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
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
3 May 2026
Nice hotel bad breakfast
Quiet Very close to Picadilly train station
Was expensive as I booked late Breakfast is bad: only continental, no bacon / sausages. Soft boiled eggs aren't soft Coffee from the machine is not good
2 May 2026
Second time saying here and yet again can’t fault the place.
Spotless hotel throughout the whole building. Lovely rooms very modern and the bathroom was exceptional. Very comfy beds. Great location. Highly recommend
2 May 2026
Lovely stay, really friendly staff & great location especially if you’re going to the Co op live arena!
Very welcoming, clean, lovely rooms, & perfect location
Nothing
2 May 2026
Very good
The location was excellent, very close to the station and within walking distance of the city centre. The hotel was perfectly placed, as it wasn’t too noisy despite being so central.
A small fridge to store drinks would've been great, especially during summer or hot days, and this would allow guests to enjoy their rooms more.
2 May 2026
Fabulous
The location was really good.
2 May 2026
Exceptional
Great location Comfortable bed Very clean room & bathroom Great shower
2 May 2026
Very good
The location was very close to the station which was convenient for travel purposes...
The tap water had a highly chlorinated smell..
1 May 2026
Really nice hotel right in the centre of Manchester
Great location in the centre of Manchester and very clean and comfortable
1 May 2026
Exceptional
Everything was perfect
1 May 2026
Nice to be back here!
Breakfast and location
30 April 2026
Exceptional
Helpful, friendly staff. Lovely bedding, particularly the pillows. Great place for a breakfast. Loads of choices.
Would have liked a USB port in the room. Unable to charge my phone.
30 April 2026
Excellent location
Room was really nice and bed was really comfortable. 2 minute walk from station
It was all good no complaints
29 April 2026
An excellent base for a city break.
Helpful staff, always available at the front desk. Makes a real difference. Room impeccably clean. Central location, but room also very quiet.
All was excellent
29 April 2026
Very good
Comfortable bed, good options for the continental breakfast, and a great location a few minutes away from Piccadilly Station
29 April 2026
Great place to stay central
Close proximity to station and trams
Nil
29 April 2026
Great overnight stay while traveling.
Rooms are very clean and modern. Breakfast was plentiful and adequate but not lavish. Location across the street from Manchester train station is perfect for travelers just looking for an overnight accommodation. Having multiple electrical outlet types in the room is great for travelers as well.
If you know you are planning to have breakfast, it is better to include in your room rate than pay the per person charge in the morning.
29 April 2026
Good location and clean rooms
Great location and very clean hotel/rooms. The hotel reception/bar area is great, very modern and really helpful staff to welcome you. One member of the bar staff, Felix, made our bar experience very enjoyable. He was very helpful! Great drinks and good prices too 😄 Would definitely stay again.
There isn’t much storage space or a wardrobe in the rooms which is fine for a few nights, however worth baring in mind if staying for a longer period of time.
29 April 2026
Enjoyed the location
Modern building and facilities
Room not serviced one night
29 April 2026
Very good
Staff, surroundings in bar and reception
Bed just a little stiff but not much. Didnt like the paper cups at all
29 April 2026
Location!
So close to Manchester Piccadilly and public transport around Manchester!
29 April 2026
Great stay as a couple staff amazing and hotel lovely and clean
Location, staff really lovely hotel
29 April 2026
A great weekend stay, staff friendly and helpful
Location, comfortable, friendly staff
28 April 2026
Perfect spot for a city visit
Excellent hotel, great city centre location close to the train station. Great staff, rooms comfortable and clean
Nothing
28 April 2026
Exceptional
Great location by the train station, very friendly staff and easy check in and out.
28 April 2026
Very good
Clean quiet room. Friendly staff. Great location
Breakfast was spread out in reception area which resulted in some weaving in and out of guests with suitcases checking in or out while carrying hot drinks and plates of food. Not pleasant eating in a thoroughfare.
28 April 2026
Amazing room in a great location to explore the city
The location was great, easy to walk around. The room was very comfortable with all needed amenities.
28 April 2026
Fabulous
Great location just a few steps away from Manchester Piccadilly. Quiet rooms, big, comfy beds. Always a pleasure staying here.
27 April 2026
Great value for money
Friendly informative staff. Early check in was available. Room was clean and comfortable.
Nothing. Cheap and cheerful.
27 April 2026
Very good
Location brilliant. Ideal for city centre and Coop Live
Air conditioning did not work. Stayed last year and exactly the same. Minor thing but soap in dispenser did not pump. Similar issues before..May be worth checking things like this.
27 April 2026
I always stay when I go through Manchester
Position, cosy room, kind staff, good price
27 April 2026
Very good
The location is great. The staff is helpful and nice. Overall I recommend this motel and I will definitely stay here again.
27 April 2026
Superb!
Superb location, spacious room, we had everything we needed - including a little kettle with coffee! It was very clean and lovely! I will definitely recommend!
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27 April 2026
Would stay again as location was perfect for us. And it was very clean. Highly recommend
It was only a few minutes walk from Piccadilly train station and tram network, ideal location for getting to Etihad campus, we were there for concert at coop live so was perfect location. Free WiFi. Breakfast continental but lovely, daughter would have preferred full English type breakfast but she managed to get some things she liked. Staff lovely and very helpful.
The room was a little small but clean and bed super comfortable.
27 April 2026
Warm, welcoming and convienint
Clean, modern, friendly staff
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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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6 May 2026
Fabulous