Boutique Hotels Manchester

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Looking to explore the city from a stylish hotel with a bit of a difference? We’ve put together a list of some of the best boutique hotels Manchester has to offer.

Our top picks

Stock Exchange Hotel

Stock Exchange Hotel, 6 Norfolk Street, Manchester, M2 1EW - Visit now

This example of Edwardian Baroque architecture has been restored, carefully designed to merge the Manchester Stock Exchange’s old trading floor into a social space.

Velvet Hotel

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

A four star independent 4* hotel with a bar and restaurant. Situated on Canal Street in the heart of the city’s famous Gay Village, the balcony and penthouse rooms are stunning.

Velvet Hotel
Velvet Hotel

Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly

Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly, 1-3 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 3AQ - Visit now

Malmaison Manchester has stylish rooms and an excellent bar, all situated conveniently on the doorstep of Piccadilly train station. Rooms start from as little as £90, if you’re looking for a boutique experience on a budget, look no further.

Malmaison Manchester
Image courtesy of Malmaison Manchester

ABode Manchester

ABode Manchester, 107 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2DB - Visit now

ABode Manchester is a boutique hotel in Manchester with a range of rooms and suites available. It has its own restaurant and plays host to live events. All conveniently situated just a couple of minutes from Piccadilly Station.

ABode Manchester
Image courtesy of ABode Manchester

Abel Heywood

Abel Heywood, 38 Turner Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 1DZ - Visit now

Named after Manchester’s one time publisher, radical and mayor Abel Heywood, this Hynes-owned pub and hotel is somewhat more conventionally polished than its namesake.

Image of Abel Heywood in Manchester's Northern Quarter

Great John Street Hotel

Great John Street Hotel, Great John Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M33 4FD - Visit now

A converted Victorian school house nestled on the edge of Spinningfields, the Great John Street Hotel has a relaxed and decadent atmosphere.

Great John Street Hotel in Spinningfields in Manchester.

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Malmaison Manchester Deansgate

The building’s striking architecture combines classic brickwork with sleek, modern design elements, creating an inviting atmosphere that captures the essence of Manchester’s vibrant energy.

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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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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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