Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Manchester
Expert reviews
“The Clocktower Hotel offers contemporary comfort and boutique-hotel chic for history buffs. After a renovation costing more than 25 million pounds, the Clocktower has kept intact the lovely period faience in hallways, and the glass-domed ceiling in the spacious lobby, while converting former clerks’ offices into wood-paneled bedrooms with soaring ceilings and sleek subway-tile bathrooms.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 hours in Manchester.
“In an imposing terracotta Victorian building, with ornate original features and one of Manchester’s most popular bars, the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel combines classic good looks with a cool streak. And, despite its grand public areas, it’s warm and welcoming, with thoughtful extras for all guests, from families to dogs.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Great breakfast
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
With a variety of stunning spaces, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is particularly aesthetically-pleasing. Nestled in a Victorian-era building dating back to the 1890s, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel has unparalleled craftsmanship, apparent in every room. Guests can enjoy the greenhouse-like lounge with incredibly high, opaque ceilings, bold-tiled flooring, and full-size indoor trees. The hotel restaurant’s crown molding and vintage wooden floors create a space filled with character. Vintage wood paneling in many of the guest rooms adds to this historical hotel’s charm. In the hotel ballroom, you can take in the largest event space in the North of England.
There are many different floor plans to choose from throughout the hotel, but each room comes with tasteful decor, private bathrooms, WiFi, and satellite TVs. Depending on the guest room, you will likely find fun pops of color, different-textured materials, exposed finishes, and incredibly comfortable bedding.
Located on the lively Oxford Road, you will only be a short walk away from abundant attractions, shops, and restaurants. However, the onsite dining does not disappoint. The Refuge Dining Room offers a vibrant space to enjoy an eclectic meal, or check out The Winter Garden for afternoon tea in an elegant environment. You will be within walking distance from several sights during your stay, like the Palace Theater, Bridgewater Hall, Library Theater, Canal Street, and the Manchester Art Gallery.
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Recent guest reviews
11 June 2024
Great experience and a very enjoyable stay.
The building is magnificent. Our room was very spacious, as was the bathroom. The buffet breakfast offered a wide choice, we chose the traditional English cooked breakfast. The quality of the food and cooking was very good. In the evening we only ate in the Conservatory (bar area) from the bar menu, but this again was good. The staff were all attentive, helpful and very friendly.
Nothing.
11 June 2024
An exceptional hotel...
The building is incredible and has been renovated as a celebration of its history and quirks. The staff were exceptional; friendly, relaxed, and efficient. The food proved to be a hit with everyone in our eclectic group... Sunday lunch was worth the trip on its own!
Stepping into the high bath was a challenge...
10 June 2024
Excellent
The building is beautiful and the interior decoration is superb
our room was above a noisy pub
10 June 2024
Lovely place, will return.
Lovely bar area, music and entertainment on, location, comfy room
Only criticism is that when using the shower with the screen in place, the bathroom floor flooded. You couldn’t reposition the head if the shower so we ended up with a soaking wet floor right up to the bathroom door and around the toilet.
10 June 2024
Exceptional
Quirky Hotel in ex Refuge Assurance building. Beautifully and cleverly redesigned. Room was large and water, tea and coffee and biscuits and crisps in room.
Sticky door handle on WC door, reported to reception. My wife could not open the door from the inside.
10 June 2024
Poor WiFi made work tricky. Hate the music downstairs. Parking even more than London.
Lovely setting. Unique vibe. Nice staff. Comfortable and would use again. Negatives: Music in the lounge is far too loud and reggae on a Sunday morning no. Generally out of keeping with a high class hotel and needs rethinking. WiFi in rooms in 3rd floor rooms is very poor.
9 June 2024
Luxury hotel, amazing staff, couldn't fault it
Amazing city hotel, luxury stay
Nothing!
9 June 2024
Exceptional
Amazing breakfast and Brill with kids and allergies
Couldn't find the gym
9 June 2024
Perfect location
Loved the reception area and the quirky rooms
Maybe. a hairdryer in the room would be a good addition
9 June 2024
Exceptional
Very nice and stylish decor and the room was lovely. We where in Manchester for a show at coop live and we really enjoyed our stay
NA
9 June 2024
Fabulous and will definitely return.
Fabulous hotel, the original features are stunning. The room was big and those very high ceilings made it feel even bigger. By far the comfiest bed and pillows I’ve ever come across in a hotel. The breakfast was lovely and the choice was vast. The staff were very helpful and friendly. little free gifts at breakfast and checkout plus a free drink at the bar during happy hour were nice touches. The best thing though was no noise, I didn’t get woken up once by doors banging or the lift going up and down all night! I will definitely return when next in Manchester. I’ve stayed in more expensive places that were not a patch on the Clocktower.
8 June 2024
Exceptional
Wow! This place was amazing! A very elegant vibe the moment you walk in. And the rooms, high ceilings and amazing views! Wished we stayed more than a night!
Can't say one thing that I didn't like. Just amazing!!
8 June 2024
Super overnight stay at the Kimpton
Great hotel in the perfect location for us. Friendly staff, lively bar & decent food. Rooms are spacious & well equipped.
Nothing
7 June 2024
Exceptional
The hotel is really beautiful, the bar area is exceptionally lovely
7 June 2024
Excellent staff and facilities. TV in the room didn’t work and couldn’t get the air con to work
The Breakfast had a great selection with attentive staff and great location
Not applicable
6 June 2024
Beautiful Victorian Building
Everything was fab. Beautiful building... Superb location in the city. Super friendly & helpful staff in all areas.
Coming home.
6 June 2024
Great location great staff
Really helpful and friendly, especially Lucy at breakfast 😊
The var shutting at 1200
5 June 2024
One of the most beautiful properties I’ve stayed in will definitely be back, staff in the restaurant were very friendly
Beautiful property, very impressive building
Probably due to the height of the ceilings we found the room was a little bit cold
5 June 2024
Great MCR location
Fantastic location, attentive staff, spacious room
The room was located right by a train station so the noise impacted our sleep
4 June 2024
Personal service made us feel like VIPs
The personal touch goes a long way, the staff read my message about our reason for staying and personalised our experience based on that, even down to amenities in the room. Staff were incredibly friendly and approachable. Breakfast really good, room was incredible, beds were so comfortable, I had the best nights sleep.
Quite a lot of stairs in and out of reception, can only cast to tv if you're on android
3 June 2024
Fabulous
Lovely stay in wonderfully refurbished Victorian building in Manchester city centre. We were there for The Eagles Long Goodbye concert at the Co op Arena which was an easy journey by tram. Our room was very comfortable and we enjoyed the free glass of wine at Social Hour before we left for the concert.
Room wasn't huge but the bed was very comfy.Breakfast was OK but not outstanding hot buffet not particularly hot.
3 June 2024
Great stay with family in a fabulous city
Comfy bed, very clean, nice decor
Room was a bit stuffy, especially the bathroom.
2 June 2024
Replaxing oasis in the middle of Manchester
Stylish building Great location Amazing staff Food good
Some of breakfast items cold - hash browns Cracked sink
2 June 2024
Very special stay in a stunning historical building
This was the most special stay. The building was stunning, staff went out of their way to help and the breakfast was delicious. Little extras like high ceilings, complimentary drinks and beautiful art were great extras.
The bath was a little hard to get in and out of and slippy.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Kid meals
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Minimarket on site
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Games room
- - Nightclub/DJ
- - Fitness
- - Bicycle rental
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Parking garage
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
12 June 2024
Exceptional
I got an upgrate, the room is so big! Really a nice experence ever!