The Manchester Thistle is housed in a splendid Victorian building located right in the center of Manchester, 300 meters from the UK's largest Chinatown. The 205 guestrooms have modern décor in muted colors and all include satellite television with premium channels, coffee/tea makers, hair dryers and trouser presses. Free newspapers and a turndown service are also offered. Guests can dine in the contemporary surroundings of the Portland Restaurant and Bar, open daily serving a modern British dishes and a wide selection of drinks. There is a health and leisure club, equipped with plunge pool, spa pool, sauna, solarium and work out facilities. The hotel also has nine meeting rooms, all with air conditioning, the largest of which seats 300 people theatre style. Much of Manchester city center is pedestrianized and visitors are just a few minutes walk from the excellent shopping streets, malls, bars and attractions such as the Royal Exchange Theater (600 meters and the G Mex Exhibition Center (800 meters. Manchester Airport is 10 miles away and approximate driving time is 20 minutes.