A Manchester building that is thought to have been an inspiration for the exterior of the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden has been acquired by the Edwardian Group, London – the management company behind Radisson Blu Edwardian hotels. Photo by Adam Bruderer The Theatre Royal was opened in 1845. Its façade on Peter Street has…

This week we hear from Guest Relations Manager Collette Lynch about the new Media City site in Manchester. Back in 2006 plans emerged that Manchester was to be the new home of the BBC. The BBC’s migration from London’s White City studios will see a two phase project that in total expands over a 200…

Manchester is abuzz with activity this Spring and there are endless ways to enjoy our favourite northern city. Here’s some fabulous things for you to do this May and June: – Watch your favourite act at the Manchester Apollo There’s plenty of acts hitting the stage this summer – highlights for May and June include Swedish House…

Easter in London and Manchester is a time to kick back with family and friends and take part in all the great events going on around the city. Here we have some top things for you to do during your stay with us this Easter: – The SMS Easter Egg hunt Taking place across the country,…

Tonight’s the night at the Radisson Edwardian hotel in Manchester as the The VIP Jazz Quartet take to the stage at the acclaimed Alto restaurant and bar. Jazz is huge in Manchester and music has always found a home in the Free Trade Hall where the Manchester hotel is now located. Worldwide stars like Ella Fitzgerald,…

We’re at Manchester hotel this week as our team won the England’s Northwest Tourism Awards 2010 for Best Large Hotel. The Northwest Tourism Awards are in their seventh year now and still going strong showcasing the best of the region’s tourism in Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region and Cheshire. The winners also then go on…