Here we have compiled the top 20 hotels, based upon number of bookings received through Hotels Of Manchester. We've also listed the average price of the room paid for through this site (please note, this may not be the standard room price). [updated Mon 22nd September 2003]

One of the city's finest landmarks, The Britannia offers fantastic value for money in a superb location, with good discounts for visitors to this site. Overlooking Piccadilly Gardens, and backing onto the Gay Village with China Town opposite, there aren't many better located places to stay. The metrolink is on the doorstep, linking to Bury, Altrincham, Old Trafford and The Lowry. [No.8 on map]

Recently re-opened after a few months closed for refurbishment, this superb 3-star hotel offers real value for money slap-bang in the middle of the city centre. Located ideally for the Gay Village, China Town, Palace Theatre, Piccadilly Gardens and the Town Hall, its no wonder we take more bookings for The Princess on Portland than most others in the city. [No.4 on map]

Located on the corner of the city's main shopping area and The Northern Quarter, Sachas is a popular hotel for exploring the city or doing business in many of the surrounding offices. Only 5 minutes from the MEN Arena and The Printworks, there aren't many better locations in the city. The hotel also boasts a fantastic leisure complex including a swimming pool. Check out the wonderful Affleck's Palace next door to have your eye's opened to another Manchester world. [No.19 on map]

This fantastic recently refurbished budget hotel is brilliantly located on the busy Regents Road which links Manchester city centre with the M602, Old Trafford and Salford Quays. Its only a short 10 minute walk into the city centre and makes an ideal place to stay after a night out in the city's many bars - Castlefield and Deansgate Locks are only around the corner. [No.24 on map]

5) The Jurys Inn, Manchester

This Irish chain hotel is perfectly located opposite The Bridgewater Hall, near to Manchester's fashionable Deansgate Locks. Popular with theatre goers and Irish Manchester United fans. [No.2 on map].

This fabulous four-star hotel is located perfectly for The Lowry, Imperial War Museum and Old Trafford at Salford Quays. Only 2 miles from the city centre, its no wonder The Copthorne is so popular with visitors to Hotels Of Manchester.

One of our lowest-priced city centre hotels and popular with visitors to Hotels Of Manchester. The recently refurbished Merchant's hotel is located in the city centre, next to Piccadilly Train Station, offering a fantastic location for tourists and business visitors alike. [No.17 on map]

Not surprisingly high on our list of most popular hotels, the recently extended Golden Tulip is an Official Manchester United Hotel and located at the end of Sir Matt Busby Way. Its also within a very short walk to the Lowry and Imperial War Museum North, as well as hosting the popular Gary Rhodes restaurant.

Bewleys have just taken over the Holiday Inn Manchester Airport, and the massive reduction in room price has made them the most popular Airport accommodation at Hotels Of Manchester. Fantastic value for money.

Until now at least, The Conference Centre Hotel was one of the city's best kept secrets. Offering great value for money in a central location, this is a popular place to stay for visitors to the city centre, gay village, Piccadilly and student areas. [No.16 on map]

One of only a few city centre hotels that offer both a swimming pool and parking. The Jarvis Piccadilly Plaza hotel is ideally located next to Piccadilly gardens and its metrolink stop. Close by are the main shopping streets, gay village, China town and banking districts. [No.6 on map]

Massive discounts on the published room rates if you book through Hotels Of Manchester have seen the best apartment hotel in Manchester shoot up the Top 20 chart. An impressive alternative to staying in a 'normal' hotel room. Amazing luxurious Apartments with parking available from single night stays. [no.21 on map]

13) Travelodge Manchester Sportcity, West Gorton, Manchester

Just outside of the city centre and next door to Manchester City Football Club's new City of Manchester Commonwealth stadium and the Velodrome, the Quality Hotel is popular with cyclists and other visitors to the National Cycling Centre. A superb hotel, with car parking - Great value for money

Its no surprise The Stay Inn is rocketing up our chart of most popular hotels in Manchester - not only is it the cheapest hotel in town with car parking, it's also the nearest hotel to the MEN Arena. All rooms £39.50 including triple and family rooms. Great value for money. [no.28 on map]

A brilliant location, next to China Town and close to the Town Hall and gay village, make this the Novotel perfect choice. The fantastic large rooms which accomodate up to 4 people, making it a very popular choice with families and other visitors to Hotels Of Manchester. [No.3 on map]

Located at the end of Deansgate near the MEN Arena, this is a popular budget hotel with shoppers, concert goers and those exploring the nearby Deansgate and Printworks bars. Parking is also available at the hotel for an extra charge. [No.22 on map]

A hotel with great facilities and brilliant location - only 5 miles to the city centre, 5 miles to the Airport and 5 miles to Old Trafford with superb transport links. The Country House in Didsbury also offers cheap airport parking.

Another budget hotel, this time located next to UMIST at the back of the BBC's Oxford Road studios. A short walk to Piccadilly Station, the universities and the Gay Village make this a popular hotel. [No.11 on map]

Located at Piccadilly Gardens in the city centre, the Gardens is a popular hotel in an ideal location - just a short walk to the main shopping and business areas and Piccadilly Station. [no.23 on map]

Located right on the end of Deansgate, the Renaissance is one of the nearest hotels to the Manchester Evening News Arena and is therefore very popular with concert goers. Ideally located for the bars and restaurants on Densgate and at The Printworks, as well as the main shopping areas. Its luxurious rooms offer a fantastic panaromic view of the city too. [No.15 on map]