INNSIDE Manchester in Rochdale

Part of the First Street development, this contemporary hotel in a striking scarlet building is an 8-minute walk from Oxford Road train station and 9 minutes from the Museum of Science and Industry.Stylish rooms come with flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment, as well as free Wi-Fi and minibar soft drinks. Upgraded rooms offer pull-out sofas, and city-view suites add separate living rooms.Breakfast is available (fee). There's a Mediterranean street food restaurant with a bar and regular DJ appearances. Other amenities include a wellness area with a gym, a sauna and spa treatments, as well as parking (fee) and 4 meeting rooms.