From football (soccer, as Yanks call it) to the popular sitcom (Coronation Street), its place as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution and hub for musical innovation, Manchester is one of Europe’s underrated cities.
1. Stock Exchange Hotel
2. Dakota Manchester
3. Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
4. The Edwardian
5. King Street Townhouse
6. Native Manchester
7. Hotel Gotham
8. The Midland Hotel
1. Stock Exchange Hotel
The Telegraph reports, “This city center hotel, housed in Manchester’s former Stock Exchange, shows off its heritage with style. Original features such as marble columns, stained glass and fireplaces sparkle, while an excellent restaurant by chef Niall Keating takes pride of place in the building’s magnificent dome, formerly the trading floor. As you enter the hotel’s reception area, the original gleaming black and white marble floor, enormous ceiling rose and stained glass above double doors set the scene for a special stay. The Manchester Stock Exchange first opened in 1906, and pictures and framed artefacts on the walls tell the story of the building’s history, from tinted photographs of a New Year’s Eve party to floor plans showing what the rooms were once used for.”
The House
The 3,650-sq.ft. suite features its own roof terrace offering views over and across the Manchester skyline. The open-plan design of this top floor residence includes a kitchen, two separate lounge areas, a bar, and an expansive dining room.
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2. Dakota Manchester
Conde Nast Traveler says, “Dakota’s Manchester outpost embodies the brand’s hallmark sultry luxury – charismatic, grown-up designer interiors in latte-hued, muted tones, the finest crisp cotton sheets, and rain showers. Outstanding food, top-notch service, and a sleek bar resembling a Mad Men set are also memorable features. Of the hotel’s 137 rooms, the grand deluxe suite offers a wraparound eighth-floor balcony, two ultra-high-spec bedrooms with emperor-size beds, and a snug lounge.”
Grand Deluxe Suite
The 1,250-sq.ft. Grand Dexluxe Suite features a fireplace, living and dining area, and extended balcony.
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3. Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
Conde Nast Traveler reports, “The majestic Victorian facade of the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is a draw, and its super-central city location – it’s just moments from Oxford Road train station. The hotel was designed by Manchester’s superstar architect, Alfred Waterhouse, and many of the building’s unique features have been maintained immaculately. There are 270 rooms and suites, and the hotel has the city’s first three-bedroom suite, housed in the paneled former directors’ office (Suite No.51). Book a specialty suite for a sumptuous Kimpton bed, in-room record player, and vinyl collection. Stop for a gin and tonic at the Winter Garden, an airy, whimsical, green conservatory space, before dining at Refuge.”
Suite No.51
With up to three bedrooms in this suite featuring high-ceilings.
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4. The Edwardian
The Telegraph writes, “This five-star Radisson Collection hotel is set in one of Manchester’s grandest buildings, the Free Trade Hall, and often hosts VIP and celebrity visitors to the city. Guests can still see some of the original 19th-century features of the hotel, and will enjoy the spa with a pool and the restaurant serving Japanese and Mexican cuisine.”
Two Bedroom Penthouse Suite
The top floor suite spans 1,100-sq.ft. with city views.
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5. King Street Townhouse
The Telegraph says, “You’ll instantly feel relaxed at King Street Townhouse, a charming 40-room boutique hotel. Its infinity spa-pool with a spectacular view of the Town Hall clock, spa with a thermal suite, and stylish public areas and bedrooms means you’ll struggle to leave. This is an indulgent retreat in the city center.”
ESPA Suite
The 445-sq.ft. ESPA Suite features an aromatherapy steam shower with massage jets, free-standing bath, and a king-size bed with a Hypnos mattress. Guests will also have exclusive access to the ESPA Spa thermal suite facilities and treatments, and use of the infinity pool.
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6. Native Manchester
The Telegraph reports, “Allow some time to experience all that’s on offer in this former cotton warehouse, located just a two-minute walk from Piccadilly station. As well as the 134-room, design-led aparthotel, there’s a social hub on the ground floor with a restaurant, lounge, gym, bar and outdoor terrace where hip locals hang out alongside guests.”
Two-Bedroom Penthouse
The 1,250-sq.ft. Two-Bedroom Penthouse features a private terrace, large living and dining area.
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7. Hotel Gotham
According to the Independent, “Wrapped up inside a towering Neoclassical 1920s building that once housed the Midland Bank, five-star Gotham is Manchester’s most theatrical hotel. Whereas other hotels nod to their heritage in their design, Gotham sings and dances about it. The Roaring Twenties are brought back to life through chequerboard floors, travel chests that stand in for coffee tables, Art Deco detailing, and drifts of faux fur, velvet and leather.”
Bank Manager Suites
The pair of Bank Manager Suites feature an open floor plan bedroom and living/dining area.
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8. The Midland Hotel
The Independent writes, “This red-bricked Grade II-listed hotel near Manchester Central Convention Complex and the Bridgewater Hall concert venue has been welcoming guests since 1903, playing host to VIPs like Winston Churchill, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce over the years. Whilst the 312 bedrooms and suites were brought up to date as part of a £14 million refurbishment in 2021, they still hint at the building’s heritage. Design schemes include plenty of dark wood and curvy art nouveau style furniture, amidst burnished silver color schemes.”
Presidential Suite
The 1,150-sq.ft. top suite features separate living and bedroom, plus a dining area.
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