Best Western Smokies Park Hotel

My husband and I stayed here for one night as we were going to see a music concert at the Etihad Stadium nearby (20 minute drive). I booked the hotel months prior to the stay on a pre-pay, non-cancellation rate and was very pleased with the price. I did talk to someone after I had booked who had stayed there before and didn't recommend it which gave me some concerns, however, I'm really pleased we didn't book somewhere else because the hotel was really lovely. The staff at reception were very friendly and welcoming and the room was very big and clean. It was a tad basic and the decor wasn't the nicest but it was clean and quiet which are much more important. We didn't use the bar or restaurant in the evening although we did have a look and they are both very stylish and had a really nice feel. The breakfast had a really nice choice, the only negative I would say is that the hash browns and black pudding seemed to have been fried which left them too crispy and tasteless. The only real negative about this hotel is the parking. It is limited and has small bays. When we returned late at night after the concert, there was only one space left round the back of the hotel which was incredibly tight to squeeze into. less

Stayed here for one night as we were attending a concert in Manchester. All decent hotels in Manchester were charging a premium for the Saturday night so started looking further afield and found Smokies Park. We were not disappointed, the hotel was really good with plenty parking, clean rooms, helpful staff and so much cheaper than city centre hotels. A taxi from the hotel to Deansgate was £20, ordered from reception and there in a couple of minutes. Worth paying the taxi into Manchester and back for staying in a nice hotel at a fantastic price. less

Stopped off for an overnight business stay with a colleague. Lovely hotel and ideally placed for our morning meeting the following day. Stop off at Best Western Hotels wherever and whenever possible. This hotel was of exceptional quality. less

Usual Best Western quality, not quite the best, but comfortable enough for a short business trip. Good value accommodation and food. Breakfast rather over cooked . . . . first time I've had crispy scrambled eggs! less

Friendly and super helpful staff made my stay stress free and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend. I've rated everything bar sleep quality as a 5, but that's not really the hotel's fault - the weather was scorching hot and I think I would have had to get my head down in a blast chiller to get a decent sleep! less