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5-star hotels in Manchester
This shortlist covers 16 five-star hotels in Manchester, from historic city-centre addresses to aparthotels and serviced flats further out. It is for travellers who want the top class of stay in the city and need to compare what each one actually offers.
Staying in Manchester
Manchester is a city of industrial heritage, two major football clubs, a rich music scene and universities, and it is known for the first passenger railway station and the suffragette movement. Visitors can explore the Castlefield conservation area, the site of the Roman fort Mamucium, or ride the Metrolink tram to Salford Quays, home to MediaCityUK and The Lowry. The food and drink scene ranges from historic pubs to modern restaurants, and festivals run through the year.
The five-star hotels on this list sit mostly in the City Centre. Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Autograph Collection, Kimpton Clocktower, Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester and Hotel Gotham are all within 0.5 km of the centre, on Norfolk Street, Oxford Street, Peter Street and King Street. The Lowry Hotel Manchester, CitySuites Aparthotel and CitySuites 2 Aparthotel are 1 km out, on Dearmans Place, Chapel Street and New Kings Head Yard. Blue Rainbow Aparthotel Manchester Central, Approved Serviced Apartments Skyline and Stylish 2 Bed Manchester Flat are also around 1 km away. Others are further out, including Riverside Villas at 2.1 km and Burton House Boutique Flat at 5.7 km. The mix suits couples wanting a central base, families needing family rooms or apartments with kitchens, and business travellers who value fitness centres, business centres and 24-hour desks.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Autograph Collection
4 Norfolk Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereHoused in the former stock exchange, this hotel puts you 0.5 km from the centre of Manchester. Guests rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 316 reviews. The restaurant, bar and lounge make it easy to eat and unwind without leaving the building, and the terrace is a rare extra in the city centre. Family rooms and round-the-clock reception suit guests who want a full-service stay close to everything.
See Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Autograph CollectionKimpton Clocktower
Oxford Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereBreakfast is served, and guests can also take it in their room. Pets are allowed, which is unusual for a hotel of this class, and family rooms are available. 3562 reviews give it 4.5 out of 5.
See Kimpton ClocktowerRadisson Blu Edwardian Manchester
Free Trade Hall Peter Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereOn the site of Free Trade Hall, this hotel sits 0.5 km from the centre and offers an indoor pool, a spa, a sauna and massage treatments under one roof, alongside a fitness centre. A restaurant and bar cover meals, and breakfast can be brought to the room. Family rooms, a cot and a 24-hour front desk make it straightforward for those travelling with children. It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 3222 reviews.
See Radisson Blu Edwardian ManchesterThe Lowry Hotel Manchester
50 Dearmans Place, Chapel Wharf, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereAt 1.0 km from the centre on Chapel Wharf, The Lowry offers a fitness centre and massage, plus a barber and beauty salon for guests who want to be looked after on site. Kitchens and kitchenettes in some accommodation, together with a microwave, suit longer stays, and there is a business centre for working guests. A restaurant handles lunch and dinner. 2533 reviews rate it 4.5 out of 5.
See The Lowry Hotel ManchesterHotel Gotham
100 King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereOn King Street just 0.4 km from the centre, Hotel Gotham is the closest of these hotels to the middle of Manchester. It has its own restaurant and bar, room service, and a terrace, with valet parking for guests arriving by car. Pets are allowed and special diets can be catered for. 1969 reviews give it 4.5 out of 5, and the 24-hour front desk and concierge cover late arrivals.
See Hotel GothamBlue Rainbow Aparthotel Manchester Central
Hill Quays 1 Jordan St Manchester M15 4Pz Uk, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Parking
- Fitness Center
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereBlue Rainbow Aparthotel Manchester Central stands 1.0 km from the centre on Jordan Street, with a fitness centre and gymnasium in the building for guests who want to train during their stay. A 24-hour front desk handles arrivals at any hour, and lifts and wheelchair access make the apartments easier to reach. Parking is available. It scores 4.3 out of 5 from 2774 reviews.
See Blue Rainbow Aparthotel Manchester CentralCitySuites Aparthotel
16 Chapel Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Parking
Why stay hereThis aparthotel on Chapel Street, 1.0 km from the centre, gives guests kitchens with a dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator, so self-catering is genuinely practical. An indoor pool, jacuzzi, fitness centre and gymnasium cover the leisure side, and there is a restaurant and bar on site. Family rooms and a cot suit those travelling with children. 861 reviews rate it 4.3 out of 5.
See CitySuites AparthotelCitySuites 2 Aparthotel
New Kings Head Yard Manchester City Centre M3 7Gf, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Parking
Why stay hereCitySuites 2 Aparthotel sits 1.0 km from the centre at New Kings Head Yard, with apartments that include a kitchen, dishwasher, oven and microwave for guests who prefer to cook. The indoor pool, jacuzzi, fitness centre and gymnasium are all in the building, and a restaurant and bar are available. A 24-hour front desk and concierge handle arrivals and requests. It holds 4.2 out of 5 from 137 reviews.
See CitySuites 2 AparthotelRiverside Villas
19 Cowslip Cl. Salford England M7 1Rb, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereRiverside Villas stands 2.1 km from the centre and trades city bustle for a garden, terrace and picnic area, with horse back riding and a library among the facilities. A jacuzzi adds a further reason to stay put. Concierge, multilingual staff and luggage storage smooth the arrival, and there is free car parking. It suits guests who want space and quiet rather than a central address.
See Riverside VillasApproved Serviced Apartments Skyline
49 Goulden Street Manchester England M4 5En, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Self Parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereApproved Serviced Apartments Skyline lies 1.1 km from the centre on Goulden Street, offering free wifi and lifts in a building of 1 to 50 rooms. Cribs are available for families and a sofa bed adds flexible sleeping space. Pets are not allowed, which keeps the apartments suitable for guests with allergies. Self parking is provided. Choose it for a simple, self-contained base near the middle of Manchester.
See Approved Serviced Apartments SkylineRichflo Facility Rentals
3 Pipewell Avenue, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereRichflo Facility Rentals is 4.2 km from the centre on Pipewell Avenue, with kitchens and kitchenettes, a washing machine and a toaster for guests staying longer. The garden and terrace give outdoor space, and there is free car parking plus a garage. A golf course is among the nearby options listed. Family rooms and a 24-hour front desk make it workable for groups arriving at different times.
See Richflo Facility RentalsCarfax House
29 Carfax Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCarfax House, 4.8 km from the centre on Carfax Street, is a self-contained option with a kitchen, washing machine, microwave and toaster. The garden and terrace provide somewhere to sit outside, and free car parking is available on site. Bathrobes, a safe and free wifi are provided. It suits guests who want the run of a house rather than a hotel room, and who are happy to be outside the centre.
See Carfax HouseBurton House Boutique Flat
157 Burton Road West Didsbury, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBurton House Boutique Flat is 5.7 km from the centre in West Didsbury, with a kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave in the apartment. Babysitting and high chairs are available, which is useful for families, and there is a cot and a sofa bed. A terrace and patio extend the living space. Free car parking and a 24-hour front desk complete the practical side of a longer stay.
See Burton House Boutique FlatManchester Serviced Accomodation NorthernNightzzz The Gardens
62 Kempster Gardens, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereManchester Serviced Accomodation NorthernNightzzz The Gardens is 2.5 km from the centre on Kempster Gardens, with a kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave in the accommodation. A garden, patio and picnic area give guests outdoor room, and family rooms and a cot are provided. Free car parking and a safe are on hand. Housekeeping and dry cleaning services are available for longer bookings.
See Manchester Serviced Accomodation NorthernNightzzz The GardensStylish 2 Bed Manchester Flat
M5 4Ln, Manchester, United Kingdom
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereStylish 2 Bed Manchester Flat lies 1.8 km from the centre and provides a kitchen with an oven, microwave and refrigerator, plus a washing machine and a toaster. Lifts serve the building, and family rooms and a sofa bed make it practical for a group. Fans are provided and free wifi runs throughout. It is a straightforward self-catering base for guests who want to cook and come and go independently.
See Stylish 2 Bed Manchester Flat
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Autograph Collection | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.5 km |
| Kimpton Clocktower | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 0.5 km |
| Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 0.5 km |
| The Lowry Hotel Manchester | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.0 km |
| Hotel Gotham | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 0.4 km |
| Blue Rainbow Aparthotel Manchester Central | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 1.0 km |
| CitySuites Aparthotel | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 1.0 km |
| CitySuites 2 Aparthotel | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 1.0 km |
| Riverside Villas | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 2.1 km |
| Approved Serviced Apartments Skyline | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 1.1 km |
| Richflo Facility Rentals | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 4.2 km |
| Carfax House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 4.8 km |
| Burton House Boutique Flat | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 5.7 km |
| Manchester Serviced Accomodation NorthernNightzzz The Gardens | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 2.5 km |
| Stylish 2 Bed Manchester Flat | ★★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 1.8 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These five-star hotels list family rooms: Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Autograph Collection, Kimpton Clocktower, Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester, CitySuites Aparthotel and CitySuites 2 Aparthotel. The CitySuites pair also have kitchens, kitchenettes, microwaves and dishwashers, which helps with children. Cots appear at Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester and both CitySuites.
Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Autograph Collection · Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester · Kimpton Clocktower · CitySuites Aparthotel · CitySuites 2 Aparthotel
For wellness and pools
Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester has an indoor pool, spa, sauna, massage and fitness centre. CitySuites Aparthotel and CitySuites 2 Aparthotel both list an indoor pool, gymnasium and jacuzzi. The Lowry Hotel Manchester offers a fitness centre and massage. Choose these if a pool or spa matters more than a historic building.
Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester · CitySuites Aparthotel · CitySuites 2 Aparthotel · The Lowry Hotel Manchester
For parking and pets
Pets are allowed at Kimpton Clocktower and Hotel Gotham, which also has valet parking. Parking is listed at Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Autograph Collection, Kimpton Clocktower, Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester and The Lowry Hotel Manchester. Hotel Gotham adds a shuttle service, useful if you arrive without a car.
Kimpton Clocktower · Hotel Gotham · Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Autograph Collection · Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester · The Lowry Hotel Manchester
Closest to the centre
Hotel Gotham on King Street is 0.4 km from the centre, the shortest distance on this list. Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Autograph Collection, Kimpton Clocktower and Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester are each 0.5 km away. All four are five-star and rated 4.5 or 4.6 out of 5, so proximity does not mean a lower guest score.
Hotel Gotham · Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Autograph Collection · Kimpton Clocktower · Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester
Where to stay in Manchester
City Centre
The heart of Manchester, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and major attractions like the Manchester Arndale and Piccadilly Gardens. Many hotels are within walking distance of the main transport hubs. Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Autograph Collection, Kimpton Clocktower, Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester and Hotel Gotham are 0.4 to 0.5 km from the centre, and CitySuites 2 Aparthotel is 1 km out on New Kings Head Yard.
Our picks here: CitySuites 2 Aparthotel
Salford
Salford Quays, just west of the city centre, is a waterfront area home to MediaCityUK, The Lowry and the Imperial War Museum North, with modern hotels and a quieter setting. Riverside Villas, on Cowslip Close in Salford, is 2.1 km from the centre and lists a garden, terrace, library, jacuzzi and free car parking.
Our picks here: Riverside Villas
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Manchester is served by Manchester Airport, which has direct flights from many international destinations and is linked to the city centre by train, tram, and bus. Manchester Piccadilly is the main railway station, with direct trains from London, Birmingham, and other major UK cities. By road, the M6, M60, and M62 motorways connect Manchester to the rest of the country. Within the city, the Metrolink tram network, buses, and trains provide extensive public transport. The city centre is walkable, and many attractions are within a short distance of each other. Taxis and ride-hailing services are also available.
When to go
The best time to visit Manchester is during the summer months (June to August), when the weather is mild and outdoor events and festivals take place. However, Manchester is known for its rain, so visitors should be prepared for wet weather at any time of year. Spring and autumn can also be pleasant, with fewer crowds. Winter brings Christmas markets and festive events, but days are shorter and colder.
Questions, answered
Which of these five-star hotels is closest to the centre?
Hotel Gotham on King Street is 0.4 km from the centre, the shortest distance on this list. Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Autograph Collection, Kimpton Clocktower and Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester follow at 0.5 km each. All four are five-star and rated 4.5 or 4.6 out of 5.
Do any five-star hotels in Manchester allow pets?
Yes. Pets are allowed at Kimpton Clocktower on Oxford Street and at Hotel Gotham on King Street. Both are five-star and 0.5 km or less from the centre. Other hotels on this list do not state a pet policy in their facilities.
Which five-star hotels have parking?
Parking is listed at Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Autograph Collection, Kimpton Clocktower, Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester, The Lowry Hotel Manchester, Hotel Gotham, Blue Rainbow Aparthotel Manchester Central, CitySuites Aparthotel, CitySuites 2 Aparthotel, Richflo Facility Rentals, Carfax House, Burton House Boutique Flat and Manchester Serviced Accomodation NorthernNightzzz The Gardens.
Are there five-star hotels with a pool or spa in Manchester?
Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester on Peter Street has an indoor pool, spa, sauna, massage and fitness centre. CitySuites Aparthotel on Chapel Street and CitySuites 2 Aparthotel on New Kings Head Yard both list an indoor pool, gymnasium and jacuzzi.
Which hotels are best for families?
Family rooms are listed at Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Autograph Collection, Kimpton Clocktower, Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester, CitySuites Aparthotel, CitySuites 2 Aparthotel, Richflo Facility Rentals, Manchester Serviced Accomodation NorthernNightzzz The Gardens and Stylish 2 Bed Manchester Flat. The CitySuites pair add kitchens and dishwashers.
Which is the top-rated five-star hotel here?
Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Autograph Collection has the highest guest rating, 4.6 out of 5 from 316 reviews. It is on Norfolk Street, 0.5 km from the centre, and lists a restaurant, bar, terrace, family rooms and parking.
Do these hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Kimpton Clocktower, Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester, The Lowry Hotel Manchester, CitySuites Aparthotel and CitySuites 2 Aparthotel. Kimpton Clocktower, Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester and The Lowry Hotel Manchester also offer breakfast in room.