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4-star hotels in Manchester
This shortlist gathers 4-star hotels in Manchester, from apartments with kitchens to a spa hotel and a brewery's own house. It is for couples, families and business travellers who want a rated, central or near-central base.
Staying in Manchester
Manchester is a city of industrial heritage, two football clubs, a music scene and universities, still marked by the first passenger railway station and the suffragette movement. Visitors can walk the Castlefield conservation area and the Roman fort Mamucium, ride the Metrolink tram to Salford Quays for MediaCityUK, The Lowry and the Imperial War Museum North, or eat and drink from historic pubs to modern restaurants. Festivals and events run through the year.
The hotels sit in the City Centre. Portland Street alone holds Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre and voco Manchester City Centre by IHG, both 0.0 km from the centre, with Leven Manchester on Chorlton Street, Wilde Manchester City Centre on Dickinson Street and BrewDog DogHouse Manchester on Fountain Street all 0.2 to 0.4 km out. Dakota Manchester and Native Manchester stand by Ducie Street, Whitworth Locke on Princess St. and The Cow Hollow Hotel on Newton Street. Two sit outside: Didsbury House Hotel in Didsbury Park, 7.6 km out, and Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford on Talbot Road, 4.0 km out.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Dakota Manchester
29 Ducie Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereWith a 4.7 rating from 1244 guests, Dakota Manchester on Ducie Street sits 0.7 km from the centre. Rooms come with air conditioning, a balcony and a minibar, and guests can eat in the restaurant or order room service. The 24 hour front desk, concierge and express check in suit travellers who arrive late, and the bar makes it a comfortable base for couples and business guests.
See Dakota ManchesterLeven Manchester
40 Chorlton Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereLeven Manchester on Chorlton Street is the closest of the group to the centre, 0.2 km away, and scores 4.7 from 287 guests. Apartments include a kitchen and a dishwasher, so self-catering families and longer stays are well served, while pets are allowed. There is a bar, a terrace and a patio, plus breakfast, room service and a 24 hour front desk.
See Leven ManchesterWhitworth Locke
74 Princess St., Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Travelling with pets
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereWhitworth Locke on Princess Street puts apartments with a kitchen, microwave and dishwasher 0.3 km from the centre, rated 4.6 by 841 guests. A fitness centre and a barber and beauty salon are on site, and there are family rooms, a lounge and a restaurant. Pets are welcome, which makes it a practical choice for groups and longer city stays.
See Whitworth LockeWilde Manchester City Centre
3 Dickinson Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
- Family rooms
Why stay hereWilde Manchester City Centre on Dickinson Street stands 0.2 km from the centre and holds a 4.6 rating from 829 guests. Kitchenettes with a microwave and dishwasher give flexibility for families, and the fitness centre covers workouts. Breakfast is served, and a bar and snack cafe, family rooms and a 24 hour front desk round out the offering.
See Wilde Manchester City CentreGreat John Street Hotel
Great John Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereGreat John Street Hotel occupies a spot 1.0 km from the centre and earns 4.6 from 656 guests. A spa and a casino are both on site, alongside a restaurant, a bar, a cafe and a terrace. Concierge, 24 hour front desk and multilingual staff handle the details, making it a fit for guests wanting leisure and nightlife under one roof.
See Great John Street HotelBrewDog DogHouse Manchester
20 Fountain St, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBrewDog DogHouse Manchester on Fountain Street is 0.4 km from the centre and rated 4.6 by 589 guests. The 24 hour front desk, lifts and luggage storage keep arrivals simple, and it suits guests who want the city's nightlife on the doorstep.
See BrewDog DogHouse ManchesterDidsbury House Hotel
Didsbury Park, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereDidsbury House Hotel sits at Didsbury Park, 7.6 km from the centre, and scores 4.6 from 422 guests. A garden, a fireplace and a lounge give it a residential feel, and free car parking makes the suburban location easy by car. There is a restaurant, a bar and room service, with breakfast and breakfast in room, suited to guests wanting quiet outside the centre.
See Didsbury House HotelThe Cow Hollow Hotel
57 Newton Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Cow Hollow Hotel on Newton Street lies 0.6 km from the centre and is rated 4.6 by 374 guests. Breakfast in room and room service mean guests need not leave for the first meal, and the bar and lounge offer somewhere to unwind. Concierge, express check in and an iPod dock in the room add comfort for couples and short city breaks.
See The Cow Hollow HotelINNSiDE by Meliá Manchester
1 First Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereINNSiDE by Meliá Manchester on First Street is 0.8 km from the centre, rated 4.5 from 1999 guests. A spa with sauna, steam room and massage handles relaxation, and the fitness centre and terrace add more. Family rooms are available and pets are allowed, with a restaurant, bar, river setting and 24 hour front desk.
See INNSiDE by Meliá ManchesterClayton Hotel Manchester City Centre
55 Portland Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereClayton Hotel Manchester City Centre on Portland Street sits at 0.0 km from the centre, the shortest distance on this list, and scores 4.5 from 1550 guests. A gymnasium and fitness centre support daily routines, and the restaurant, bar and room service cover meals. Family rooms, a business centre, garage parking and a 24 hour front desk suit both work and leisure trips.
See Clayton Hotel Manchester City CentreHilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford
Talbot Road, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereHilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford on Talbot Road is 4.0 km from the centre and rated 4.5 by 1518 guests. Free car parking and a fitness centre are on site, with a restaurant, bar and lounge, and some rooms have balconies. Family rooms, a market and a 24 hour front desk make it workable for guests heading to the Old Trafford area.
See Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old TraffordHotel Indigo Manchester Victoria Station by IHG
6 Todd Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereHotel Indigo Manchester Victoria Station by IHG on Todd Street is 0.9 km from the centre, rated 4.5 from 1476 guests. A gymnasium and fitness centre are offered, and breakfast and breakfast in room are available alongside a restaurant and bar. The lounge, balcony options and a 24 hour front desk suit guests arriving by train at Victoria.
See Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria Station by IHGvoco Manchester City Centre by IHG
59 Portland St, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay herevoco Manchester City Centre by IHG on Portland Street is 0.0 km from the centre and scores 4.5 from 1137 guests. A gymnasium, entertainment activities and family rooms give it broad appeal, and pets are allowed. Guests can eat in the restaurant or bar and use room service, breakfast in room or the lounge, with a 24 hour front desk and parking.
See voco Manchester City Centre by IHGHyatt Regency Manchester
55 Booth Street West, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereHyatt Regency Manchester on Booth Street West is 1.2 km from the centre and rated 4.5 by 1063 guests. The fitness centre and garden provide space to exercise or relax, while the restaurant, bar and room service handle dining. Family rooms, a concierge, garage parking and a 24 hour front desk make it convenient for families and longer stays.
See Hyatt Regency ManchesterNative Manchester
51 Ducie Street Piccadilly, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereNative Manchester at Ducie Street Piccadilly is 0.5 km from the centre, rated 4.5 from 820 guests. Apartments include a kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine, which suits longer stays and families, and pets are allowed. There is a terrace, a market, a lounge and parking, with a 24 hour front desk and express check in.
See Native Manchester
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Manchester | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 1,244 | Yes | – | – | – | 0.7 km |
| Leven Manchester | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 287 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 0.2 km |
| Whitworth Locke | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 841 | – | – | – | Yes | 0.3 km |
| Wilde Manchester City Centre | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 829 | – | Yes | – | – | 0.2 km |
| Great John Street Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 656 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.0 km |
| BrewDog DogHouse Manchester | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 589 | – | – | – | – | 0.4 km |
| Didsbury House Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 422 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 7.6 km |
| The Cow Hollow Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 374 | – | Yes | – | – | 0.6 km |
| INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 1,999 | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 0.8 km |
| Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 1,550 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 0.0 km |
| Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 1,518 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 4.0 km |
| Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria Station by IHG | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 1,476 | – | Yes | – | – | 0.9 km |
| voco Manchester City Centre by IHG | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 1,137 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 0.0 km |
| Hyatt Regency Manchester | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 1,063 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 1.2 km |
| Native Manchester | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 820 | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.5 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Leven Manchester, Native Manchester and Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria Station by IHG all offer family rooms. Leven Manchester and Native Manchester add kitchens with dishwasher, microwave and oven, and cots are available at all three, so a family can eat in and settle children without crossing the city.
Leven Manchester · Native Manchester · Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria Station by IHG
For couples
Dakota Manchester, The Cow Hollow Hotel and Great John Street Hotel suit two. Dakota Manchester is 0.7 km from the centre with a minibar, bathrobe and balcony; The Cow Hollow Hotel keeps rooms non smoking and delivers breakfast in room; Great John Street Hotel, 1.0 km out, has a casino and a spa.
Dakota Manchester · The Cow Hollow Hotel · Great John Street Hotel
For business
INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester, Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre and Hyatt Regency Manchester each provide a business centre, meeting space or banquet rooms and free wifi. Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre and INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester are 0.0 and 0.8 km from the centre, and all three have fitness centres.
INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester · Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre · Hyatt Regency Manchester
For a long stay
Whitworth Locke, Wilde Manchester City Centre, Native Manchester and Leven Manchester are apartment-style stays with kitchens, dishwashers, microwaves and washing facilities. Whitworth Locke adds a fitness center and wheelchair access; Wilde Manchester City Centre and Native Manchester are 0.2 and 0.5 km from the centre. Pets are allowed at Whitworth Locke and Native Manchester.
Whitworth Locke · Wilde Manchester City Centre · Native Manchester · Leven Manchester
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels has parking?
Dakota Manchester, Leven Manchester, Great John Street Hotel, Didsbury House Hotel, INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester, Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre, Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford, voco Manchester City Centre by IHG, Hyatt Regency Manchester and Native Manchester all list parking; Didsbury House Hotel and Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford offer it free.
Do any hotels allow pets?
Yes. Leven Manchester, Whitworth Locke, INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester, voco Manchester City Centre by IHG and Native Manchester all list pets allowed. No other hotel on this shortlist does.
Which hotels have a pool or spa?
Great John Street Hotel is the only one with a spa, along with a casino. INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester has a sauna, steam room and massage. No hotel on this shortlist lists a swimming pool.
Which hotel is best for families?
Leven Manchester, Whitworth Locke, Wilde Manchester City Centre, INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester, Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre, Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford, Hyatt Regency Manchester and Native Manchester list family rooms. Leven Manchester and Native Manchester add kitchens and cots.
Which hotel is closest to the centre?
Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre on Portland Street and voco Manchester City Centre by IHG on Portland St are both 0.0 km from the centre. Leven Manchester, Wilde Manchester City Centre and BrewDog DogHouse Manchester follow at 0.2 to 0.4 km.
Which hotel has the highest guest rating?
Dakota Manchester and Leven Manchester share the top rating of 4.7 out of 5, from 1244 and 287 reviews. Whitworth Locke, Wilde Manchester City Centre, Great John Street Hotel, BrewDog DogHouse Manchester, Didsbury House Hotel and The Cow Hollow Hotel all sit at 4.6.
Do any hotels serve breakfast?
Leven Manchester, Wilde Manchester City Centre and Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford list breakfast. The Cow Hollow Hotel and Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre and Hotel Indigo Manchester Victoria Station by IHG offer breakfast in room, and Didsbury House Hotel provides both breakfast and breakfast in room.
Which hotels are best for a short break?
Dakota Manchester, Leven Manchester, Whitworth Locke and Wilde Manchester City Centre are all within 0.7 km of the centre, rated 4.6 or 4.7, and offer express check in; Dakota Manchester and Leven Manchester also have 24 hour front desks and concierges.