Premier Inn Manchester Airport (M56/J6) Runger Lane North Reviews

Was my first time at Premier Inn and i was pleasantly surprised with the whole experience. Since there are two hotels on site, I wasn’t sure which ones i was to be in so my Uber driver had to wait while i went inside the hotel. I walked right past the reception desk ( easy to miss bc its so small) and went to kiosk but wasn’t being successfully with it. So teh employee at teh reception desk came over and asked if her could help and checked me in in a heartbeat, allowing me to dismiss the Uber driver. Then the same employee not only helped me with my luggage, but took it up in the elevator for me, and the whole time he explained the amenities of the hotel. Once we reached my room, he continued to show me how the key and electricity works, etc. He also arranged for my airport shuttle in the morning. I’m sorry I can’t remember his name but he was excellent on customer service!!! The room was large and clean as was the bathroom. The TV automatically turned itself on and I had a hard time finding how to turn it off- no instructions or remote, etc. Although I didn’t use the coffee supplies, the fact that you had liquid milk/creamer for the coffee was a pleasant surprise. My only complaint was that the bed was too soft and the pillows too hard. I also could have I used a blanket and top sheet but turned on the heat instead to be comfortable. I did not use the restaurant or order any room service.

I stayed at this hotel for a training course in Mid-January. I called the day before to ask for a top floor room as in my previous experience noise from the rooms above can be a pain and I am a light sleeper! The lady on the phone was very accommodating and said this wouldn't be a problem. Upon arrival at the hotel there is a large car park and the other Premier Inn Manchester Airport is right opposite, albeit closer to the motorway. There is an integrated restaurant and costa coffee which was a good addition. The check in was fairly quick, there are self service machines but I was served by a lady who was very helpful, note you have to pay for your parking which I think was £5 per day and 24 hours internet is £3 which is very reasonable. The first room I was allocated was fine, a good size, clean and the bathroom was also of a high standard. The only problem was that it was on the airport side, and although I expected some noise it was just too noisy for me, other people with higher tolerance to noise probably won't be bothered by it but I was and asked to be moved to a room on the other side. Again the hotel were very accomodating, I was moved across the corridor no problem at all. The room was an identical layout and much quieter which was perfect. I experienced no issues with noise from other guests or from the motorway and slept soundly both nights. I also dined in the restaurant for dinner the first evening and breakfast both mornings, the menu is good and the restaurant is very well maintained and welcoming. The breakfast as with all premier inns is a good selection and good food to set you off for the day. I would highly recommend this hotel for any travellers, people on business and even if you just need to be near Manchester for any other reason. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed on November 24th as we were staying the night before our flight to Egypt the next morning. Good Points We were allowed to check in at 12Noon as there was a room available instead of waiting till 2pm. The Room was large and had an extra bed, so it was good to keep the suitcase on. The bedroom has all the normal things like a premier inn has such as Double Bed, Flat Screen TV, Tea and Coffee making facilities. The Bathroom was also large and the shower was very powerful. The price was paid which was £29 for the room. The Bad Points The restaurant was closed due to "Technical Reason"... More like as not many people stayed and that they had a restaurant in the hotel across the car park! This meant we had to walk across a cold and icy car park to have our evening meal. Breakfast the next morning was a disgrace to say the least. We arrived at 6.30am to be expected to be greeted for a cooked "Premier" Breakfast. Instead we had to wait around until 7am when the food started to come out, which was warm and not exactly hot. For the price we paid for it i would advice pay a bit extra and get something in the airport! Parking costs £5.00 for a slip of paper which you put in your window. I doubt anyone actually checks your car as it looks like premier inn just put a date on the piece of paper.

Around 7pm the evening I arrived I signed up for a 4am shuttle to the airport, and was told I could pay card. I was the first on the list to sign up. The next morning I get downstairs at the time I was told to be, only to be told some people who had a larger group who signed up after me filled up the shuttle and I was kicked off. The man at the front desk who had the sign up sheet called a taxi for me. The taxi only took cash, so the poor taxi driver wasted his time waiting for me because I didn’t have cash. I ended up having to call an Uber, wait around longer and almost miss my flight, AND pay over twice the amount I calculated in my budget for the shuttle.