Best Luxury Hotels in Manchester

The northwest’s bustling metropolis is one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe. Home to premiership footballers, TV personalities and social media celebs, it’s also known as a place of innovation for art and theatre. Glitzy skyscrapers pepper the skyline, with designer boutiques, trendy cafes and fine dining restaurants on ground level. Whether you’re here to shop, soak up some culture, party, or for work, there are plenty of interesting places to stay. Visitors will find some of the UK’s best hotels in Manchester – from quirky themed establishments to vintage buildings with an illustrious history. Here is a selection of our favourites. 



Manchester, England

Stock Exchange Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)

As the name implies, this Grade II listed building used to be the city’s Stock Exchange (between 1904 and 1906). Tom Kerridge has since taken up culinary residence, with his new in-house restaurant and bar, The Bull & Bear. Here guests can experience grand, yet informal all-day dining under the impressive domed ceiling. Tom has two further dining options in the hotel – The Vault and The Bank Private Dining. The Stock Exchange Hotel’s architecture is fitting with an Edwardian Baroque style, and sleek, contemporary interiors hint at the hotel’s heritage. Push the boat out by booking The Residence, a fully serviced apartment complete with its own roof terrace.

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Stock Exchange Hotel

Manchester, England

Hotel Brooklyn Manchester

Hotel
(4 stars)

You can step back in time to mid-century New York when you enter through the doors of Hotel Brooklyn (past an iconic yellow cab). The nearest you’ll get to the Big Apple without boarding a plane, everything here is reminiscent of the city’s heyday. As such the room decor is quite unique and decidedly cosy. Some rooms are pet friendly, with pricier suites providing a balcony or terrace and freestanding bath. After a day on the town, return to sip manhattans in the bar before bed, mixed by bartenders wearing braces and caps. And you can expect a hearty US-style morning feast when it comes to breakfast time

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Hotel Brooklyn Manchester

Manchester, England

The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)

A multi-million-pound makeover has given this award-winning hotel a new lease of life. Close to the shopping and dining district of Deansgate, the Radisson provides everything you need under one roof: Peter Street Kitchen serving Japanese and Mexican small plates, French cuisine and afternoon teas in The Library by Assouline, superfast WiFi, a spa spread across an entire floor, gym and a 12-metre subterranean pool. 263 rooms and suites come with floor to ceiling windows, handcrafted Vispring mattresses and paraben-free REN toiletries. Found on Peter Street, the metro is five minutes on foot, with Picadilly Station a further 10 minutes away.

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The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Salford, Manchester, England

The Lowry Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms165 Luxurious Rooms & Suites, Including the City's Largest Presidential Suite
AmenitiesFeatures the River Restaurant with French-inspired Cuisine, the Lowry Lounge & Bar with Live Music, Re:treat Wellness Spa, an Intimate Gym
MoreCentrally Located in Salford

A fashionable address and celebrity haunt, The Lowry has an Elemis spa with eight treatment rooms, a relaxation area and a sauna, plus a hair salon. Rooms also have the wellness brand’s toiletries, along with huge windows, walk-in wardrobes, baths and fine artwork. The Hotel is named after one of Manchester’s most famed artists and hosts revolving art and photography exhibitions. Head to the first floor River Restaurant and Bar for hearty a la carte dishes, or lighter bites – kids can select from a mini gourmet menu (toddlers eat for free, with those under 12 at half price).

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The Lowry Hotel

Manchester, England

Hotel Gotham

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms60 Rooms & Suites, Including Gotham Suites
MoreLocated in the Heart of Manchester

If you’re a fan of Batman, be it the cartoons or movies, you absolutely must put this on your bucket list. Subtly themed on the superhero, with nods to the character here and there in the form of some classy memorabilia, the identity of this hotel is opulent and sophisticated. Dark colours reign, especially in the mysterious corridors, creating a moody, dramatic atmosphere. The restaurant, Honey, has a menu designed to ‘get you thinking sweet thoughts’ and stunning half-moon feature windows proffering city views. This was once a bank, and now is a grade II listed building overlaid with funky contemporary furnishings.

Manchester, England

Hilton Manchester Deansgate

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms279 Rooms & Suites, a 23rd Floor Cocktail Bar with Panoramic City Views, Podium Restaurant Serving Modern British Cuisine, a Spa, a Fully Equipped Fitness Centre, & Centrally Located in Manchester, Close to Major Attractions Like the Manchester Arena
MoreCentrally Located in Manchester's Deansgate in a Skyscraper

Soaring 47 floors from the ground in the Beetham Tower, this is the place for bird’s eye views. Super central, this Hilton is handy for those preferring to explore on foot and a stay here provides ample opportunity to dress up for the evening.. The aptly named Cloud 23 cocktail bar and Podium restaurant (serving British cuisine) are situated on the 23rd floor; visit in the evening to see Manchester’s dazzling array of lights, as you drink and dine. And if you’d like a touch of VIP hospitality, stay in an Executive Guest bedroom for access to the Executive Lounge.

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Hilton Manchester Deansgate

Manchester, England

King Street Townhouse

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms40 Rooms, Including Deluxe Rooms, Suites, & a Penthouse
MorePerfectly Located in the Heart of Manchester

King Street Townhouse is a contemporary hotel conveniently located within the upper King Street conservation area of Manchester city centre. The elegant and impressive Italian renaissance building dates back to 1872 and was designed by Edward Salomons, a local architect. Now, a modern ‘baby grand’ hotel and part of the Eclectic Hotel Collection, King Street Townhouse, comprises 40 bedrooms and suites – with a good choice of room type (from snug to Luxe suites) to suit every type of visitor. For those in need of some relaxation, indulge in some time in the unique infinity pool located on the seventh floor and offering stunning views across the city. For those who enjoy a little more activity, there is a small but well-equipped gymnasium for residents to use. From the rooftop terrace to the wine cellar there are exclusive spaces for residents to enjoy cocktails and grazing platters through to tasting menus with a sommelier service. Brunch, Afternoon Tea, wine tasting and all day dining options are available for residents and non-residents to enjoy at The Tavern at King Street – the stylish onsite restaurant. Seasonal menus showcase the finest British cuisine with tasty dishes created from local ingredients. This really is the place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and eat, sip and socialise!

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King Street Townhouse

Manchester, England

Abode Manchester

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms61 Rooms Including Junior Suites & the Abode Suite
MoreLocated in a Central Area with Easy Access to Key Sites

Choose from ABode’s trademark room categories: Comfortable, Desirable, Enviable and Fabulous, where parquet flooring, ironwork columns and high Victorian ceilings provide lashings of character. Modern touches such as Marshall Blue tooth speakers, blackout curtains, air conditioning and Nespresso machines (the latter featured in higher-end rooms) make your stay extra comfortable. Themed fifth floor suites are akin to mini apartments and include tuck boxes, mezzanines and spiral staircases. Drinks can be brought to your room and you have the option to order takeout from local delivery services. Brasserie ABode serves guests a ‘Breakfast of Champions’. The hotel is just across the road from Picadilly Station.

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Abode Manchester

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)

Located in the heart of Manchester, metres away from the Palace Theatre and some of the city’s best restaurants, the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is the perfect place from which to explore Manchester. Occupying a Victorian Era clocktower the Kimpton seamlessly blends modern comforts with elegant grandeur. The rooms have a rustic charm which harks back to Manchester’s heritage and are equipped with all the modern luxuries one could hope for. The Kimpton’s Refuge restaurant is frequented by locals and visitors alike due to its exquisite food and lively atmosphere. The centrepiece of the Kimpton is its winter garden which sits under a beautiful glass dome. The trees and comfortable seating which populate this hall create a calm and welcoming atmosphere where guests can relax and enjoy some of Kimpton’s tasty cocktails.

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Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Whitworth Locke, Civic Quarter

Apartments
(4 stars)

Experience a little of Manchester’s industrial heritage, with a stay at this refurbished cotton factory. Stylish contemporary interior design has been woven around original features, maintaining the building’s unique character and celebrating its past, while providing guests with a modern base. The venue, just opposite Canal Street, has public areas (including a Conservatory Bar, restaurant, workout studio and co-working lounge) as well as a programme of events and activities that are perfect for those travelling solo for work. 160 rooms are furnished in vintage colour palettes, with slick black SMEG kitchenettes, Kinsey Apothecary toiletries and chic designer lighting.

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Whitworth Locke, Civic Quarter

Native Places Manchester

Apartments
(4 stars)

Named The Sunday Times Best Hotel, North of England in 2019, this 162 suite aparthotel provides accommodation ranging from king-bedded studios to two-bedded apartments. The Grade II listed warehouse building also houses a lounge, a restaurant, a bar, an all-day deli counter, a takeaway shop, an outdoor terrace, the award-winning BLOK fitness studio and even a cinema. Interconnected studios are available, with some apartments featuring beamed ceilings, glass vaulted roofs, double-height ceilings and private terraces. Just a couple of minutes walk from Picadilly Station and five minutes away from trams, a stay here will certainly have you feeling like a Manchester native in no time.

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Native Places Manchester

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