Highlights

Contemporary city apartments in Manchester

Four groups of apartments dotted around the city centre

One, two and three bedrooms available

Private shopping trips can be organised

Can be rented by the night

Retro design furniture

Guestbook

'Edge 3 epitomised what I love about living spaces and their potential. It's so well-devised, so exquisitely thought-out'

'Both our apartments were lovely and we thought your customer service was exceptional – we had a great time'

Smith tip

Innovation is in the blood in Manchester. Among the lengthy list of ‘firsts’ the city can lay claim to are the first computer, the first splitting of the atom, the first Rolls Royce and the first railway station. The city’s creativity and ingenuity also carry over into popular culture; ever since the first Top of the Pops was broadcast from a church in Dickenson Road in Longsight, Mancunians have been telling the world that some of the greatest music and clubs can be found in the city. They may well have a point.

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Staying Cool Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom[view map]

Style: Urban style
Setting: Central Manchester

If you haven’t visited Manchester for a while, you’ll be amazed at the transformation; there’s a stylish new look to the city’s skyline and an energy that would give Vera Duckworth palpitations. Staying Cool’s collection of sleek urban apartments is in the heart of the action; each is individually styled, with retro design touches such as Arne Jacobsen chairs and Nesso lamps. The groups of apartments range from one to three bedrooms, at four locations around the city centre. Beetham Tower, The Edge, Castlefield and Hill Quays are the perfect base from which to explore the metropolitan hub of Manchester.

Need to know

Rates

£119–£305 a night depending on whether it's a one-, two-, or three-bedroomed apartment.

Sleeps

Castlefield has 5 double-bedroom apartments and 1 three-bedroom apartment that sleeps 6. The Edge has 3 double-bedroom apartments. One-bedroom Lulu is a bijou fifth-floor bunk-up in a former factory in Castlefield.

Ideal for

City breaks, culture, nightlife and restaurants

Minimum hire

You can hire the apartments by the day. The rental period starts at 3pm and ends at noon.

Booking process

Smith deposit taken when you book. A 10 per cent non-refundable deposit of the full reservation fee is payable on booking. The balance is due on the last day of your stay.

Property style

Contemporary apartments

Grounds

There's a sheltered garden at Castlefield that can be used by all the surrounding apartments, including Staying Cool guests.

Also

Smoking is not allowed in the apartments. All Staying Cool's apartments are in residential blocks so inviting a few dozen friends over for a riotous party won't go down well.

In the know

Eating and drinking

The dining tables in Edge 3, Box Works 2 and Moho 1 have space for four guests, while Timber Wharf and Box Works 1 can accommodate six diners. All apartments have fully equipped kitchens and Staying Cool can provide a variety of meals and stock the fridge on request. There is a local restaurant delivery service from 6pm, too. The reception at The Edge apartments can receive deliveries and leave them in your apartment if you are out. Sainsbury’s (www.sainsburys.co.uk), Tesco (www.tesco.com) and Waitrose (www.ocado.com) deliver for a maximum £5 charge. Staying Cool recommends City Servants, which delivers alcoholic drinks and a local restaurant menu service from 9am–11pm on weekdays and 4pm–11pm at weekends (+44 (0)161 236 3111, www.movie2u.co.uk).

Housekeeping

Towels are changed mid-week. Daily housekeeping can be provided at £15 per apartment.

Entertainment

You can play CDs via the Mac Mini or listen to iTunes compilations, selected by Staying Cool. There’s also an iPod docking station in each apartment. It’s possible to arrange a personal shopper or stylist as part of a weekend package. A shopping weekend for up to four people starts from £370 per person. Manchester’s leading holistic spa, Inner Sanctuary, offers a range of in-room beauty treatments and massage including manicures, massage, reflexology and reiki (www.innersanctuaryspa.com).

Provided

Bed linen, towels, bath robes, Umi toiletries, Illy coffee, teas, organic milk, oils and sauces

Packing tips

There's little you can't find in the centre of Manchester. Join the stylish locals and get yourself a Gucci umbrella.

Eco policy

All cleaning products provided in the apartment are environmentally friendly. Whenever possible, organic produce is sourced for the kitchen.

For a detailed description of all the rooms and grounds, click here

Also worth knowing

Children: Welcome. The three-bedroom Castlefield Timber Wharf is more spacious. Edge 1 and 2, and Box Works 1 also have sofa beds.

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