Manchester Piccadilly Station accommodation from AU$76

The name doesn't say that it is a Hostel. Was after a cheap night's stay, definitely received that. Booked AO because it looked recently renovated and potentially a step up from an ibis or travelodge. Check in was very convoluted. Needed to scan a qr code to sign in and submit Id details, then you are allowed to check in at reception where they take those details again. It's not a quick process. Also the city tax was charged in euros for some reason. The name is AO Hostels, so they're geared up for travellers who are more interested in a cheap place to sleep. If that's what you're after, then this is what you'll get. No mod cons but they do provide shower gel and hand soap. The bathroom looks like it was made for a train 😅. No kettle in the room, so no tea or coffee, and no iron. Heating didn't work until half way through the night so I woke up boiling when it did. They advertise soundproof rooms, but the doors are not, so you can hear everyone walking past. I'm lot a light sleeper but I definitely got woken up a few times thinking someone was trying to get in my room. Checkout is at 10 but you can tell they're keen on turnover as housekeeping knocked on my door at 9 hoping I was gone. Speaking of turnover, they leave the huge bedding trolleys in the corridors. Overall it was a place to sleep and it didn't cost a fortune. But not sure I'd pick it again given the choice.

Excellent, centrally located venue which was great for the conference I was attending at the convention centre. Near lots of amenities and restaurants. Highly recommend.

Did the job. Comfortable bed, quiet room with great blackout curtains. Great breakfast. Excellent location for what I needed