This Victorian school has been transformed into a chic town house with roof garden. It is next to Granada Studios and close to the shopping and theatre districts.

Great John Street Hotel has stylish bedrooms with special features. Some rooms have twin baths, a mezzanine level or views of the Coronation Street set.

Manchester Opera House is 300 metres away, and Manchester Central is about 10 minutes' walk away.

Escape to the rooftop garden with its large hot tub,…