Stock Exchange Hotel, Manchester
The Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester is a stunning example of Edwardian Baroque architecture, originally built between 1904 and 1906 by architects Bradshaw, Gass & Hope. Once the city’s bustling financial hub, this Grade II listed building was lovingly transformed into a luxury hotel by former Manchester United stars Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs, reopening its doors in 2019.
The hotel’s design beautifully honors its past. The interior, reimagined by the studio Autoban, blends contemporary elegance with historical details like marble pillars, stained glass, and original fireplaces. A particularly fascinating detail is the wallpaper in some areas, which features patterns copied from actual fingerprints found on banknotes discovered in the building’s old vaults.
Dining is a major highlight, with the hotel’s restaurant occupying the grand former trading floor, complete with its original domed ceiling. Guests can enjoy a sophisticated atmosphere that bridges the gap between Manchester’s industrial heritage and modern luxury, with bespoke furnishings designed to subtly mimic the edge of a coin.
Its central location on Norfolk Street makes it a perfect starting point for city exploration. You are just a short walk away from the Royal Exchange Theatre, the beautiful St. Ann’s Square, and the breathtaking Neo-Gothic architecture of the John Rylands Library.
Whether you’re visiting to soak in the history or to enjoy a high-end stay, the hotel sits right in the heart of the action, close to the Manchester Art Gallery and the city’s most iconic cultural landmarks.
Expert reviews
“This city centre hotel, housed in Manchester’s former Stock Exchange, shows off its heritage with style. Original features such as marble columns, stained glass and fireplaces sparkle, while an excellent restaurant by chef Tom Kerridge is in pride of place in the building’s magnificent dome, formerly the trading floor.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Comfortable beds
- Friendly staff
- Room service
- Bar
Location
Recent guest reviews
22 December 2025
Look forward to returning
Fabulous welcome, lovely staff. Beautiful building. Nothing too much trouble , great atmosphere , sophisticated without being pretentious.
Rooms are luxurious and bedding is crisp and inviting.
Stayed in several hotels in Manchester but I think this is one of the best.
Added bonus having some famous footballers at breakfast was a nice treat.
Breakfast little slow but a minor issue.
22 December 2025
Boutique hotel in fantastic, quiet yet central location
Brilliant location and superb breakfast, much improved from when we last had breakfast there.
At previous stays around Christmas we got champagne with small mice pie which I thought was a lovely touch.
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No mince pies last year andI commented, but none again this year.
No decorations at entrance to hotel which they have previously.
12 December 2025
Fantastic, clean rooms and central location
The location was central and close to everything. Room was really nice and clean.
9 December 2025
Beautiful looking hotel
Beautiful decor, great location, very friendly staff, super clean.
3 December 2025
It really is a 5* that offers a bespoke and luxury stay! Fantastic service.
I love this hotel, this our go to hotel in Manchester. It really is a 5* that offers a bespoke and luxury stay. I love the hotel location, service, rooms and atmosphere. If you prefer a smaller feel hotel, it’s great. Service in bigger 5* hotels in the city can often feel mediocre, but not this one! Can’t wait to return again next year.
Nothing.
23 November 2025
Fantastic weekend at the Stock Exchange
Hotel was amazing, Staff fantastic. Met by Nigel, very polite and warm, booked in by Tinksey?, patient and informative and served by Ryan in the restaurant, attentive and efficient. Overall really professional polite staff throughout the hotel
Too be honest,nothing, we had a great stay
22 November 2025
Lovely hotel and location
Good location
No way to get a drink of anything after 11.30pm
13 November 2025
Beautiful hotel and exceptional staff. Couldn’t ask for more.
Beautiful building, well designed and tastefully decorated, immaculate rooms in a perfect location. The dining room was exceptional.
We liked everything.
6 November 2025
Wonderful hotel and staff. Great location, lovely room with very comfy bed. Champagne on arrival!
Great location, lovely breakfast. Our 4th stay, and very happy with everything! Good sized room with a very comfy bed. Glass of Champagne on arrival is a nice touch.
20 October 2025
Would definitely be back
Probably the best hotel we have stayed in , huge room , huge bed ( very comfortable) huge bathroom with excellent shower
No shaver socket , the ladies attitude to when we were checking out , didn’t even bother to ask now or stay was , very sour faced , whereas the lovely lady when we checked in was so helpful and very pleasant
6 October 2025
The place is amazing but the staff make it. All brilliant and attentive but Nigel is simply the best
It’s an amazing hotel, can’t wait to return
Nothing it’s all wonderful
1 October 2025
Lovely indulgent night away to celebrate my husbands birthday.
Breakfast menu and the breakfast itself was great, gorgeous room and decor! Our room felt really luxurious with our own balcony, very spacious. Couldn't have asked for anything else.
having to leave!!!
23 September 2025
Great new hotel in the heart of central Manchester.
Amazing building in great location. Clean and very comfortable. Staff we extremely helpful. Best hotel we stayed in for central Manchester by far.
Nothing, it really is great.
16 September 2025
I only have positive things to say about this hotel - Absolute first class and great value for money
A really nice welcome, pulled up outside and car was taken away and parked, all luggage placed nicely, hung up in my room. Welcome glass of champagne and first class service - Easily on a par if not better than first class London Hotels.
Nothing at all - A perfect stay.
1 September 2025
Exceptional, we will be back
We liked everything, staff, service, room, food & drink was everything we wanted we will definitely be going back, concierge was exceptional Deepak enhanced our stay and arranged a shopping experience for us.
Nothing.
To dislike.
Great weekend.
27 August 2025
Perfectly relaxing.its our Oasis away from the stresses of life!
Always a warm welcome with valet parking, and a glass of champagne at check in we feel relaxed from the moment we arrive. The staff are amazing, including in the restaurant & breakfast team. They seem to anticipate a need before you realise it’s there! We also love the Sterling Bar & live music it’s a perfect way to finish the evening. It’s our second stay & we will definitely be back !
Nothing
14 August 2025
Professional and friendly
The History. Clean. Spacious
8 August 2025
Sumptuous elegance and style a real winner highly recommended
We loved the warm support from all staff from the Concierge Melissa and all the team .
Room clean and comfortable , great location and Cocktails down stairs were expertly mixed I think by Nick ?
Fabulous
Could you put lights on the tables at breakfast as was too dark to read the paper well .. could be my age !!
7 August 2025
Fab. Really enjoyed it. The Jo Malone
Everything really. I did expectations breakfast to be included in the price of the room. Seemed to be lots of add ons. Like parking breakfast etc,.
Oops see above
1 August 2025
Nigel the concierge was outstanding in his attentive manner, nothing was too much trouble for him. The staff were all su
The location and history of the building.
The traffic warden approaching as we waited to have our car parked.
26 July 2025
Convenient to much but costly to stay. Never ate meals on site
Location and historic property.
Very expensive for a 3 night stay.
22 July 2025
Sumptuous and atmospheric hotel in a great location with superb staff!
Beautiful and sympathetic renovation of a fabulous old stock exchange building that is truly sumptuous and quite pleasantly intimate. Location is excllent and the staff were a joy!
Nothing not to like.
20 July 2025
Overall a pleasurable stay with outstanding service
The dining area is beautiful and breakfast was exceptionally good. The property is central and very private and quiet,
I did not think it was clear that the Sterling bar was not open on Sunday and Monday. We stayed in an Arthur Hope Room which whilst being adequate in size and facilities was not quite as big as I had anticipated. Very little room between the end of the bed and the dressing table.
20 July 2025
Amazing gem in the middle of Manchester
Amazing food, beautiful room, wonderful staff.
15 July 2025
Great Hotel. friendly staff
Room was lovely - breakfast was very good also
Nothing of note
13 July 2025
Always stay here when in Manchester felt special that NoelGallagher was here too
Everything
Nothing
4 July 2025
Anytime we visit The Stock Exchange, we don't want to leave.
Everything! From the champagne on arrival to the staff putting our bags in the taxi for us. It is so luxurious, yet homely. The beds are like sleeping in a cloud and the breakfast was exceptional. 10/10 can't wait to come back.
The only improvement possible would be a spa in the hotel.
25 June 2025
Fabulous stay with super friendly staff
Beautiful hotel, architecture and history makes it worth the money
Tv didn’t work in room
15 June 2025
The most gorgeous hotel in Manchester
This hotel is absolutely stunning and the staff are so lovely, welcoming and friendly it’s by far the most beautiful classy hotel in Manchester especially for a special occasion
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Activities
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make-up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Haircut
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Personal trainer
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available

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9 January 2026
Amazing place, probably the best hotel I have ever stayed in.