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a&o Manchester City Centre

Property class: 3

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Room
A buffet area with a glass display case, wooden counter, pendant lights, and a view of the outside through large windows.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $74
$61 nightly
$74 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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21 Dickinson Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LX
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Manchester Central Convention Complex
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room Single Use

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(64 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
3.5 out of 5, Good, 2,223 reviews
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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Manchester

With a stay at a&o Manchester City Centre, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, just a 4-minute walk from Canal Street and 6 minutes by foot from Manchester Central Convention Complex. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Piccadilly Gardens and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from University of Manchester.

What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Peter's Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • St Peters Square Station - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 5 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Paramount (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fumo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

a&o Manchester City Centre

A&o Manchester City Centre offers 164 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Manchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 164 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Breakfast Room - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Breakfast Room

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 13
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 13
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 13 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children 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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 13 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 13 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 13 (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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Novotel Hotel Manchester Centre
Novotel Manchester Centre
Accor Manchester Centre
Manchester Novotel
Novotel Manchester Centre Hotel Manchester
Novotel Manchester Centre Hotel
Novotel Manchester Manchester
Novotel Manchester Centre Hotel
Novotel Manchester Centre Manchester
Novotel Manchester Centre Hotel Manchester

a&o Manchester City Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1036 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place, good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, clean rooms and i was able to get an early check in!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, room very comfortable, staff very helpful. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fab location, great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and value for money...would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were very helpful, check in was quick no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Large room with everything you'd need for a city stay, in a great location moments from St. Peter's Square.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great hotel right in the heart of Manchester city centre. The location was perfect for getting around on foot, and the staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent value for money and the staff went above and beyond to help us as much as possible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely econmey hotel in very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location only 6 minutes from Oxford Street Station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Basic, cheap, well located and clean. I would stay again. If you just need a clean room, then this is the hotel for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very nice room bargain for the price paid
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was very clean and we'll presented. It was relatively easy to check in and it was great for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and wonderful quality rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice and spacious room at a very reasonable price. Location is pretty good. Had a nice stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location, pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff were super nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was brilliant, couldn’t fault the rooms or the staff Breakfast was very limited but what was provided was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Stop over for a concert, staff were really friendly and very helpful. Well located in Manchester City centre so easy access to the city and public transport. Breakfasts - a bit plain but ok otherwise. Recommend over many other budget accommodation, beds comfy and rooms are a nice size.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very convenient central location. Comfy bed. No frills but very quiet given the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Was a good experience for the price, clean, comfy and central would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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good value
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location. Clean and neat hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026