Moxy Manchester

WHERE AND WHY: Eat, sleep, party, repeat is the mantra of Moxy Manchester City on Atkinson Street in the heart of Spinningfields. A former hat factory, the nine-storey building has been restyled for social staycations, launching as a hotel and hangout at the start of the year.

Guests check in at the bar, where they are given their room key along with a “Got Moxy” cocktail on the house. We sat sipping the gin and syrup blend on the sofas, surrounded by neon lighting and foosball tables, while a DJ spun the decks.

Design features also reflect the location – the arty hat wall shows off a collection of trilbies – and there are nods to Manchester’s musical greats with slogans such as “Don’t Look Back in Anger” and “What Would Morrissey Do?”. Youthful vibes continue in the library room where there are board games and a wall of college-style lockers, vending machines and an ironing room with a floor-to-ceiling mural of a handsome chap, with a chest full of ink, wearing nothing but a towel.

Up in our pet-friendly room, the mood shifted to peaceful with a simple grey colour palette, sleek wood panels, a workstation and black-and-white tiled shower room. Techie touches include Netflix, motionactivated LED guidelights, charging points galore and super-fast wi-fi throughout.

ON THE MENU: In the funky hotel bar there’s a huge cocktail menu. Be there for happy hour and try the star of the show, the Disco Diva, a sharing cocktail made with vodka, citrus and prosecco served in a disco ball. Pick from well-priced light bites such as nachos (£8), filthy wedges, and falafels, between £6 and £10, and pizzas for £9.95.

Breakfast is self-service with everything from a full English to cereals and fresh fruit.

WHILE YOU’RE THERE: Spinningfields is bursting with bars and restaurants including Art Deco English brasserie The Ivy, and 20 Stories, which offers fantastic views over the city centre from its rooftop restaurant. It’s a short walk to the Opera House, Science and Industry Museum and The People’s History Museum. For shopping, The Arndale Centre is a 10-minute walk away along Deansgate.

WAKE UP CALL: Rooms from £119 a night for a king size at weekends or £76 on weeknights. Parking available at NCP Spinningfields, a five-minute walk away on Quay Street. moxymanchestercity.com