Malmaison Manchester Deansgate, ManchesterMalmaison Manchester Deansgate in Manchester, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 147 hotels we score in Manchester. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Agoda 4.3. Rooms from about $141 a night (cached, not a live quote).Malmaison Manchester Deansgate is a four-star boutique hotel on Deansgate in central Manchester, close to the Town Hall, a tram stop and about five minutes on foot from Market Street. Rooms are air conditioned and decorated in a retro style, and the building houses a restaurant, a bar, event spaces and a private art gallery. Guests get free WiFi, room service, dry cleaning and minibars, and pets and children are welcome, with special diet menus available in the restaurant. It suits travellers who want a characterful base in the middle of the city, whether for shopping, work or a night out. One thing to note: booking.com scores sit noticeably below the ratings on other review sites, so experiences may vary.What stands out

Clean rooms with comfortable beds

Central Deansgate location near tram stop

Friendly, polite staff

Good breakfast and stylish decor

Watch out for

Occasional minor service inconsistencies

Lower booking.com score than other sites

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