The Trafford Centre Reviews Summary

Access and Transportation

Pros:

• "Easy to access from Manchester city centre on tram!"
• "The Trafford Centre itself is easy to get to and close to the city centre."
• "A Metrolink tram service between the TC and Manchester, with trams every 12 minutes."
• "It's very easily accessible by bus, train and has sufficient parking space."

Cons:

• "Restroom can be hard to locate, though."
• "However the bus service has let me down in the past."
• "Parking spaces were completely packed this weekend."
• "Parking can be very hit and miss with thousands of spaces available."

Shopping Variety

Pros:

• "It's a lot to take in, with a lot to see and do."
• "Boasting an extensive array of high-end and mainstream brands."
• "Inside there are a number of shops including a huge Primark."
• "Has everything under one roof."

Cons:

• "Lots of the shops we were in the staff were so rude and unhelpful."
• "Talking about shops, not really interesting in terms of value buy."
• "The place might be big but it can't handle the crowds on a cold Saturday."
• "Retailers have closed down but have opened up."

Food and Dining

Pros:

• "The food court was a delight, so much to try and choose from."
• "Has a giant dining hall, which has restaurants to dine in."
• "The food court is pretty good although it can be expensive."
• "Enjoyed some shopping and ate at Archies which was spot on!!"

Cons:

• "Restaurants representing many different countries."
• "Food outlets gave a lot of choice but are pricey but that's like everywhere."
• "Overcrowded, dirty and the outlets charge a premium."
• "The food court is also getting boring now."

Ambiance and Architecture

Pros:

• "I love the flamboyant architecture with its ceiling frescoes, classical statues, spectacular water features."
• "The whole building is extremely well maintained."
• "The design of the shopping center is very unique."
• "It's a great shopping centre full of shops, just a shame they are all the same really."

Cons:

• "Feels good to be here especially when it's raining outside."
• "It's okay. Lots of shops but they seem to be getting more expensive now."
• "The prayer facilities for a city that has a huge population is not adequate at all."
• "The Trafford Centre is a hateful necessity at times."

Entertainment and Activities

Pros:

• "There's a cinema, bowling alley, amusement arcade, sealife centre and Lego exhibition."
• "Also there are many entertainment destinations within the mall."
• "The building itself is stunning, lots of shops and great new leisure facilities."
• "Has both faster eateries, as well as nicer restaurants."

Cons:

• "A bit of a journey on the tram from Piccadilly to get here."
• "The lifts hardly ever work between the food hall and the arcade."
• "It's always crowded and finding parking can be difficult at peak times."
• "The pushchair/stroller/kids-cars rental is great if you expect to spend 4+ hours."

Cleanliness and Maintenance

Pros:

• "The whole building is extremely well maintained."
• "It's a nice, wonderful place to go to."
• "I've always found the malls spotlessly clean and tidy."
• "Bathrooms are always clean and tidy which is a major plus point!"

Cons:

• "This place blew my mind. It is absolutely huge and goes on and on."
• "The number of lifts that are out of service at the moment and have been for months is shocking."
• "A few of the shops are looking a bit tired and in need of a spruce up."
• "Some areas are also looking tired and run down."