Mercure Bowdon Hotel

We were staying at the Bowden hotel the night before a (very) early flight and it did exactly what we needed, especially as we got a stellar deal of room for 2, parking for the duration of our trip and taxi transfers to and from the airport for only £75 (we booked through holiday extras if you’re looking for the same deal).
It’s located outside Manchester but about a 10 minute drive off the M6 and only about 10 minutes drive to the airport so if you’re looking for a convenient hotel that’s a fraction of the price of the ones on the terminal then this is a great call.
The rooms were clean and comfortable enough, maybe a touch dated, although ours was like an oven when we walked in but this was quickly rectified by cracking open a window and turning off the radiator.
The major plus point for me was complete usage of the spa facilities which include a pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna — the perfect way to unwind before a flight the next day!
The bar is a touch on the pricey side, but it is a hotel bar so no surprises there.
I’d definitely stay here again if I was flying from Manchester.