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
3 August 2025
Lovely hotel, favourite in Manchester.
We love this hotel and always go back to it, one of the nicest in Manchester.
The pool was busy and children / babies were loud, hard to relax.
3 August 2025
Perfect location, super friendly staff and lovely spa.
Staff were super friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
The TV in my room was a bit glitchy which was annoying while watching the women’s football!
3 August 2025
perfect
everything. location amazing
nothing
3 August 2025
Beautiful place, friendly staff, great stay!
Beautiful
Liked everything
2 August 2025
Perfect & relaxing
Everything from the room, to the service, to the food, it was perfect!
Nothing
2 August 2025
A beautiful hotel in a great location. Worth every penny
Decor, cleanliness and location
Everything was lovely
1 August 2025
Exceptional
I liked everything!
1 August 2025
Very good
Good room, facilities
Location is a little unfavourable, especially walking from the car parks to the hotel at night was uncomfortable
31 July 2025
Overnight dad and son stay
The beautiful, comfortable room, the delicious food and the excellent gym/spa. The whole experience was amazing. I didn't actually stay, my husband and son did and haven't stopped praising the hotel since they got home! They said the staff were fantastic too. They want to stay again soon.
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29 July 2025
Fantastic for a week trip to the heart of Manchester.
Staff very friendly and helpful especially Danny on reception, made us feel very welcome. Room was great, breakfast plentiful, and good, clean facilities like the pool and changing rooms. Easy to book a time slot for these via room phone. Location was great, just a 5 min walk up to St Peters Square to catch a tram or bus.
It's not a dislike but some signs pointing you to the entrance would be great for newcomers as its down the side of the hotel rather than the front like others in the area. We ordered two burgers to the room from the in-room dining menu, service was fantastic, but sadly the burgers were very dry, overcooked, hardly any sauce in the burger so we were left a little disappointed considering the cost.
29 July 2025
Amazing💗💗
Was gorgeous inside and out!!
28 July 2025
Excellent stay - great location
Atmosphere, bar, clean
Bedrooms need some updating
28 July 2025
Perfect 👌🏽
All round beautiful hotel 🫶🏽
28 July 2025
Really enjoyed our visit was great from start to finish
Staff , Spa and Location
Nothing it’s was excellent
28 July 2025
Lovely hotel but no breakfast included in the price
Location was great and new modern hotel with good bars
Nothing
27 July 2025
Exceptional
The staff were attentive and hotel gorgeous.
Bed was too hard.
27 July 2025
Would stay again, everything was great
Fantastic Staff, excellent location, great facilities.
27 July 2025
Truly 5 star and for great value!
Breakfast was impeccable. Great location in Manchester. The gym facilities are amazing.
Slight shame that you have to book an hour to use the spa however, we never had any issues and tried to book quieter times to avoid it feeling too busy.
26 July 2025
Classy, stylish, and practical.
Beautiful interior and exterior. Spa was lovely and peaceful and well equipped.
26 July 2025
Excellent
Superb, really happy
26 July 2025
Amazing hotel everything is around the receptionist staff is amazing thank you so much.
Everything I would like to thanks the reception stuff for their help and support my family thank you so much
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25 July 2025
Amazing
Everything. Location, and the room was amazing, spa and gym also . I’m coming back . Ty xxx
25 July 2025
Will be Back!
Absolutely loved our stay thank you! The spa and pool area were heavenly. Lovely staff too, will deffo stay again:
Breakfast was just ok for £30.
24 July 2025
Amazing. My nieces had the most amazing birthday thanks to the Edwardian. We loved the room and the complimentary card a
Everything was really amazing from the decor to the comfort of the room. The staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly
I have no complaints
23 July 2025
Definitely booking this one again
The venue was beautiful and the room was well maintained
The Bell boy on the day we was leaving he reminded me of my brother such a lovely person
23 July 2025
Very good
Location is amazing.
Perhaps I was unlucky, but unfortunately I had to change rooms. First room, the shower was not working the drain (bathroom was a full mess after) and LOTS of noise that started at 7 am. And after changing the room, the staff gave me 2 times the key to the incorrect room. I had to come up and down 4 times until I get into the room that they put me in. They were very impatient and confrontational, to the point that I had to say that I didn’t need any explanation, just wanted the correct keys.
23 July 2025
Great stay
Stayed for a wedding and they were so accommodating with an early check-in and breakfast was lovely
22 July 2025
Fabulous hotel , perfect
Locations was perfect
Didn’t find the pillows very comfy
22 July 2025
The best hotel staff.
Every thing
Prices
21 July 2025
Excellent customer service
The best stay we’ve had in a while. This hotel really knows customer service and, unlike many properties these days, hasn’t forgotten how far politeness and friendliness can impact someone’s day. The gym, pool and spa facilities were the cherry on the cake for what was a lovely stay in a clean and comfortable room.
Nothing to note.
21 July 2025
Great!
Breakfast was excellent
The showers in the SPA had draining issues. The Nespresso machine didn't heat the water for the coffee enough. The lighting by the sink was awful for applying make up.
21 July 2025
Great location and beautiful building.
Great location for tourists like us! Beautiful building, stunning guest areas, spa and gym were pretty impressive for a city hotel, the staff in the gym/spa area were welcoming and helpful. Food was good, and had a variety of options including healthy options which was good to see.
Beds weren't very comfortable even though we had upgraded our rooms. The "twin" are room was very much 2 single beds and some areas of the hotel the air con didn't work - but I appreciate the weather was pretty unusual during our stay! Getting a table at breakfast was chaos.
21 July 2025
We would come back
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were nice
Parking costs a fortune
20 July 2025
Beautiful spa!
Beautiful rooms and spa access!
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20 July 2025
The Lovely Edwardian Spa Hotel near Deansgate Railway Station & close to some lovely pubs!
Love this hotel. Always an excellent experience. Pre-bookable Spa for 1 hour each day is the biggest seller for me. Lovely pool & small jacuzzi, with comfy seating around the pool. Experience showers, sauna & steam room. Super sweet. Plus the all you can eat breakfast is fab too. Hotel is perfectly located near to Peaker Blinders (fab food, live music, lovely staff & great atmosphere) and Kielys Irish bar (with live music & more dancing opportunities)! Highly recommended xxxx
There were more than usual in the Spa 5pm-6pm so not much seating available around the pool and no time in the jacuzzi. The 8am-9am morning slot was perfect though! xxxx
18 July 2025
We would definitely stay here again :) loved it
It’s location was close to everything. It was perfect staff was very friendly and helpful when needed
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18 July 2025
Great stay. Very central location. Would definitely stay again
Beautifully Appointed hotel; very comfy room; great gym and spa; lovely bar; friendly and efficient staff
17 July 2025
Fabulous
It was a great location for everything I needed. If you are happy walking then most places are with-in 20 minutes of the hotel this includes the train station. The room was spacious tbh. Great view of the city. Very friendly and helpful staff throughout my stay. I would 100% stay here again
So i did think it was a little expensive for what it was. You can only have an hour at a time in the spa area and have to book in advance. Which is a shame tbh because I felt rushed out. Saying that though no one actually rushed me out but thats just how it felt. For the price and me staying 3 nights I would have expected a few hours of usage time. The other thing and its more of a preference thing, the pillows. As soon as you put your head on the I swear I was just sleeping on the mattress it sunk that deep and that was with 2 stacked ontop of one another. But like I say that one is just a preference. For what the room was too it did seem a little over priced. It was one of those minimalistic luxury things. So really only little things nothing major I would 100% stay here again though.
16 July 2025
Great hotel. But have to be careful with the cost of it.
Place was beautiful and staff very friendly.
Price was very over inflated at £400 for one night though!
15 July 2025
An amazing hotel with a wonderful location.
Location, bedroom, bathroom
Nothing
14 July 2025
Short stay however would t think twice about booking again for my next visit to Manchester
Perfect in every sense, location - Staff - Hotel facilities - Room all excellent
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14 July 2025
A wonderful stay with excellent amenities in a lovely hotel.
Perfect location for my 3 day course. Lovely hotel, room & restaurant & amenities all exceptional standard. Staff very helpful.
Nothing
13 July 2025
Brilliant
Excellent we always stay there 👌🏻
Food of a night wasn’t great and expensive too I don’t mind paying for decent food but when it’s crap it’s no good. Other than that the hotels great
12 July 2025
Very nice hotel, will definitely stay here next time we come to Manchester
Location, kind staff, Peter Street Kitchen both the food and ambiance
Nothing
12 July 2025
Exceptional high standered
I absolutely love this hotel my third stay. The staff are amazing the food is amazing & the felicities are exceptional. Amytime I am in Manchester this is my go to hotel. Cant wait to stay again
Absolutely nothing it’s amazing staff are out of this world.
11 July 2025
Value and comfort. We will not include breakfast next time.
Room was spacious and comfortable.
Breakfast seating was very cramped.
9 July 2025
Great hotel and location
Location , room , spa and reception staff
The waiting in line and then a second wait for breakfast. Seemed understaffed expect better from a 5 star hotel.
9 July 2025
Quick overnighter with zero issues bu doesnt live up to its 5* rep
Great location Nice staff Good breakfast but overcrowded and poorly managed Bit tired Not a 5 star
Overpriced for what it is
8 July 2025
Amazing
It was an amazing experience. We spent our wedding night there and they upgraded our room to a suite for free. The room was amazing and staff were very friendly and welcoming.
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
4 August 2025
Perfect