I had a great time in this new apartment. It was immaculately clean and easy to reach. There is an elevator after going up a few steps at the entrance. The livingroom and dining area has a calming effect. The livingroom has a large flat screen tv with cable channels as well as a dvd player with dvds. The bedroom faces the street and at night there tend to be some street noise. The kitchen is fully equiped. Looking at the back through the kitchen window you'll see a fantastic view. You can get to this area via the walkway next to the front entrance. There is a canal with a bridge which you can walk across to a small park like area. It is very calm and romantic. You can feed the families of geese and goslings. They are familiar with people and are very friendly. There are benches to sit on. You can also go right onto the terrace of the Rain Bar. This is a renovated building which houses this establishment which serves good beer and food. Its a very popular place and at night you can enjoy the lively atmosphere and make new friends. I was in town for a concert at the Bridgewater Hall. The canal branches off and passing through an underpass reached the rear of the hall in less than five minutes. Getting "home" in five minutes after the concert was a dream.
Getting to the apartment was very simple. From the airport take the Metrolink (not the train) to the end of the line (Deansgate-Castlefield). It is less expensive (£4.5) and you don't have to transfer. Buy the ticket on the day of travel. But it takes a bit longer, 45 to 60 minutes. Exiting the station you are on Whitworth Street. Walk 1.5 blocks to the left and you have reached your destination.
By the way there are three free hop on, hop off shuttles that go around the city. Great for shopping or sightseeing/getting to sites of interest. Bus #2 stops at the bus stop further up Whitworth in front of the 02 Ritz club. All three routes end and start at the Piccadilly station.