modern rooms with Wi-Fi access. The bright,... read more
5057 reviews 8.1
Innside by Melia Manchester
M15 4RP, Manchester, 1 First Street
Innside Manchester by Melia is located in the city centre and within 5 minutes’ walk of the train stations at Deansgate and Oxford Road. It offers a gym, sauna, a restaurant and bar. The hotel... read more
4750 reviews 8.9
Staycity Aparthotels Manchester Piccadilly
M1 2GH, Manchester, 8B Gateway House
Staycity Aparthotels Manchester Piccadilly is superbly located just 300 metres from Canal Street and close to Piccadilly Station, Piccadilly Gardens and the Arndale Centre. The apartments are spacious, stylish and contemporary, and Staycity comforts are... read more
4834 reviews 8.8
Hyatt Regency Manchester
M15 6PQ, Manchester, 55 Booth Street West
Hyatt Regency Manchester, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is close to popular attractions like The Palace Theatre, Manchester Apollo and Bridgewater Hall. An elegant, modern hotel set in the heart... read more
2061 reviews 8.9
Whitworth Locke
M1 6JD, Manchester, 74
Located in a 19th-century building in Manchester’s civic quarter, Whitworth Locke has accommodation with free WiFi. It is just minutes from the city’s famous Northern Quarter - home to independent shops, bars and restaurants, 200... read more
3698 reviews 9
AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester City Centre
M4 5FT, Manchester, 15 Mason Street
Located a 10-minute walk from Victoria train station, Shudehill Interchange and a 15-minute walk from Piccadilly Station, AC Hotel Manchester City Centre is set on the edge of Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Th hotel features exposed... read more
3374 reviews 8.1
Hotel Indigo Manchester - Victoria Station, an IHG Hotel
M3 1NZ, Manchester, Todd Street
Situated next to Manchester Victoria station, Hotel Indigo Manchester - Victoria Station Station offers accommodation in Manchester. Located 90 m from Manchester Arena, the property is also 350 m from Manchester Central and 1.4 km... read more
5231 reviews 9
Dakota Manchester
M1 2JL, Manchester, 29 Ducie Street
Located in the Manchester City Centre, Dakota Manchester is a 5-minute walk to Market Street and a 10-minute walk to the Spinningfields. Easily accessible, Dakota Manchester is just a 3-minute walk from Piccadilly train station... read more
5752 reviews 9.4
Hotel Brooklyn Manchester
M1 3HP, Manchester, 59 Portland Street
Boasting a bar, shared lounge and views of city, Hotel Brooklyn Manchester is situated in Manchester, 300 metres from Manchester Art Gallery. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk... read more
5037 reviews 9
YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
M3 2NW, Manchester, 2 John Dalton Street
Conveniently situated in Manchester, Yotel Manchester Deansgate.provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and a bar. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and... read more
8325 reviews 8.7
Hampton By Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter
M4 4HT, Manchester, 41 Rochdale Road
Situated in the Manchester city centre neighbourhood and northern quarter area, Hampton By Hilton Manchester Northern Quarter offers bedrooms with complimentary WiFi, bar, restaurant and fitness centre. Built in 2020, the property is within a... read more
4709 reviews 8.1
Start and Finish Line
If you are heading to the Manchester Great Run, as a runner or spectacular, then we do hope that you enjoy your stay in this wonderful city. It is a friendly city that is steeped in rich history and one that boasts great architecture and wonderful things to do!
Start Location 10K/Half Marathon: Portland Street (city centre)
Finish 10K/Half Marathon: Deansgate (longest road in the city centre)
It’s one of UK’s largest running events together with the Virgin London Marathon and the Great North Run in Newcastle and South Shields.
What you need to look out for when choosing your accommodation
When making reservations for accommodation in the city, and you are on a fight budget, your best options are to go for cheap hotels and bed and breakfasts. For your average budget hotel in the city, you can expect to budget around £57 per night, for a double room. A B&B will cost you slightly more, but you do get a breakfast, something which you will appreciate before the run and the day afterwards.
The good news is that there is no shortage of cheap hotels or bed and breakfast accommodation in central Manchester. If you wish to save even more money. then online booking will save you extra pennies. Just be sure to throughly check what the price includes, such as breakfast and free Wi-Fi.
It’s also a good idea to shop around and to read reviews if at all possible. These reviews give you always a good source of information, and can give you that much needed personal point of view. The main points to look out for are locality, cleanliness and what you get for your money.
What is it like to run the Great Manchester Run?
If you are running in the Manchester Great Run then you will have so much to see whilst running, helping to make your mind off the task at hand. Of course the cheering crowds will also help to push you along the course. When running along the course you will be able to see Man United’s old football ground at Old Trafford, as well as the breathtaking Lowry and Imperial War Museum.
If you love watching your soap operas, then you will also be delighted to know that you’ll run past the Coronation Street set and along those famous cobbles! You’ll also know that the finish line is in sight when you see the towering skyscraper of Beetham Tower.
Spend a weekend in Manchester for this fantastic running event
If you are running in this fantastic event, or cheering oh a loved one, then it’s a great idea to make a long weekend of it! Manchester has so much to offer you, so why not arrive in Manchester on the Friday and then stay on until Monday.
No matter how long you stay, there really is so much to see and do. The great news is that although Manchester can seem like a large and overwhelming city, the city centre is in fact very accessible on foot and, will actually only take you around an hour to navigate all of its city streets. This will allow you to see all of the major attractions. The Town Hall is slap back in the city centre, so if you do manage to get yourself lost, at least you can always navigate back to this cereal point.
When in Manchester you simply must shop, and there are so many areas in the city to choose from. As well as the world famous Arndale Centre, you can also shop until you drop along King Street and Market Steet, which is where most of the high street shops are located. Towards the bottom of Market Street is the fantastic Northern Quarter, where you find all of the weird and wonderful items that everyone loves to buy when away from home. We promise you it’s well worth a visit!
There are also many tourist attractions in the city for you to enjoy. Museums include those of the Museum of Science and Industry, known affectionately as MOSI, a must if you are visiting with children, as there is the ability to go for a short train ride. The Manchester Museum is also fantastic for the family to visit.
The great news is that both of these museums offer free entry. If the weather stays dry then it is also worth having a stroll around the Botanical Gardens with an impromptu picnic!
Location and some facts
Name : Great Manchester Run
When : Sunday 21 May 2023
Start Location : The start line is on Portland Street near the junction with Oxford Street.
Finish : Deansgate
Distance : Half Marathon & 10K
Price Half Marathon – £51 per entry, 10K – £44 per entry
Nearest Hotels and B&B’s : in the city centre of Manchester UK.
Additional Information : cancerresearchuk, weather information, transport