Last-minute hotel deals in North West England

When you stay at Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection in Preston, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of River Wyre and Dewlay Cheese Factory. This spa hotel is 13.1 mi (21 km) from Lancaster University and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from University of Central Lancashire.

• City centre location
• Restaurant for breakfast
• Huge conference room

The Britannia Sachas Hotel makes for a handy base in the centre of Manchester. It’s right next to Piccadilly Gardens on Tib Street, so you’re walking distance from practically everywhere. Manchester Arndale shopping centre is less than five minutes’ stroll away, while Chinatown – the second biggest in the UK – is only a little further.

Room-wise, there are options for single travellers, as well as groups – with single, double, twin and triple bedrooms. They all line up the basics, like tea and coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi, TVs and hairdryers. Jenny’s Restaurant is the place to come for a full English, serving up a buffet breakfast every morning. Plus, there’s a bar for drinks.

Business travellers are well catered for, too. First off, you’re less than 10 minutes’ walk from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station and a minute’s stroll from the nearest Metrolink station. It’s also home to one of the biggest conference rooms in the city, with space for up to 550 guests.

A stay at Scarisbrick Hotel places you in the heart of Southport, within a 10-minute walk of Southport Air Show and Southport Pier. This hotel is 32.3 mi (52 km) from Blackpool Central Pier and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Little Theatre Southport.

With a stay at Savoy Blackpool Hotel in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations. This beach hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Winter Gardens.

Located in Runcorn, Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of Walton Hall and Gardens and Delamere Forest. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Manley Mere and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Blue Planet Aquarium.

With a stay at Ibis Styles Haydock in St Helens (Haydock), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Haydock Racecourse and Ashton-in-Makerfield Golf Club. This hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Knowsley Safari Park and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Haydock Park Racecourse.

Located in Chester, Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Grosvenor Park and 5 minutes from University of Chester. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Chester City Walls and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Chester Racecourse.

With a stay at Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Skelmersdale, within a 10-minute drive of Beacon Park Golf Club and Edge Hill University. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Knowsley Safari Park and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Anfield Stadium.

With a stay at Gulliver's Hotel in Warrington (Burtonwood), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Gulliver's World - Warrington and 6 minutes from Museum of Policing in Cheshire. This hotel is 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from Trafford Centre and 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Knowsley Safari Park.

With a stay at Royal Clifton Hotel in Southport, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 10-minute walk of Splash World and Southport Pier. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Floral Hall and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Southport Theatre.

When you stay at Old Hall Hotel in Buxton, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Pavilion Gardens and Buxton Opera House. This golf hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Devonshire Dome and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Goyt Valley.

With a stay at Waterfront Southport Hotel in Southport, you'll be connected to the convention centre, just steps from Southport Pier and a 4-minute drive from RSPB Marshside. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Royal Birkdale Golf Club and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Ainsdale Beach.

Located in Preston, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Brockholes Nature Reserve and Deepdale. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from University of Central Lancashire and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Samlesbury Hall.

With a stay at Knowsley Inn & Lounge in Liverpool (Knowsley), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Anfield Stadium and Knowsley Safari Park. This hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Cavern Club.

With a stay at Ramada by Wyndham Chorley South in Chorley, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Heskin Hall and Battlefield LIVE Pennine. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Heskin Farmers Market & Craft Centre and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Yarrow Valley Country Park.

With a stay at Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter in Salford (Greengate), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Deansgate and 8 minutes by foot from AO Arena. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Piccadilly Gardens and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Old Trafford.

A stay at ABode Chester places you in the heart of Chester, within a 15-minute walk of Chester Racecourse and Chester City Walls. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Chester Zoo and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

With a stay at Willows, Blackburn by Marston's Inn in Blackburn, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Blackburn Arena and Vue Cinema Blackburn. This inn is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Blackburn Cathedral and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Waves Water Fun Centre.

A stay at Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel, Chester places you in the heart of Chester, within a 15-minute walk of Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Chester Zoo and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Eastgate Clock.

Located in Lymm, Statham Lodge Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden and Warrington Museum & Art Gallery. This hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Tatton Park and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Dunham Massey Hall and Gardens.