The Edwardian Hotel, Manchester
Expert reviews
“In the heart of the city, this elegant option invites you to unwind with its atmospheric spa (complete with a urban subterranean swimming pool, sauna, steam rooms and cutting-edge gym), luxurious afternoon teas, and memorable dining including contemporary Japanese and Mexican small plates in Peter Street Kitchen.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Manchester.
“Gladstone, Dickens and Fitzgerald…just some of the names associated with the historic Free Trade Hall, now an elegant business hotel with high-end trimmings and decor. It has done its best to preserve the memories of the building’s most famous visitors.”
“This five-star hotel, set in one of Manchester’s grandest buildings, the Free Trade Hall, often hosts celebrity visitors to the city (Simon Cowell and Sven-Goran Eriksson among them). Guests will enjoy the spa and unique restaurant, and the location’s also handy for visitors to the Manchester Central Convention Centre.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
- Swimming pool
All you need to know
Formerly a historic Free Trade Hall, The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel, is an upscale boutique hotel with a rich history. The grandiose architecture and archways of the exterior reflect the fascinating history of this building, while the interior has been refurbished to include contemporary design and thoughtful details. Over the years, this incredible structure has served as the backdrop to political rallies, world-renowned music shows, and violent protests.
Each room includes modern amenities, like comfortable beds, high-speed WiFi, high-tech spa-like bathrooms, and crisp white linens. Minimalist design permeates each space, showcasing an earthy and neutral color palette throughout guest rooms. Some rooms come with incredible city views, and the penthouse suite provides the most luxurious experience with an abundance of space, impeccable design, and plush furniture.
Enjoy a dip in the hotel pool, a massage at the Espa spa, or a workout in the fitness center. Grab a signature cocktail in The Library curated by Assouline, which also provides access to famous fashion books and an afternoon tea. Peter Street Kitchen, the hotel’s main restaurant, has a chic and elegant atmosphere, serving Mexican small plates and contemporary Japanese, with an extensive selection of adult beverages, including cocktails, sake, and wine.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
18 January 2026
Very nice.
The location was great, the staff was helpful and friendly. All round a lovey experience.
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16 January 2026
Would definitely come again
Staff very friendly, we got upgraded. The hotel was clean, bed was comfy, facilities were all great.
Absolutely nothing
16 January 2026
Exceptional
I would of liked longer than an hour to use the spa facilities
14 January 2026
Fabulous Five Star Heaven
The spa and pool were fabulous as was the room . Spacious and comfortable. Well equipped and great views of the city. The bar has some amazing Japanese whiskies too.
14 January 2026
Exceptional
Staff were amazing
How many drinks i had
14 January 2026
Great welcome. Super bed linen
Very comfy
All good
14 January 2026
Just amazing and worth another visit
Interiors and cleanliness. Also like the extra touch of a birthday card and cake for my special day
The lift waiting times were long
13 January 2026
Fabulous location, wonderful facilities and superb staff
Clean modern and super efficient
Awesome staff
13 January 2026
Great Stay...will be back
Another great stay at the Edwardian, great location, reception staff lovely and they managed to get us into our room early. Which was a bonus. Breakfast was excellent as always, but still staff allow guests to hold conversations on laptops and mobile phones, which is very distracting
We booked an hour slot for the spa, thinking that numbers would be limited. It was packed! There was nowhere to sit and we left as it wasn't a relaxing experience. Rooms are looking a little tired especially the wood TV/Dressing table. Would be nice to have fresh milk in the fridge along with a couple of biscuits! Despite these little annoyances we will be back.
13 January 2026
Awesome value out of season. One of the best hotels we have stayed
The best Radisson we have stayed, beautiful rooms, staff very helpful, awesome and quiet staff
Nothing, it was perfect
10 January 2026
Perfect stay would definitely recommend and come here again
Property was clean and the staff were welcoming
10 January 2026
Great location. Lovely hotel. The best breakfast choice ever!
Beautiful inside with some lovely history.
10 January 2026
Lovely
Staff
Swimming pool/spa too busy, needs to be managed better
8 January 2026
Exceptional
I love this hotel. I host events here and stay there for business trips. Its smart, its clean and pleasing to the aesthetics. The rooms are well appointed, large and the beds very comfy. The staff is always helpful and Joseph is my mate - there are others. The beartenders at the restraunt, peters street kitchen, are great and know their stuff. The food is excellent - pricey but high quailty. The spa is amazing. The location spot on. Its expensive by Manchester standards but worth the extra specially if youre at work and have also work from the hotel, room and champagne bar. One would pay a lot more in London and space is a lovely thing. Whoever owns this and whoever manages this place , congratulations. Its a tough business and you have the right balance of peemium and price. Thank you.
8 January 2026
The perfect location when visiting Manchester City Centre for business or pleasure.
Been staying here for years on and off it’s a fantastic location a great spa area and feels like home from home.
8 January 2026
Exceptional
Very central for moving around Spa is great
NA nu
7 January 2026
Exceptional
Spa amenities were great
Would be nicer to have more pillows in the room
6 January 2026
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel. Lovely staff. Great location.
6 January 2026
Only place to stay in Manchester the rooms staff and spa facilities are fantastic
Amazing facilities immaculate great location beautiful breakfast
Nothing negative to report
5 January 2026
Great place to stay
Clean , nice vibe , location , comfortable beds , The Spa
5 January 2026
Old style luxury in the centre of Manchester.
Comfortable
The staff on the desk and at breakfast were quite rude, very unexpected as have stayed before and not encountered this.
4 January 2026
Exceptional
Possibly the best UK hotel breakfast I've had! Beautiful spa!
4 January 2026
Very good
The staff were lovely. Very attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was lovely.
Having to wait until 3pm.
3 January 2026
Great stay for Christmas markets
Lovely room, great location and loved the facilities
Nothing
3 January 2026
Second time staying here no complaints
Great value for money
Nothing
2 January 2026
Exceptional
Staff were lovely Room was bigger than thought Spa was busy
2 January 2026
Comfy stay and my favourite hotel
Friendly staff, great location and facilities
Christmas parties taking preference over hotel guests!
2 January 2026
Perfect hotel - great restaurant and bar
Very luxurious- staff were lovely - one of best hotel breakfasts I’ve had!
Nothing
2 January 2026
Brilliant Birthday getaway for me and my friend.
Everything was great. Got to hotel check-in was smooth as usual. When we got to the room we were greeted with a slice of cake and birthday card which was a really nice touch.
There were no appointments available for treatments at the spa - book atleast a week or so in advance as the spa is VERY popular.
1 January 2026
Very good
Everything
Nothing
1 January 2026
Fabulous
Great decor great location
The beds where a little bit hard
1 January 2026
Fabulous
We always enjoy our stay at this hotel, it's very clean, quiet and in a good location.
N/A
31 December 2025
Great quality service, staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be coming back in July for partners 30th.
Everything really good
Blank.
31 December 2025
Perfect staycation
Great rooms, clean and great service.
30 December 2025
Fabulous
Excellent facilities, the gym and spa are brilliant
30 December 2025
Keep going back because they make you feel valued
Fantastic location for central Manchester. Great heritage of the building if you are into music and culture of the city. Rooms excellent. Staff an absolute delight, so friendly and helpful Food at bar was stunning
One lift out of order, which meant massive queues to get down with luggage on morning. Challenging to find the stairs
30 December 2025
Fabulous
excellent location and facilities
Champagne bar was very expensive
29 December 2025
Would definitely visit again
Great facilities and location
The breakfast finishing at 11 should have the chance to have breakfast after check out so breakfast until 12 would be great for all customers staying here, something else I think would be a great improvement would be having the chance to extend your check out time until 1 pm then it gives customers chance to wake up at a reasonable time go down to the spa then shower and head up for breakfast before preparing for check out
29 December 2025
Lovely stay to celebrate Christmas
Room was spacious and tranquil
Bathroom could have been cleaner
29 December 2025
It was nice.
Hotel is stunning.
It was loud and so I couldn't sleep. I requested a room with two beds and that was ignored.
29 December 2025
Excellent stay
Stunning hotel lovely spa and pool. Rooms very comfortable and all little touches nice.
29 December 2025
Perfect
Location and comfort
N/A
28 December 2025
Would stay here again
Location/Facilities
Nothing
28 December 2025
Perfect for a relaxing birthday spa staycation, lovely solo night away from the kids with really quick room service.
Everything was spot on , rooms are huge and very clean.
The spa was busier than i would have liked at 8am
28 December 2025
Our stay was very pleasant, peaceful and very comfortable
The location
Our room had no view just a brick wall
28 December 2025
Exceptional
Friendly staff and great facilities.
Noisy at night.
27 December 2025
Amazing hotel. Fantastic staff. Loved the stay.
Immaculate. Professional staff. Excellent facilities.
The lifts are so very slow.
26 December 2025
Lovely stay and staff thank you
Staff friendly who were attentive
Spa felt over crowded with big groups hogging the hot tub and the pool and beds over crowded. Suggestion: limit amount of people in the spa at a time as some people who were they’re before us were still there when we left
26 December 2025
Exceptional
Very helpful and friendly staff.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Indoor pool
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Head massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Pool and wellness
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available

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18 January 2026
Fabulous