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The Gilpin Hotel and Lake House
Whether you're looking for a city centre retreat or a countryside escape, there are oodles of romantic rooms on offer. Roses and chocolates are all well and good, but they can't compete with roll-top baths, jacuzzis, and luxurious decor. These hotels offer the best in good old-fashioned romance.
With a selection from Manchester city centre and a handful under two hour's drive away, there's plenty of scope to make this Valentine's Day one to remember. These are the best romantic hotels near Manchester.
Manchester City Center
1. Hotel Gotham, King Street
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Manchester's newest five-star hotel, Hotel Gotham, has become a favourite among the city's VIP crowd since opening in April 2015. The venue is an expert in providing fun and fruity overnight stays; their minibar even includes a 'sex kit'.
Club rooms are upwards of £155 to a Directors Suite for around £205 - or you could completely push the boat out and get a Bank Manager's suite with a roll-top bath and emperor-size bed - yours from about £355.
100 King St, Manchester M2 / hotelgotham.co.uk
2. The Principal Manchester, Oxford Street
Inside a suite at The Principal Manchester (Image: Andy Lambert)
Formerly The Palace Hotel, the iconic building underwent a rebrand with its £20m redesign, where new owners Starwood stripped back dated decor to reveal the stunning original features of this grand hotel.
Based in the city centre, you're well placed to explore the surrounding bars and eateries, but a visit to the excellent in-house restaurant Refuge - run by the team behind neighbourhood bistro Volta - would be just as rewarding.
Standard rooms are refined and elegant, and prices start from around £120 per night, or splash out on a superior suite for around £163 per night.
Oxford St, Manchester M60 7HA / phcompany.com
3. King Street Townhouse, Booth Street
Describing itself as a 'baby grand hotel', the King Street Townhouse packs bags of character and charm into a small space without being at all overbearing. Take in the views of the city as you take a dip in the infinity pool, or enjoy a drink on the cosy terrace.
Its quirky decor makes for a perfect Valentine's retreat, and the luxe JS suite features a super kingsize bed, free standing bath with a view over the city, and an intimate and cosy lounge area from around £372 per night.
10 Booth St, Manchester M2 4AW / eclectichotels.co.uk
4. Great John Street Hotel, Great John Street
The sister hotel of King Street Townhouse, Great John Street has equally cute rooms, with the addition of a stunning rooftop bar with stunning views over the city - perfect for a romantic glass of bubbles before bed.
The boudoir grand king room starts from around £240 per night and features a mezzanine level with an indulgent cast iron roll-top tub for two.
Great John St, Manchester M3 4AW / eclectichotels.co.uk
5. The Midland Hotel, Peter Street
Booking a surprise spa break is one of the best ways to turn up the romance levels on your weekend.
Book a room in the luxurious Midland Hotel and add on a Rasul treatment (£50 for 60 mins for two people) with the subterranean spa below, where mineral muds and steam combine for a relaxing and rejuvenating body treatment.
One night spa breaks with dinner, bed, breakfast and a 60 minute treatment start from £150 per person.
16 Peter St, Manchester M60 2DS / qhotels.co.uk
6. Malmaison, Piccadilly
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Just a short stroll from Piccadilly Station, Malmaison has some tempting offers on to treat your loved one. A romantic room for two, three-course dinner, and chilled champers on arrival costs from £205 - £395 (depending on which night of the week) all in.
Or, choose their special Sunday deal and dine on the £100 Valentine’s sharing menu with a glass of Champagne (Or spend the same on the a la carte menu) then stay for only £30 in the hotel. Available on 11th or 18th February, exclusive to you when you book direct.
Piccadilly, 1 Gore Street, Manchester M1 3AQ / malmaison.com
7. Hilton Manchester, Deansgate
The Hilton (Image: ©chrishanleyphotography)
It's the Hilton's stunning views that set this luxury hotel apart. Set on the 23rd floor, the Executive Room offers heavenly respite from the city, while still being based in the heart of the action.
King executive plus rooms start from around £200 per night.
303 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LQ / www3.hilton.com
Under Two Hour's Drive
1. Northcote, Blackburn
Garden Lodge at Northcote
Chef ambassador Nigel Haworth and hospitality and wine expert Craig Bancroft have run the place for almost 30 years now, 20 of them with a Michelin star, making Northcote the destination for a foodie getaway. Prepare to be wined and dined like never before at this hotel and restaurant, which manages to be high-end without being snobbish.
At just over an hour's drive, it's easy to reach and offers a range of packages including a Winter Warmer escape with a five-course tasting menu, overnight stay, and breakfast for £335.
Northcote Road, Langho, Blackburn BB6 8BE / northcote.com
2. The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village, Wrea Green
(Image: The Spa Hotel Facebook)
For a truly relaxing Valentine's, head to the Spa Hotel. Surrounded by lush countryside it's a hub of relaxation and pampering, from the rasul mud chamber to massage treatments.
Spa breaks start from £99 per person, and includes unlimited use of the 'Aqua Thermal Journey' (a collection of steam rooms, saunas, and pools).
Ribby Road, Wrea Green, PR4 2PR / ribbyhall.co.uk
3. Gilpin Hotel and Lake House, Windermere
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Winner of the most romantic hotel and home to the Michelin-starred Hrishi restaurant, you won't do much better than Gilpin Hotel.
Privacy and luxury is at the heart of the Gilpin operation, which includes two separate areas of accommodation, each with their own charming traits. Gilpin Hotel features classic rooms in a Georgian country house, while Gilpin Lake House is made of luxury cabins nestled in the Lakes.
Generally it's a minimum two-night stay at weekends. A mid-week room and breakfast starts from around £265 per night, lake house rooms from £395 and the dreamy spa lodges with lounge, fireplace and hot tub £595 per night.
Crook Road, Windermere LA23 3NE / thegilpin.co.uk
4. The Samling, Windermere
The Samling (Image: Tripadvisor)
Another award-winning hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant is The Samling. This elegant retreat is nestled in gorgeous countryside, just a 1 hour 40 minute drive from Manchester, and offers a hot tub with views voted among the best in the world by the Sunday Times.
Standard doubles start from £320 per night, or go all out with a luxury suite for around £510.
Generally it's a minimum two-night stay at weekends. A mid-week room and breakfast starts from around £265 per night, lake house rooms from £395 and the dreamy spa lodges with lounge, fireplace and hot tub £595 per night.
Ambleside Rd, Windermere LA23 1LR / thesamlinghotel.co.uk
5. The Forest Side, Grasmere
Forest Side Hotel, Grasmere (Image: Forest Side)
An exquisite hotel with a restaurant headed up by ex-L'Enclume chefs, Forest Side Hotel is a slightly longer drive at just under two hours, but it's well worth the journey. A haven for foodies, Kevin Tickle and team serve delicate and exciting dishes made with foraged ingredients which celebrate the surrounding countryside.
Cosy rooms start cost around £359 per night at the weekend, while master bedrooms are classic and ultra-swish with glorious bathrooms, a one night stay in one of these will set you back around £499 per night.
Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside LA22 9RN / heforestside.com
6. Shibden Mill Inn, Halifax
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A picturesque cottage just over an hour's drive from Manchester, the Shibden Mill Inn is a more traditional option for a romantic getaway. The 17th-century inn is set in peaceful surroundings, boasting open fires and accomplished, hearty food.
At the more affordable end of the romantic getaway, standard rooms start at around £135 per night, with the superior suites edging up to £188.
