voco Manchester City Centre

Demi Sheridan, Editorial Assistant

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voco Manchester City Centre

59 Portland St, Manchester, M1 3HP
01615182936
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours

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voco Manchester, placed proudly on Portland Street, offers a contemporary and welcoming stay that combines modern elegance with a focus on sustainability. Formerly known as Hotel Brooklyn, voco is rebranding dream, opening its doors once again just a few months ago.  Housed in a striking, newly renovated building, the interior exudes unique character while embracing comfort and quality, providing the perfect base for both business and leisure guests.

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Featuring 189 bedrooms , each offering a comfortable and stylish environment. From the cosy Standard Rooms to the spacious Suites, you can expect free wifi, a smart TV, coffee making facilities and a huge bed to fall into at the end of a busy day exploring Manchester and all its charm. The hotel also houses 9 accessible rooms. The chic décor combines soft, inviting tones with contemporary furnishings, creating a tranquil yet vibrant atmosphere. 

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In the centre of Manchester you will be spoiled for choice when it comes to where to eat. However, dining options are a highlight here. Runyon’s Bar & Restaurant can be found on the ground floor of voco. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday, take advantage of the carefully designed space. With cosy corners, snugs and stoops, this really is the place to meet, dine, chat or simply recharge. 

Recently, voco was awarded a Green Tourism Gold Award. The hotel is very committed to sustainability, with eco-conscious practices such as energy-efficient lighting, water-saving systems, and waste reduction initiatives, making it an excellent choice for environmentally conscious travellers.

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voco’s highlights do not end there. By creating spaces for ceremonies, celebrations, conferences and training sessions, voco could become the top pick for any occasion. Positioned on Portland street, not even a five minute walk away from the closest tram/ bus stop, and facing the cultural Chinatown with restaurants and bars in all directions. voco is the perfect choice for travellers and locals alike.

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Chinatown
Restaurant
Red Chilli, Portland Street

Passionately adored by many Mancunian foodies (and the first Manchester restaurant in ages not to get a slating from notoriously picky Observer food critic Jay Rayner), this Szechuan restaurant rules the culinary roost from an unprepossessing basement on Portland Street.

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Bar or Pub
Cruz 101

Everything you want in a Canal Street club can be found here. Cruz 101 – better known as Cruz – is an institution, and a must-visit in Manchester.

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Manchester One

Formerly known as Portland Tower and previously St. Andrew’s House, Manchester One is a high-rise building in Manchester owned by Bruntwood and let out as office space.

Canal Street
Event venue
Mechanics’ Institute

Now a conference and events venue, the Grade II-listed Mechanics’ Institute was the birth place of the TUC in 1868. It was also the birthplace of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (Umist) and the Cooperative Insurance Society.

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Try Thai Manchester

Try Thai is an unfussy authentic Thai restaurant in Chinatown that has been quietly serving up superb quality food for years.

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Chinatown
Restaurant
Yuzu

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Bar or Pub
Vanilla

This award winning bar is open six nights a week due to popular demand. Described as the ‘mecca of the north’ for the lesbian community, it is no wonder why.

City Centre
Bar or Pub
Fab Cafe

A cult tv and movie themed bar set below street level on Portland Street in Manchester.

Manchester
Bar or Pub
On Bar

This multifaceted venue is primarily an award winning gay bar in Manchester’s Canal Street area – but that is not all…

Manchester
Music venue
G-A-Y

Smack bang in the centre of Manchester’s Canal Street, colourful club on the corner, G-A-Y, is popular with a youngish crowd looking for pop tunes, cheap drinks and a lively atmosphere. And there’s a rooftop terrace for the smokers.

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Chinatown
Restaurant
Hunan Restaurant

Hunan, a Chinese restaurant in Manchester’s Chinatown, may be a bit off the beaten track – but it’s all the better for that.

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