Question 1

Directions

Accepted Answer

The Conference will be held at the Mercure Hotel, Portland Street, Manchester.
Website here.

Sat Nav: M1 4PH

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Question 2

Directions - Car - From the South (via M6 and M56):

Accepted Answer

• Follow the M6 northbound.
• At Junction 19, take the A556 exit towards Manchester.
• Continue on the A556, then take the M56 towards Manchester.
• Follow signs for A5103/City Centre, merging onto Princess Parkway (A5103).
• Continue along A5103, following signs for the city centre to Portland St

Question 3

Directions - Car - From the North (via M60 and A57(M)):

Accepted Answer

• Head south on the M60 towards Manchester.
• Take exit 12 to merge onto the M602 towards Manchester city centre.
• Continue onto Regent Road (A57), then turn right onto Mancunian Way (A57(M)).
• Take the exit towards A34/City Centre, then follow signs for Portland Street.
Parking

Question 4

Parking. The Mercure Hotel does not have its own parking facilities.

Accepted Answer

• NCP Car Park Manchester Chorlton Street (M1 3FY): A 4-minute walk from the
hotel.
• Q-Park Piccadilly Place (M1 3BS): A 10-minute walk from the hotel.
• Q-Park Piazza (M1 4LX): Approximately a 7-minute walk from the hotel.
• Street Parking: There may be limited metered street parking nearby

Question 5

By Public Transport - From Manchester Piccadilly Train Station (5-minute walk):

Accepted Answer

• Exit the station via the main entrance.
• Walk straight down Piccadilly (towards the city centre).
• Turn left onto Portland Street, and continue for about 300 metres.
• The Mercure Hotel will be on your left.

Question 6

By Public Transport - From Manchester Oxford Road Train Station (8-minute walk):

Accepted Answer

• Exit the station and turn right onto Oxford Street.
• Walk straight and continue as the road becomes Portland Street.
•	The hotel will be on your right after about 600 metres.

Question 7

By Public Transport: By Tram (Metrolink):

Accepted Answer

• Take the Metrolink tram to Piccadilly Gardens station, which is served by several
tram lines (Yellow, Green, and Blue).
• Once at Piccadilly Gardens, walk south on Portland Street for about 300 metres.
The hotel will be on your left.

Question 8

By Public Transport: By Bus:

Accepted Answer

• Many buses serve Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station, which is a central hub for
buses from all parts of Greater Manchester.
• From the bus station, it’s a short 4-minute walk. Walk south on Portland Street
and the hotel will be on your left.

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