Contemporary in design yet still maintaining the unique character of its grade 2 listed heritage, the award winning city centre Arora Manchester is ideally located for whatever your stay may require. For the business and conference traveller alike it is conveniently situated a stones throw away from the central business and convention districts of Spinningfields, Spring Gardens, Manchester Central the MICC and Manchester?s mainline train stations Those staying for leisure are only moments from the fantastic shopping facilities available in Manchester?s Arndale Centre, Exchange Square and a short tram ride from the world famous, ?Theatre of Dreams? Old Trafford and the City of Manchester stadia. Whether it be a night on the town or a weekend of culture the hotel is perfectly positioned within easy reach of the MEN arena, Bridge Water Hall, Urbis, the Opera House, Palace Theatre and the fashionable bars/restaurants found in the Northern Quarter, Printworks, Gay Village and Deansgate Locks areas. The Arora hotel in partnership with Sir Cliff Richard offers 141 non smoking bedrooms including 5 dedicated ?Cliff Richard? themed rooms. All are furnished to the highest standard with ?Arora? beds, power showers, broadband access, air conditioning, mini fridges, irons, safes with extra touches such as heated mirrors and bathroom speakers. Our state of the art conference suites and boardrooms accommodate from 2 - 90 people all housing the latest in room technology with built in plasma screens, DVD, CD players, and video facilities as standard. Complementing the Arora International Manchester is the acclaimed Obsidian bar and restaurant. The 50ft illuminated bar backlit in aquamarine welcomes you as the extensive list of cocktails and unique pouring brands tempt even the most discerning of palates, while in the restaurant, dining excellence can be savoured in a relaxed, modern and affordable environment. All this coupled with impeccable service throughout your stay makes the Arora Manchester your ultimate city centre hotel. Please be advised that check in at the hotel will only be allowed when a valid credit or debit card is presented at the desk. Please note that during check in, the hotel will process a card pre-authorisation of your full room rate plus an additional £50 per night to cover any incidental charges. Depending on your financial institution these funds may be held for up to 5 working days. Credit/Debit cards accepted: - Visa/Visa Electron, MasterCard, American Express, Switch/Maestro, Diners Club, and JCB. We regret that we cannot accept Solo or Laser cards.