Premier Inn Manchester (Wilmslow)

The rooms were very clean and tidy, much better than I expected as I’ve stayed in other premier inns before. The staff were polite and super helpful with any extra things I asked for. There’s also a restaurant next door which I also thoroughly recommend, food was top notch. Had the best time!

Premier Inns are hotels where you are usually sure of getting a clean, comfortable stay, with staff well versed in customer service skills. Wilmslow is no exception to this, but there is now a major problem for traveling guests. The (independent) restaurant next door has now become so popular that the shared car park is woefully inadequate for the site. Arriving at 4pm on a Saturday night and snagging what was probably the last available space was somewhat of a surprise (and the 'out of space' parking can make maneuvering in the car park tricky, not to mention many of the spaces are quite tight). There is a small car park opposite for Lindow Common, but this is technically "no overnight parking" so you could always take a risk that it's not enforced, but having lived in Wilmslow for a number of years in the past, I would be concerned that I wouldn't return to a full set of windows in the morning. The location of the hotel is a little way out of the town, 10-20 minutes walk along the main road, where there are a variety of restaurants (the Thai "Naa Kin" is very good, and you always get a good curry at "Barinda"). Beware, however, that the main road is very busy and only has a made up pavement on the opposite side to the hotel. Crossing the main road after 5pm on a Friday night can take a few minutes and a mad dash - this is Wilmslow driving after all. You can cut through Lindow Common, but this can be muddy and is unlit so not recommended in the winter months. In short, if not relying on the car park, then recommended (get room 207 if you can). However, if traveling by car, not recommended. Unfortunately, this means we're unlikely to return.

We stayed one night as part of a package with Meet & Greet Parking at T1. The receptionist was extremely pleasant, helpful and friendly, explaining everything we needed. Our room was on the 2nd floor and there is a small lift if required. The room was clean and spacious, and the bed very comfortable. It had a walk in shower, which I prefer (with my dodgy knee!) and the room temperature was pleasant. There was a fan of needed and heating too. Tea/coffee etc was supplied and you could collect more from reception if needed. The hotel is next to the Hickory Restaurant. We didn't eat here, but it looked great. Parking was free/included and it's only a 19 min or so drive from Manchester Airport. Perfect.