The conference will take place in Manchester, a city with excellent transport connections that make it easily accessible for both international and domestic visitors. Manchester is served by one of the UK’s busiest airports, offering direct flights to more than 200 destinations worldwide. The city is also a major rail hub, with frequent train services connecting Manchester to London, Birmingham, Scotland, and many other key cities across the UK. For local travel, Manchester has an extensive public transport network, including trams and buses, providing convenient access throughout the city and surrounding areas.
Further details regarding recommended accommodation options and travel information can be found below.
Travel
Getting around Manchester is easy. You have a mixture of buses and trams available for everyday journeys, trains for reaching nearby towns, and convenient options like the taxi, free bus, cycling routes, and walkable streets once you are in the city centre.
Trams
The Metrolink is an extensive light rail network, connecting key destinations across Manchester. To use the Metrolink, you can buy a ticket from the machine or use contactless payment at tram stops.
Buses
The Bee Network operates across Manchester, helping you travel easily in the area. You can buy a ‘Single ‘Hopper’ Ticket’ for £2.00 (adults) that allows multiple bus journeys within one hour or use the daily ‘Free Bus’ service.
Trains
Regular rail services operated by Northern Rail and TransPennine Express provide convenient connections from Manchester Airport to Manchester City Centre, as well as easy travel to and from destinations across the UK.
Taxis
Taxis are widely available throughout Manchester, offering a convenient and flexible way to travel around the city and surrounding areas. Taxi ranks can be found at key locations across the city centre.
Accommodation
A range of accommodation options is available across Manchester to suit different budgets and preferences, including hotels, guesthouses, hostels, and serviced apartments. Many are conveniently located near the conference venue and are easily accessible by public transport. Participants are encouraged to book accommodation early, as availability may become limited during busy periods in the city. Below are the recommended accommodations with discounts available.
Hyatt Regency
55 Booth Street, Manchester, M15 6PQ
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Distance to MMU (All Saints Campus): 0.4 miles
From £155.00 onwards
The rate can be booked via Hyatt Website. Enter code CR42529 in the ‘Special Rates’ drop down and selecting Corporate or Group Code.
Terms: Cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival.
Valid until 31st Dec 2026
Double Tree by Hilton
One Piccadilly Palace, 1 Auburn Street, Manchester, M1 3DG
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Distance to MMU (All Saints Campus): 0.7 miles
15% discount on the best BB rates
The offer can be availed by booking directly with the hotel by calling or emailing on 0161 242 1025 or MANPD.Reservations@hilton.com. Please quote Hilton UK Academic Rate.
Valid until 31st Dec 2026
Whitworth Locke
74 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6JD
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Distance to MMU (All Saints Campus): 0.7 miles
Fixed Rate: Locke Studio at £94.oo | 1 Bed Apt. at £104.00
Please email booking details to keyaccountbookings@edyngroup.com copying dylan.alldis@edyngroup.com as well. The fixed rates are excl. VAT and dynamic (discount) rates are inc. VAT. City Visitor charge £1.20 (incl. VAT) per apartment per night applicable. Any bookings with 10 rooms or more will be quoted group rates.
Valid until 31st Dec 2026
Motel One
1 Dickinson St, Manchester, M1 4LF
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Distance to MMU (All Saints Campus): 0.4 miles
12% discount on the standard rates
The offer can be availed by reaching Reservations team directly on 0161 8281500 or email Manchester-stpeterssquare@motel-one.com. Please reference as MMU corporate rate. Please note rooms can be subject to availability.
Valid until 31st Dec 2026
Holiday Inn (City Centre)
25 Aytoun Street, Manchester, M1 3AE
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Distance to MMU (All Saints Campus): 0.7 miles
15% discount off best flex rate
The dicount is also valid up to 10 rooms. You can book by emailing Tess Brown at TBrown@himanchestercity.com quoting Manchester Metropolitan University.
Valid until 31st Dec 2026
Yotel Deansgate
2 John Dalton St, Manchester M3 2NW
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Distance to MMU (All Saints Campus): 1.2 miles
20% discount off the best available BB rates
The rate can be booked via the Yotel website or by contacting in-house reservations team at man.reservations@yotel.com. You can book via phone on 0161 511 5060 using/quoting corporate ID MMU001.
Valid until 31st Dec 2026
Important Note
Since 1 April 2023, Manchester has implemented a ‘City Visitor Charge’ a £1.00 + VAT per night, per room fee for guests staying in city centre hotels and serviced apartments. Before booking, please take this fee into account.
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