Which hotels in manchester would you recommend are not crazy expensive if you're just checking in last minute that also aren't shitholes that girls don't want to come to? haha
Depends on the night and what's on locally. Some nights can be close to £200 for an out of the way Travelodge. Next night £40.99.
Even using IHG and Hilton points can cost you more some nights than New York, the Maldives or wherever and that can be for a basic Holiday Inn Express
Just something to factor in if meeting that day.
Great paying £200 for an all-nighter, but if the cheapest option turns out to be a Birch Services Travelodge for £129.99, not good.
The couple of times I've met up at a hotel, I've used a couple near Victoria Station. Probably around £80-£90 for the night, and with status, upgraded to better rooms. Something with a fridge is good so you can chill a bottle or two of wine etc. (handy if you get there earlier to prepare things rather than both checking in together).