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
8 December 2025
Exceptional
The hotel is great. Clean . The staff helpful. Great location. Will stay again
7 December 2025
Could be cleaner
Allowed us to store our luggage while we did some christmas shopping
Public toilets were filthy with overflowing bins in the hand-wash area, and filthy toilet stall as well
7 December 2025
Exceptional
Stayed at these hotels before, always excellent 👌
6 December 2025
Fantastic stay
Perfect location very clean and pretty spacious
The only set back was price which is doubled for a fri and sat night compared to the rest of the week
6 December 2025
Brilliant
Location to everything in the city
Nothing
6 December 2025
Very good
Comfy room, tidy clean. Good check in and check out experience
Lack of bin bag in bathroom bin. Provided tea was not very nice, TV also wasn't very good, poor reception and no Internet accessibility eg Netflix.
6 December 2025
Fabulous
Nice one
Very good
6 December 2025
Great
Perfect location clean and tidy got in early
Na
6 December 2025
Fabulous
Second stay and would stay again. Fab central location, friendly staff. Can leave bags after check out. Spacious double. Tea and coffee in room
Lack of twin options as was sharing with daughter.
6 December 2025
Very good hotel.
Great location. Very friendly staff, clean and comfortable.
More choice with the lighting in the room.
5 December 2025
Great night
Nice central location and room price,
5 December 2025
Great location
The location was perfect. Friendly staff and very clean.
N/A
5 December 2025
Amazing
They put us all together.. We had our music playing and making noise and there was no complaints all just happy.
Nothing
4 December 2025
Good hotel but room a bit small
Very close to Piccadilly station. Comfortable bed and good shower.
Room quite small. Breakfast continental only
4 December 2025
Fabulous location, really clean, modern stylish hotel
Great friendly staff, lovely bar and excellent breakfast
4 December 2025
Fabulous
Very clean. Hotel bar open quite late.
4 December 2025
Very good
Location close to station. Friendly staff.
Nothing to complain.
4 December 2025
Exceptional
Excellent location and the staff are very nice and helpful.
3 December 2025
Very good
Breakfast was disappointing
3 December 2025
Superb location, amazing value for money.
The location was superb, we stayed over as we went to see Han Zimmer at Co-op live. The bar was lovely. We arrived back around midnight and the bar was open. We stayed down until 1am. I had one of the BEST Espresso Martini's I have EVER had! 👌
The lack of sleep I endured for the 1 night we stayed. But I believe that is a consequence of too many Espresso Martini's! One small irritation, no flannel in the bathroom.
3 December 2025
Fabulous
Staff, Location
3 December 2025
Fabulous
Great location, good rates
I'm 6'4" and we had an accessible room and the toilet was too close to the sink to be able to sit on the loo.
3 December 2025
Very good
Comfy bed, soft pillows, great location, friendly staff
Nothing really
3 December 2025
We were only there for an overnight stopover but would definitely stay again
We arrived early and it was no problem. Fernando checked us in and found us a room. Very helpful and quick. The location was brilliant for the station. All the staff we encountered were great
Maybe some water in the room but can’t complain for the price
3 December 2025
Excellent value at the price. Simple, clean and comfortable.
Great value for money. Decent, healthy breakfast. Lovely staff.
3 December 2025
Very good
Everything was great. Good location, nice facility, cleanliness, friendly staff.
Only downside is I left a cap behind in the room and was then told it was not found. Bit disappointing as I know for sure I left it there.
2 December 2025
Peaceful and good price :)
The bed was very comfy and the noise was minimal
The shower could be abit more powerful but overall a good stay
2 December 2025
Exceptional
Everything was excellent
N/A
2 December 2025
Fabulous
The decor , cleanliness, friendly staff , quiet good location.
Just missing a bed side table .
2 December 2025
Good visit
friendly staff, clean room, nice organic soap!
No clock no telephone, a little inconvenient.
2 December 2025
Exceptional
Staff friendly Clean Room
1 December 2025
Good value hotel
Location
Nothing
30 November 2025
Very good
shower and plenty of towels
30 November 2025
Great place to stay and great location
Location was great it was a perfect spot everyone was so nice and friendly the hotel smelt gorgeous when walk in and walking round the place
There wasn’t anything we didn’t like it’s a great place
30 November 2025
Exceptional
Location
30 November 2025
Exceptional
Great location
30 November 2025
Would rebook without hesitation
The room was very clean and comfortable. The hotel and room look stylish, professional and being across the road from Manchester Piccadilly meams its in great central location. Staff were friendly and approachable.
29 November 2025
Excellent location
The location is excellent, right next to the station and only a 10-20 minute walk from the museum. The staff are very friendly. The only problem is that it's on a street, so the soundproofing isn't great, but it's perfect for a short-term stay.
29 November 2025
Lovely and clean
Clean
Clean and good area
29 November 2025
Exceptional
Perfect location and facik
29 November 2025
Great value and super clean and comfortable
Position next to the station and short walk to centre. Beds super comfy Decor bright and corridors and communal areas super clean
Nothing to dislike
28 November 2025
Modern comfort and a comfy sleep
The bed was very comfy, and the pillows were nice and fluffy. We loved the bar downstairs and all of the modern features. The hotel was in a nice area within walking distance to everything you need in Manchester.
We liked everything. The only downside was our room didn't have a view and just looked into a courtyard but you get what you pay for.
28 November 2025
Great comfortable stay in a convenient location
Location, room, breakfast, value for money
TV reception and limited English channels
28 November 2025
Exceptional
Comfortable and great location
28 November 2025
Excellent value for money- comfortable and quiet given the central location
Clean, modern and comfortable. Central location a few minutes walk to the train station. Room had everything you need for a one night work trip away. The continental breakfast was good quality and plentiful but if you’re looking for a full English this hotel is not for you. The bar area was a nice place for a drink with comfy seating and low lighting. Check out was exceptionally fast in the morning.
Rooms are not huge but perfectly adequate for a short stay.
28 November 2025
Really close to the train station, super comfy bed!
Bed was super comfy!
27 November 2025
Very conveniently located near the train station. Excellent staff.
Very conveniently located near the train station. We came to Manchester to see a concert at the O2 Apollo Theatre. We were able to walk there without any problems. We also discovered Canal Street which was also within walking distance. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent.
No complaints. It's an excellent place to stay near the train station.
27 November 2025
Great location and fabulous breakfast.
Motel 1 was perfect for Piccadilly station, just a couple of minutes' walk. It was also a great location for getting about the city - walking, buses, trams. The breakfast was wonderful - lovely, healthy options and plentiful. Staff were exceptionally friendly. Room was very comfortable and warm (as it was freezing out).
Room was very compact so took a bit of getting used to - very little room to unpack. There was no bedside table on one side and had to improvise using a suitcase. Only one waste bin in the bathroom. Another one in the bedroom would have been useful. The TV kept pixilating which was irritating. These are only minor complaints, it was a great stay.
27 November 2025
Excellent stay Xmas shopping & looking at universities ideal location for everything
Clean, classy & comfortable
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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8 December 2025
Very pleasant