Location. Converted from a grand 19th century building, The Palace Hotel in central Manchester, England, is opposite Oxford Road railway station. The Palace Theatre is across the road, King Street's designer shopping and Manchester International Exhibition Centre are 400 metres away and the Imperial War Museum and Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium are three miles from the hotel.
Hotel Features. With its distinctive 217 foot high clock tower, the red brick Grade II listed building, formerly the Refuge Insurance Company, stands on bustling Oxford Street. The large, wood floored lobby features a sweeping cast iron and marble staircase and ornate ceramic tiles.

The Palace Hotel Tempus Restaurant serves buffet breakfasts and lunches and its international brasserie style dinner menus include Risotto Jardiniere and roast duck breast. The Tempus Bar in the lobby serves light meals, cocktails and afternoon teas beneath high, ornate ceilings.

There is a business centre, wireless Internet access and eight meeting rooms including a ballroom for up to 1,000 people.

Guests can buy a discounted day pass for the GL14 health club, 100 metres away, with its gym, indoor pool and spa treatments.

Guestrooms. The 257 guestrooms, on five floors, have soft fabrics in autumnal tones. Some have period features such as high ceilings and wood panelled walls. Amenities include high speed Internet ports, satellite television, tea/coffee making facilities, air conditioning and hair dryers.

Expert Tip. Manchester's Chinatown is 300 metres from the Palace Hotel, while Curry Mile, a lively strip of around 50 Indian restaurants, is just a mile away.