As we approach another year – love is in the air. Sometimes we think we need to get away from it all to be romantic – especially when planning to proposal. But don’t let anyone tell you Manchester isn’t a romantic city. The home of TLC is vibrant and filled with passion, with many hidden gems to explore. To get you started, here are Manchester’s top 5 romantic proposal venues:
CLOUD 23 AT HILTON DEANSGATE MANCHESTER HOTEL
Firstly, what could be more romantic than looking over the city on a clear night? Cloud 23 at The Hilton Deansgate Manchester Hotel with its floor-to-ceiling windows offers unrivalled panoramic views of the city. Situated on 23rd floor of the iconic Beetham Tower, it is both the height of luxury. The perfect spot for romantic dreamers who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. A chance to sip champagne with their head in the clouds. To find out more visit www.cloud23bar.com
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MANCHESTER ART GALLERY
Number two on our selection of Manchester’s top 5 romantic proposal venues is a little unusual. If you’re looking for a bit of moral support for your proposal, who better to call on than Venus, the classical goddess of love. For a sensual and imposing representation there is none to beat the elaborate Pre-Raphaelite painting, Astarte Syriaca. Painted by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1877 it is one of a striking collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings housed at Manchester Art Gallery. Once fired-up you can visit exhibitions from the earlier period of romanticism including paintings from Turner, Constable and Blake, displayed in the Early 19th Century gallery.
The building itself has a stunning glass atrium linking the new and old parts of the building. A beautiful place to mark moving onto a new era together.
FRENCH RESTAURANT, MIDLAND HOTEL
There is something irresistibly romantic about Manchester’s grand dame of hotels, The Midland. In its 100-year history the hotel has been the inspiration behind many a lasting partnership. Most famously being the site where Rolls first met Royce. The French Restaurant has always been at the top of the list of fine places to dine in the city. Under chef, Adam Reid, the restaurant has undergone a change in direction to make it more accessible and relaxed, without compromising on quality. The stripped back feel has been labelled a French revolution in the city. And it may just be the injection of passion you’re looking for.
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ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE
Whether or not you are planning a romantic evening at the theatre, the Royal Exchange Great Hall which houses the city’s Royal Exchange Theatre, is a beautiful and dramatic setting for a romantic proposal.
As its name suggests the Grade II listed building was once an exchange hall for cotton traders. Its history is still visible if you look up above the restaurant doors to see the old exchange board. Sitting under the beautiful glass domes is the theatre itself. A seven-sided module suspended from 4 huge columns.
The theatre was designed to resemble a lunar space craft, with no seat more than 9 metres from the stage. So if you’re looking for an intimate space to lift your love to another stratosphere, this could be the place for you.
KING STREET TOWNHOUSE
Finally, the Telegraph newspaper describes King Street Townhouse: ‘like staying with a rich friend who has extremely good taste.’ Here at TLC we agree this 40 bedroom, baby grand hotel offers the luxury of a grand hotel and the intimacy a quirkiness of the best boutiques.
Originally built in 1872, this impressive Italian renaissance building within the upper King Street Conservation Area, has spectacular views of Manchester’s gothic Town Hall. Add to this a dip in its roof-top spa pool and you’ve got the perfect spot to watch a romantic sun-set, high above the crowds.
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