The Medlock – the new hotel opening on the Etihad Campus later this year – has shared brand-new images of its luxury penthouse suite.
The lavish new two-storey suite will come with its own private terrace, views across the city, and its own entrance.
That’s on top of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living area and dining space.
The hotel itself, which takes its name from the river that runs beneath the area, is set to open later this year, and is under construction immediately beside the Etihad Stadium.
When it’s complete, it will boast 401 upscale bedrooms, including the newly-revealed penthouse suite, with panoramic views across to the city centre.
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Guests in The Medlock’s two-storey suite will have floor-to-ceiling windows, luxury finishes across the 150sq ft interior, and five-star service.
Privacy will be a key feature – the penthouse comes with its own dedicated entrance separate from the main hotel, plus a personal concierge service. You’ll even be able to ride an express list direct to the private dining room of the hotel’s brasserie.
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Still not fancy enough? The penthouse offers provisions for a private chef and an additional suite suitable for a nanny or personal staff, perfectly suited to VIP guests.
The private terrace at The Medlock penthouse suiteLuxury bathroom finishes at the hotelThe dining space within the hotel suiteOne of the two bedrooms in The Medlock penthouse suite
Bosses hope the hotel will be a perfect base for the year-round events taking place at the Etihad Campus, whether it’s matches at the Etihad Stadium, gigs at the Co-op Live, or the new hub for culture, leisure, and entertainment, Medlock Square.
Richard Pearson, general manager of The Medlock, a Radisson Blu Hotel, commented: “The Medlock’s penthouse suite is a space that we are particularly proud of, truly offering our guests the best in class when it comes to a luxury stay in the city.
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“We’re perfectly positioned to serve both the Etihad Campus and Co-op Live, but also the wider city which you can enjoy undisrupted views of from the private terrace.
“For those looking for a discreet and high-end stay in Manchester, guests will be blown away by the space when we officially open later this year.”
The Medlock, a Radisson Blu Hotel, is set to open this autumn, with bookings now live HERE.
Travel warning issued as tens of thousands to descend for Manchester Half Marathon
Daisy Jackson
A travel warning has been issued ahead of the Manchester Half Marathon this weekend, with tens of thousands of runners and spectators expected to arrive in the city.
People are being urged to plan their journeys ahead of time, with significant road closures in place from the city centre as far out as Sale.
Road closures – and subsequent bus diversions – will also affect parts of Stretford, Chorlton, Trafford, and surrounding areas.
Around 32,000 people are expected to take part in the Manchester Half Marathon this Sunday, with thousands more coming out to cheer the runners on.
Transport for Greater Manchester is advising people that the Bee Network trams will be the best way to get around over the weekend.
Extra trams will be operating to provide as much capacity as possible.
Road closures and bus diversions will start on Saturday 3 October and continue until the actual race day on Sunday 4 October, lifting fully by 8.30pm.
Tens of thousands of runners and spectators will descend on Manchester for the half marathon
Earlier this year, the Manchester Marathon led to a record-breaking day for Metrolink trams, with the highest number of passengers ever recorded on a single day in the network’s history.
Whether running or cheering, people are advised to use the Bee Network app to plan their journeys and are strongly encouraged not to drive within the affected areas.
Steve Gilholme, Head of Events at Transport for Greater Manchester, said: “The Manchester Half Marathon is another one of those special occasions where the people of Greater Manchester and beyond come together, with thousands of people taking on the challenge and raising money for good causes, while many more will line the route to cheer them on.
“This does mean the city centre and especially trams will be incredibly busy so please plan ahead and give yourself extra time to make journeys.
“The Bee Network app and website will be the best places to get the latest travel information and tap and go contactless payments are the quickest and easiest way to pay.”
You can see all the road closures for the Manchester Half Marathon HERE.
‘Once in a lifetime’ package holidays to Iceland from Manchester have returned for winter
Emily Sergeant
Jet2 has relaunched its ‘once in a lifetime’ trips to Iceland direct from Manchester just in time for the winter months.
It’s no secret that Iceland is a common feature on people’s bucket lists, right? Packed with natural wonders and home to culture-filled capital city, Iceland is the ultimate winter getaway.
No matter whether you want to sample fresh seafood, explore everything Reykjavik has to offer, or use it as a base for some unforgettable excursions, Iceland is known for delivering the perfect mix of adventure and city break appeal.
And now, with holidaymakers already flocking in their thousands to book flights to this stunning Nordic destination for next winter, the UK’s largest operator of city breaks has just relaunched its biggest-ever Iceland programme – with dozens of direct flights from Manchester Airport.
People travelling from Manchester can choose from up to six weekly flights, meaning they have even more opportunity during some of the most popular winter travel periods.
Jet2 has relaunched its ‘once in a lifetime’ winter package holidays to Iceland direct from Manchester / Credit: Nicolas J Leclrercq | Tom Podmore (via Unsplash)
As well as providing customers with ‘plenty of flexibility’ when it comes to which month or period they want to travel, Jet2 says the flights are also ‘perfectly timed’ for those who are keen to get a chance at witnessing the spectacular Northern Lights in all their glory.
As it stands, scheduled Monday and Friday services will operate throughout the season from 4 October to 6 December 2027, before resuming from 28 January to 24 April 2028, and this increases to up to six weekly services during school holidays.
There’s both direct flight-only trips to book, or package options with Jet2CityBreaks direct from Manchester – which include flights with Jet2.com, 22kg hold luggage, transfers to and from the airport, and a choice of hotels in central Reykjavik, all for a deposit as little as £60 per person.
Daisy Jackson -
14th April 2026 
