Great John Street Hotel

Great John Street Hotel is a small, upmarket boutique property on Great John Street, Manchester M3 4FD, in the area between Deansgate and Castlefield in North West England. It occupies a converted Victorian schoolhouse, and the red-brick exterior and high-ceilinged interior retain much of the original character while being fitted out in a luxurious contemporary style. The location is quiet by city-centre standards yet within a few minutes' walk of Deansgate, the Castlefield canal basin, the Science and Industry Museum and the Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink stop. Spinningfields, the Manchester Central convention complex and the Bridgewater Hall are also close by, which makes the hotel popular with visitors attending events. The hotel is rated five-star and sits in the luxury category. Accommodation is limited in number and is offered as Deluxe rooms, Suites and a Penthouse suite, and the larger rooms are known for their generous proportions and individual design. Rates run from about GBP 220-300 per night in low season to GBP 280-450 in high season. Distinctive amenities include a rooftop terrace with views over the city, a private cinema room, and butler service that handles requests such as in-room dining and local arrangements. The on-site restaurant and bar serve guests and visitors, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. The scale of the property favours a personal, attentive style of service rather than the large-hotel model, and the small size means the atmosphere is closer to a private townhouse than a corporate hotel. It suits couples on special-occasion stays, small groups who want exclusive use of the cinema room or terrace, and business travellers who prefer privacy. Families with young children may find the adult-oriented atmosphere less suitable, and there is no pool or full spa on site. Because the room count is small, advance reservation is strongly advisable, especially for weekends and major events in the city.