I didn't stay there, but went for a massage. Worst spa attached to a fancy hotel I've ever been to. It's lit as brightly as an Ikea. Relaxation room literally has bean-bag chairs. Serenity is not included. Women at desk seemed harried. After having a mediocre massage I went to the bar to have some food and check my email. They ask you to pay for wifi. Not use to seeing this at upscale hotels. Very nice bar waitress called down to front desk and said I had just used spa and was now eating lunch, could I have a code. They said no. Not for me. Snooty. Not worth the snoot.

where the celebs go, hit the bar take a look around start to party. rooms are great has everything u need. staff are great id tell you how nice the sleep is there but i dont know as i had a none stop party. also bunked more people in early hours and it was easy! sick hotel. ; )

The Lowry is just a very well run hotel,where nothing is too much trouble,from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave the place is seamless!
When you arrive the bags are whisked from the car and are delivered to your room before you get there.Not many hotels achieve this.I was checked in by the happy,but highly organised Matilda,who along with Rachel I have dubbed the Julie Walters and Victoria Wood of the world of reception,but their humour and genuine interest is coupled with supreme efficiency.
The beds are big and comfy number one priority for any hotel.
This was a short stay before flying,but I was able to pack a lot in to 48 hours!An excellent Massage with Leanne the spa is calm and relaxed,as it should be.I also went to see Oliver an excellent production with Neill Morrisey well worth it if you get the chance.I went to The Midland French one evening(see separate review).I also had an excellent meal in the Riverside(the hotel restaurant).They have re-vamped the menu and made it more contempary.I had a spicy duck spring roll,followed by a sweey french onion soup that was lovely,followed by Wiener Schnitzel which was perfectly cooked and it would have been rude not to have the Chololate fondant.My friends enjoyed their evening as well.It was washed down with a Margaux 2007 which was sublime.
I would like to pick out 2 other people Lucy in House-keeping is just so helpful,and Nathalie in the bar.She is just one of those people who could bring a smile to the face of Mr Glum!
Are there any downsides(not really)I think they are in the process of adding more plugs in the bedrooms,as in the age of technology one plug is not really enough.But this is minor nit-picking.
This is worth a stay when you in Manchester !
Kendal Mint

Called for lunch last Friday, weather was lovely so it was a very pleasant view from the bar and restaurant, staff friendly and helpful but the lunch was very ordinary.