I chose Maldron Hotel Manchester because I have stayed several times at Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park in London, which is one of my favourite hotels in the city, particularly for comfort and value for money. On that basis, I did not consider alternative hotels for my Manchester stay. Unfortunately, the experience fell well below my expectations. While the staff were polite and helpful, the cleanliness of both the room and the hallways was inconsistent. Even after servicing, the floor did not appear properly cleaned, and there was an unpleasant odour from the pillows and duvet (the bed linen itself appeared clean). In addition, there was significant noise from nearby rooms; the doors seem to shut heavily and, unless guests are careful, they slam, which made it difficult to fall asleep. Overall, although I would happily stay again at Maldron Finsbury Park, I would not choose Maldron Manchester in the future. The variation in standards between the two hotels was surprising.