The Trafford Centre in Manchester is a large shopping and entertainment complex that attracts approximately 30 million visitors a year. The centre is divided into four areas which are Peel Avenue, The Dome, The Orient and Regent Crescent.

Visitors to the centre can find a variety of high end shops throughout including an Apple Store, Boots, Debenhams, Burtons, and The Body Shop to name just a few. Also housed within Trafford Centre are two department stores; a four storey Marks and Spencer's and a John Lewis.

The Orient section of Trafford Centre houses all the non-retail related facilities and presents an extremely unique attraction in the area's structure. The Orient's interior is a fabulous structure that is made to look like a cruise ship. The ceiling is painted to look like the sky complete with clouds so that guests are immersed in a pseudo ship-like environment as they eat. Dining options include several restaurants and bars including Nando's, Starbucks and Cathay Dim Sum. Several fast food outlets such as McDonalds and KFC can also be found in the Orient.

In addition visitors to the Orient will also find a massive 20 screen Odeon complex, a large Namco centre full of entertainment options and a Laser Tag arena. These facilities also stay open until midnight providing ample time to visit this section.

Visitors to Manchester can find an expanse of shopping and dining options as well as the chance to banquet in the exciting and atmospheric environment of the Trafford Centre. A hotel like the Copthorne Hotel Manchester provides easy access to this grand multi-purpose venue that is located just off the M60. Guests staying at this Manchester Hotel near Trafford Centre, UK, can effortlessly travel to and from this major entertainment and shopping destination.