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Curiosities of the Manchester Hilton Tower

Hilton Tower from Deansgate in Manchester
Hilton Tower from Deansgate in Manchester

In your trip through the north of england, as soon as you arrive at the center of Manchester, a large skyscraper will undoubtedly catch your attention.

I mean the Hilton Tower, which due to its height and special configuration contrasts with the rest of the traditional buildings in the city center.

In preparation for your visit, here are 5 curiosities about the Manchester Hilton Tower.

Curiosities of the Manchester Hilton Tower

La Hilton Tower Construction began in 2003.

Its original name is Beetham Tower, the company promoting its construction, but this skyscraper is better known as the Hilton Tower, the name of the hotel that occupies its first 22 floors, which opened to the public in 2006.

How tall and how many floors is the Manchester Hilton Tower?

With 168 meters high and 47 floors, the Hilton Tower is UK's tallest skyscraper outside London, as well as the tallest residential skyscraper in the country.

Hilton Tower in Manchester
Hilton Tower in Manchester

Well, indeed, above the 23rd floor, where there is a luxurious restaurant, the Hilton Tower is occupied by 269 apartments, which makes it a privileged place to reside.

The tower apartments were occupied by its residents throughout 2007.

Where is the Hilton Tower in Manchester

On your walk through the city center of Manchester, the Hilton Tower You find it in one of the main axes, the Deansgate Street.

Now, there are many places in the city where you can see it, such as the nearby Castlefield canal area, always with a great architectural contrast with respect to the other buildings in the city.

In fact, Hilton Tower It was built to become the iconic building of the new post-industrial Manchester, after the economic crisis of the 80s.

Manchester Hilton Tower from the MOSI Science Museum
Manchester Hilton Tower from the MOSI Science Museum

What is the design of the Manchester Hilton Tower like?

More than its height, the skyscraper will surprise you with its special architectural design, with a very narrow line and fully glazed facades.

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The highest part of it shows us a greater thickness, and it is said that on windy days the skyscraper makes a very characteristic noise.

A ten-meter glass structure protrudes from the roof, in the shape of a blade, which serves as a lightning rod.

Sleep in the Manchester Hilton Tower hotel

If in your trip to manchester Are you interested in staying at the Four star Hilton Tower hotel, which has 279 rooms, I will tell you that you can find rooms with offers from 150 euros.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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