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Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

Property class: 5 and above

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A grand lobby with a large horse statue, a central seating area, and a high ceiling with a skylight.
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A hallway with potted plants and flowers, stone walls, and a wooden counter.
A spacious atrium with a high ceiling, large windows, and a patterned floor.
A bar area with a 'REFUGE' sign, large columns, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $153
$126 nightly
$153 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Oxford Street, Manchester, England, M60 7HA
  • Place, Manchester Palace Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Manchester Central Convention Complex
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a green blanket, a wooden headboard, and a framed abstract painting above it.

Room (Sleeping)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chest of drawers, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table with a vase, and a hanging light fixture.

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

A four-poster bed with a dark headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a black sofa with yellow cushions, and a patterned rug.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel lobby with a dark-colored sofa, teal armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a large mirror.

Heritage Suite

  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet.

Suite, 2 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A neatly made bed with a green blanket, a wooden headboard, and a framed abstract painting above it.

Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chest of drawers, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs. The room has a large window with curtains.

Suite No 51 - Top suite

  • 1313 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a mirror.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a mirror.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Accessible Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A neatly made bed with a green blanket, a wooden headboard, and a framed abstract painting above it.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A neatly made bed with a green blanket, a wooden headboard, and a framed abstract painting above it.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a red telephone, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Double Bed (Low Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Low Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a telephone, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture above the bed.

1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a hallway.

Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Duplex, 1 King Bed (Suite)

A modern living room with a black sofa, a brown leather armchair, and a wooden coffee table.

Duplex, 1 King Bed (Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 miles
  • Canal Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Deansgate - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 2 min walk
  • St Peters Square Station - 6 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Ale House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bundobust Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

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 6:30 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 6:30 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. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 24 for adults and GBP 12 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 center
  • Conference center (27,997 square feet 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1902
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • 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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 24.00 for adults and GBP 12.00 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
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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. 934 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1243 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in a great location. Great staff and super dog friendly too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff, wonderful area. would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Super good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Stay, loved the hotel. Nice restaurant, and room clean and with Cold AC!! Loved it, stayed there twice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great staying there :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really impressed with the hotel. The room was comfortable & clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with beautiful original features and friendly staff. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, very big and lots of amenities. Bar downstairs is very good and we enjoyed the breakfast. It is very noisy overnight so request a room away from the main road and entrance area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a friendly welcome from the reception staff. Nice big rooms with all of the amenities you would need, as well as some complimentary snacks which was a nice touch. Great location for the city centre & lots of lovely restaurants within a short walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
And absolutely pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quality hotel all round, in an amazing building
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, in a fabulous part of the city. We took the kids and it was perfect for all of us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was warm, welcoming and helpful. A beautiful place in the heart of the city. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Helpful staff. Beautiful building
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great convenient for the 02
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great deal at an iconic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a really good time. Really nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in a remarkable building, well-located near the city centre, gay village, university and canal. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, centrally located venue which was great for the conference I was attending at the convention centre. Near lots of amenities and restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food in the hotel restaurant was really good. We ended up having dinner and breakfast there. Parking is a little awkward- you stop off in a little holding area to drop bags and then go park in an NCP car park, but the staff are great at getting your parking payment settled. As it’s an old building the rooms are full of character. Nothing like the typical hotel layout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Charming old style and beautiful building but air conditioning was dismal particularly in light of the hot weather Staff were pleasant and service was excellent Clearly a hotel in need of major remodeling and modernization while preserving the character of old
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous weekend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026