Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

5.0 star property

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Meeting facility
Property amenity
Property amenity
Bar (on property)
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Oxford Street, Manchester, England, M60 7HA
  • Manchester Palace Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • O2 Apollo Manchester
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • AO Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 122 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Dining)

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Separate Bath, Walk-In Shower)

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds (Low Floor)

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Sleeping)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 Single Bed (City)

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Low Floor)

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Manchester

A stay at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG places you in the heart of Manchester, steps from Manchester Palace Theatre and a 3-minute drive from O2 Apollo Manchester. .This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Aviva Studios and 1.2 mi (2 km) from AO Arena.

What's nearby

  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • O2 Apollo Manchester - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • AO Arena - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Etihad Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Old Trafford - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 2 min walk
  • St Peters Square Station - 6 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Scholar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bundobust Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ditto Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG offers 270 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

21-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 270 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite to eat at The Refuge, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Manchester? This hotel has 27997 square feet (2601 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 17 meeting rooms.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Refuge - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per day); discounts available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 22 for adults and GBP 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Refuge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (27,997 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, per adult, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 22.00 for adults and GBP 11.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per day (656 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's elevator (lift) is 55 inches (1.4 meters) wide.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Palace Hotel Manchester
Palace Manchester
Principal Manchester Hotel
Principal Hotel
Principal Manchester
Principal Manchester Hotel
Hotel Principal Manchester Manchester
Manchester Principal Manchester Hotel
Hotel Principal Manchester
Principal Manchester Manchester
The Principal Manchester
Principal Hotel
Principal
The Palace Hotel

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 955 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1249 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel lovely overall. Paid for two king size bed suite and got a double and a king. When questioned they argued it was two kings but you could clearly see they were different sizes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb rooms in such a lovely hotel. Very Christmassy too. Be difficult to find a better hotel on Machesters central city. Loved our stay and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Small double bed. Uncomfortable sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kimpton Clocktower very nice Hotel
Beautiful interior in this Hotel having been the HQ of Refugee Insurance. Room and service were very good, nice bar area and Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely time! Whole hotel is beautiful and luxurious, decorated lovely for Christmas and smelt incredible! Would definitely recommend and staff were so so friendly, lovely bar/restaurant attached to hotel also, really grand and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise, Ayr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at the clocktower! Everything was beautiful and clean. The reception area itself is very impressive. The only downfall was housekeeping. On the day we checked in, we received turn down service at night. Our room was left one tony’s chocolate (which is my favourite) between 2 of us. My brother and his partner did not receive anything even though they were just next to us. The following day, we didn’t receive housekeeping in the morning or the evening. Not sure why. Neither of our rooms did which was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen Dawn, Ellicott City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Center to most everything. Breakfast in the morning very good. Gym facilities excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel
Beautiful hotel. Lovely staff Great location We also used the bar which had a Dj on Saturday afternoon .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mr S R

Stay at Linton clock tower
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel.
The building is magnificent and the rooms are gorgeous and very comfortable. Everything is top quality, including the staff. This isn't the cheapest place to stay, but if you want somewhere special I think Kimpton is a great choice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay for a few days. Luxury and comfort.. food was great and breakfast was a pleasure. The social meet and greet each evening a bonus - cheers
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Very friendly and helpful staff. Free mulledcwine x and mince pies which was a nice touch. We had a room in the basement so there was no view, but the comfy beds and hot shower ( although tricky to work out) made up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

James, Sheffield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Worth staying for the Victorian architecture along. Otherwise a perfectly good hotel of itts class But the show didn't work properly and nor did the washbasin plug.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

paul

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Worst hotel ever!
This was possibly the worst experience I have ever had! Arrived at 5pm after running 80km over the mountains to be told my room is not ready and could be another 90mins (3pm check in), noting I had also booked a suite!!! The got told to go wait in the bar, which had no space to sit down apart from the sofa area I was told was not available for me! I got offered one drink to apologies for absolutely ruining my day! Also the suite was rubbish, smallest and worst shower/bath. And even better god knows what happened in there the day before but the place smelt of bleach!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning hotel
Stunning hotel and facilities would definitely stay here again. Rooms were comfortable and beautifully decorated. We ate in the garden room and food was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024