Nice places to stay and eat in Manchester?

[Suade7]

Flying off on holiday from Manchester soon and have never been there before, having a day and night there prior to catching flight - can anyone recommend a nice hotel/bed and breakfast and some nice restaurants - I live in Brum and am looking for somewhere like our mailbox (not majorly expensive though).

Thanks so much in advance,x

[tickledtrout]

Most of hotels in Manchester centre cost from �100 per room per night unless you can get in at a premier inn. Last time we stayed over at the city inn for �99, but booked a few weeks in advance (normally �169) incl breakfast. This was a sat night so may change for a weekday.
Good restaurants are San Rocco and Piccolino's (both Italian) , La Tasca (Spanish) and the Living Room,but there are loads of different types and prices.

[Suade7]

Thank you, is Piccolino's a chain, because I think I went to one of those in Chester and it was really nice,x

[tickledtrout]

Sorry I'm not sure. If you decide to go it is near Albert square where the town hall is, both are signposted

[shivvy]

Piccolinos was recommended to me when I asked a similar question last year. We went to it and it was absolutely lovely - I would recommend it highly. Try the mixed starter between two - yummm!
Hope this isnt too late for you!