Aparthotel

Whitworth Locke

4.0 star property

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Exterior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
$105
$86 nightly
$105 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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74 Princess St., Manchester, England, M1 6JD
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Manchester Palace Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Albert Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

City Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Locke Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Locke Studio - Accessible Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Suite

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Whitworth Suite

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Suite - Duplex

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Open Plan Suite

  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Suite - Duplex

  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Two Bedroom Suite - Family of 3

  • 872 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

City Studio

  • Sleeps 2

One Bedroom Open Plan Suite

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Suite - Family Of 3

  • Sleeps 4

Two Bedroom Suite - Duplex

  • Sleeps 5

Locke Studio - Accessible Twin

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Suite - Duplex

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Suite with Desk

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Underground Studio

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Suite With Desk

  • Sleeps 2

Underground Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Duplex Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Locke Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Whitworth Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Manchester

With a stay at Whitworth Locke, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, within a 10-minute walk of University of Manchester and Albert Square. .This aparthotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from O2 Apollo Manchester and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from AO Arena.

What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Manchester - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Albert Square - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 4 min walk
  • St Peters Square Station - 7 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪New Union Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪REM Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪G-A-Y - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Satans Hollow - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Whitworth Locke

Aparthotel with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to University of Manchester
Whitworth Locke offers 160 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations are furnished with desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Manchester aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 160 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. 42-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite at Winsome, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Winsome - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Foundation - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Restaurants on site

  • Foundation
  • Winsome

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: GBP 40 per night

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 66 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator (46 inch wide door)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the city center
  • Near a train station

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 160 units
  • 3 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1850
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Guests will receive an email from the property with a link to certify their essential traveler status prior to arrival. Guests are required to complete this verification before check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a security system
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Whitworth Locke Apartment Manchester
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Whitworth Locke Manchester
Whitworth Locke Aparthotel
Whitworth Locke Manchester
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Whitworth Locke Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 953 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1243 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

oliver

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Its a lovely place but on this occasion I felt let down by the details. No info on how hob or oven worked. Kitchen area badly lit and not helped having black featureless kichen cupboards. Lighting generally poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely spacious room, nice vibe downstairs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No vanity mirror near plug socket for hair drying. Low light levels making it quite dark in the rooms. Expected a coffee machine not kettle and instant coffee. Tv positioned behind door making it hard to see tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

GERASIMOS

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A great place to stay

Centrally located and close to both Piccadilly and Oxford Road rail stations. This is an excellent place for a multi day stay with kitchenette facilities an added convenience.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This was an excellent hotel in a wonderful location, cost effective without scraping on the luxuries. The staff were attentive and we were able to check in earlier which really handy for us Good all round and definitely would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

anya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

karl

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great room. Very pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyron

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great kitchenette and very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Friendly staff, apartment was of a good standard. Comfy bed. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Whitby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well equipped. Nice bar downstairs, helpful staff. Breakfast in the adjoining cafe was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent amenities and charming space. Will recommend as an ideal place to stay in Manchester!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, well designed, newly refurbished rooms in the city centre. Surprisingly quiet even when staying in a street facing room. Lovely staff and close to the university.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aljadel, East Lansing

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025