Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel

5.0 star property
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Meeting facility
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Property amenity
Property amenity
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Oxford Street, Manchester, England, M60 7HA
  • Manchester Palace Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Canal Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • University of Manchester
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Dining)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds (Low Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Sleeping)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 Single Bed (City)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Low Floor)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Manchester

A stay at Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel 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 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from AO Arena.

What's nearby

  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 1 min walk
  • O2 Apollo Manchester - 3 min drive
  • Etihad Stadium - 5 min drive
  • AO Arena - 5 min drive
  • Old Trafford - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 2 min walk
  • St Peters Square Station - 6 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Scholar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bundobust Brewery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ditto Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel

Luxury Manchester hotel in Manchester City Centre with a fitness center
Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel 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 some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking for GBP 20 per day; discounts available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: GBP 22.00 for adults and GBP 11.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • The Refuge

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Fitness centre

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (27997 square feet of space)
  • Coworking spaces
  • Meeting rooms - 17

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

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
For more details, 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 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, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 937 out of 1224 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1224 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1224 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1224 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1224 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

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel only negative poor wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandru

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay with my wife and friends
Our stay at the Clock Tower Hotel in July was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel warmly welcomed, with a seamless check-in process and personal touches that set the tone for a memorable visit. Traveling with my wife and a group of friends, we found the hotel's central location ideal, allowing us to explore the city's attractions with ease. The rooms were spacious, beautifully designed, and offered a blend of modern comfort with the charm of the historic building. The views from our windows, especially the sight of the iconic clock tower, were breathtaking. Every detail, from the high-quality linens to the luxurious bathroom amenities, was thoughtfully curated to ensure a relaxing stay. Dining at the hotel's restaurant was a highlight of our trip. The menu was diverse, and the dishes were expertly prepared, with local ingredients taking center stage. We also enjoyed the rooftop bar, where we spent our evenings sipping cocktails while taking in the stunning panoramic views of the city. The hotel’s service stood out the most. Every request was met with a smile, and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate our group, whether it was arranging activities or providing local recommendations. The Clock Tower Hotel truly exceeded our expectations, and we can't wait to return. It was the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and local charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, beautiful decor, comfortable, excellent quality, friendly staff, delicious breakfast, loved it all!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Great stay! Room was beautiful, bed super comfy and the robes, treats in the room etc make it special.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel great location for the Palace Theatre, not to far from the city centre (15mins walk to the centre 18mins to the corn exchange) a number of bars andeateries along the way. We drove in and parked at the local NCP car park (pay at the hotel and get a discounted rate £24 for 24hrs) the car park is a very short walk from the hotel and very secure unless you have your car parked there then you cannot get access inside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic family stay, theatre couple of minutes walk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The building was brilliant. Great breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANICE

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!
loved everything - especially the cool vibes on Sunday with the dj and the dancers - really special and the food was amazing - also well catered for coeliacs too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grand, gorgeous, funky and fun
Absolutely loved our stay. Gorgeous grand building and rooms, but still warm, welcoming and fun. Lively bar with brilliant DJs playing soul, disco and jazz the weekend we stayed. Breakfast was delicious, although busy so service was slow, but not really a problem as such a lovely place to hang out. Kids enjoyed playing table tennis and pool. The only small downside, for light sleepers, was the noise from Oxford Road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disappointing
Dismal , dark room. All windows covered & couldn’t open Train noise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying in such a historic and architecturally special building. Very comfortable too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

james, Ramona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic British decor. Large rooms, high ceilings, well appointed, and a terrific staff. Close to Paddington Station
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay but noisy air conditioning
Room 279 was very warm and unfortunately the air conditioning was very noisy which disturbed our sleep. Otherwise the rest of the hotel is beautiful, the bar was great and the breakfast was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024