This hotel is well placed in Manchester city centre, only 10 minutes from Piccadilly station. There's a security guard at the front door entrance, with stairs/lift to reception on the first floor. Reception staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was typical Travelodge, comfortable but minimalist. Coffee machine/kettle worked fine - nice to have KitKats! There was a long, dark hair on the bed. I've very short, gray hair so it wasn't mine! Otherwise, the bedroom was clean. There was no shower gel in the dispenser. Or, if there was, it was just like water with no scent and no soapiness. The shower was hot and powerful though. Other than these areas of housekeeping, it was just fine for my needs.