Boutique Hotels Manchester
Creative TouristLooking 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
Velvet Hotel
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.
Malmaison Manchester
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.
ABode Manchester
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.
Abel Heywood
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.
Great John Street Hotel
A converted Victorian school house nestled on the edge of Spinningfields, the Great John Street Hotel has a relaxed and decadent atmosphere.
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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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Qbic Manchester
Qbic Manchester is a luxury hotel in the very heart of Manchester, set to open its doors on the 9th of April.
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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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Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria Station
Hotel Indigo Manchester is an elegant and welcoming hotel in the heart of this vibrant city, with the equally excellent Mamucium as the in-house restaurant.
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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 luxury hotel near to Piccadilly Station, featuring the largest suite in Manchester, a Champagne Room and Cigar Garden.
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Staybridge Suites Manchester
Upscale aparthotel in Manchester, with everything you might need just a short walk away
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Holiday Inn Manchester – City Centre
A budget-friendly hotel in Manchester city centre.
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AC Hotel Manchester City Centre
The latest addition to Marriott’s AC Hotels portfolio is based smack bang in the middle of the Northern Quarter
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Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Good quality midrange hotel smack dab in the centre of Manchester
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