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Summer holidays should feel exciting. So there's nothing worse when it feels like you're living by someone else's itinerary.
The best summer holiday is the one with the right fit for you.
So while hotels have their place, they're often filled with those little frustrations that can take you right out of holiday mode, making even the fanciest trip feel less relaxing than it should.
Aparthotels offer a different way to stay, combining the luxury and service of a high-end hotel with the freedom and flexibility of a serviced apartment.
Independence Over Invasiveness
Most of us know the classic hotel experience all too well:
- Breakfast finishes far too early – it's either be there or go hungry.
- You're balancing your makeup bag on a strangely lit bedroom mirror, using the spare bed as a wardrobe.
- Your next door neighbour has an early alarm or worse, a particularly loud snore and you didn't get a wink of sleep.
An aparthotel covers the best of both worlds by removing those pesky annoyances – the comfort of high-end hotels with the 'home-sweet-home' vibes of a serviced apartment.
Not only do you get the privacy and convenience of your own apartment; you also get access to those extra luxuries that let you keep living your life: concierge service, all-hours gym and indoor swimming pool and on-site parking available.
This mix of independence and star-quality service sets aparthotels miles apart from your typical hotel or short-stay apartment.
No More Living Out of a Suitcase
Have you ever rolled over in bed in the middle of the night to your open suitcase staring at you from the dark? There's nothing quite like that jolt of 'you're going home soon' panic in your stomach.
Why not just fully embrace your summer break instead?
Summer holidays in aparthotels are unique in that you get the space you need to live, not just rest your head. With dedicated spaces to relax and unwind, it's much easier to separate your on-the-go travel time from your wind-down personal time.
CitySuites prides itself on feeling like you're already living here. With spacious layouts, wardrobes, laundry facilities and fully equipped kitchens in every apartment, there's no need to stand on ceremony, or count down the days until you're packing up again.
It's your home from home, not just an area of borrowed space and time.
Spend Your Family Summers Together
Goodbye to juggling multiple hotel room bookings, divvying up who stays where and playing musical beds to keep the kids happy.
Aparthotels offer much more Family Room variety than the average hotel – often with 2-bedroom apartments for families of four or even 3-bedroom apartments for families of six – to keep your tribe all in one space.
With your apartment close to Spinningfields, Deansgate, the Northern Quarter and Manchester city centre, CitySuites is a fantastic place to begin your family's next adventure.
Looking to catch a match? Old Trafford and The National Football Museum are both a short walking distance away. As a cultural hub bursting with heritage, you'll also find plenty of family-friendly art and culture venues right on our doorstep, from theatres and musicals to galleries and gigs.
Planning a family getaway to Manchester? Check out our latest Family Offer at CitySuites.
Summer Eats at CitySuites
No summer holiday is complete without fabulous food. And while having your own fully-equipped kitchen in your apartment is a lovely addition and excellent cost-saver, meal planning and prep is sometimes the last thing on your summer holiday list.
That's why aparthotels often feature on-site restaurants, open day and night to serve up tasty treats and delicious dining round the clock.
CitySuites is no different. Embankment Kitchen combines Manchester's thriving restaurant scene with the foodie culture in the heart of Manchester.
Rather than forking out on 3 meals a day at different places for multiple days straight, Embankment Kitchen takes the restaurant-hopping and dinner dramas out of your city break.
Start your summer weekend break right with a breakfast tipple at the EK Bar, cake and a much-needed caffeine hit at Embankment Café, followed by hearty Northern comfort food at the restaurant.
A short walk from the AO Arena and local theatres, the restaurant offers a 15% discount off their whole menu for theatre- and concert-goers. Just show your event ticket to redeem.
Maintaining the beach bod? No need to throw your diet down the drain. Alternating between Embankment Kitchen's lighter options and fresh-cooked meals back at your apartment is a great way to stay on track with your summer meal plans. Combine with CitySuites' on-site gym and swimming pool to stay in shape and fighting fit.
Longer Stays, Your Way
Staying in a hotel can sometimes make you feel like a stranger in the city, where being a 'tourist' means you're not experiencing the culture to its fullest.
In Manchester, the summer schedule is chock-full of major events all across the city. Staying in an aparthotel for an extended summer stay means you're not just a guest – you can be an active part of everything the city has to offer.
With special offers when you stay longer this summer – whether it's 7 days or 28 days – CitySuites has it all figured out. No need to rush and potentially miss out on the most important parts of your Manchester trip.
Instead, you get all the time you need to uncover Manchester's hidden gems and local treasures for yourself, exploring the city at your own pace.
Stay with CitySuites This Summer
Book your stay now or check out our FAQs for more information.
(Don't miss your BONUS20 promo code to redeem 20% off your stay when you book direct!)
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