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Look what’s changed at The Ainscow Hotel The infamous Manchester buzz and vibe is returning to the city – a welcome break after all the restrictions. Throughout lockdown, we were busy giving our much-loved Manchester hotel a makeover. We took the time to build on our already

Welcome back to Manchester! (again) We can’t wait to welcome you back to The Ainscow Hotel and our city – we’ve been busy getting everything ready for your return on the 17th of May. Manchester has been getting ready too, with all our favourite venues reopening, making

Need a city break? 5 offers you won’t want to miss It’s been a challenging few months, and we think you deserve a break. Wind-down, relax, and do some Manchester city centre exploring (we’re just a 5-minute walk from Spinningfields). Make the most of your stay by

What’s open in Manchester? More and more of our favourite places in Manchester are starting to re-open, with plenty going on to keep you entertained. Whether you’re looking for a bite to eat, music events or indoor skiing, there’s something for everyone. Need some inspiration? Here are

We’ve been awarded TWO gold standard anti-COVID-19 accreditations Before re-opening our doors on the 4th of July 2020, we wanted to do everything possible to reassure our guests that we’re safe to visit again. Behind the scenes, we’ve been working hard to get our hotel ready for

7 places to go this Mother’s Day in Manchester Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so if you’re looking for somewhere special to take your mum in Manchester, you’ve come to the right place. Whether your mum’s a cake-lover, cocktail- drinker or spa-goer (or maybe she

Manchester’s best pancake day spots If you’re planning on eating your body weight in pancakes this Shrove Tuesday, we salute you. In fact, to help you on your mission, we’ve come up with a list of the best places to go for flippin’ great pancakes. Go on,

Half term family fun Keep the whole family entertained in Manchester this February half term. There’s plenty going on in and around the city centre, and not everything has to break the bank! We’ve curated our top picks, including the best half term activities, events and things

Valentine’s Day 2020 in Manchester If you’re looking for things to do in Manchester this Valentine’s Day, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re out on a friend date, a first date or you’re a well-seasoned couple looking for an excuse to get out and explore

Last-minute Christmas gift ideas If you’re the kind of person who leaves your Christmas shopping until the very last moment, fear not, we’ve got you covered. We’ve come up with a list of Christmas gift ideas for those last-minute shoppers AND you can buy them from the