Situated in the heart of Manchester, the ABode Hotel is housed in a banded red sandstone building that has been a powerful landmark in the city ever since it was built in 1899, as the headquarters for Horrock's, the fabric producers. With original features like steel beams, ironwork columns, glazed tiles and hardwood floors remaining, the history of the property can be felt throughout. Filled with space and light, the 61 contemporary style guestrooms feature Moltini Italian designer furniture sitting side by side with 20th-century pieces. Spacious Vi-Spring beds wrapped in crisp bed linen and feather and down duvets allow guests the chance to relax from the busy world outside. In the en suite bathrooms, they can also bathe under monsoon showers or take a long soak with a range of luxury toiletries. Like other ABode hotels, this one has a Michael Caines restaurant at its heart. Led by Executive Chef Ian Matfin, its kitchen staff pride themselves above all on sourcing the best local and regional produce, prepared and served with Michael Caines style. In addition to this, the MC Café Bar is an informal all-day and evening venue that you can pop into for mid-morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea, or a casual evening meal. And the adjoining BarMC is the place to come for chilled tunes, cutting edge cocktails, and late night snacks and meals.