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
19 February 2026
Excellent
Very clean friendly staff.
19 February 2026
Fabulous
Modern, clean, comfortable. Just opposite the train station. Nice bathroom. Friendly staff.
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19 February 2026
Good welcome, good room, good time.
The young receptionist who greeted us was very helpful, bright, bubbly, young......she made us feel welcome. Well done to you and well done to her.
A little more milk and tea bags in the room.
18 February 2026
The location, clean room, comfortable bed - great nights sleep
The location, clean room, comfortable bed - great nights sleep
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18 February 2026
Lovely stay
Good location Nicely decorated Cosy Good price
Room looked like could do with hoover
18 February 2026
Exceptional
Really good stay couldn't fault hotel excellent
N/a
18 February 2026
The hotel for a short stay in Manchester
Great location, nice relaxing bar area. Clean functional room. Easy walk from the Co-op Live
A bit noisy from the trams
18 February 2026
Very good
Room was lovely and comfortable, warm and location was great. Right next to piccadilly train station.
18 February 2026
Very convenient, friendly and cosy
Very good location and facilities were great including the bar! The staff were very friendly especially the person who checked us in- they were very vibrating and welcoming, so if they see this- thank you :)
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18 February 2026
Comfortable hotel right next to Manchester Piccadilly train station with an excellent breakfast and
Comfortable hotel right next to Manchester Piccadilly train station with an excellent breakfast and friendly staff
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18 February 2026
Motel One, Manchester
Very stylish hotel, rooms super modern and comfortable with great bathrooms
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18 February 2026
Fabulous
Stayed here for a concert at coop live, great location, nice reception area, room modern, clean and quiet. I would absolutely stay here again.
18 February 2026
Great value for money, clean and comfy !
Clean, big bed, room was ready even tho I arrived very early!
The air conditioning did not work in the room and the room was quite warm.
17 February 2026
Fabulous
Really friendly staff, good atmosphere and bar facilities were open until 2am. Really good location 2 minute walk from piccadilly station
The price was a little expensive for a basic room
17 February 2026
Best hotel I've been in
Everything was perfect, the location is inmaculate 1 minute away from the train station and close to other attractions. The room was a good size, bed was comfortable and everything was clean, bathroom was spacious and the shower has good water pressure. Helpful staff and breakfast was great for value. I will stay here again when I go back to Manchester. 100% recommend
Nothing was bad at all
17 February 2026
Very good
I liked where the hotel was located and how clean it was.
17 February 2026
Lovely relaxing break.
It was ideally located across the road from Piccadilly and easy access to metro links.
No restaurant. I would have loved to dine at the hotel but couldn’t.
17 February 2026
Exceptional
The bed was really comfy, great location, nice shower
17 February 2026
Perfection
Everything was exceptional , took our bags to store, managed an early check in . Spotlessly clean. Super continental breakfast , so much that you dont miss the cooked English breakfast, which to be honest I dont mind . Super comfy room , perfect.
Nothing i didn't like
17 February 2026
Fabulous
Location near to the train station and city centre and places to eat
17 February 2026
Very good
The Motel was very clean and the staff were very welcoming and friendly.
The chairs in the bar area were not comfortable and in my opinion, quite dangerous especiallyif you had a drink in your hand.. Myself and other h noticed other guests sat on the chairs and nearly fell backwards.
17 February 2026
Quality & value every time
Practical and efficient, quality & value, always helpful M1 team
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16 February 2026
Cosy, affordable hotel
Very clean, lovely staff and great location
16 February 2026
Fabulous
location
office neighbors
16 February 2026
Brilliant and comfortable
Excellent check in staff, beautiful lobby area and the room was quiet with excellent mattress and bedding. It was much better than I expected considering the amount I paid
15 February 2026
It was amazing stay, staff were extremely helpful
Good location 5-10mins from the shops
Loved everything
15 February 2026
Really nice stay! Would definitely stay here!
Very clean and a fab location! The bed was also very comfortable. The rooms must be soundproof as we don’t hear anything at all and it was very busy!
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15 February 2026
Will be coming back
It was really comfortable and cozy
Nothing
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.
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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19 February 2026
Good location