Last-minute luxury hotel deals in North West England

When you stay at Nunsmere Hall Hotel in Northwich, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Cheshire Falconry and Little Budworth Country Park. This hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Chester Zoo and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Chester City Walls.

• Family rooms with bunk beds
• Close to North Pier and Blackpool Tower
• Spa and 24-hour gym

Family stays in Blackpool are easy and affordable with the Grand Hotel Blackpool. Formerly the Blackpool Hilton Hotel, this place has a prime spot on Blackpool’s popular seaside promenade. So you’re granted quick (20 minutes’ walk, to be precise) access to North Pier, Blackpool Tower and the famous Blackpool Illuminations.

There are room options for all sorts of travellers. You can book sea-view rooms, a suite with a separate living area, or family rooms. The latter comes with either sofa beds or bunk beds for the kids. Talking of kids, they’ve got their own menu in the restaurant, which lines up views out over the promenade. It deals in breakfast and dinner, but you can grab a snack in between from the Lounge Bar. Or a nightcap or two – depending on how you roll.

When you’re not out sightseeing, there’s a health club with a 24-hour gym and a spa. At the spa, you can relax in a heated indoor pool, sauna or steam room. For business trips, there’s a whole centre with 11 meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi.

With a stay at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa in Buxton, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Buxton Baths. This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Buxton Opera House and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St Ann's Well.

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 Alderley Edge Hotel in Alderley Edge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Quarry Bank Mill And Styal Estate Country Park. This hotel is 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Old Trafford and 16 mi (25.7 km) from Trafford Centre.

With a stay at The Rooms at the Nook in Holmfirth, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Picturedrome. This guest house is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Holmfirth Vineyard and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from North Light Gallery.

With a stay at Macdonald Kilhey Court in Wigan, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Worthington Lakes Country Park and Yarrow Valley Country Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 21 mi (33.9 km) from Knowsley Safari Park and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Haigh Hall Golf Club.

Located in Accrington, Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa is within a 10-minute drive of King Georges Hall and Ewood Park. This spa hotel is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Forest of Bowland and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Turf Moor.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Liverpool - John Lennon Airport by IHG in Liverpool (Speke), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Speke Hall and 5 minutes from Calderstones Park. This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Otterspool Adventure Centre and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Sefton Park.

Located in Whitchurch, Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf and Spa is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Hill Valley Golf Club and Victoria Jubilee Park. This golf hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Whitchurch Heritage Centre and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from JB Joyce and Company.

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.

• Free 24-hour shuttle to airport and train station
• Family and interconnecting rooms
• Early and late dining options

The Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport takes the stress out of travelling. It’s walking distance to all the terminals at Manchester Airport, but you don’t even have to pound the pavements. Why? Because there’s a free 24-hour shuttle service that will drop and pick you up from the airport and train station.

If that wasn’t obvious already, this is an airport hotel with a difference. You can grab pre-ordered takeaway breakfasts from 5.30am – perfect for early flights. Plus, there’s 24/7 room service, for late landers. The Grill Restaurant’s open the rest of the time for locally sourced, freshly prepared meals. And the Aviator Bar’s the place to come for coffee or cocktails, depending on the hour. And there’s a garden terrace to sit out on when the weather’s playing ball.

Young diners have their own menu here, too. But that’s not the only family-friendly feature. You can also book dedicated family rooms for up to two adults and two kids, or interconnecting rooms for up to nine guests across three rooms.

If you’re in town for business, you’re in luck. Manchester Conference Centre and MediaCityUK are 25 minutes’ drive away. But the Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport also has 13 meeting rooms with space for up to 70 people. Shopaholics, meanwhile, can reach the popular Trafford Centre in 20 minutes.

Holiday Inn Manchester Airport T2 by IHG in Manchester offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, free WiFi, and a flat-screen TV.

Guests can enjoy a fitness centre, restaurant, and bar. The family-friendly restaurant serves British and Mediterranean cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Additional facilities include a terrace, balcony, and coffee shop.

Located a few steps from Manchester Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens (10 km) and Old Trafford Stadium (18 km). Paid on-site private parking is available. Highly rated for connectivity and shuttle service.

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 Astley Bank Hotel in Darwen, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Wellybobs Farm Park and Jubilee Tower. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Ewood Park and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Thwaites Empire Theatre.

When you stay at Village Hotel St David's, Nr Chester in Deeside, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Chester Racecourse and Chester Zoo. This eco-friendly hotel is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Chester City Walls and 9.8 mi (15.8 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 Wellybobs Farm Park and Blackburn Arena. This inn is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Vue Cinema Blackburn and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Blackburn Cathedral.

With a stay at Atlantic Tower Hotel Liverpool By Sunday, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, just a 5-minute walk from Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal and 10 minutes by foot from Royal Albert Dock. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Liverpool ONE and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Beatles Story Museum.

With a stay at Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, within a 10-minute walk of Manchester Palace Theatre and Manchester Arndale. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Bridgewater Hall and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Albert Square.

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.