The chic city of Manchester is a shopping paradise that is undoubtedly one of the famous shopping venues in the United Kingdom. The city is packed with countless retail stores, specialty brand stores, major retail chain shops and designer wear outlets that will leave tourists spoilt for choice in shopping options. Research has shown that after London, the city of Manchester is the most popular location for major retailers looking to open new stores. Many of the shopping venues in Manchester are clustered around Market Street, with fast growing competition from retailers centered along the Kings Street, Deansgate and Oldham Street areas.

One of the must visit shopping venues in Manchester is the Arndale Centre that is renowned to be one of the largest shopping malls in the whole of Europe and the United Kingdom's biggest inner-city shopping complex. Home to more than 200 shops, the Centre is packed with a majority of the famous chain stores that are found in the United Kingdom. The Trafford Centre and the Barton Arcade are other essential shopping venues to visit. Stylishly elegant, these venues house both unique and world famous brand stores. For small scale specialist stores, head to the Oldham/Tib Street and Deansgate areas. Additionally, 3 large scale retail parks are located just outside the city centre where guests can purchase items like toys and electronics.

Guests staying at the Copthorne Hotel Manchester are well placed to experience the glitzy and chic world of shopping in Manchester. This charming waterfront hotel is situated just outside the main city centre in a spot that is well served by public transport facilities and is a preferred accommodation base for travellers seeking contemporary hotels in Manchester, UK. The tranquil setting of the hotel provides visitors with a relaxing retreat away from the cosmopolitan city.