Ramada Manchester Piccadilly - Striking new look...

A £52million programme of refurbishment and redevelopment across the group's 40 strong hotels is now complete. With an impressive striking new look across the portfolio, the hotels offer ideal locations, close to all major motorways, airports and rail links for a stress free travel experience. Contemporary furnishings have been chosen to ensure that even business is pleasurable and the latest technology is available so that being away from the office doesn't mean being out of touch. With BT Openzone hotspots throughout the hotel, delegates can communicate with colleagues twenty hour hours a day.

Key to the investment has been the £18million redevelopment of the Ramada Manchester Piccadilly hotel. The Ramada Manchester Piccadilly will reconfirm its position as the number one meeting and venue location for the North West.

This iconic hotel situated in the heart of Manchester city centre and overlooking the Piccadilly Gardens, offers spectacular views across Manchester. Easily accessible from the M6 and M60 motorways and just 10 miles from Manchester Airport, it is perfectly located for the corporate business traveller.

As members of the Green Tourism Business Scheme, Ramada Jarvis are all in favour of reducing carbon emissions, so if you're looking for a greener alternative to road and air travel, with the additional benefits of avoiding unnecessary delays at check-in and clearing customs, Manchester Piccadilly train station is just minutes walk away from the hotel. With the largest train station in central Manchester right on its doorstep, offering routes to major gateway cities across the UK including London, Glasgow and Cardiff, there is no better location for successful Summit meetings, training, events or conferences.

The hotel boasts 280 contemporary bedrooms all fitted with en suite bathrooms, climate control, flat screen LCD TVs, high-speed Internet access and digital on-demand movies. Many of the beds have been upgraded and guests can now enjoy crisp cotton sheets and duvets, making sure they get the best night's sleep ever. For extra space and comfort guests can upgrade to an executive bedroom with early check in at 12 noon, unlimited access to all TV and Internet Services for 24 hours, a choice of national morning newspaper, enhanced toiletries and additional refreshments.

In addition to these impressive facilities Ramada Manchester Piccadilly compromises 10 stylish Summit Conference rooms with free Internet access and a Summit Toolbox catering for all your stationery requirements. Guests can use their wireless enabled laptop or hand held devices to send and receive emails, access office networks or browse the web. Whether it's a small meeting for five or a large conference for 700, Ramada Manchester Piccadilly can cater for all delegates' requirements.

The spectacular International Suite, one of the biggest in Manchester, is capable of holding up to 700 delegates and 1,000 for a reception or buffet. With its own private reception area, bar and stage, this is the ideal suite to host any large conference or event in style. In contrast the Boardroom and Congress Suite with their own private reception and lobby area are perfect for discreet, high profile meetings, offering natural daylight, soundproofed walls and wheelchair access.

The Video Theatre is ideal for training purposes and features a training wall and an integrated audio-visual system, accommodating up to 60 delegates.

In order to ensure all conferences run smoothly delegates will be designated their own dedicated Summit Ambassador to meet and greet on arrival. At the touch of the Summit Direct button, featured in all meeting rooms, the Summit Host will be there on the day to help and to ensure that everything goes to plan. They will also be able to assist with any last minute 'Summit Extra' requirements on the day such as tasty bacon baps, a selection of mini Danish pastries or croissants or a healthy fresh fruit platter. These extras will be logged carefully during the day so that there won't be any unknown extras on the bill.

As food and beverage is an integral part of any successful Summit meeting, Ramada Jarvis have created a versatile Summit hospitality package which includes Summit Lunches, Summit Sandwich Lunches, Summit Working Lunch, Summit Restaurant Lunches and even a Summit 'Salad to go' for those delegates who are too busy to enjoy lunch at the hotel.

Ramada Manchester Piccadilly are one of many Ramada Jarvis hotels to receive the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) Bronze award. As members of the GTBS, Ramada Jarvis are working towards a positive future in sustainable travel and tourism. This will be achieved through staying committed to environmental responsibilities and reduction of waste by adopting good practices related to social, environmental and economic impacts.

Visit the Ramada Manchester Piccadilly for the best possible experience, whether it's a business trip, conference or event you're sure to be impressed. Designed with the individual customers needs in mind, all guests have to do is enjoy their stay and leave the rest to us.