YHA ManchestervsCitySuites
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, YHA Manchester is the choice of most writers compared to CitySuites. YHA Manchester comes in at #31 in Manchester with endorsements from 2 sources like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
YHA Manchester
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
Potato Wharf, Castlefield, Manchester M3 4NB
From $15/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Restaurant
 - Free Parking
 
 "Excellent hostel overlooking the canal that runs close to the Museum of Science and Industry." 
 "This purpose-built canalside hostel in the Castlefield area is one of the best in the country. It's a top-class option with... a host of good facilities." Full review
CitySuites
 The Telegraph
 Fodor's
16 Chapel Street, Manchester M3 7NH, England
From $100/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 
8.0
 "These high-spec serviced apartments with a minimum four-night stay are just across the River Irwell from Manchester city centre." Full review
 "Across the river from Manchester's city center, most of these chic studio-, one-, and two-bedroom apartments have great views towards Manchester Cathedral." Full review