Bewleys Hotel rooms cost 79 ($160) regardless of the day of the week. It is classed as a 3 star but probably just about deserves a 3.5 thanks to the fact they have just had wireless fitted which comes included in the price.

If you found this review whilst searching for Manchester airport hotels then its probably a given that you simply need a place to rest and freshen up whilst you wait for your connection and if that is the case, you will find The Bewley well suited.

There is a bar and dining area with food reasonably priced. An ATM is in the reception area which I found great for just getting the amount of GBP I required whilst waiting for my connection. The Bewley also offered me a wake up call and a shuttle service to my terminal if I did not fancy the 5 minute walk at 4am.

A few of the manchester airport hotels cater for the business traveler and one of these is situated right next door to the Bewley hotel. The Crown Plaza cost me 135 ($270) for the night and is classed a 4 star. For your money you get a buffet style breakfast thrown in but everything else goes on the credit card. Room service was available but prices were on the expensive side. Movies and other entertainment such as Playstation games were available but went straight onto your credit card.

They offer a shuttle service although you should check as it depends on the security level the UK is currently on as to wether you can be dropped off at the terminal entrance due to the attempted suicide bombing at Glasgow airport. As the Crown Plaza and The Bewley are only five minutes walk away, this is not a problem. There was no ATM within the hotel although they did offer internet connection through a LAN free of charge.

One major plus for the Crown Plaza was its airport car parking facilities. At around 15 ($30) a day it seemed to be priced competitively for short stays, for instance if you were flying Manchester Gatwick for a days business in London.

During the time I stayed at both The Crown Plaza and The Bewley (July 2007) I found the staff to be eager to please and pleasant and I can recommend both these Manchester airport hotels. For the business traveler who is perhaps flying into Manchester and requires somewhere for a meeting or two and has an expense account then the Crown Plaza would be the first choice. If on the other hand, you simply need somewhere to rest up while on a long journey, The Bewley offers good value compared to other Manchester airport hotels. If you need cheaper, you may find you will need to travel into the city.