The hospitality industry in Manchester was among the hardest hit during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hundreds of jobs were lost and iconic hotels across the city were forced to close for months on end.
However, the industry has since been attempting to bounce back and while many venues such as pubs, bars and clubs are still fighting for survival, a number of luxury hotels in the city centre have recovered to pre-pandemic levels.
Below, the Manchester Evening News has taken a look at how two of the city centre's most luxurious hotels have recovered from the pandemic.