March 1st and a new offer from Roomzzz….!
Call Central Reservations on 0844 499 4888 & quote ‘STA’ or visit www.roomzzz.co.uk
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How many nights must a Royalty Club Member stay to be upgraded to gold membership?
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The number of days you must book in advance to get 8% discount?
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The number of apartments we have in Manchester?
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The number you get when you add together the numbers of our telephone line (without the extension number!)? (eg 0+8+4+4 etc…)
Eleven Pipers Piping!
And the penultimate clue…
Which one of our hotels has a Penthouse Suite? Take the first letter of its home city…
Stay tuned… not long now!
This year the event is celebrating its 21st birthday and will be doing so in style! There’s everything from sport to arts, film to heritage, entertainment and partying with a bigger events programme than ever before and, of course, the Big Weekend over the August Bank Holiday.
19th – 25th is the fringe festival – celebrating LGBT life through art, sports, culture and much more.
27th August sees the big parade take to the streets of Manchester with over 100 floats travelling through the city.
26th – 29th is THE BIG WEEKEND – bank holiday and the perfect party – 71 hours and the hilight of the festival!
If you’re heading to Manchester for the celebrations then why not stay with us here at Roomzzz…? We’re right on the edge of the village, close to the party… you won’t miss a thing! And with our luxurious apartments being fully kitted out as a home from home… you can chill out into the bargain!
John Rylands Library – A gothic sandstone building on Deansgate recently juxtaposed with a clever modern visitor centre. This fabulous legacy of Cottonopolis was commissioned by Cuban-born Enriqueta Rylands in memory of her philanthropist textile manufacturer husband. There’s more about Manchester’s first multi-millionaire and some fascinating changing exhibitions in the cathedral-like public reading rooms.
Royal Northern College of Music – The only UK conservatoire to be a centre for excellence in teaching and learning, but you can still hear the talented students play for free! Orchestral performances take place in the late-60s concert hall, while the RNCM’s best-kept secret is their Wednesday-lunchtime recitals by soloists and smaller ensembles in the calming and charming setting of St Ann’s Church.
Heaton Park – Manchester’s biggest green space, with lovely views both back over town and out to the Pennines. There’s plenty to do whatever your age: a well-equipped children’s playground; rowing boats, woodland walks and cycle paths; even a grand 18th-century mansion and farm. It’s also home to beekeepers, astronomers, trolley-bus enthusiasts and the Commonwealth Bowling Club.
City Airport – Formerly known as Barton Aerodrome, this was the UK’s first purpose-built municipal airport and it’s still in action today. Sit in the beer garden and watch small planes bump excitedly along the grassy runway as they take off and land, and climb up the Art Deco control tower that dates from 1933.
Whitworth Art Gallery – There’s always something worth seeing at this gallery, part of Manchester University; not least the soon-to-be developed building and its parkside location. Recent highlights have been the Subversive Spaces surrealism show, the American Scene prints exhibition and Walls Are Talking, and the varied event programme includes related talks held in the “secret” lecture theatre.
In the spirit of bringing you something for very little don’t forget to ‘like’ our facebook pages for Leeds and Manchester today – we’ll be making our winning choice tomorrow…. so get your bags packed and ready as it could be you!
No longer Europe’s embarrassing, malnourished sibling, dining in Britain has come a long way in the last 20 years. From business trips to citybreaks, whether in Leeds or Manchester, you’ll have the chance to experience some of the finest restaurants in the country. To help you navigate the gastronomic delights of each tasty town we’ve put them head to head in a cuisine contest…
Round 3 – Restaurants
Leeds
Corner Cafe, 104 Burley Road LS3 1JP
Located near Roomzzz Leeds City West, this understated Indian restaurant offers personal service and bespoke dishes, and a pint from the pub next door.
Mumtaz, Clarence Dock, LS10 1PJ
The original restaurant behind the world’s most famous curry brand is in nearby Bradford, but Leeds’ well situated addition to the chain is well worth a visit too.
Anthony’s Restaurant, 19 Boar Lane, LS1 6EA
Family owned, family run and critically acclaimed. Since opening in 2004 Anthony’s has developed a reputation for the most stylish fine dining in town.
Jamie’s Italian, 35 Park Row, LS1 5JL
Little introduction is necessary, but when the latest of Jamie Oliver’s restaurants landed in this old bank, Leeds’ culinary culture was forever changed.
Salvo’s, 109-115 Otley Road, LS6 3PX
Winning ‘Best Neighbourhood Italian Restaurant’ on Gordon Ramsey’s F Word and serving more than two million customers, over three decades, speaks for itself.
Manchester
The Cedar Tree, 69 Thomas Street, M4 1LQ
A rather bizarre interior marries office-ceiling chic with fake foliage in this backstreet secret famed for its mouthwatering Lebanese menu.
New Samsi, 36-38 Whitworth Street, M1 3NR
Manchester takes oriental food seriously. Options are plentiful, but if you ask locals where to find the best samurai steak or Bento box, it’s invariably New Samsi.
Mr Thomas’ Chop House, 52 Cross Street, M2 7AR
Enjoy al fresco dining in the summer overlooking St Anne’s historic churchyard, or move in from the cold for fine English food in this Victorian tiled pub.
The Lime Tree, Lapwing Lane, M20 2WS
If West Didsbury is Manchester’s culinary capital then this classy modern British establishment is top of the pile, making the trip south of the city well worth it.
Grado, New York Street, M1 4BD
Heathcotes’ reputation for quality, fresh ingredients is legendary, and the Spanish and Tapas menus at Grado are no exception. Nor is the extensive wine list.
The final whistle blows after a close fought battle. We’ve enjoyed drinks in the best bars, nights in the best clubs and, finally, food in the finest restaurants Leeds and Manchester have to offer. Now all that’s left to say is enjoy your stay, and if you find anywhere we’ve missed, feel free to let us know.
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