Motel One Piccadilly, Manchester
Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly, which opened in 2015, is a smart, design-focused hotel located right in the city’s transport hub. The building itself is a clever piece of modern architecture, featuring a 14-storey tower that wraps around a historic local pub, the Monroes. This clever placement pays homage to the site’s past, as it sits on land once occupied by “The Twisted Wheel,” an infamous music venue legendary in the Northern Soul scene.
The hotel’s interior design is a love letter to Manchester’s identity. The common areas, known as the “One Lounge,” are themed around the city’s rich musical heritage, the Industrial Revolution, and the iconic Manchester Worker Bee. You will find artistic nods to Britpop throughout, including portraits of local legends and decor that reflects a cool, backstage atmosphere.
Beyond the design, the hotel is incredibly practical. Its location just steps from Manchester Piccadilly Station makes it an effortless base for exploring. You are within a short walk of the vibrant Northern Quarter, the shopping mecca of the Arndale Centre, and the cultural delights of the Manchester Art Gallery.
For those wanting a local experience, the bar menu even features city-inspired cocktails like “The Worker Bee.” It manages to feel both modern and deeply connected to the city’s gritty, creative soul, providing a stylish yet affordable home base for anyone looking to dive into the heart of 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
Location
Recent guest reviews
22 June 2026
Excellent
Friendly clean and value money
Checking in Ques too big congested
22 June 2026
Very good hotel.
Location, breakfast, friendly staff, cleanliness.
Room could have more shelfs, and surfaces. Bathroom a little small but functional.
22 June 2026
Recommended
Excellent value, great location.
22 June 2026
Very comfortable, very convenient
Clean central and quiet
Proper cups or mugs in the rooms and enough tea coffee and milk for more than one cup
21 June 2026
Brilliant hotel
Clean, staff helpful, ideal rooms
21 June 2026
Apart from the one thing above, overall it was a lovely pleasant stay. We could not check in until after attending the c
Really nice and clean, and relaxing environment.
We arrived early so could not check in. We were told the toilets weren’t available due to leaks and could not use them to get changed in.
21 June 2026
Comfortable
Always our go-to, great location, good service, clean
21 June 2026
Perfect
Location, efficiency and cleanliness
21 June 2026
Night out
The room was spacious, comfortable, and clean , had a good size shower , good night's sleep in a comfy bed,
It was a little pricey at £197, with no breakfast included.
21 June 2026
I was very impressed with the motel in a very good location.
Didn't have breakfast
Not enough staff on the bar in the evening. Also, no draught drinks. Not much water pressure on the shower head.
21 June 2026
Excellent and will definitely be back!
The whole vibe was amazing but honestly it’s the staff who made the visit outstanding. They’re so friendly and couldn’t do enough for you
Nothing
21 June 2026
Exceptional
Staff were very helpful
21 June 2026
Prime location for us to travel to etihad for take that concert. Staff were very friendly.
Very clean and safe. Staff on reception were very attentive
Nothing
21 June 2026
Good but overpriced due to events
Location
Price for a 3 star
21 June 2026
Fabulous
The room was lovely and clean bed was very comfortable and and shower was excellent
Very think the staff was very kind and very helpful
21 June 2026
Fabulous
The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly throughout my stay. The room was spotless, the bed was really comfortable, and the food was absolutely lovely. Everything felt well looked after and welcoming.
21 June 2026
Great place to be for a good stay in a great city
Really great location next to the station and also close to the main city
Rooms were a little basic but still really all you need
21 June 2026
AN enjoyable stay in a good situated position to be able to get around the sights,
I picked this hotel as it was very close to the Station and the Metrolink was in the Station which we needed to go to The Etihad Stadium to see, with many thousands!!! Take That.
I cannot honestly say I found anything I didn’t like. We came by train from Nottingham, enjoyed the journey with no stress parking, the hotel is very modern and the staff were very attentive and helpful as we left our bags twice whilst we went out Friday and today and we picked them up just prior to going for our train. The was a good selection of breakfast items all very nicely displayed, beds were comfortable, bathroom beautiful. It was well worth the cost
21 June 2026
Good sleep
Staff are very professional and friendly. Location is great for station and trams to stadium and arena concerts. Second stay in last 3 months for concerts. Probably wouldn’t book anywhere else as this hotel is great. Good AC in room as it was quite warm last night
Nothing it’s just perfect
20 June 2026
Excellent
Great location. Lovely and clean, modern and great staff
20 June 2026
Would stay again
Location, value for money, well thought out, very reasonably priced bar
Paper cups instead of mugs in the bedroom.
20 June 2026
Very good
Clean bathroom, comfortable bed, decent coffee in room
Chair and table a bit small
20 June 2026
A comfortable overnight stay.
Easy booking, check in and check out. Friendly staff. Good location as close to train station which is perfect for an overnight stay in the middle of travelling. 24 hour service is appreciated.
20 June 2026
Very good
Friendly staff & Picadilly station right over the road
Very noisy due to location Paper cups in room
20 June 2026
Fabulous
The shower was lovely but the floor got slippy when wet
Shower floor got slippery when wet
19 June 2026
Ideal for short stays
Clean and in a convenient location. Ideal for short stays.
Room could be a little small for two people
19 June 2026
Manchester Motel One
Location was fabulous. Beds were comfortable and room was very clean. Staff were welcoming and friendly.
No proper cups for coffee, the cardboard ones were ideal if taking your coffee to go. Probably me being old fashioned but I like to drink tea and coffee out of a cup.
19 June 2026
Very good
Location and hotel environment
Not much.
19 June 2026
Exceptional
So close to everything and the young lady on reception with the blonde hair absolutely friendly and so helpful I also like the long pillows in the room would like to know where to get them
19 June 2026
Exceptional
Great welcome from staff, room was very quiet and comfortable. Thank you.
The only thing I could have done with was a USB outlet in the room. I don't know if these were present in communal areas on the ground floor.
19 June 2026
Prime location and fantastic value
Prime location. Fantastic value Clean and safe
19 June 2026
Amazing and enjoyable experience
I absolutely love everything about this place! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by an amazing fresh scent, and the entire store is spotless and beautifully maintained. The staff are always so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful,they take the time to answer questions and make sure you have a great experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, which makes every visit enjoyable. I always leave happy and would highly recommend this place to anyone!
The only small thing I didn’t like was that my drink was served in a paper cup. I think it would have made the experience even better if it had been served in a proper mug, especially when sitting in. Other than that, everything was excellent.
18 June 2026
A great place to stay
The whole ambience was great very very friendly and helpful staff.
Absolutely nothing to dislike
18 June 2026
Great value for money
Good value for money. 9 out of 10 staff were amazing, couldn't have been more helpful. Great location. Have used this hotel several times now
17 June 2026
Fabulous
Stayed a number of times, 5 mins from Piccadilly Station. Simple rooms with good bathrooms & good bar & breakfast
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17 June 2026
Great value for money and close to all amenities
Staff were so accommodating and friendly definitely stay here again
Nothing
16 June 2026
Exceptional
Very closed to Piccadilly. They upgraded us for a bigger room without asking.
None
16 June 2026
Wonderful experience
Lovely atmosphere, stylish property and good area
16 June 2026
Exceptional
Friendly helpful clean good location just a really lovely hotel deco was lovely
15 June 2026
Very good
Modern, well presented hotel.
15 June 2026
Very good
the iron i borrowed was all burnt. And the breakfast was just continental which i wasn't aware of. A bit of back or sausage would have been nice.
15 June 2026
Exceptional
Super friendly. Arrived at almost midnight feeling a wee bit peckish and the reception went out of their way to suggest food options.
15 June 2026
Fantastic location and great hotel
Very close to main train station Good transport links Closeness to shops and restaurants
Nothing all was good - very impressed with the hotel
15 June 2026
Exceptional
Friendly , prompt service
14 June 2026
One night in heaven.
Very clean and calm hotel. Helpful staff. Nice Continental breakfast selection. Great location next to train station.
Shower head moved multiple times during shower. TV made click noise every 4 minutes. Coffee X2 is both too watery .
14 June 2026
Exceptional
Very nice hotel the staff were very nice and welcoming as always
Nothing
14 June 2026
Exceptional
Everything about the hotel the staff were very nice and welcoming as always
Nothing
13 June 2026
Great hotel to stay
Everything was great 10 out of 10.. nothing much to say
13 June 2026
Exceptional
Breakfast is overpriced for what it is
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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22 June 2026
Exceptional