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The Edwardian Hotel, Manchester

Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP, United Kingdom. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Fodors review:

“In the heart of the city, this elegant option invites you to unwind with its atmospheric spa (complete with a urban subterranean swimming pool, sauna, steam rooms and cutting-edge gym), luxurious afternoon teas, and memorable dining including contemporary Japanese and Mexican small plates in Peter Street Kitchen.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Manchester.

Lonely Planet review:

“Gladstone, Dickens and Fitzgerald…just some of the names associated with the historic Free Trade Hall, now an elegant business hotel with high-end trimmings and decor. It has done its best to preserve the memories of the building’s most famous visitors.”

Telegraph review:

“This five-star hotel, set in one of Manchester’s grandest buildings, the Free Trade Hall, often hosts celebrity visitors to the city (Simon Cowell and Sven-Goran Eriksson among them). Guests will enjoy the spa and unique restaurant, and the location’s also handy for visitors to the Manchester Central Convention Centre.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of The Edwardian 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

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 6th in Manchester

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What guests liked

All you need to know

Formerly a historic Free Trade Hall, The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel, is an upscale boutique hotel with a rich history. The grandiose architecture and archways of the exterior reflect the fascinating history of this building, while the interior has been refurbished to include contemporary design and thoughtful details. Over the years, this incredible structure has served as the backdrop to political rallies, world-renowned music shows, and violent protests.

Each room includes modern amenities, like comfortable beds, high-speed WiFi, high-tech spa-like bathrooms, and crisp white linens. Minimalist design permeates each space, showcasing an earthy and neutral color palette throughout guest rooms. Some rooms come with incredible city views, and the penthouse suite provides the most luxurious experience with an abundance of space, impeccable design, and plush furniture.

Enjoy a dip in the hotel pool, a massage at the Espa spa, or a workout in the fitness center. Grab a signature cocktail in The Library curated by Assouline, which also provides access to famous fashion books and an afternoon tea. Peter Street Kitchen, the hotel’s main restaurant, has a chic and elegant atmosphere, serving Mexican small plates and contemporary Japanese, with an extensive selection of adult beverages, including cocktails, sake, and wine.

 

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Recent guest reviews

5.0
Roro

4 August 2025

Perfect

Highly recommended to stay in , the stuff was very friendly and helpful

Like everything

4.5
Lauren

3 August 2025

Lovely hotel, favourite in Manchester.

We love this hotel and always go back to it, one of the nicest in Manchester.

The pool was busy and children / babies were loud, hard to relax.

4.5
Jayne

3 August 2025

Perfect location, super friendly staff and lovely spa.

Staff were super friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble.

The TV in my room was a bit glitchy which was annoying while watching the women’s football!

5.0
Claire

3 August 2025

perfect

everything. location amazing

nothing

4.5
Robert

3 August 2025

Beautiful place, friendly staff, great stay!

Beautiful

Liked everything

5.0
Jamie

2 August 2025

Perfect & relaxing

Everything from the room, to the service, to the food, it was perfect!

Nothing

5.0
Rhiannon

2 August 2025

A beautiful hotel in a great location. Worth every penny

Decor, cleanliness and location

Everything was lovely

5.0
Yazeed

1 August 2025

Exceptional

I liked everything!

4.0
Anthony

1 August 2025

Very good

Good room, facilities

Location is a little unfavourable, especially walking from the car parks to the hotel at night was uncomfortable

5.0
Gill

31 July 2025

Overnight dad and son stay

The beautiful, comfortable room, the delicious food and the excellent gym/spa. The whole experience was amazing. I didn't actually stay, my husband and son did and haven't stopped praising the hotel since they got home! They said the staff were fantastic too. They want to stay again soon.

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5.0
Bradley

29 July 2025

Fantastic for a week trip to the heart of Manchester.

Staff very friendly and helpful especially Danny on reception, made us feel very welcome. Room was great, breakfast plentiful, and good, clean facilities like the pool and changing rooms. Easy to book a time slot for these via room phone. Location was great, just a 5 min walk up to St Peters Square to catch a tram or bus.

It's not a dislike but some signs pointing you to the entrance would be great for newcomers as its down the side of the hotel rather than the front like others in the area. We ordered two burgers to the room from the in-room dining menu, service was fantastic, but sadly the burgers were very dry, overcooked, hardly any sauce in the burger so we were left a little disappointed considering the cost.

5.0
Aimee

29 July 2025

Amazing💗💗

Was gorgeous inside and out!!

4.0
Andreas

28 July 2025

Excellent stay - great location

Atmosphere, bar, clean

Bedrooms need some updating

5.0
Nicole

28 July 2025

Perfect 👌🏽

All round beautiful hotel 🫶🏽

5.0
Emma

28 July 2025

Really enjoyed our visit was great from start to finish

Staff , Spa and Location

Nothing it’s was excellent

4.0
Narinder

28 July 2025

Lovely hotel but no breakfast included in the price

Location was great and new modern hotel with good bars

Nothing

5.0
Beth

27 July 2025

Exceptional

The staff were attentive and hotel gorgeous.

Bed was too hard.

5.0
Mark

27 July 2025

Would stay again, everything was great

Fantastic Staff, excellent location, great facilities.

4.5
Jack

27 July 2025

Truly 5 star and for great value!

Breakfast was impeccable. Great location in Manchester. The gym facilities are amazing.

Slight shame that you have to book an hour to use the spa however, we never had any issues and tried to book quieter times to avoid it feeling too busy.

4.0
Jennifer

26 July 2025

Classy, stylish, and practical.

Beautiful interior and exterior. Spa was lovely and peaceful and well equipped.

5.0
Matei

26 July 2025

Excellent

Superb, really happy

5.0
Osamah

26 July 2025

Amazing hotel everything is around the receptionist staff is amazing thank you so much.

Everything I would like to thanks the reception stuff for their help and support my family thank you so much

Nothing

5.0
Lesley

25 July 2025

Amazing

Everything. Location, and the room was amazing, spa and gym also . I’m coming back . Ty xxx

5.0
Deanne

25 July 2025

Will be Back!

Absolutely loved our stay thank you! The spa and pool area were heavenly. Lovely staff too, will deffo stay again:

Breakfast was just ok for £30.

5.0
Taylor

24 July 2025

Amazing. My nieces had the most amazing birthday thanks to the Edwardian. We loved the room and the complimentary card a

Everything was really amazing from the decor to the comfort of the room. The staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly

I have no complaints

5.0
Letitia

23 July 2025

Definitely booking this one again

The venue was beautiful and the room was well maintained

The Bell boy on the day we was leaving he reminded me of my brother such a lovely person

4.0
Karla

23 July 2025

Very good

Location is amazing.

Perhaps I was unlucky, but unfortunately I had to change rooms. First room, the shower was not working the drain (bathroom was a full mess after) and LOTS of noise that started at 7 am. And after changing the room, the staff gave me 2 times the key to the incorrect room. I had to come up and down 4 times until I get into the room that they put me in. They were very impatient and confrontational, to the point that I had to say that I didn’t need any explanation, just wanted the correct keys.

5.0
Sarah

23 July 2025

Great stay

Stayed for a wedding and they were so accommodating with an early check-in and breakfast was lovely

5.0
Victoria

22 July 2025

Fabulous hotel , perfect

Locations was perfect

Didn’t find the pillows very comfy

4.5
Alia

22 July 2025

The best hotel staff.

Every thing

Prices

5.0
Loren

21 July 2025

Excellent customer service

The best stay we’ve had in a while. This hotel really knows customer service and, unlike many properties these days, hasn’t forgotten how far politeness and friendliness can impact someone’s day. The gym, pool and spa facilities were the cherry on the cake for what was a lovely stay in a clean and comfortable room.

Nothing to note.

4.5
Ana

21 July 2025

Great!

Breakfast was excellent

The showers in the SPA had draining issues. The Nespresso machine didn't heat the water for the coffee enough. The lighting by the sink was awful for applying make up.

4.0
Kerry

21 July 2025

Great location and beautiful building.

Great location for tourists like us! Beautiful building, stunning guest areas, spa and gym were pretty impressive for a city hotel, the staff in the gym/spa area were welcoming and helpful. Food was good, and had a variety of options including healthy options which was good to see.

Beds weren't very comfortable even though we had upgraded our rooms. The "twin" are room was very much 2 single beds and some areas of the hotel the air con didn't work - but I appreciate the weather was pretty unusual during our stay! Getting a table at breakfast was chaos.

4.5
Scott

21 July 2025

We would come back

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were nice

Parking costs a fortune

5.0
Ruby

20 July 2025

Beautiful spa!

Beautiful rooms and spa access!

Nothing

5.0
Liz

20 July 2025

The Lovely Edwardian Spa Hotel near Deansgate Railway Station & close to some lovely pubs!

Love this hotel. Always an excellent experience. Pre-bookable Spa for 1 hour each day is the biggest seller for me. Lovely pool & small jacuzzi, with comfy seating around the pool. Experience showers, sauna & steam room. Super sweet. Plus the all you can eat breakfast is fab too. Hotel is perfectly located near to Peaker Blinders (fab food, live music, lovely staff & great atmosphere) and Kielys Irish bar (with live music & more dancing opportunities)! Highly recommended xxxx

There were more than usual in the Spa 5pm-6pm so not much seating available around the pool and no time in the jacuzzi. The 8am-9am morning slot was perfect though! xxxx

4.0
Vanessa

18 July 2025

We would definitely stay here again :) loved it

It’s location was close to everything. It was perfect staff was very friendly and helpful when needed

Nothing

5.0
Fiona

18 July 2025

Great stay. Very central location. Would definitely stay again

Beautifully Appointed hotel; very comfy room; great gym and spa; lovely bar; friendly and efficient staff

4.5
Rhys

17 July 2025

Fabulous

It was a great location for everything I needed. If you are happy walking then most places are with-in 20 minutes of the hotel this includes the train station. The room was spacious tbh. Great view of the city. Very friendly and helpful staff throughout my stay. I would 100% stay here again

So i did think it was a little expensive for what it was. You can only have an hour at a time in the spa area and have to book in advance. Which is a shame tbh because I felt rushed out. Saying that though no one actually rushed me out but thats just how it felt. For the price and me staying 3 nights I would have expected a few hours of usage time. The other thing and its more of a preference thing, the pillows. As soon as you put your head on the I swear I was just sleeping on the mattress it sunk that deep and that was with 2 stacked ontop of one another. But like I say that one is just a preference. For what the room was too it did seem a little over priced. It was one of those minimalistic luxury things. So really only little things nothing major I would 100% stay here again though.

5.0
Josh

16 July 2025

Great hotel. But have to be careful with the cost of it.

Place was beautiful and staff very friendly.

Price was very over inflated at £400 for one night though!

5.0
Sofia

15 July 2025

An amazing hotel with a wonderful location.

Location, bedroom, bathroom

Nothing

5.0
Richard

14 July 2025

Short stay however would t think twice about booking again for my next visit to Manchester

Perfect in every sense, location - Staff - Hotel facilities - Room all excellent

None

5.0
Dianne

14 July 2025

A wonderful stay with excellent amenities in a lovely hotel.

Perfect location for my 3 day course. Lovely hotel, room & restaurant & amenities all exceptional standard. Staff very helpful.

Nothing

5.0
James

13 July 2025

Brilliant

Excellent we always stay there 👌🏻

Food of a night wasn’t great and expensive too I don’t mind paying for decent food but when it’s crap it’s no good. Other than that the hotels great

4.5
Ozge

12 July 2025

Very nice hotel, will definitely stay here next time we come to Manchester

Location, kind staff, Peter Street Kitchen both the food and ambiance

Nothing

5.0
Sinead

12 July 2025

Exceptional high standered

I absolutely love this hotel my third stay. The staff are amazing the food is amazing & the felicities are exceptional. Amytime I am in Manchester this is my go to hotel. Cant wait to stay again

Absolutely nothing it’s amazing staff are out of this world.

4.0
Hanley

11 July 2025

Value and comfort. We will not include breakfast next time.

Room was spacious and comfortable.

Breakfast seating was very cramped.

4.5
Dawn

9 July 2025

Great hotel and location

Location , room , spa and reception staff

The waiting in line and then a second wait for breakfast. Seemed understaffed expect better from a 5 star hotel.

4.0
Stewart

9 July 2025

Quick overnighter with zero issues bu doesnt live up to its 5* rep

Great location Nice staff Good breakfast but overcrowded and poorly managed Bit tired Not a 5 star

Overpriced for what it is

5.0
Momen

8 July 2025

Amazing

It was an amazing experience. We spent our wedding night there and they upgraded our room to a suite for free. The room was amazing and staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kid meals (additional charge)

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Sauna
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Spa and wellness centre
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Indoor pool
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Steam room
  • - Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Back massage
  • - Neck massage
  • - Head massage
  • - Full body massage
  • - Fitness
  • - Personal trainer
  • - Fitness/spa locker rooms

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Accessible parking

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible

Pool and wellness

  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming Pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Face masks for guests available
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