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There's something for everyone at the boldly-named Edgbaston Palace, a 150-year-old place where pictures of Formula 1 cars sit next to antique wood panelling, marble fireplaces and swag curtains;…

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Utterly functional hotel with well-equipped rooms aimed to rival some of the more renowned budget chains. The rooms are small, the bathrooms cramped, but you'll get a good night's sleep and a gre…

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A clean but pretty basic place with rooms decorated in a contemporary style, which is a good central option if you're only looking for a bed to sleep in. The Lord Nelson is one of those old-style…

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The successful Irish hotel chain has another hit with its Leeds hotel; large, functional rooms, plenty of personal charm and few complaints. The rooms are much bigger than most you'll find at thr…

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Stuck in a glorious time warp, the Britannia has decor so over the top it really has to be seen to be believed. A relic from times gone by, this place oozes old-world character and style, and alt…

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Stylistically challenged in a lacklustre part of town, at first glance the Fountain Court isn't the best option. But it has buckets more character than a chain hotel, a handy location and incredi…

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Dripping with heavy swag curtains, gilt-encrusted fittings and dark sultry colours, the Willow Bank is an ambitious place set in the student area of Fallowfields in South Manchester. Although a b…

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Despite being owned by the Best Western behemoth, this smart amber-coloured hotel is the pick of the places to stay near Clifton village. It's spread across two listed Victorian houses dating fro…

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The ultra-reliable Jury's chain hit the jackpot with this fine three-star hotel. It offers bland, business hotel-type rooms that are downright brilliant at this price and location. Jury's goes ab…

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At first glance, the City Inn doesn't seem to have much going for it. It's big, it's busy and there's no getting around the fact that this is a corporate hotel aimed squarely at business travelle…

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Set in a converted 19th-century wool mill, the Arora joins Manchester's growing list of trendy hotels, except this one's got cheaper rates and pop star backing. Sleek and super cool, it's an extr…

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It's big, it's a brand and it's aimed at business travellers, but the City Inn consistently gets top marks for service and staffing and goes that little extra mile to make sure your stay is comfo…

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With only 39 rooms, the Sir Thomas is a handsome boutique property occupying the former Bank of Liverpool building - a six-figure conversion that has resulted in a wonderful hotel which oozes und…

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Watch the cricket from your balcony, avoid the match-day traffic, park your car for free and still be just five minutes from the centre of town. What the Old Trafford Lodge lacks in style it cert…

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Functional rooms in a purpose-built hotel next to Albert Dock - this French budget motel (or as close as you'll get to a motel in Liverpool) belongs to the Taittinger family, better known as the …

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Cheap rates and a good location make up for the innocuous rooms at the Grafton Hotel. It's a small place above a popular pub that makes a good compromise for anyone watching their budget. It's h…

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Among the first of the really trendy hotels to open in Leeds, the Park Plaza has stood up well to both time and the latest competition with its skyscraper Zen look and pared back style. This hote…

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This one-time wealthy cotton merchant's home is a sister hotel to the more central Feathers, but it's a far more handsome place. The better rooms have extra luxuries like CD players and Playstati…

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A big and unremarkable-looking Hilton just south of the train station is surprisingly more pleasant inside than it looks from the outside. Rooms are big, bland and very comfortable.

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Once a mill owner's private residence, this handsome Victorian Gothic home has been converted into a plush boutique hotel with modern rooms and a fine restaurant.

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Beautifully situated on a leafy square near the main university campus, this hip hotel brings a touch of baroque imagination to a traditional Georgian townhouse. Despite the elegant exterior, ins…

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Ideally located in the centre of town, but with the character of a cheap international chain hotel, the Walkabout is the place to go when you plan to party hard and really can't be bothered doing…

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Cheap, cheerful and a bit worn around the edges, the Hagley Court has seen better days but it's affordable in comparison to many of the other bleak options around and within walking distance of t…

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From the moment you walk into the vast lobby at the Palace, with its soaring stained glass dome and classical design, it's difficult not to be wowed by this extraordinary building. However, its c…

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A step up from the usual hotel chain fodder, this well-established French-owned hotel is a little budget bijou, with mid-sized standardised rooms that are extremely comfortable. The lounge and br…

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The concrete-and-glass exterior of this riverside hotel has all the appeal of a municipal car park, but don't be put off by appearances - inside you'll discover one of the city's slickest, most f…

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Slick, stylish and brand spanking new, the Radisson chain is giving Birmingham's top hotels a run for their money with its futuristic glass tower in the city centre. All the business facilities y…

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Behind the purple front door, stylish rooms and a funky bar await you. Positioned between the seafront and increasingly cosmopolitan Western Road, this friendly hotel is an excellent choice.

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The newest bit of luxury to hit Leeds is the extraordinary conversion of the listed former HQ of the Leeds Permanent Building Society. The standard rooms are anything but, and you have a choice o…

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Already bored of Bristol's seemingly endless chain hotels? Then this imposing country house on the edge of the city could be just the ticket. Built in the late 18th century by the Bristolian merc…

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This old Georgian house has been converted into a smart mid-range hotel with bright, tidy bedrooms and friendly staff who do their best to make your stay enjoyable. Attracting a mix of business a…

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This lovely little hotel is just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Oxford St and just seconds away from Tony and Cherie Blair's new pad in Connaught Sq. Whether or not that's a good thin…

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Whites is a popular choice along Osborne Rd. It's a busy mid-range hotel which does a roaring trade in party crowds, but if you're looking for something quieter you might want to look elsewhere. …

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A superb waterfront location makes this impressive-looking hotel one of the city's favourites with its largely business clientele. Built around a large glass atrium and staffed by a friendly and …

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This snazzy boutique hotel in what was once a 19th-century grain mill is a big hit with the trendy business crowd, who love its sharp, polished lines and designer aesthetic. The smaller studio ro…

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This stunning Scandinavian import is all about style, elegance and designer cool. The light-filled atrium stretches nine floors up and gives the place a sense of space that seemingly only the Sca…

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This is a snazzy hotel in the heart of Jesmond's Osborne Rd, adorned with most of requisite trimmings, including designer furniture and those fancy showers with oversized heads that deliver water…

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Shabby chic pretty much sums up this venerable hotel, which stands in a smart terrace of Georgian townhouses in the heart of Clifton. It could certainly do with a spring-clean and a spruce-up, bu…

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For those looking to spend a weekend south of the river, the Southwark Rose Hotel is a decent choice. It does a pretty good job of offering minimalist design for less than you might pay in the ce…

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This luxurious country estate hotel was voted the Northeast's best large hotel in 2006, and it's not difficult to see why. This superb place simply oozes style and class within its surprisingly v…

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