WORST RATED Hotel - The Britannia Hotel, Manchester

[@WalkWithMeTim]

What do you think of this hotel?

[@michaelgreen1515]

I am guessing that they have recently had to do a lot of bed movements.

[@munstergirl25]

Every time I watch one of these Videos I wonder why these Hotels aren't bought by Investors who could turn them into 4/5 star Hotels. Why does Brittannia, which clearly aims to a budget traveller to an extent, why do they buy and hold these massive, heritage listed, former luxuary Hotels. What is their Plan, because some of these buildings will need major renovation and modernisation in the next years and I don't see how that makes financial sense for them. In germany for example many of the 19th century seaside architecture is now beautifully restored and upmarket holiday lets and Hotels. Honestly this flabbergasts me.

[@littlemy1773]

I was hoping you’d do the country house hotel in Manchester as well. However I’ve read they’re housing certain people and aren’t open to the public . Someone tried to film outside to prove it and was asked to leave by security . So I guess that one’s off the list. Which is a shame I was wanting to see if it was still semi decent

[@davidburrows4801]

It looks okay to me room wise , and the main entrance hall and staircases wow.

[@Juliukas101]

I like the entrance / atrium, the chandelier and the weird furniture. It's a bit like walking through an old antiques market / museum. It's all somewhat anachronistic. Look at the riff-raff walking around in their cheap trainers!!! It looks like it would once have been very majestic and prestigious but has fallen into decline. I don't think I would ever stay at any Britannia hotels / holiday parks. The ethics of that company are dreadful. I wonder how they treat their staff? I would rather stay at Premier Inn or Travelodge.

[@alexdavis5766]

I keep saying it, Britannia should NOT be allowed all these amazing old building to run them into the ground and ruin what could be amazing places to stay!

[@davidburrows4801]

Don't see anyone else attempting to buy them.

[@PotatoPirate123]

@@davidburrows4801 these sort of hotels will likely go bust in the coming months unless they've negotiated a good fixed energy deal. Massive buildings like this are extraordinarily expensive to run and maintain, so this is why they often end up run down unless they're already in a good state and are regularly frequented by rich visitors like some of the grander London hotels.

[@littlemy1773]

To be fair I stayed in Britannia hotels ( three) back in the 90s. They were always sketchy . One time we got to our room to find empty beer bottles, wine glasses, full ashtrays over flowing. Pizza everywhere the beds, walls and ceilings

[@PotatoPirate123]

@@littlemy1773 I expect they were fabulous fifty years or so ago, but the reality is that unless you have a hotel like this in central London frequented by the rich and famous you just aren't going to have the money to keep it to a high standard. Even Premier Inn wouldn't buy it, as they know that it's just not worth working with buildings that are deteriorating. This hotel will continue to be patched up and to exist until it's unsustainable, then it will probably sit and rot until a developer takes interest in either the building or the site. I've heard that the Adelphi in Liverpool is also a bit of a dive now.

[@littlemy1773]

@@PotatoPirate123 yeah the Adelphi has always been a dive in living memory . If you’re interested there are three eps of the behind the scenes show they did at the Adelphi in the 90s . They’re on yt somewhere I found them the other day . That being said if I’m in Liverpool I still pop in for a cup of tea in the afternoon waiting for the ferry home . It has a faded grandeur I still appreciate

[@paulobrien4752]

I worked for the Britannia Group as an apprentice electrician from 1985-1990. I first worked on the transformation of Sachas Hotel then when that finished I was moved over to The Britannia Hotel as a maintenance electrician. One of my duties was to walk the entire hotel in the morning to check for any bulbs out, so it's nice to see that someone is still on top of that. I used to hate changing bulbs in that huge chandelier. There used to be a concierge at reception and a doorman in top hat and tails. The head housekeeper would never have let old furniture be left out on the landing, she used to walk around like a dictator making sure the place was spotless. Great times.

[@tinaforbes1059]

Wow, what a coincidences you've worked in both hotels/Tim's videos channel.

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

That's when I lived in Manchester. It was beautiful

[@paulobrien4752]

@Tina Forbes both hotels were owned by the same company I worked for. When we finished Sachas I was shipped over to the Brittania. It's such a shame to see these once excellent hotels that I worked in become so neglected.

[@rdee742]

We often stayed for champagne weekends in the 1980s. Our split floor suite was often in the round window suites at the top. It was great back then. I stayed in the mid-90s, and it was fine. We visited again in the early 00's , and it was then that we noticed a serious decline. You're right, the stairwells are astounding. Thanks for showing this old beauty again.

[@silverchunk]

When I studied at Uni in the 90’s the Britannia Hotel was part of our course on Design History. The building was originally constructed as a showroom for Manchester in its heyday when it was nicknamed Cottonopolis. If you look at the frontage the first floor windows are the most elaborate. These were the display halls were the various fabrics made in the local factories were laid out for the buyers. That lobby looks like part of the original structure. Look at the light flooding in. I wonder if those fabulous chandeliers are original too? I remember going into the lobby back in the nineties and it was a lot darker then. The all white and gold interior does look amazing. So the bare bones of the original building are still in place. Even some of the odd furniture looks original. What a shame such a magnificent building has been reduced to such a hideous hotel.

[@jackpurvis6908]

I have stayed in this very hotel multiple times over the years and honestly for the price I think its pretty good! For a single room its £30 a night and is smack bang in the middle of Manchester city centre. For quick overnight trips to the city it has been a bit of a lifer saver ,saving me a lot of money. Yes the rooms aren't anything special and there are signs of aging and wear & tear across the hotel, however I have personally never had any bad experiences with my rooms. Always clean and have everything I need. For the price and the location personally its my go to choice!

[@YorkshireLive]

Definitely agree for it to be in the center aswel it's a bargin and I've never had any issues with the hotel

[@williameveritt5175]

Did neither of you see the state of the place?

[@YorkshireLive]

@@williameveritt5175 considering I've stayed there yes but I've stayed in more expensive hotels that you would call a state.

[@williameveritt5175]

@@YorkshireLive oh damn! Where was more expensive but worse?

[@YorkshireLive]

@@williameveritt5175 the Premier Inn at Heathrow stayed in September.

[@Poklamez]

So far the Britannia series has felt as a 'they're working on it' series. It's good to see they're at least taking their bad reputation somewhat serious and are trying to give off a good impression. I just love these kind of buildings, I would probably now stay at one of these despite the reviews, it's truly not that bad.

[@philrob1978]

They aren't. They are doing the bare minimum. Which may be better than before, but still not enough to even begin to bring these magnificent buildings back to any sort of grandeur. The whole operation is a massive land grab for future profit, they couldn't give two hoots about anything else, guest experience right at the bottom of their priorities.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

That's also why I do these videos I think people need to come and see the grandness of them the history and .. well sometimes the dirty rooms :-)

[@hiramabiff2017]

Can you just imagine how beautiful that hotel was in it's prime. As a construction engineer I am fascinated by the design and iron works that had men with skills lost to time working thousands of hours to complete. The brass fittings and joinery are of such quality it breaks my heart to know that when the hotel is modernised they will be ripped out and skipped ( where me and others will fight over to reclaim them 😇). I am so judgemental when we stay at hotels, but I look at that old beauty and dread to think of the running costs and upkeep of it, so fully appreciate the cost cutting that is slowly adding to it's death as a classic building. The 21st century will catch up to it sooner or later and rip it's heart out 🥺.

[@hiramabiff2017]

@@excession3076 I understand what your implying, but the reality of refurbishment works that involve grade 2 listed buildings is far far removed from the understanding you have. Investors will not incur endless costs because some iron works or covings are from a particular era or factory, and local authority's understand this and become quite flexible if it means the loss of investment in the local area. You may cite certain organisations who are guardian's of our heritage, but rest assured with enough brown envelopes and pressure they drop their morals quicker that a thai hooker will drop her drawers. I recently watched Dolphin Square in London be transformed from a oak clad brass encased art deco fitment rich marvel of British ingenuity turned into a cheap travel lodge looking monstrosity. The are 32 MP's living in Dolphin Square. Not one of them could do a thing to stop the modern refurbishment.

[@dannyhill896]

Kind of feel like Britannia should be held accountable for letting these beautiful grand old buildings fall into disrepair

[@Hawksby]

It’s full of asbestos so they are limited to what they can do

[@dannyhill896]

@@Hawksby I work with and around asbestos if they are full of asbestos it doesn’t mean they can’t keep the building properly maintained and well looked after. Artex ceilings can be skimmed over to make safe. Other forms can be removed .

[@kezzacollinson621]

It makes me very sad to see such amazing buildings being left to rot in dust and dirty shabby carpets etc, but on the UP side it looks like there is an effort being made to make it better 🤞🏽 That stairwell is absolutely stunning 😍

[@outaboutuk9955]

Britannia hotels are very deceiving , from the outside you think “wow that looks like an expensive hotel” but when you actually stay there it’s completely different

[@WalkWithMeTim]

it seems that way lol

[@kevanhubbard9673]

Not all of them if you saw the outside of the one in Birmingham you'd think it looks pretty down-market.... and you certainly won't be wrong!

[@fiveYqueue]

I remember staying at this hotel on two occasions some years ago. The first stay was fine, no issues that I can recall. But the second stay was in a room which clearly had security issues with complete strangers able to unlock the door and walk in on me - twice. Maybe that was a temporary problem at that time but I remember losing confidence in the place as a result. Good to see your review and the fact that renovations are under way; that grand staircase has real WOW factor!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yes so don't believe everything you read lol

[@booth2710]

i would have put a chair against the door ..

[@chloeellis8748]

I’ve stayed in this hotel so many times. It’s a cheap hotel for a night out in Manchester. It’s been progressively getting worse over the years, so it is nice to see it getting a lick of paint and some new carpets at least. It’s such a fabulous building so it’s a shame to see it in such poor state.

[@AlexEwan1]

Easily the best Britannia hotel you've reviewed. It's good they are doing some refurbishment even if it is simple cosmetic stuff. That said I'd still rather stay in a Premier Inn than this Britannia hotel.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

I think so!

[@Alex-cw3rz]

It was built as a cotton warehouse, called Watts Warehouse, it's amazing that they went to such expensive back then. All about maxisming profits nowadays though which is a shame.

[@jmarshal]

Yes! They just don’t build stuff like they did before. That would cost extra. And if they’re paying for flash, everything is just steel and glass. Nothing truly unique, or classy, or charming, really.

[@missdeebates]

It was a showroom cum cash and carry, a forerunner of the department store, displaying lace and cotton products produced in the Mills

[@isortofyoutube]

I'm so glad you reviewed this! I've been dying to see inside. Great vid as always!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks jasmine

[@gem7042]

This is for the opening credits alone! That soundtrack & panning out around the awe inspiring Chandlers, your videography is so professional Tim & captures the essence of this Hotel. This Hotel practically speaks " look at me! Aren't I beautiful, wouldn't you like to stay with me!" It's a Hotel fit for Royalty, top class like the likes of Downton Abbey falling into dispair & decay but even if it decays further the beauty will still be there. Such a shame it would be one of the grandest this one in its original state!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

wow thanks so much again Bex I cant keep up you are far too kind!

[@gem7042]

@@WalkWithMeTim your always more than welcome Tim, I get so much enjoyment from your blogs they really make my day & I learn so much about places I might never get to see, so it's nice to give alittle something back to help make your day too☺️

[@helenizzard8993]

​@IvoryWhites yes I quite agree, it's my way of travelling and getting to see nice and not so nice 😂places ❤

[@missdeebates]

The history of the building is quite fascinating, it was originally a showroom and cash and carry for the cotton industry, displaying lace and other cotton fabrics and products from the Mills. It survived a fire in WW2. If it weren't a hotel one can't imagine it being preserved or visible to the general public.

[@danielalexander8588]

So how long has it been a hotel?

[@missdeebates]

@@danielalexander8588 not sure, it has a very impressive lobby area, stairwell and chandelier, the rooms are reasonably priced.

[@Sound-Dimensions]

there used to be uniformed footmen at the entrance in full livery and top hats - the nightclub was a bit rough on a saturday night !!

[@digitaldruglord3474]

I remember walking into this Hotel and going through the corridors and there was yellow police tape across one of the room doors, biggest red flag for a hotel it actually scared me for being there. How that place is still open a few years later I have no idea.

[@mousecharger]

Brilliant video and editing. I love these types of reviews

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks :-)

[@damascus6478]

After watching many of your videos about the worst hotels you can definitely see a pattern emerging. A former Grand Hotel that no longer can afford the staff to keep it up to its once-great standard. It's a shame that these buildings are falling apart due to neglect. But what is the alternative? If another hotel chain took it over and did the proper maintenance and hired the staff to keep it up the prices would probably triple at least.

[@domhocking8151]

Stayed in one of these recently, the amount of issues we had was unreal and absolutely nothing was solved, had to fix certain things myself. Such a shame because the building is absolutely beautiful, so much potential!

[@andrewfoster259]

I stayed there a few years back and found it fine for a couple of nights, Yes it's rather tired but a beautiful building. I also was amazed as soon as i walked in the doors and saw that chandelier, Very impressive. Great video Tim.

[@Depresseddonut17]

So happy you did a video in Manchester (where I live). Great and interesting vid!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LRBerry]

I've stayed and worked at the Brit some years ago. The stay was for my wedding night where I had booked the Four Poster room but on arrival was given an upgrade to the Royal Suite. The suite was really nice and couldn't be faulted. The only negative was it took quite a while for our luggage to be located, which I had dropped off the previous day. During my time working there I hated every day for the few weeks I was there. To reach the staff entrance at the back of the hotel, I had to walk along a back alley which was OK in the day, but at night wasn't the best place to be. The hotel does look much, much better than during my time there when it wasn't the nicest place.

[@TheOneXethneX]

one of my work mates stays in that hotel when he needs to stay in Manchester overnight, he stayed there the night before the 40+ degree day, unsure if it was the same time you were staying. He says its cheap and a nice basic hotel room and never had an issue with bedbugs or the like. Its definitely going through a renovation at the moment, lets hope the rest of the hotel feels like the entrance way soon!

[@Crazy-xw5dd]

Lovely building one of the best I have seen from the chain I hope they improve them all just picked a wrong day cause of the heat lovely video Tim all the best

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thank you:-)

[@Spike-ck5tj]

I use to work from an office overlooking the opposite side from your room, at the back of the hotel. We'd often see naked women in the windows. We thought they were either exhibitionist, or "ladies of the night" (ladies of the day?). After seeing your video review, I reckon they were neither. The poor sods were probably boiling in their rooms! It's a shame it can't be brought up to its real potential. I'd never seen inside so thanks. Plus some of the replies from 2 people who worked there decades ago was really interesting. I never knew it was formerly SJ Whats.

[@kerryneal5057]

Love these videos. I used to stay in two britannia hotels every year-norbreck in Blackpool and Newcastle Airport. They are lovely buildings but not very clean and need lots of repairs. It would be good if you could do an update in the mornings to say how you slept and if it was noisy overnight. X

[@WalkWithMeTim]

noted :-)

[@markshaz8691]

They just buy beautiful buildings and ruin them. So sick of Britannia Hotels.

[@davidburrows4801]

Don't see anyone else trying to run them,would you rather see them shut and falling into total ruin ?

[@PotatoPirate123]

@@davidburrows4801 yes unfortunately that's all that would happen. No one wants to buy large buildings anymore because of the enormous cost to run them. Places like this often end up demolished or turned into flats eventually.

[@pauldyoutube]

It's Britannia's business model to not spend a quid other than the minimum requirement to keep it ticking over. Wish it was in better hands.

[@PotatoPirate123]

@@pauldyoutube what would better hands do though? Think of the amount of cleaning and maintenance required on top of the electricity and gas costs for such a vast number of rooms and surfaces. It's a bit of a lose-lose situation because they'd have to invest millions to get it looking swanky and luxurious again, but they probably don't have the turnover required to make that gamble so instead they opt to just keep it ticking over. It's all a bit miserable really but at least they're keeping people in jobs I guess.

[@shaunmachin8396]

The one in Nottingham the building isn’t so good on the eyes

[@welshdragoness6667]

I doubt I could stay in the room if it was that hot. While the room was pretty clean the corridors left a lot to be desired. Glad you make these videos with so many of us still prferring a 'staycation' goodb to se what we can expect and where to avoid .

[@Steve-Cross]

It is nice to see that they are at least putting some paint on the walls. Apart from being small and stuffy; your little single room didn't look too bad either. Wasn't the hotel in Llandudno, a Britannia owned Hotel? Perhaps someone is watching your excellent videos Tim. 😁

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol

[@karenfountain1352]

Great video Tim, yes the Chandeliers are amazing love that 👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yes they are!

[@louismorgan2679]

watching your videos kinda makes me want to just go around exploring some cheap hotels, would be quite fun and interesting. love your work!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

You should!

[@markmcfc1062]

Ironically I got married there and today is my anniversary 😄 Perfect timing. Personally the room we had and the room we had our reception in was excellent but I can see why some wouldn’t like the place overall

[@sallymurray2147]

Great video Tim wow that staircase was amazing certainly different its nice to see they are slowly doing the hotel up but could be better

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Absolutely

[@martinfox3478]

If I remember correctly, there's a night club under that hotel. As is the case with most hotels in that price range in the centre of Manchester, they are used heavily by weekend clubbers and therefore likely to suffer from a certain wear and tear.

[@hatboyproject]

I stayed at this place once, and never again. It's a total madhouse with incomprehensible policies and nothing works in the rooms. They wouldn't let me get room service because of a shift change that was going to occur in half an hour, according to them. The room was fine with hygiene, but the staff were rude, unhelpful, and the whole experience felt like staying in an asylum. I was chatting with an EMT who gets called out to that place regularly and he described it as a madhouse as well. Great video, it's fun seeing this place reviewed and you were really comprehensive!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks

[@tonymentel2469]

I stayed there sept 2021 for a couple of nights, and it was dirt cheap, think around £39 per night for a double. the room was ok, not particularly comfortable, but pretty good value for such a central location. The entrance is beautiful, but sadly rather run down and badly decorated, it has such potential to be beautiful hotel. I kinda love the fallen splendour of the place, and I don't think it deserves such a bad rating.

[@ANDCFC95]

I stayed in Jan 2022, I completely agree with your thoughts but I would also add that unfortunately the breakfast kinda sucked considering the extra charge.

[@Greatxz2007]

I love the series Tim!! Keep these vids coming 😃!! When was this video taken?

[@WalkWithMeTim]

2 weeks ago

[@JamesLaverty08]

Stayed here twice recently (December 2021 and January 2022), and it wasn't terrible, but in need of some TLC. My main gripe was how slow check in was and the hotel was clearly understaffed. I had a slightly larger room than this (with a double bed), which was fairly clean, although the lamps weren't working.

[@TheEarthHistorysConfusing]

They probably have a photo with your name, your KZbin channel at all their reception desks with notice of “ This man does worst hotel reviews, we need to up our game. Give this man the best room, on the best looking floor and keep him distracted. Adding extra emphasis on room service details will help our reviews”. Lol. Thanks for sharing.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol

[@simonstanley9]

The TV series "hotel" which was on about 20 years ago was filmed at The Adelphi hotel in Liverpool which is another Britannia Hotel. The General Manager was Eileen Downey who became one of the bigwigs at Pontins when Britannia bought them

[@chrisonYTtour]

That atrium staircase is spectacular 👍

[@drscopeify]

Really beautiful view down to the lobby, that is amazing. This somewhat reminds me of an old hotel I stayed at in Vancouver BC it had no bathrooms in the rooms it was in the hall way and no cooling in summer so it was hot but the room had a large window that opened so that saved the day. There was no breakfast just some muffins and coffee but city hotels tends to be like that.

[@noahswann]

every time I pass the Britannia I'm amazed it is still in business. Bar Wave downstairs used to be a favourite drinking spot in our younger days, it was always known for watered down beer and non brand spirits, but the prices reflected that, lol! please tell me you also booked in to Sachas the following night whilst up in Manchester!

[@Curly_Captures]

Been waiting to see you you review this one. I stayed there for a week when I was in-between flats. Seemed clean enough but you can tell it hadn't been updated in years. My room had an old tube telly. Seeing the restaurant gave me PTSD flashbacks, it's hardly changed since I stayed 10 years ago. On the first night, I got an incredibly freezer burnt piece of chicken. When I cut into it, it literally spat water in my face 🤢

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yikes

[@SunnyGlade]

This is really interesting, I stayed in Manchester last christmas and saw this hotel listed as the cheapest one on offer, immediately I was skeptical as at first glance it looked so grand, but then when realised how bad the reviews were and how outdated the rooms were, so I chose a different hotel instead. Glad I did!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

:-)

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya Tim, beautiful hotel. For the entrance and stairs. Lovely to see inside. Not one I would stay at. But thank you for the tour around. Have a lovely weekend.

[@Banglish123]

That was quite a fair review. Crazy on so many levels was a good pun. I hope those bannister rails around the hole in each floor are well tested for structural integrity

[@ChrisA93]

Thanks Tim for another Amazing video as always. It's a shame all these stunning buildings are getting in such a state of disrepair.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

agree thanks Chris .. they are doing this hotel up tho

[@ChrisA93]

@@WalkWithMeTim Well it's a good start, hopefully they will refurb more.

[@traceybeerling4776]

Hi Tim ! This dosent seem the worst Brittania hotel you have reviewed. But again it is in need of some TLC. It's a beautiful hotel i wish someone could take over and bring it back to its former glory. Thanks for sharing with us. Love to you as always Tracey 💕 xxxx

[@philipfrancis7303]

First priority for the hotel should be upgrading the door security to a card system where you have to use the card to use the lift. The cost can be evened out by floor to floor over time. If I choose to stay there, i would use a plastic wedge for the door for peace of mind during my stay.

[@FraserAtSea]

I always find the furniture in the middle of the corridors in Britannia hotels so funny - it's like they keep spares floating about and make decor pieces of them. That main atrium - wow!

[@WelshMichigander.]

Stayed at that hotel a couple of times, it was as expected and the bar staff were very friendly. If you just need a place to get your head down it's fine, but there are better hotels in the area. As for the stairs, I will walk instead of taking the lift just because it does look awesome and I need the exercise..

[@sarahhindmarsh1049]

I stayed here in 2018 while on a work conference - it gave me AHS vibes and even them I did notice the chandeliers were begging for a clean. My room was lovely and clean however I had a very creepy experience, when coming back after dinner I went to my floor and could hear a lot of noise, multiple people talking excitedly and laughing however as soon as I opened the door to the corridor I was sleeping on (my room was the last one) everything went eerily silent which really freaked me out. I slept with the bathroom light on all night 🙈

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

The hotel has great architecture both outside and inside, but it looks like it wants sprucing up quite a bit, and where some of the furniture requires replacement. I've seen this building many times in the past, and that room you were staying in with the circular window, I always thought that those were like in a loft and were storage rooms. The view from the top of the stairs is very impressive, looking down, and with the chandelier, too. It must have been dreadful in that top room in the heat, and with no air conditioning, either. A good video, Tim.

[@simonlove9178]

Looked amazing to me esp when you first went in ,there are some parts of the hotel which could do with a bit of refurbishment ,,loved the landings and the chandelier ,,great vid tim🎥🎞️🎬

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Totally agree

[@EggnogonthebogProductions]

I love the odd chair in rooms. Makes you wonder who has sat there. That room looked ok. Top stairs view looking down was awesome. Some repairs going on it seems. Love the old stuff.

[@Hammertime054]

Nice one Tim, another fine video Sir👍😎👏👏👏watching from home this time and not from work for a change😂👍👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol

[@Cheese_87]

I've stayed there a couple of times, the last was in 2018. Whilst it's not the best hotel and furnishings are a bit dated and could use updating or a good clean the one main thing ive always taken from this place is that the floors (mainly in reception) are very spongy when walking on them, almost like the floorboards have rotted away underneath. When I was there last I was placed in the 6th floor which you have to access via a very narrow staircase at the end of the 5th floor, which you walked past at 4:02 those rooms have the full circular turret windows and suprisingly my room had a double bed even though they are single rooms.

[@grossi46]

I stopped here a few years ago as part of a coach trip package. I was really impressed with the entrance and the bar area was very posh. It had a nightclub next door which was a bonus as well. Only cost me £69 for the 2 day coach trip, 1 night stop and dinner included and I live 200 miles away, Bargain 😁😁

[@gaiaceveles1582]

Wow, the architecture was incredible, I love old buildings" it's like walking back in time ...thank you for sharing and have a wonderful weekend 😃🤗💛

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thank you too

[@treinenliefde]

The quality in your recent video's is really good! I really like those cinematic shots and almost television series like style

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks .. means a lot

[@Neil070]

Very beautiful building, good to see some refurbishment going on. Did like like an Escher picture at one stage, you going up one flight of stairs, down another then up again

[@helenizzard8993]

I love watching your videos. Really enjoying being subscribed. Have to ask, love it when you nose around and almost enter broom cupboards 😂😂 have you ever been told off? Or are they aware. Keep up the great videos ❤

[@jackierenshaw2651]

It's a beautiful hotel Tim, didn't seem bad to me your room was very cosy and clean but it's a shame it's so hot in there for you, air conditioning in all the rooms would off been better then a fan Hope you slept ok Tim thank you for the tour 🙂

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yes but the fan did nothing lol

[@RushfanUK]

The Britannia Hotel was developed in the early 80's in what had been the S&J Watts warehouse, it had a gold and blue decor that was spectacular, it was the hotel of choice for all the actors, bands and artists visiting Manchester at the time, it's sad to see the awful decor and lack of care but that is now the hallmark of Britannia Hotels.

[@aidanthefreerunner]

Love your videos mate keep it up!!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks a ton!

[@Danny-gp6jn]

Wow, beautiful hotel, love all the antiques! I would love to see you stay in a bigger suite! It was quite small & stuffy. Do any of the larger rooms have a window or room or 14:38 overhead air conditioning? Sad to see so many negative reviews of such a beautiful hotel. Once they replace that carpet throughout, they will be good to go!

[@conambs]

your videos are literally my comfort space I could watch them for hours x

[@WalkWithMeTim]

wow thank you

[@WinstonTL]

Britannia Hotels purchased the building in 1979, and promptly began refurbishing so that it could be converted into an impressive hotel. Work still in progress by the look of it.

[@Ickie71]

nearly 50 years of renovations!!

[@gthbtn]

I stayed there in February 2018 and it was looking tired but was OK. Germaine Greer was staying there at the same time and I gave her some money to get a taxi to do her one woman show as the cashpoint wasn't working in the reception area...

[@Juliukas101]

Pity you didn't give her the bus fare to outer Mongolia, the dreadful old bint! Can't stand her!

[@stanhealey7368]

great vid! looks a lot better than when i stayed there! we genuinely didnt even feel safe there

[@donna-trevorsintransit]

Looks like it was once an amazing hotel, shame it’s a bit dated now. Got great potential to be amazing again though. Many original features.

[@LukeAllenFilm]

I stayed in this hotel and was awoken by a fire alarm at 4am. No apology from staff when I ran down 5 flights of stairs barefoot and it turned out it was just that someone was smoking or something. Terrifying wakeup. Rest was alright though

[@rossbatchelor4634]

Great Vid Tim I expect a lot of those people went before they started doing refurbishments

[@sonofednawelthorpe8609]

I’ve stayed there. It was a beautiful building inside and out. Very shabby inside. I stayed in a room without a window. It was very hot. I had a worse room than that. I told reception I wasn’t happy and could they move me - they were rude - and refused.

[@debrabolton9372]

Britannia is a terrible company. It does such an injustice to the old, once grand hotels that deserve so much more. Thanks for the video. 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Tim,what a great review of the Britannia hotel,the entrance with the chandelier looks really nice,they are having a revamp so it will be looking smart.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yes maybe back on the rise

[@davidregan8152]

I’ve been to a few Britannia hotels where the reviews have been terrible but I was presently surprised how nice they were I would definitely stay in them again

[@tonirolfs9142]

I used to stay there several times a year (last time about 8 years ago, though). I loved the building (especially that central staircase area & the location - easy walk to the station, at the centre of everything, & really close to Chinatown. It was reasonably priced too. The rooms could be hit & miss, but all were OK except for the attic room (one of those up the stairs from the one you stayed in). It was TINY. Hardly room for my hand luggage to fit between the bed & the wardrobe. It did have some natural light though. Definitely never a hint of bed bugs! I also never actually ate there - I usually went out for Chinese.

[@Phil1982]

I worked right near the Britannia for many years on Charlotte St and never did go in. The grand atrium is quite spectacular considering it was built as a warehouse. The building is ripe for a sympathetic makeover. We stayed in the Principal hotel York and that was quite grand too and very nicely done. Hopefully a chain like them will acquire it at some point. It does look like they are currently woefully underfunded and trying to make the most of it. Such a shame, its a lovely building.

[@CherylMcMinorrr]

I do love how grand the staircase feels! Had to pay extra for windows when I stayed there, too claustrophobic to have one without

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yes and far too hot

[@carolcash3711]

Hi Tim. I have stayed in this hotel a couple of times .Me and my best friend really enjoyed it especially the staircase and chandelier also love the location great for the shops.Carol , Lytham. St Annes.

[@tinaforbes1059]

Very impressive 👍. I'm a fan of old buildings, it's decos, architectures and its history. Thank you for sharing.

[@wendycopcutt4891]

Looked like the best Britannia you've checked out, although I still don't think I'd want to stay there! I couldn't have coped with that heat, so well done for braving it.

[@gilly0264]

A agree Tim Wow a beautiful hotel & that entrance & looking up or down just amazing. Its a shame to see those lovely chandeliers thick in dust. Though your room was ok wasn’t it the heat must have been a killer🥵 Thx again Tim another great vlog. We have looked at this hotel in the past to stay. Lets hope they continue with refurbishment & hopefully get it restored to its former glory 👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Totally agree

[@jimisi7424]

You make me chuckle! Ooh the toilet roll. What about a towel swan?

[@simonbradshaw3708]

It looks like for once Britannia are renovating a hotel and maybe the reviews might start to improve. They need to do the same with Pontins and reopen the Metropole Hotel in Blackpool and bring it back up to standard. Looking forward to your next trip.

[@DeuteriumtheSentientMattress]

I'm guessing Brittania haven't learned THTA much from when Joe Lycett exposed 'em...

[@ljmsevern]

Pretty decent for a Britannia property (maybe something to do with the hotel also being called Britannia?). The entrance is spectacular and the architecture is impressive. Room signage is clear and easy to read, lift seems okay. I'd be happy to stay there for one or two nights.

[@Dan23_7]

What a magnificent building. Unfortunately buildings, like us, age. The staircase reminded me of a cruise ship It’s unfortunate you had to stay in a room so high up and hot. Did you get that fan ? Or did you move rooms? Clean kettle 👍🏼👍🏼😂

[@WalkWithMeTim]

no I left I couldn't stay in there

[@Dan23_7]

@@WalkWithMeTim The hotel? or change of room ?

[@nelliemelba4967]

What an amazing building. I'd love to do some photography there! Ok, so certain aspects let it down but I've stayed in far worse that cost a lot! I'd give it a go for the hell of it...but I'd go in winter! Thanks, Tim!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks Nellie, I was surprised with how bad the reviews were .. I got lucky lol

[@iqbal3305]

THANK U SO MUUCH FOR RECORDING

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thank you for watching

[@jimisi7424]

You are too kind. That bloodstain on the pillow, and that used pillow (other reviews) my ex friend used to go and look for this and get her room upgraded and never paid

[@cheriedodd9358]

As a newbie to your channel, which I am loving by the way. Wondered if you let the places know you are coming or just turn up?

[@WalkWithMeTim]

nope just turn up

[@JuneT16]

It actually looks good! they are at least trying to make an effort with this one. Thank you for another brilliant explore

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks for watching June

[@cheesiusmaximus2350]

You are so kind with these hotel reviews. I would be so grossed out.