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Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Manchester

Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA, United Kingdom. (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“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.

Telegraph review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Manchester. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.4 out of 5.0

Ranked 8th in Manchester

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What guests liked

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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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Suzanne

17 January 2026

Beautiful hotel with excellent facilities

The room was fantastic, bed was comfortable and facilities were excellent (loved the snacks!)

Air conditioning was a little temperamental, but didn’t impact hardly at all.

5.0
Shauna

17 January 2026

Fantastic

Brilliant hotel, room and service. Breakfast lovely

Nothing at all

4.5
James

15 January 2026

Brilliant stay

Design was amazing

Nothing

4.0
Matt

14 January 2026

Apart from the lift, everything was perfect.

Decor was lovely. Room was very cosy and welcoming. Bed was fantastic. Staff were lovely, friendly and helpful.

The lift is in a poor location. Not a quick fix I know, but from checking in, you have to walk up some stairs, then back down more stairs, then up another set of stairs and through the side of a bar. The lift also felt a little unsafe but nothing too worrying.

4.5
Stacey

14 January 2026

Excellent trip relaxing would definitely return

Vintage feel, location colour schemes

Nothing

5.0
Justine

13 January 2026

Excellent - lovely birthday treat for my daughter

Customer service The rooms The ambience

Nothing

5.0
Robbie

12 January 2026

Perfect stay, beautiful, clean, and welcoming staff!

We had an amazing stay. The room was beautiful and the hotel itself is spotless. All of the staff were so kind and helpful. We had a slight mix-up at the start, but it was sorted within minutes with no fuss at all. A special thank you to Kate on reception, who was incredibly helpful and full of great information. We’ll definitely be back!

5.0
Mark

12 January 2026

Excellent stay! Will be staying again!

Wonderful building! Staff were superb too

Nothing

4.0
Vicki

11 January 2026

We loved the building and room staff very helpful, but food at breakfast was cold and we asked for fresh and it was stil

Architecture

Cold food at breakfast!

4.0
Jane

11 January 2026

Beautiful building in a great location

It was an impressive building, staff were exceptional and breakfast delicious

The room was cold at nighttime but staff supplied an additional quilt when we raised our concern. Nothing was too much trouble

4.5
Jason

11 January 2026

Perfect Christmas break

Beautiful building inside and out. Great place to meet and dine. Loved everything about it.

Nothing!

4.0
Sian

10 January 2026

Fabulous

It’s unique- surroundings and atmosphere is fabulous Gym is great as is the bar and restaurant

It was a bit cold in some parts of the building

5.0
Lorenzo

10 January 2026

Cheerful

Beautiful building and exquisite room and amenities

Nothing to not like

5.0
Patrick

8 January 2026

A beautiful hotel with outstanding service, made especially memorable by Sophia’s warm and professional welcome at recep

Overall, the Kimpton Clocktower delivers on both style and substance, with a team that clearly cares about guest experience. Thanks in no small part to Sophia, this stay felt memorable and effortless. I wouldn’t hesitate to return and would highly recommend the hotel to anyone visiting Manchester.

Nothing

5.0
Andrew

8 January 2026

Stylish and comfortable with fantastic staff

Fantastic staff and a beautiful hotel. The building is amazing.

4.5
Jade

7 January 2026

Beautiful hotel would stay again

Right next to the train station which was really handy beautiful hotel, the room was lovely and clean

Restaurant menu wasn’t great not really to our taste

5.0
Alison

7 January 2026

Lovely

Close to station and city centre

4.0
Anastasia

5 January 2026

Very good

lovely hotel. we really liked our room,

not having parking made things challenging,

5.0
Nadine

5 January 2026

A wonderful luxurious place to stay

Beautiful building. Very comfortable room. Right by the train station.

It would of been lovely to have a view, but I think that was probably over our budget. I was lovely and warm but my daughter was cold, it would be good to have extra blankets in the rooms.

4.5
David

5 January 2026

loved it ..

The room originally booked was a little small .. we spoke to reception who were excellent and they upgraded us to a room with a larger bed .. the room was exactly what we needed .. Breakfast was busy (to be expected) but staff were great and the food excellent ..

there was nothing .. the service was great .. the room good and the food excellent .. location was also good for what we needed

4.0
Jonny

5 January 2026

Very good

Beautiful building, staff were nice and room was good.

People cleaning and moving things early in the morning struggled to get a good night sleep

5.0
Morgan

4 January 2026

An excellent hotel full stop

Great breakfast, efficient and friendly staff.

Nothing

4.5
Kate

4 January 2026

Lovely hotel and staff. Amazing breakfast.

Large rooms and beautiful design.

Water pressure.

4.0
Rudi

4 January 2026

Very good

Fire alarm test that noone told us about. NOT ok!

4.5
Lisa

3 January 2026

Besides the cold room our stay was excellent

Prime location, majestic and amazing hotel

We stayed in a king suite and the room was extremely cold.

4.0
Andrew

3 January 2026

Disappointing

Room was beautiful

Menu was basic wanted to have dinner in but was put off by the third rate offering of a meal. Bar was full of non residents Couldn’t order in the lounge / dinning area for a cocktail told to use the bar which was heaving with drinkers . Corridors were cavernous cold and a bit scary at night Won’t be going back

4.5
Kerry

3 January 2026

Great

Lovely building, room was cozy, gym & breakfast was great

Could hear doors slamming

5.0
Mickool73

3 January 2026

Manchester finest

Everything, one of manchesters finest hotels

Nothing not to like

5.0
Amy

2 January 2026

Stunning hotel

Nice big room with HUGE windows!! Stunning hotel, with very comfortable beds. About a 20 minute walk to the arndale centre. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend.

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4.0
Thomas

2 January 2026

Very good

Great hotel, great location

Room wasn't ready for 3, said we had only paid for 1 breakfast when we paid for 3.

4.0
Tracey

1 January 2026

Gorgeous hotel, lovely staff - some in-room service improvements would help get to a 10/10

Room was spacious for 2 adults and 2 children. The Post Room residents space and games room was brilliant - we stayed on NYE so not alot of options for under 18s but this was excellent. Breakfast on New Year's Day was amazing.. a friendly team and the quality of the buffet was excellent

Excusing the noise completely as expected on NYE (!) ... The location of the room was quite noisy as it was opposite the train station side. We were on 2nd floor and it was disruptive to sleep with early and late running trains. There were no options to cast to TV from an Apple device which limited in room entertainment options as there are also no screening services to log in to . Luckily we had a HDMI cable and was able to connect laptop to TV. A minor point, but we were a group of 2 adults and 2 children but the number snacks and towels etc were catering for 2 in the room.

4.0
Sayer

1 January 2026

Lovly, will return

Period features, and happy hour bar for residents for an hour of free beer

Nothing

5.0
Jenson

1 January 2026

Great

Rooms spacious, clean and well decorated. Beautiful building, great location and friendly staff

Finding your room can be confusing. It’s like a maze.

5.0
Larissa

31 December 2025

Exceptional

Beautiful building. In keeping with its original character but gorgeously modernised twist.

5.0
Kathy

31 December 2025

Fantastic stay, thank you

Lovely warm welcome, great staff, fantastic location. Loved our stay

We liked everything

4.0
Kevin

31 December 2025

The building is stunning, staff were great.

Breakfast was good Location good but we used taxis walking was a bit to far for us

In the hotel at night corridor lights didn't co.e on until you were there so found that a little uneasy

5.0
Andrew

31 December 2025

Excellent as always

Excellent all-round as always.

Nothing.

4.5
Maxine

30 December 2025

Enjoyable

Grand and well decorated

4.5
Melanie

30 December 2025

Lovely city stay

The hotel is lovely and located very central in Manchester. We really enjoyed our stay.

It would be great if the temperature in the room could be adjusted by the guest

5.0
Donna

29 December 2025

We absolutely will be back x

Beautiful building staff were lovely , breakfast was great

Nothing

5.0
Byrom

29 December 2025

Exceptional

Everything's

5.0
Malpus

29 December 2025

Fabulous hotel we will definitely stay again!

Staff go above beyond for you. Beautiful hotel

Everything

4.5
D

28 December 2025

Fabulous

The ambiance and architecture

The decor in the room was dull

5.0
Catherine

27 December 2025

Everything was a pleasure! Our drinks in the bar after our night out were just as good as our night out & the breakf

Impressive entrance hall, lovely welcome from the Doorman & reception staff. Spacious room & lovely bathroom.

Nothing

4.5
Wilson

27 December 2025

Great family stay in Manchester

Room Location Breakfast Were all amazing

No swimming pool facilities

4.5
Heather

26 December 2025

Fabulous

Beautiful building and incredibly generously proportioned bedrooms, with a very comfy bed.

5.0
Nikki

26 December 2025

Exceptional

Central, rooms were amazing...staff were really lovely We were upgraded, complementary drinks reception...would definitely go again

Breakfast buffet didn't have enough staff

5.0
Kerry

24 December 2025

Exceptional in every way they made my daughter 16th birthday want to remember

Exceptional service every staff member went over and above. The decor for Christmas was exceptional and the products in there Rooms where a high-quality quality

4.0
Samantha

23 December 2025

Lovely stay in a hotel full of character, clean rooms and polite staff

Character and history of the building

4.0
John

23 December 2025

Beautiful, welcoming hotel in the heart of Manchester, but poor breakfast service

Beautiful ground floor lobby and dining area. Spacious and comfortable room. Excellent value for money for a hotel of this standard for double room when booked in advance (£119 per night for two guests). Smooth check-in and check-out.

- Very poor system for ordering vegan breakfasts. They asked us to request vegan sausages from the table after getting the other items at the buffet with everyone else. However, we then had to wait 20 minutes to receive the vegan sausages. We had to eat the rest of the breakfast first, and wait with empty plates for the vegan sausages to arrive - even though vegan breakfast is a standard menu item. This was very poor service that I wouldn't expect from a 4 star hotel. - At dinner, we ordered starters - but it never arrived! Thankfully we were not charged for this. - Stayed on third floor room. From here you can hear some noise from the train station across the street, and music on the ground floor. May be an issue if you are a very light sleeper. - Seem to have a text messaging service to contact reception with questions - only they never responded to my questions!

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 & 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
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