Motel One Piccadilly, Manchester
Expert reviews
“Across from the Piccadilly Rail Station, the sleek design inside Motel One, an outpost of the German budget hotel chain, makes up for the more dingy feel of the street outside.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Manchester.
What guests liked
- Excellent location
- Comfortable beds
- Friendly staff
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
Located in the heart of Manchester, Motel One is bright, clean, and comfortable. Just a short walk from Piccadilly Station, Canal Street, the Gay Village, and Piccadilly Gardens, and about a 25-minute drive from the airport, you’ll be close to everything when you stay at Motel One.
The hotel lobby provides guests with a comfortable atmosphere for lounging, working, and enjoying complimentary snacks and drinks throughout the day. The space feels clean and welcoming with floor-to-ceiling windows, colorful furniture, and comfortable seating. Wake up to a breakfast buffet in the lobby, offering fair-trade coffee and widespread organic goods, from pastries and fruit to cold meats and yogurt.
Motel One’s rooms are sleek and modern, providing an abundance of natural light, crisp white linens, and a neutral color palette. Private bathrooms are chic and clean with standing showers. Guests can choose from two different floor plans: a standard double room with a king bed or a standard queen room with a queen bed. Both of these room choices accommodate up to two guests.
Pet-friendly rooms, free WiFi, heating, air-conditioning, a 24-hour front desk, and an onsite bar make for extremely convenient amenities. The hotel staff speaks a variety of languages, from Greek to Italian, so this hotel is welcoming to travelers from all over the world.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
15 May 2026
Very good
Comfortble, simple, clean and great location.
Bathroom was small but fine.
15 May 2026
Great for a weekend away
Great location near trains and centre
15 May 2026
Comfy and convenient
Very neat and clean but room very small. Well designed for its size.
14 May 2026
Very good.
Location excellent. Comfortable beds. Good bar area
Not a lot of hanger space
14 May 2026
Exceptional
Clean, friendly and helpful staff, both EU and UK plugs in our room, nice view and great windows. All the plugs and switches were well thought out. Also a very comfy bed and a decent breakfast. Overall a very pleasant experience, especially for a three star.
A bit noisy when the windows are open for some fresh air. Every door (including bathroom) wants to close, it was a bit annoying. So was the TV that turns on every time you enter the room and place the key card.
13 May 2026
Perfect base for a city break.
Location, quietness, excellently helpful desk staff - available 24/7.
All good
12 May 2026
Exceptional
Everything was perfect. Already changed our hotel for next month to come back here. Staff were wonderful and the room was lovely
Nothing
12 May 2026
Fine for a business trip
Convenient, clean, good price
No side table by bed, only one bin in bathroom
12 May 2026
Exceptional
The location
The bed
12 May 2026
Pleasant and comfortable
Remote didn’t work. Didn’t find out until we were in bed.
12 May 2026
The stay was marvelous
Every thing was amazing and more than expected. However, there was no bottled water in the room. We got complementary bottled water but that was not sufficient
Nothing
11 May 2026
Close to the station
The hotel is very close to the train station and to the embassy which was important for me. The bed was super confy and the breakfast was very good. We loved it.
11 May 2026
Exceptional
Great value for money very convenient for Manchester pickadilly railway station
Couldn't fault the hotel
11 May 2026
Excellent location, staff; comfy clean rooms!
Excellent location for our travel purposes (across walkway from Piccadilly train station); lovely staff (was able to store luggage until check-in time); compact minimalist rooms, very sound proof given location, clean & comfy!
Nothing
11 May 2026
Lovely hotel in a great location right next to Piccadilly train station.
Friendly staff, nice room, comfortable bed, lovely hot shower in the morning.
Arrived just after 3pm, long queue to book in, waited about 20 minutes.
11 May 2026
Journey break
Good location for an overnight stay on the way to the airport due to transport complications caused by line works.
11 May 2026
Great city centre location, does what it says on the tin. Now my "go to" hotel for Manchester.
Location was perfect for access to Piccadilly Station, 5 min walk and accessible with luggage. Check in staff were brilliant. Area downstairs for a drink was welcoming and reasonably priced. For a city centre best location I have found to to date,
Paper cups in room rather than real cups, very minor point.
10 May 2026
All good
Good location. Everything clean. Everyone friendly.
Nothing.
10 May 2026
Very good
All of the necessities were covered and great
So minor and picky but they didn't love the TV options.
9 May 2026
Perfect city stay
Friendly staff and central to train station
Na
9 May 2026
Excellent choice for solo travelers
Close to train station, which was a major factor for me as I knew I was gonna come back late after a concert and wanted to make sure I’d be safe. Staff were extremely nice and helpful. I also stayed in later for £10/hr.
9 May 2026
Exceptional
The hotel was very nice, the staff were friendly and helpful, our room was clean and comfortable. The hotel itself was nice and quiet and the breakfast was nice with a good selection of food and drinks.
Nothing we didn’t like - however there was no fridge in our room (my own fault for not reading the room description) however my partner asked if the tap water was drinkable and he was politely assured that all the water is filtered😊 so that was nice
7 May 2026
Perfect hotel for an overnight stay
Helpful & friendly staff. Lovely bar area & comfy beds. Perfect for a one or 2 night stay.
There wasn't any glasses in the bathroom & just one coffee cup
7 May 2026
Exceptional
Clean and tidy room with a large comfortable bed. Location was also great for the money we paid
Room was a tad small and the air con/heating didn't seem to work
7 May 2026
Relaxing and comfortable.
Location, clean room and comfortable bed.
Room would benefit from a mirror on dressing table. Room was on the smaller side.
7 May 2026
Good location, good hotel. Perfect for a peaceful stay.
The hotel staff was impeccable, and the hotel as a whole conveys security and comfort. Just what you would expect from a chain hotel.
The room was tiny, but that was to be expected. Breakfast had few (or almost no) vegan options...
7 May 2026
Great location!
This location is absolutely perfect. In the center, next to Canal Street and the train station. Breakfast was lovely and the staff were very helpful.
7 May 2026
Fantastic budget friendly hotel
Excellent, well trained staff, remarkably quiet location given proximity to station, lovely lobby with bar and the rooms were super clean and the bathroom was spotless.
Only thing was lack of gluten free choices for breakfast so I didn't partake but totally understand this is not relevant for everyone.
7 May 2026
Excellent stay ! Great value for money, would definitely recommend!
Modern, very clean - really convenient for train station. Lovely staff, large fluffy towels in shower room.
Tiny gripe…didn’t like tiny paper cups for tea. No drinking glasses! No phone in the room.
7 May 2026
Exceptional
Location Next to Piccadilly station Clean
6 May 2026
Fabulous
Perfect location straight across the road from train station 5 min walk to city centre
6 May 2026
Very good
Perfect location for all amenities, super friendly staff and very clean and stylish rooms!
Rooms were smaller than expected, photos of our room were misleading to the size of the actual room. Other than than fantastic stay
6 May 2026
Good hotel, very near the station and really great staff
I always like this hotel. It’s good value for money and very near Piccadilly station. The staff go above and beyond which I think is the main thing that draws me here. I have been to the other hotel hotels in Manchester and I still come back to this one.
Still don’t like the paper or plastic cups in the bedroom. Would much prefer a mug! I also think they are missing a bin in the bedroom which would be hugely useful!
6 May 2026
Fabulous
Staff are so nice the bliondw lady with glasses is your gem super friendly and helpful 🥰
6 May 2026
Great location, right in front of Piccadilly station! Would stay here again!!
Stayed to attend a concert at Co Op Live, which was 3 tram stops away which was really useful! The hotel is right in front of Piccadilly station, which was perfect for me as it meant I could check out and get on my train all in the space of 10 mins ! The check in was quick and all the staff I encountered were absolutely brilliant, all so friendly and welcoming. The room was a good size and everything was clean and bed was very comfortable!! Everything felt really secure and safe which is a big factor for me as a solo traveller!
Everything was fine!
5 May 2026
Exceptional
Clean throughout the hotle Friendly and helpful staff Comfy beds
5 May 2026
Very enjoyable
Location, cleanliness & design
Would have liked the option of a cooked breakfast
5 May 2026
Very good coming back end of month
Very good location
Nothing
5 May 2026
Great value for money
Ideally located to Piccadilly station and for Manchester attractions
Staff very friendly
5 May 2026
Its a good value room
Yes, the room offers adequate space and is clean. The toilet and towels are also satisfactory, and I appreciate their option to skip cleaning if it's not needed.
I hope the curtain can better block all outside light, as I prefer sleeping in complete darkness, but I understand it's a matter of personal preference. The other thing is the door of my room is a bit loose, probably, I need to press it 2-3 times till it's completely shut. Overall, it's still good.
5 May 2026
Fabulous
The staff is very warm and kind, the location is great (2 minutes) from the train station. Good value of money!
4 May 2026
Fabulous
The comfortable bed...mattress and pillows as they should be
4 May 2026
Exceptional
Place is spotless staff ia lovely
4 May 2026
Good Location with parking facility next door
Location of hotel was good for our needs, very clean and comfortable bed, great to have a bar on hand for a nightcap and late coffee and free wifi is really good
No cups just paper cups - would prefer china cups as already supply proper spoons, also late of shelf other side of bed would be beneficial for the person who sleeps that side to put their phone/water etc.
3 May 2026
Fabulous
All the staff was extremely helpful and friendly
3 May 2026
Will come back again!
The location is brilliant, just a walking distance from Piccadilly Station. The staff are extremely friendly and warm. The room was spacious and well-equipped with a great city view. I loved it! The vibes are so positive and bright in this place.
There is nothing that I didn’t like.
3 May 2026
I will always stay at the Motel One as it's a very nice hotel. Great location and the bed is very co
The Bed was so so Comfortable. Probably the best Comfortable bed I've slept in at a Hotel.
Coffee was Naf. No proper wardrobe. Just 3 hangers over a Mirror. When getting ready your clothes are in the way. Didn't like that. But to be fair it was the most comfortable bed I've slept in.
3 May 2026
Definitely would stay again!
I like how it was to the train and the room was so comfortable and lovely! Would DEFINITELY stay again!
NOTHING!!
3 May 2026
Enjoyable
Location, walk in shower & modern presentation.
Room size & no fridge
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Bar
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Daily housekeeping
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers

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15 May 2026
Am definitely coming back