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The Cow Hollow Hotel, Manchester

57 Newton Street Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 1ET, United Kingdom. (show on map)

Expert reviews

The Guardian review:

“Its own way this boutique hotel is doing something that feels fresh and honest, true to the Northern Quarter’s historic zest for originality. In the wider context of Manchester city centre, which lacks interesting, independent stays, it is a find.”

Telegraph review:

“This hip new addition to Manchester’s Northern Quarter knows how to treat its guests with hi-spec interiors and plenty of treats – including free prosecco and nibbles, Netflix in all rooms and milk and cookies before bed. Many original features have been retained from the former textile warehouse it occupies, too.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of The Cow Hollow Hotel, Manchester. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 4th in Manchester

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What guests liked

All you need to know

Nestled in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, The Cow Hollow Hotel is a charming and intimate boutique hotel with a fantastic location and excellent amenities. With only 16 guest rooms, you can guarantee that this cozy hotel offers strong attention to detail and excellent customer service.

Upon entry, guests will be greeted with exposed brick walls, indoor greenery, and an earthy color palette. Guest rooms offer more exposed brick, distressed furniture, smart TVs, king-size beds, 400 thread count sheets, and complimentary Netflix access, combine to create a rustic, yet elegant, atmosphere with plenty of amenities. The private bathroom attached to each room is equally luxurious, with a glass rainfall shower and REN toiletries.

While coffee and tea are offered in your room, a complimentary breakfast bag is provided during your stay, in which you can enjoy fruit, yogurt, juices, and granola. You can also grab a complimentary hot drink from the onsite Aviary Cafe, available for self-service all day, every day.

One of the best perks of the Cow Hollow Hotel is the unbeatable location. Only 0.6 miles from the Palace Theater, a 12-minute walk from the Manchester Arena, 0.2 miles from Piccadilly Gardens, and 1600 feet from the Piccadilly Train Station, the bustle of the city will be at your fingertips. The Mule Cafe is located close to the hotel, so daytime food is only a short walk away. In the evening, visit this trendy cafe for a glass of wine.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.0
Lawrence

21 July 2025

Very good

Room was nice , bathroom was beautiful , nice & cool Fan was provided which was a god send as very warm Nice coffee & omelette next morning staff very present

Room very small !!! felt crampt no wardrobe

5.0
Brett

21 July 2025

Exceptional

Stunningly furnished hotel with very friendly staff. Located seconds from the lively bars of the Northen Quater.

The room was a little small with little storage.

5.0
Keith

21 July 2025

Would highly recommend is warm , welcoming happy place .

Mostly everything from entering the hotel to leaving. The staff , decor ,everything you needed, and the comfort and location. We asked to leave our bag till later and even on return to pick our bag up we were offered a drink by Krishna with a big smile . She then thank us . She was so pleasant and friendly what a way to end our trip .

Just a little bit of cleaning 9 out 10.

4.5
Violant

18 July 2025

Amazing hotel and excel.lent service from staff and manager

Mostly everything: the service and the attention of the staff and the manager; the bed sheets, the pillows and the matress; the breakfast (the cheese omelette was wonderful); the smell; the decoration; the smell…

The size of the room: it is a little smalll (12m2) and the doors of the bathroom

4.5
Jacqueline

16 July 2025

Fabulous

Easy to find , very comfortable rooms with good facilities. Eco friendly. Welcoming, pleasant, courteous and helpful staff.

N/A

5.0
Robert

15 July 2025

Quirky and fantastic staff

Great location and quirky rooms with fantastic character

Nothing it was excellent

4.0
Joanna

14 July 2025

Looking for something different with a guaranteed good night sleep.

Honest staff left money in the room. Called them they found it and returned it to me. It would have been easy to say no but they didn't. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was not a typical English breakfast but hot and tasty. We had the best night's sleep we were woken with breakfast in our room. The bed was divine.

Stairs didn't see a lift and I don't recall the description saying it didn't have one.

5.0
Rachel

13 July 2025

Lovely staff and great complimentary drinks, fab breakfast

Cookies and milk at midnight when we came back, Prosecco and nibbles on arrival, all complimentary. Great touch

It was fantastic

4.0
Caroline

11 July 2025

A fun, quirky little hotel - we'd stay again.

The staff at the Cow Hollow are absolutely lovely, we couldn't have wished for a nicer welcome or friendlier people. We were initially very disappointed when we checked in, only due to the room, which was so small (about 9ft x 9ft) there really wasn't anywhere to put anything, not even somewhere to put a small case. No wardrobe (just a hook the back on the bedroom door, no drawers, no shelves. Bathroom was a good size with a big shower but, again, nowhere to put anything. Very comfy (if rather small) bed. The room was, however, the only disappointment. The little bar area is very quirky and the staff are super. Prosecco and nibbles are served between 5-7pm, which is a lovely touch, and we went back to the bar later in the evening for a nightcap before bed and it was good to talk to other guests at the end of the night. Overall, we really liked it here and we'd stay again - but not in such a small (standard) room!

Size of the room was so, so small and we felt it was quite expensive for such a tiny room.

5.0
Olivia

10 July 2025

Beautiful

Beautiful hotel, friendly staff and perfect breakfast in bed!

Nothing.

5.0
Emily

8 July 2025

Exceptional

Great hotel in an ideal location! Breakfast was delicious and very generous

Nothing

5.0
Chris

7 July 2025

Will visit again!

A proper boutique hotel , very comfortable and well located. Staff are charming polite and friendly. Breakfast was excellent

Nothing comes to mind

5.0
Martin

4 July 2025

Perfect location with a really cool vibe, no rush to leave.

Great service with a great attitude! Breakfast was delivered on time and was really tasty.

4.0
Amy

1 July 2025

Boutique hotel with caring staff and a comfy sleep

Staff were wonderful, on arrival was offered complimentary prosecco and nibbles and after 10pm could ask for milk and cookies. Breakfast delivered to room at preffered time. Really lovely hotel, looked and smelt great. Bedrooms are compact but everything you need.

The hotel is situated near some late night bars so some noise in early hours but out of the hotels control.

5.0
Suzanne

25 June 2025

Quirky and good location

Central location in the Northern Quarter around 5-10 min walk to Piccadilly station, nice decor, quirky rooms, nice breakfast and little touches such as milk & cookies and Prosecco offered. Friendly staff. Quiet despite being in the city centre.

4.0
Daniel

23 June 2025

Very good

Room nice and cozy bed really soft and comfortable staff really helpfull

Just a bit noisy when window is open from traffic

5.0
Julie

20 June 2025

Loved our stay the staff really make you feel welcome

Very personal and very central

5.0
Kingsley

16 June 2025

Exceptional

Nice design, very helpful and friendly staff, breakfast included, free sweets and prosecco!

4.5
Ian

15 June 2025

Great location

Quirky hotel, attentive staff, nice breakfast, free prosseco and snacks

Shower was set at a temperature, I like a cold rinse but couldn't have one

5.0
Estelle

15 June 2025

Beautiful hotel , we will definitely be back

The staff where lovely , the hotel is beautiful, our room was small but had everything we needed and I loved the extras they offered , complementary drinks and snacks , tea and coffee machine and breakfast was lovely the nxt morning

All the added extras and the staff where very helpful and friendly

5.0
Tania

11 June 2025

The property can be fantastic but without the amazing staff at this property it would be nowhere near as good a stay as

Clean. Quirky. Great location

4.5
Clare

7 June 2025

Fabulous

Friendly staff, very comfortable room, good quality toiletries, free hot drinks

Lack of storage space

5.0
Sian

31 May 2025

Fab, centrally located hotel with lots of character, friendly staff. A really enjoyable stay.

We loved everything about the hotel. The decor, the staff, the location. Clean, comfortable hotel, funky and good value for money, tasty breakfast, parking nearby. It had it all! We’ll definitely be back.

4.5
Andrew

31 May 2025

Fabulous

Everything

Nothing

4.5
Richard

31 May 2025

Wonderful, quirky hotel.

The staff were lovely. The room was very clean, the bed and bedding and pillows were super comfortable. We loved the little extras, being able to order tea and cookies to the room. The breakfast was lovely too, served on a tray to the room.

The room was very dark, the lighting was poor to get ready in. The shower was difficult to find the right temperature. There was a lot of street noise (it was a weekend) The room was on the small side (deluxe)

4.5
Patricia

30 May 2025

Great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay, great location and nice, cosy room.

The bathroom was slightly small and uncomfortable. The pillows smelt a bit weird.

5.0
Andrew

27 May 2025

Great independant hotel, full of charm and character, with great staff and great value.

The Room I was given was amazing, it was called The Copper Suite. Amazingly appointed, huge comfy bed, lovely sized shower with great water flow. Spacious and quiet and comfy. Would stay there again and highly recommend.

It was all good

4.5
Jennifer

26 May 2025

Fabulous

Great location Unique feel rather than generic hotel, with added thoughtful touches Breakfast in bed was amazing Free extras, such as coffee and prosecco made for a very enjoyable stay

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5.0
Adel

26 May 2025

Boutique hotel with guest satisfaction at the heart of everything.

Staff fantastic - helpful and friendly. Decor excellent - very stylish. Loved all the little ‘extras’ - complimentary quality tea/coffee etc. Great tone to marketing and strong brand. The Cow Hollow understands what guests want, and provides it. Quiet, comfortable sleep. Knew the Standard king room was very small in advance, as we have stayed here before, but the overall vibe makes up for this. Will definitely stay again.

Nothing.

4.0
Money

24 May 2025

ok for just one night

bed ok

size of room difficult to find hotel in the dark took an hour to find no illuminated sighs to show

5.0
Chris

24 May 2025

What a little gem! ❤️

Wow! What an amazing hotel! So happy we stumbled across this when looking for somewhere to stay! Everything was brilliant. The Staff, the bar, the room, the shower, breakfast in bed and the cocktails were spot on!

5.0
Paul

23 May 2025

Would definitely stay there again and recommend to others.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely little bar/reception area. Very nice room Quiet

4.5
Gemma

21 May 2025

A great little find that is perfectly different.

LOVE the little extras. Milk and cookies at bedtime was a first and loved it!

All good!

4.5
Shawn

21 May 2025

Fabulous

Faboulous friendly staff. great comfortable lobby

4.0
Helen

20 May 2025

Fab hotel lovely staff but like a breakfast room

Funky coolness

Breakfast in my room

4.5
Derval

20 May 2025

Excellent hôtel , would stay again

Attention to detail and friendly staff, breakfast and great coffee

4.0
Lou

19 May 2025

Great location, staff and decor!

Super friendly welcome, great location, good vibes

Bathroom was quite small!

4.5
Kate

19 May 2025

Great location, friendly and helpful staff - a great experience all round.

Great hotel - comfortable and clean in a great location for exploring Manchester and walking distance to the Etihad and Co-op arena.

4.5
Carol

16 May 2025

Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Bar is a lovely space and serves great cocktails.

Breakfast was tasty smallish portion but adequate

4.0
Emily

16 May 2025

Lovely place, but missing some essentials to make it really comfortable

Great location and nice rooms. Lovely staff and great breakfast.

The WiFi was awful, no air con and the windows open into a noisy street and there are a lot of stairs up to the room which was on the top floor.

5.0
Dan

10 May 2025

Exceptional

Rooms were nice, location was perfect and the staff were attentive

5.0
Fionah

9 May 2025

Always love staying here - the staff are so friendly and it is the only place I have stayed that offers free coffees and

Clean, stylish and comfortable.

4.5
Katherine

6 May 2025

Small but perfectly formed

The hotel was lovely - nice staff, welcoming, great breakfast in bed. The small rooms are very small but in a great location and well made so a great base to explore the city for a night.

I wouldn't have wanted to stay for too long as the rooms are small but it was perfect for our quick getaway!

4.5
Ashleigh

5 May 2025

Luxurious

Very comfortable bed Staff were very welcoming Breakfast was fresh and tasty - a nice touch to be brought breakfast in bed

Room was a little small Smell of incense throughout the lobby and stairs was a little overwhelming

4.5
Mark

5 May 2025

Felt like a luxury stay in a hotel abroad

Gorgeous interiors, friendly and helpful staff, fab location

The portions of the breakfast and measures of the drinks could have been more generous.

5.0
Julia

5 May 2025

Pure luxury and the feeling you are being spoilt from the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out

It is a hidden gem! Beautiful decor, unique and spotlessly clean

Nothing not to like!

5.0
Katie

2 May 2025

Relaxing, enjoyable and value for money

The location and the actual place was stunning.

Nothing

4.5
Mairi

29 April 2025

Cosy room with breakfast

Loved the small touches- sweets, water, fruit, afternoon glass of bubbly, good pillows and duvet, breakfasts in bed.

We stayed in the room which was located in the basement. Slight smell of damp in corridor. Had an issue with hot water, which was fixed quickly, however it was too hot in the end. Be aware that water pressure is really low due to the hotel being eco-friendly.

4.5
Glyn

26 April 2025

Fabulous

Amazing staff and all the extras made the stay

Other visitors were not very respectful of the time of night and the fact that others maybe be sleeping eventhough they were still awake

5.0
Sara

24 April 2025

Exceptional

Such an amazing hotel, lovely staff and the room was so comfortable and clean. Breakfast was delicious! Definitely going to book again, we loved it :)

Hotel facilities

Services

  • - Room service
  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Fax/photocopying
  • - Concierge service
  • - Shared lounge/TV area
  • - Daily housekeeping

Food & Drink

  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout

Outdoors

  • - Outdoor furniture

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
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