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 February 2026
Exceptional
Great service and staff.
15 February 2026
Exceptional
Amazing staff. Particularly the guys on the bar.
15 February 2026
Exactly what I needed for a good price
Price, location and service
No cooked breakfast available
15 February 2026
Short and sweet
I liked the bed. Was a small room pretty much to sleep which is all I wanted for the night!
Nothing that I can think of. Can't complain
15 February 2026
enjoyable but short stay. I am back again in just over a week for two nights so I am still happy sta
Based on a previous stay, the hotel met all my expectations - clean, tidy, efficient, good breakfast, very polite and helpful staff. There were some issues with the room however - nothing that stopped me doing what I needed but irritating.
I reported these issues to reception on check out (1 night stay). Bathroom tap very loose Shower (vertical) rail very loose No bulb in left hand headboard lamp Right hand headboard light fitting came away in my hand
15 February 2026
Fantastic experience. Very recommendable stay
Clean, comfortable, great staff, fantastic breakfast.
Everything was perfect.
14 February 2026
Comfortable hotel in great location
Very comfortable bed. Small but well planned bathroom. Friendly staff. Soft boiled eggs!
14 February 2026
Brilliant
Everything
Nothing
14 February 2026
One of the best hotels I've stayed in on a budget!
Staff were so friendly and helpful, they even managed to check us in a few hours early which was great. Good location, opposite Piccadilly Station. The hotel was actually so much nicer than I thought it would be for the price to be honest, will definitely book here again.
14 February 2026
Excellent stay clean and comfy
Hotel was clean on arrival and not too busy just a few guests around . Staff all seemed to be friendly and helpfull and check in was a breeze. We had a room with no city view but that was fine as we wouldnt be in the room much and for 1 night wasnt an issue.
13 February 2026
Very good
It's basic but modern and clean, very good value for money.
I didn't like the pillows
13 February 2026
Would definitely recommend!
Amazing location, clean rooms, easy check in/out process. Great stay!
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13 February 2026
Great!
Clean, modern and close to the station
Nothing
13 February 2026
Accommodating staff
The staff
It was grand
13 February 2026
Exceptional
Great location , very good customer service, value for money.
12 February 2026
Perfect location
Location
Price a bit high
12 February 2026
Overnight Stay
The hotel is directly opposite Manchester Picadilly Railway Station. It is spotlessly clean. The bed was very comfortable and the room was very quiet. I couldn't hear the traffic outside. The shower was the right temperature and not too fast or too slow with plenty of space. The hotel is very tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished. The staff were lovely and very helpful and reception is manned 24 hours, so help is always at hand. I booked on the same day as my stay; booking was very quick and easy and reception instantly knew who I was with no confusion at all. I only paid £66 for the night which was a bargain considering the quality of the hotel and price comparisons. I find it hard to believe that the hotel is three star, it's worth 4 or 5 . Many thanks for making my stay pleasant and uncomplicated.
There was nothing I didn't like.
11 February 2026
Fabulous
Perfect location for match going fans of City or United
Room was a bit dated
11 February 2026
Great location and services
Clean, efficient and friendly
Rooms were a little tight but for one or a couple nights no problem
11 February 2026
Exceeded our expectations
Perfect location just a stone's throw from the Gay Village and Northern Quarter. The guy who checked us in was friendly and welcoming and there were plenty of staff on the front desk to assist with checkins - we are often met with a self check-in screen and big queues in other hotels, so this was nice after travelling to see a friendly face. The hotel lobby/bar area is great, a well stocked bar and plenty of comfortable seating to relax. The room was nice - comfortable bed, big tv, tea and coffee. Small but perfect size for a couple. Everything we needed in the bathroom, nice fluffy towels. We booked in advance and the price was an absolute steal, I'd usually expect to pay double for a city centre hotel. Great experience and we'd he happy to stay again next time we're heading to Manchester.
All good, no complaints.
11 February 2026
Great place for short stays
Compact but clean and comfortable. Lovely shower
More storage for clothes needed. We stayed for 2 nights and found we didn’t have enough space or hangers to store our belongings.
10 February 2026
Comfortable and fuss free:)
I didn’t try any of the food
I think they’ve got a good deal and I think I will stay there again.
10 February 2026
Fabulous
It's a fantastic comfortable hotel in a great location for everything in Manchester, the rooms are soundproofed so extremely quiet. Exceptional value for money.
10 February 2026
Fabulous time in Manc!hester
Location was great. Tiana went.way beyond our expectations to help us with using the internet, directions to places we needed to go, and finding what we wanted. Our first trip to the UK was a learning experience.
Liked it all!
10 February 2026
comfortab;e, easy location and friendly staff.
Always welcoming
No food availability
10 February 2026
Very good
Easy to check in, at any time of the night. We had a nice room.
10 February 2026
A good stay and value for money
The size of the room is sufficient for 2 people. Location is good, very near to Piccadilly train station for us to get around. The room is clean and the toilet is quite modern.
None
9 February 2026
Great Trendy Hotel in a Great Location
Very modern and trendy
9 February 2026
Exquisite. Above & Beyond
Exceeded my expectations massively and checking in was an absolute breeze.
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9 February 2026
Nice hotel very clean with very modern feel and friendly helpful staff.
Location
8 February 2026
Content
The hotel was very well designed,rooms were very stylish comfortable
N/a
8 February 2026
Very comfortable and clean.
Easy access for travellers and transport operators. Welcoming staff and ambiance.
N/A
8 February 2026
Very good
Location was excellent. Hotel was clean and welcoming.
It was all good.
8 February 2026
Very good
It was central and a lovely quiet hotel and clean
Nothing it was adequate for our stay had everything we needed
8 February 2026
Exceptional
Very clean and perfect as right next to train station
7 February 2026
Convenient location and comfy bed
Convenient location and value for money. Stayed a few times over the last couple of years and it is always consistently good.
6 February 2026
Great value for money
I liked the room in general, was everything I needed. Minimal and basic with the right necessities.
Missing facilities like gym, sauna or some activities. I would’ve like more suggestions etc.
6 February 2026
Lovely staff, good value, would stay again.
Lovely staff, quick check-in, very efficient
Doors could be thicker and more quiet.
5 February 2026
amazing deffo recommend would come again but get breakfast next time
very nice good view and minutes away from town.
pillow weren’t as comfy but it was still good enough
5 February 2026
Very good
Great location
No issues
5 February 2026
Fabulous
The hotel location, and value for money were excellent. The interior design of the hotel lobby and receptiin area was very nice too.
The only small problem i discovered was there was only one waste basket in the hotel room. It was in the bathroom and was very small.
5 February 2026
Great hotel brand , very consistent , great value for money
Great value , simple but fits all my needs
Nothing
5 February 2026
Exceptional
Excellent value for money, very good breakfast, outstanding location.
5 February 2026
excellent
Relaxing
Booking.com
4 February 2026
Exceptional
Good location for station and shopping
Only downside was bathroom door didn't close properly
4 February 2026
Comfortable and great location.
Location, location, location! Convenient for station, trams and centre of town. Staff always helpful & price reasonable.
Rooms are characterless, but as I’m only there to sleep it’s no big deal.
4 February 2026
Fabulous
The lady on reception was very friendly and enabled an early check in when asked if I couls drop my bags. Location perfect for the train station, and only short walk to all the main city centre areas. Room was large, comfortable bed and clean. Great value for money.
Shower pressure was not great, but everything else was spot on.
3 February 2026
Very central easy check-in
Great location opposite station.
View due to low room.
3 February 2026
Great location
Location
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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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15 February 2026
Will be coming back