When you eventually find it, you'll like The Lowry. They've got it right in terms of service, rooms and comfort. Restaurant is very good, breakfast outstanding, however you might consider it expensive relative to other hotels in the City. The bar is busy during the day and evening and a good place to meet contacts. There is a lack of power points in public areas. if you need to use your laptop. Rooms are modern, clean and comfortable. Big tip is to ask for a disabled room if there are two of you, this means you get a room with two bathrooms. Location wise, it's not as central as many of the other hotels, however you are within reach of all the major restaurants within two or three minutes by walking over the bridge, so it shouldn't stop you staying there.
My major niggle is the parking. OK if you're a guest, but if you are asking a contact to meet you there, they may be refused entry if the hotel is busy. The NCP isn't that close and can take ten minutes each way to locate, park and get back to the hotel.
Official Rating 5*
My Rating - 5P (if you can get over the issue with the parking).
