It’s handy for the Palace Theatre and Oxford Road railway station. In a city full of gorgeous, monumental buildings, Hotel Gotham stands out from the crowd. There’s also a spa, with a gym, pool, sauna, steamroom and whirlpool bath. There’s a restaurant, and a Wellness Suite which holds a sauna, a steam room and a gym. A former school, it now coasts a series of richly decorated rooms and suites, as well as a bar, rooftop bar and some interesting event spaces. It makes things easier when you're planning weekend of, say, exploring the high street shops of pedestrianised Market Street, restaurants along King Street, bars of the Northern Quarter, clubs in Canal Street, or general gallery and museum-hopping – or all of the above – to have the right hotel in the right location. Santiago Calatrava’s Trinity Bridge offers an elegant front porch, of sorts, to this striking waterside hotel, which is situated just across the river Irwell in Salford.


It’s ultra-modern, with a slightly blokish edge to the decor: clean lines, monochrome shades, accents of strong colour.

It’s in the former Manchester Salford Trustees Bank building, a nineteenth-century building that has helped lead this hotel to becoming one of the most charming in the city.

This achingly cool aparthotel, on busy Princess Street in the city centre, has all you need for a stay in the city – and more.

It won’t appeal to those seeking sanctuary in one of Manchester’s beautiful historical buildings – but the prices are competitive, and it’s within walking distance of most of the city’s central hotspots. This gastropub with small, well-appointed, boutique-style bedrooms is to be found right in the middle of the Northern Quarter. This Marriott-owned hotel in Salford ticks all sorts of boxes.

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First impressions of this hotel are undeniably grand – from the Grade II listed ornate red brick and terracotta exterior to the pillared, glass-ceilinged reception area, which often has a striking floral arrangement at its centre. Out of the successful Velvet bar and restaurant came this offshoot hotel, an established big-hitter in Manchester’s Gay Village. The resulting job is spectacular, from its auspicious public spaces to its luxurious, contemporary rooms. In a city full of gorgeous, monumental buildings, Hotel Gotham stands out from the crowd.

This five-star hotel, which sits on Peter Street in the city centre, is set in one of Manchester’s grandest buildings, the Free Trade Hall. Bedrooms and suites are decorated in a gentlly quirky, modern style; the latter have extras such as Nespresso machines and Bose sound systems. It was opened in 1903 and underwent an extensive revamp a few years ago.
This branch of the Malmaison empire was one of the first boutique-style hotels to open in Manchester. Breakfast is served in Mr Cooper’s and is a decent buffet selection of cooked and continental items, as well as à la carte options for extra. Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay in Manchester by showing you the exact location of each hotel.

It's simple to book your hotel with Expedia Many original features have been retained from the former textile warehouse it occupies, and are complemented by a stylish décor with bold touches such as a fake palm tree.

One to get dressed up for. As well as a residents’ bar, a couple of lounges and a terrace, there's also a small gym.

We’re working hard to be accurate – but these are unusual times, so please always check before heading out. It’s a great spot for the Spinningfields area, and it’s not far from the Opera House either. The best deal for a 3-star hotel room in Manchester found by KAYAK users in the last 3 hours was $119, while a 4-star hotel room the lowest price was $252.

It was opened in 1903 and underwent an extensive revamp a few years ago. Two reputable restaurants and a cutting-edge spa – which opened in 2015 – complete the picture. Book now your hotel in Manchester and pay later with Expedia. We already have this email. Ambitious hoteliers and the city’s wealth of impressive ex-industrial buildings means a heady mix of classy lodgings, from cosy boutique offerings with atmospheric cocktail bars to twenty-first-century stunners containing the city’s best restaurants.