Manchester Long Stay T1 and 3 Reviews

On arrival (after problems finding it, very confusing trying to drive and read instructions and follow signs!) it was closed due to work going on and we were diverted to the mid-day car park round the corner. Told them on the intercom, they let us straight in and lots of spaces. A very short walk to the terminal, didn't need a bus. On returning, again needed to use the intercom because of the change of car park instead of number plate recognition, but absolutely no problems. All went pretty smoothly.

Car park itself was well located and the shuttle bus to the terminal was very prompt. However we experienced issues entering the car park as the automatic number plate recognition did not work and then when buzzed for assistance they could not find any record of our booking and only because they had an attendant were we allowed to enter. We then experienced the same on the way out.

When I arrived at the car park [at 0415hrs], as I was unloading my luggage the bus passed me with the stop only yards away. But the driver just carried on driving, and didn't have the savvy to think I needed a ride. I then waited 20mins but no bus arrived, so I had to walk to the terminal. Probably won't use them again.

The directions were not clear and I eneded up in going to T2 parking. Also you could add that to remember the parking space number so will be easier to remember the car location. Also the bus stop location should be mention on the booking confirmation. Over all its not value for money and a bit expensive in the current economic climate.