You know what they say about going to Rome. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. The same holds true for Manchester. After all, Manchester had been a Roman settlement for four centuries. If Charles Dickens and Howard Spring are to be taken as representative of the good citizens of Manchester, then the people of Manchester are a fine bunch, indeed. And, should you ever visit this fine city, you'll do well to pick up a quirky local pastime or two.



The Manchester Mystique

The good people of Manchester are lovers of sports. They have several world-class sporting stadiums and two renowned premiere football teams - the legendary Manchester United and the recently controversial Manchester City. A visit to Manchester would make a sportsman out of anybody. Cheer yourself hoarse with the locals at a Manchester United home game or better yet, take up a new sport. Manchester offers a range of sporting pursuits, both indoors and outdoors. Take up ice-skating or bowling, play a round of golf or cricket, or try your luck on a go-kart. Aside from sports, the locals are also lovers of the arts. Manchester plays host to scores of music, dance, and entertainment halls. Ignite your appreciation for a new kind of music, watch a play, or simply dance the night away.

Manchester Malling

Manchester folks love to shop and understandably so. The city is a shopping Mecca. There, you can find designer clothes alongside chic and trendy outfits, crafts, antiques, and secondhand items. Knock yourself out shopping. Don't worry about losing your way. Compact pedestrian areas ensure no tourist gets lost in the city. The locals are also gourmets. Manchester offers restaurants that serve authentic cuisine from over 20 countries. You'll find that in Manchester - notably, in Manchester spa hotels - food is more than just sustenance; it's an art in itself.

Indulgence at Its Best

The people of Manchester love to indulge themselves in creature comforts. But then again, don't we all? After a long day of immersing yourself in sports and shopping Manchester style, there's no better way to end the day than through a thorough pampering at a Manchester spa hotel. The Lowry Manchester spa hotel offers the ultimate in luxury and relaxation. In this Manchester spa hotel, you'll find both your body and soul rejuvenated with unique spa treatments.

The Lowry Manchester spa hotel is the only Manchester spa hotel that offers ESPA, a delightful combination of the best of both the ancient and modern therapies. It is aromatherapy at its very best. This Manchester spa hotel also offers Ishi. With Ishi, grape and cocoa extracts are used, allowing you to indulge yourself in chocolate and wine while achieving the best results without the guilt. Over fifty years ago, the Parisian Maison de Beaute was established, and Carita was derived from that famous treatment. Only the Lowry Manchester spa hotel offers this mysterious range of massage techniques, personalized for every client. This Manchester spa hotel has classy relaxation rooms for men and women, and if you're a stay-in guest, you can opt to have the spa treatment of your choice in the comfort of your own room.

With all these and more at their very doorstep, the citizens of Manchester seem to have it all indeed. It's all well deserved too. After all, Manchester, like Rome, was not built in a day.