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The Edwardian Hotel, Manchester

Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP, United Kingdom. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Fodors review:

“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.

Lonely Planet review:

“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.”

Telegraph review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of The Edwardian 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

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 6th in Manchester

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What guests liked

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

5.0
Christopher

27 December 2025

Amazing hotel. Fantastic staff. Loved the stay.

Immaculate. Professional staff. Excellent facilities.

The lifts are so very slow.

4.5
Sophia

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

5.0
Annabel

26 December 2025

Exceptional

Very helpful and friendly staff.

4.5
Colin

26 December 2025

Fabulous

As usual , great location, staff are brilliant and the rooms are very comfortable , bedding very good indeed.

Needs a more comfortable reception area and more Parking options

5.0
Awaa

26 December 2025

Loved it the view breakfast staff was amazing. We will be coming back to stay again.

Spa and gym exceptional

Check out time for 11 is terrible

5.0
Eryn

24 December 2025

Amazing, would recommend!

Clean, modern and has it all. Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.

5.0
Jade

23 December 2025

Nice and relaxed stay

Location and the champagne bar

5.0
Adam

22 December 2025

Christmas weekend

Location, facilities, staff. Gary on concierge deserves a special mention as does Koby in the bar. Two diamonds in there positions. 🙌🏼🙌🏼

Lift out of order, 20 mins to get downstairs each day.

4.5
Alan

22 December 2025

Fabulous

Everything from walking through the door was perfect. Really friendly staff, the room was on the 14th floor with a great view and the spa was great. Definitely go again.

4.5
Natalie

22 December 2025

A lovely stay, friendly and helpful staff. Great for my daughters 18th Birthday weekend

Hotel was lovely and festive. Felt very clean and uncluttered upon our arrival. Had a problem with our heating someone came out within 15 mins am sorted out the issue. Glad there were extra pillows in the cupboard. Spa was lovely could have done with more an hour slot but pool water was warm and jacuzzi was lovely and hot Breakfast buffet was lovely, great selection of food something for everyone.

A slight smell in our room when we arrived.

5.0
Olivia

22 December 2025

Unreal

Good location , the friendliest staff. The best birthday celebrations

Nothing

5.0
Claire

22 December 2025

Luxurious & stylish

Beautiful hotel, spacious comfy rooms. Excellent location. Staff were very friendly & welcoming. Spa was lovely, the heated pool was fantastic.

For the price, breakfast should be included.

5.0
Liam

22 December 2025

Excellent all round. Staff & facilities all fantastic.

We specifically asked for room 501 & we’re delighted to be allocated that room. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay.,

Nothing.

5.0
Keaton

21 December 2025

The beautiful city view and pristine interior made the hotel the highlight of our city break.

Beautiful room, especially the view. The pool and spa area was amazing too. The staff all said happy birthday to my girlfriend and the hotel gave her a card and a small desert in the room when we arrived. Was a very nice suprise. One staff member in particular, can’t recall his name unfortunately but was a young man, was very helpful and we tried to go to him with any questions, complimented my jacket as well, very nice person.

No problems at all.

4.0
Laura

21 December 2025

Great stay

Great location and very friendly helpful staff

Nothing

4.0
Sumiayah

21 December 2025

Very good

Spa was nice and clean Breakfast for veggie/ halal was boring Staff were nice Ice dispensers outside rooms

No access to rooms and was locked out from 10:00 partner went to reception twice Very long wait for lifts during check out

5.0
Nathan

21 December 2025

Wholesome

The rooms were big and all the staff were friendly

Lifts were too busy during checkout so had to take some random fire escape stairs

4.0
Natalie

21 December 2025

Very good

The spa facilities and the fact they gave early checkin

No view from the room

5.0
J-hough

21 December 2025

Exceptional

Even at a busy time the hotel is still immaculate and the staff are all attentive nd helpful. Whenever we come to Manchester we stay here. Fabulous breakfast too!

5.0
John

21 December 2025

Superb hotel with great staff

Great location Really attentive staff

Nothing

4.0
Eva

21 December 2025

Very central location, lovely bar and restaurant. Clean comfortable rooms with all facilities Z

Location, clean, stylish

We were on the 11th floor- there was a long wait for the lifts

5.0
Paul

20 December 2025

Great for Xmas market

Great value, spa excellent, friendly staff

4.5
Norman

20 December 2025

Excellent

Very well situated

4.5
Charlotte

19 December 2025

Fabulous

Really nice, spacious and comfy rooms. Beautiful hotel & spa and gym.

4.5
Lee

19 December 2025

Very good

Really nice hotel

No parking

5.0
Allana

19 December 2025

Exceptional

Staff very polite and caring. Hotel beautiful and clean. All you need in room. Beds comfortable.

Champagme bar had a private function on, on 2nd day of our visit. The other bar was closed during the day.

4.5
Danielle

18 December 2025

Excellent, great location .

Very comfortable, beautiful decor. Very friendly staff. Nice pool and spa.

Went to the Japanese looking front bar for a drink just after 11, waited to be served when staff weren’t doing much. Then we were told 5 times they were closing at 12. Was really annoying!

5.0
Summer

18 December 2025

Amazing location. Lovely staff. Room was spotless as was the pool and spa.

Clean. Pool area and spa was immaculate.

5.0
Shelly

17 December 2025

Will come back, for sure

Everything

Nothing

4.5
Michael

17 December 2025

enjoyed our stay

everything was nice

pillows - were very soft but i cloud use a harder one coffee/tea/apples could be nice if were available at the lobby

4.0
Amanda

16 December 2025

Nice one night stay

It’s situated right in the centre of Manchester for the market, shopping and restaurants. The rooms were spacious, It’s always a lovely stay here, we’ve been coming here for the last 13yrs

I feel sometimes you don’t get the attention you need from staff, we waited a while before we was asked for a hot drink at breakfast when we was half way through our meal, it wasn’t busy either. Also at the bar was the same in the afternoon, some people seem to get more priority than others I feel it’s changed a lot over the years unfortunately. We never complain in a review but I felt like we had too as this hotel isn’t the cheapest

5.0
Sandra

16 December 2025

Edwardian stay for Christmas treat

Check in reception was really warm and friendly and everyone we spoke to were warm and welcoming, the room was amazing with a good size bed and a lovely big bath and separate shower. We took advantage of the swiming pool and steam room the next morning had to pre book a time slot so it didn't get lots of guest in the pool at the same time which was so relaxing and chilled out as it wasn't over crowded. Will definitely book another stay at The Edwardian. On a side note accidentally left my phone in the room, returned to reception and explained what had happened and they were really helpful in helping me get my phone back without any fuss, great team xx

I can not fault the Edwardian at all room was amazing, facilities were fabulous and all the staff were fantastic x

5.0
Christine

16 December 2025

Absolutely perfect

Location

Nothing

5.0
Linda

15 December 2025

A magical christmassy hotel

Beautiful, Clean, Cosie , Magical

Nothing to not like

4.5
Peter

15 December 2025

Fabulous

Great reception, Cole was superb.

Bar prices do not encourage more drinks to be ordered.

5.0
Mike

14 December 2025

Exceptional

Excellent rooms, high quality

Nothing

5.0
Mark

14 December 2025

Best birthday celebration

Absolutely brilliant Great day and night

The bar, spa and rooms were brilliant

4.5
Liam

14 December 2025

Highly Recommended Hotel

Great location. Superb rooms. Service and Staff

4.5
Dana-amber

14 December 2025

Gorgeous hotel with great staff! with lovely and clean rooms

Great location - walking distance for food and shopping. Hotel was lovely and staff were professional and friendly! Room was lovely, spacious and very clean! Shower was hot and powerful! Bed was very comfy! The black out blind really helped with getting a good night sleep!

4.5
Beth

13 December 2025

Fabulous

Breakfast set up lovely

hot english breakfast could be better

5.0
David

13 December 2025

Exceptional

The resturant food was excellent from breakfast to an evening meal, would highly recommend this hotel.

5.0
Sharon

13 December 2025

Well worth it

Lovely customer service and making it special for my daughters birthday

Nothing

4.5
Anne

12 December 2025

Ask for coffee !! Otherwise very good 👍

Lovely clean rooms, comfy beds !!

The breakfast. Coffee was horrible and cold 🙁. The selection was ok otherwise.

5.0
Elaine

12 December 2025

Exceptional

Can’t fault it apart from the main restaurant being closed when I stayed on the Sunday evening so I opted for a meal in the bar area which was still lovely.

Breakfast had a very large choice and staff helpful and very obliging Ice machines on the floor were out of order so I had to go to the bar for some ice.

5.0
Ahmed

10 December 2025

Exceptional

“I recently stayed at the Edwardian Manchester for my birthday with my girlfriend, and we were extremely impressed with every part of our visit. The service, rooms, and overall experience were outstanding. Highly recommended.

5.0
Tracy

10 December 2025

Good value for money

Great location for Opera House and shops, bars and restaurants

Friendly helpful staff. The room was really clean and comfortable

5.0
Chloe

9 December 2025

Absolute luxury

What can i say? It was absolutely amazing! Everything was perfect, we stayed for one night and we got the best view from the highest level. The room was perfect, the facilities were amazing. We loved the spa, it was a lovely stay and we are definitely coming back next year!

The property was a 10/10. No negative thing to say.

5.0
Osman

9 December 2025

Relaxed spa break

Love the breakfast

Not everything is visible in the room e.g hair dryer

4.0
Gemma

9 December 2025

Lovely

Location

4.5
Hannah

8 December 2025

Fabulous

The location, how clean it was, how attentive the staff were and the spa is so nice

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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