Hotels in Manchester

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There are so many hotels in Manchester that it can be hard to pick the best. Alongside some high-quality low-cost options, many of the city’s oldest hotels come complete with their own backstory, too. Take the former Free Trade Hall, built near the site of the Peterloo Massacre and itself the site of an infamous Suffragette protest, which is now the Radisson Edwardian Hotel. This is a building that saw both political reform and musical innovation (it was here, in 1966, that Bob Dylan was heckled as a ‘Judas’ for betraying his folk roots).

Another historic hotel nearby is the Midland Hotel, which opened in 1903 as a monument to its owners, the Midland Railway Company. Recognisable by the pink and brown terracotta tiled frontage, the Midland boasts many famous guests: it’s where Charles Rolls met Henry Royce, where Winston Churchill dined and where Laurence Olivier stayed while filming Brideshead Revisited. But don’t get lost in history. To make life easy when it comes to booking, here’s our guide.

Our top picks

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Oxford Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7HA - Visit now

Dating back to 1890, the Grade II listed Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is undoubtably one of Manchester’s most beautiful buildings, with its Victorian design and distinctive clocktower an iconic landmark on the city’s skyline.

The Principle Hotel Oxford Road Manchester
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The Midland Hotel

The Midland Hotel, Peter Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 2DS - Visit now

Where Rolls-Royce Limited was formed, where The Beatles were once refused entry for inappropriate clothing, where the Beckhams had their first date, The Midland Hotel is steeped in history, and offers guests the ultimate in luxury.

Velvet Hotel

Velvet Hotel, 2 Canal St, Manchester, M1 3HE - Visit now

On Canal Street, the beating heart of Manchester’s Gay Village, you’ll find Velvet, an independent four star boutique hotel with a bar and restaurant. Perhaps one of Manchester’s biggest party streets isn’t the most obvious place to rest your head, but that’s kind of the point. If you’re staying here, you’re likely one of the revellers – but one with a penchant for luxury.

Velvet Hotel
Image courtesy of Velvet Hotel

INNSiDE by Meliá Hotel

INNSiDE by Meliá Hotel, 1 First Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M15 4RP - Visit now

Contemporary architecture, avant-garde British style and a dash of Spanish warmth and friendliness combine at INNSiDE by Meliã, part of Manchester’s bustling First Street development.

Image courtesy of Ian Jones.

The Lowry Hotel

The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Place, Chapel Wharf, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 5LH - Visit now

The 5-star Lowry, with its excellent restaurant and celebrity-friendly décor, is one of our favourite luxury hotels. It’s a stone’s throw from both the delights of Salford’s indie art scene (such as the King’s Arms pub and Islington Mill) and city centre Manchester. If you’ve got the spare cash, this place is worth a splurge.

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Dakota Manchester

Dakota Manchester, 29 Ducie St, Manchester, M1 2JL - Visit now

Dakota is a luxury hotel on Ducie Street, near Piccadilly Station, featuring the largest suite in Manchester, a Champagne Room and Cigar Garden. It brings atmosphere, luxury and waterside views to the city’s bustling hotel scene.

Dakota

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly, 91 London Rd, Manchester , M1 2PG - Visit now

Following an extensive renovation, the largest four-star hotel in Manchester City Centre has reopened its doors, offering guests a luxurious and convenient stay in the heart of the city, literally steps away from Piccadilly Train Station.

Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly

Radisson Edwardian’s Opus One

Radisson Edwardian’s Opus One, Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, M2 5GP, Manchester, Manchester, M2 5GP - Visit now

Understated luxury can be found in Manchester’s historic Free Trade Hall, now the Radisson Blu Edwardian. Opposite Manchester Central and the Bridgewater Hall, the Radisson Blu’s frontage is listed; behind are over two hundred rooms, as well as meeting facilities, restaurants and bars.

Radisson Edwardian’s Opus One on peter street Manchester
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Where to go in Manchester

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Forty-Seven

Forty-Seven is a luxury boutique hotel on Peter Street in Manchester city centre, above the high-end Indian restaurant Asha’s.

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Treehouse Manchester

Taking root in 2023, Treehouse Manchester will bring a new kind of luxury hotel experience to Manchester, with food curated by some of the city’s most admired names.

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The Alan

This high-end city-centre restaurant has an excellent afternoon tea option that more than matches up to the superb main menu.

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Moxy Manchester City

Moxy Manchester City is a stylish 146-bedroom hotel in Spinningfields, with an attractive living room lobby and modern, well-stocked bar.

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Hotel Brooklyn

Inspired by all things Brooklyn, Hotel Brooklyn is a brand new and gloriously stylish hotel on Manchester’s Portland Street.

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Stock Exchange Hotel

The Stock Exchange is a brand new luxury hotel from celebrated Manchester United footballers Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville’s GG Hospitality brand.

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Dakota Manchester

Dakota is a top tier luxury hotel near Piccadilly Station, featuring the largest suite in Manchester, a Champagne Room and Cigar Garden.

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