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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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Recent guest reviews

5.0
Edwina

12 January 2025

Fabulous hotel, friendly staff and great cocktails in the Refuge bar

Stunning building, great location and excellent customer service. Perfect choice for a well priced festive break with a 5 days of Christmas theme, amazing Christmas decorations and unexpected extras including a complimentary drink and chocolate bar - kudos to the team

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5.0
Kevin

12 January 2025

Exceptional

The hotel was perfect , the history off the build

Everything

4.5
Richard

6 January 2025

Fabulous

Breakfast was excellent. Location to theatre and train station was excellent. Staff were very helpful

5.0
Karen

5 January 2025

Exceptional

Staff were very welcoming and the hotel is beautiful

Nothing

4.0
Hannah

5 January 2025

Very good

Beautiful building, very quirky

Amazing architecture

5.0
Lucy

4 January 2025

Exceptional

Staff were attentive and polite and helpful

4.5
Paul

4 January 2025

A really comfortable, first rate stay in opulent surroundings in the city centre.

Well located close to the City centre with easy access to trams etc. Our room was comfortable, large and well furnished. The hotel ambience was great and for the most part the hotel staff were helpful and engaging (but not always at breakfast time!) The receptionists were very helpful and knowledgeable about the history of the building as a former insurance company. All the features have been largely retained which only adds to the overall feeling.

Insufficient ambient lighting in the room: there were bedside and reading lights or the main ceiling light. There was none over the desk area or by the two chairs - either would have been useful. Insufficient plug sockets for the kettle and the coffee machine - one or the other. This is poor for an upmarket hotel. The ironing board had not been properly checked as it was clearly broken and difficult to use.

5.0
Judi

3 January 2025

It was memorable we will definitely go back

We went for NYE & went to the event they put on which was fantastic! The management & staff were amazing! & V friendly

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5.0
O'neill

2 January 2025

Clocktower hotel

The internal decor...

5.0
Emma

1 January 2025

Exceeded expectations. Would definitely recommend.

The hotel is beautiful, architecturally fascinating and well decorated. The staff were exceptional. Lots of nice little extras like resident complimentary drink from 5-6pm with hot chocolate for the children.

4.5
Alan

31 December 2024

Fabulous

Beautiful room

5.0
Jane

30 December 2024

Perfect one night stay for the theatre!

Huge room, big comfy bed, excellent staff and atmosphere! We’ll be back!

Shower was a bit of a mission but got there eventually. 😊 the room was still excellent.

4.5
Roy

30 December 2024

Very welcoming overnight at Kimpton. Will revisit.

Staff were all attentive and friendly. Facilities are excellent although one lift was not operational meaning a short walk. Doorman reaction to an exploding glass on a table we were sharing was a little alarming but possibly understandable. The fact a glass exploded must be of concern but we would not hesitate to stay here again. The food we had was excellent too.

Nothing.

4.5
Patrick

30 December 2024

Beautiful Building, Lovely Staff.

Impressive historic building, situated perfectly for the Palace Theatre, museum etc. Very friendly, helpful staff, breakfast was wonderful, rooms with good quality mattresses (fitted with toppers), high ceilings and bags of natural light coming in.

Just little niggles really, room could have been cleaned more thoroughly, there was a used tissue behind the bedside cabinet on arrival, and moving the beds to hoover underneath every couple of weeks would be a good idea. In an otherwise immaculate bathroom, leaving the toilet seat fitted askew somewhat spoiled the aesthetic.

5.0
Michelle

29 December 2024

Romantic, comfortable and decadent

It’s beauty.

Nothing it was gorgeous.

5.0
Kelly-may

29 December 2024

Excellent staff - beautiful hotel - great location

Absolutely beautiful building, the room was very spacious and immaculately decorated. The staff were on hand for anything you needed at anytime.

We were in room 123 and it was a little noisy in the night from the bar. It wasn’t an issue for us but people with younger children may have struggled.

4.0
Mazeda

29 December 2024

Beautiful hotel

Spacious room and bathroom. The hotel building was grand and decorated beautifully.

The bath tub was slightly small. Breakfast didn't have much veg options.

5.0
Kayleigh

29 December 2024

Perfect!

Beautiful hotel in the perfect location, amazing staff couldn’t fault it

5.0
Sharon

29 December 2024

We will definitely go back as beautiful hotel

Excellent breakfast good selection

Nothing

5.0
Kimberley

29 December 2024

Always a fun stay and always our go to place when coming to Manchester

Love everything the decor , the staff the location , the restaurant

Lifts are a little confusing

4.0
Andy

28 December 2024

Great hotel in Manchester, amazing buffet breakfast, recommend it

Great hotel, centrally located and really quite nice. Surprising jewel in Manchester

The room service menu was pretty limited and the internet / tv at times was a bit inconsistent.

5.0
Rachel

28 December 2024

Amazing and welcoming

2nd visit and was greeted with gifts and an upgrade I never like too leave the history the staff and the rooms are captivating and will always come bk to this hotel on my visits

5.0
Ian

27 December 2024

Exceptional

Location, room, very friendly staff and helpful,

All good

4.0
Masood

26 December 2024

Very good

Spacious room, good breakfast

Have to pay extra £20 for parking. When I was making the reservation through booking.com, it was written that parking available but found out later that its not hotel’s parking. Actually it's nearby NCP car park for which have to pay extra.☹️

5.0
Kate

26 December 2024

From arrival to departure our stay was perfect,

The property was beautiful. It had architectural interest and a high specification.

Nothing. It was simply perfect in every way.

4.0
Kim

26 December 2024

Not quite worth the money not sure I would go back.

The traditional features

Some of the corridors were cold, draughty and not as welcoming as the rest of the hotel. Our bathroom had a smell of drainage so wasn't pleasant.

4.5
Claudia

25 December 2024

Excellent hotel in the heart of Manchester.

Full vegan breakfast - even as room delivery

4.5
Ashley

24 December 2024

Fabulous

Room was wonderful, staff very helpful and overall a lovely hotel.

Very noisy room on the first floor from the live music below. Would recommend requesting a room on a higher floor if you have children. Also the WiFi was virtually non existent.

5.0
Anne

23 December 2024

It was lovely

Absolutely gorgeous hotel

The staff using the lift throughout the day with dirty washing piled up and rubbish from the rooms not acceptable at all

4.5
Sarah

23 December 2024

Festive, relaxed, family affair

Clean, comfortable beds, beautiful architecture

Long check in process and long check out process .

4.0
Marion

22 December 2024

Very beautiful hotel, gorgeous room, very comfortable

Absolutely gorgeous building, amazing room beautifully furnished with lots of space. Lovely staff. Great social hour with a free drink!

Wi-Fi wasn’t great.

5.0
Graeme

21 December 2024

Exceptional

The building and the room.

Nothing it was all great

5.0
Phillip

21 December 2024

Exceptional

The entrance was amazing

Nothing

5.0
Lemees

19 December 2024

Perfection

Restaurant, room was perfect, gorgeous atmosphere

Nothing

4.5
Marieke

19 December 2024

Beautiful hotel, convenient location, friendly staff

Wonderful rooms, clean, spaceous. Lovely full English breakfast, friendly staff. Hotel very convenient close to X-mas markets.

Noisy location, lots of traffic outside of my room. There were some issues with payment of my room (not possible with debitcard) but this was resolved in the end.

4.5
Susan

18 December 2024

Worth every penny

My room was huge. I used the hairdryer, iron and ironing board and yoga mat, and enjoyed the fresh milk in the fridge for making tea - a very welcome touch. When I asked to change rooms because of hearing the bass from a party's music I was given a new room without a problem - in fact Gabrielle was charm personified. The bed was big, linen was good quality and facilities everything you might hope for. All the staff in the hotel, bars and restaurants were well-chosen and well-trained: friendly, professional and nice to talk to.

My only criticism - I like a soft and yielding mattress and mine was firm. Apart from that - everything was first class. I had, however, asked for 2 single beds as I was hoping to travel with my granddaughter, but in the end I came alone. The one bed would have been unsatisfactory if she had come. Please don't assume that people asking for 2 single beds, but sharing a room, are 'a couple'. I chose the room at the hotel because it specifically mentioned that 2 beds were available. it wasn't until booking was confirmed that it appeared they were not.

4.0
Gail

18 December 2024

Very good

Stunning building, great location

We had dinner one night and would have preferred to eat in the bar or the orangery rather than the formal dining room but weren’t able to.

5.0
Vicki

17 December 2024

Liked everything - nothing not to like.

In a word everything!!!

5.0
Bryan

17 December 2024

Stunning hotel loved staying there will definitely be back!

Everything 👌🏻

Nothing 👌🏻

4.0
Sophie

17 December 2024

Very good

Staff were lovely and hotel itself is beautiful

We didn’t have a view at all, and I didn’t realise this when booking which is a shame for the price. We just had blocked out windows, so was a shame.

5.0
Michael

17 December 2024

Superb hotel, great bar & restaurant.

Very stylish and relaxed

5.0
Richard

16 December 2024

Exceptional

Everything was amazing, what a beautiful hotel. Staff, rooms, food, drink and entertainment was 10/10. The Christmas decor inside and out really makes you not want to leave. Spectacular!

4.0
Farquharson

16 December 2024

Very good

Beautiful building Breakfast was lovely

4.0
James

16 December 2024

Very good

Lovely building, staff were excellent and room was really nice and comfy

Room service pizza wasnt that good. Would be nice to have hooks to hand coats

4.0
John

16 December 2024

Good hotel and decent experience

Excellent interiors, great bar, beautiful ambience, helpful to be able to have checked in early

Lack of full length mirror, bit noisy at times above the room, discount on car park wasn't great.

5.0
Danni

16 December 2024

Excellent, stunning building, looking forward to our next visit

Beautiful room and bathroom, the bed, duvet and pillows were a delight, we both had an excellent sleep. The building is stunning, we enjoyed an excellent pre show vegan dinner and breakfast was excellent. The restaurant staff are friendly and attentive.

The shower doesn't suit those over 6ft unfortunately but there was a bath.

4.0
Alice

15 December 2024

Perfect

Breakfast great Interiors beautiful Service excellent

Nothing, all good. Kids would have liked pancakes at breakfast but they’re a tough crowd

4.0
Martinez

15 December 2024

Very good

Great location, great food, great all round

5.0
Jacqueline

15 December 2024

Best Kimpton experience 24

Sharon on reception, greeted me, was very knowledgeable about the building and tailored her advice to my interest in the building. She welcomed me on my first Kimpton trip with complementary prosecco and fudge, which made it that little bit more special. I hope to make a Kimpton stay a holiday tradition going forward.

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5.0
Nettleship

14 December 2024

Excellent

Excellent hotel great location fantastic service

Nothing

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
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