a&o Manchester City Centre

3.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $54
$44 nightly
$54 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 25 - May 26

Explore the area

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21 Dickinson Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LX
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Deansgate
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

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

Twin Room Single Use

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

Double Room

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

Quadruple Room

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Manchester

A stay at a&o Manchester City Centre places you in the heart of Manchester, within a 10-minute walk of Piccadilly Gardens and University of Manchester. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Deansgate and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Old Trafford.

What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 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
  • Deansgate - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • St Peters Square Station - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 5 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Paramount (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Circus Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Monkey - ‬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 such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. 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 a computer station, 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.

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
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Breakfast Room

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • 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
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

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

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

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 515 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1046 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1046 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy and very helpful staff member after the first one was very unhelpfulabout check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful hotel, very large room and very good clear. My room in 3 Floor silence very Nice. Me and My daughter sleeping 2 nights very very Good. Thank you só much. I’m recomend to My friends
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslaw

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shamim

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shamim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
OK, amenities not as described on Hotels.com, no kettle/ coffee maker and no safe. Waited in a mega queue for 45 minutes to check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Stuart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For the price, it’s excellent and central to town. Room very clean. Only slight reservation was breakfast which wasn’t brilliant. But other than that it’s great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Mr Jacek Roman

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room full of dust...
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Demi

I arrived the morning after, checked in and
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leisha

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice clean room, was only for one night stay so limited overall experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leisha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leisha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jorge Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel está adecuado en relación calidad precio, mi habitación estaba muy limpia y el personal es muy amable. Lo unico malo es su internet, es muy lento y a veces no sirve.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leisha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026