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 April 2026
The place is amazing, the rooms were fantastic, the swimming pool was added extra. Family loved it.
The rooms were superb. We asked for inter-connecting doors as we were travelling as a family and the hotel allocated them with no issues. It was my wife's 50th and they left a small cake a card wishing her a great day. That was special and going the extra mile - Thank You.
18 April 2026
Pleasant but unremarkable
Great location, comfortable bed, attentive staff
For a 5* hotel, distinct lack of ‘little touches’ you expect from a higher end hotel. Lakeland long-life milk is not great, very meagre selection of toiletries. Breakfast was good but the hot buffet is on a weirdly high island so I can imagine guests who are on the shorter side may struggle a bit!
15 April 2026
Perfect stay made even more so by the professional and friendly staff
Clean, comfortable, well positioned, Friendly staff, good toiletries
NA
14 April 2026
A gem!
it was fantastic and the Personnel was amazing! We will return 1000%!
14 April 2026
Exceptional
The hotel were amazing from start to finish, they managed all of my requests and made the stay fantastic. The facilities were excellent and took full advantage of them.
Nothing.
13 April 2026
Fabulous
Great location, beautiful hotel, amazing staff! Felt very welcome.
The lifts! At one point only 1 of 3 was working and we were on 14th floor.
13 April 2026
Good location solid hotel can’t complain. Staff nice
Spa, bar area
No parking, rooms were just nice
11 April 2026
Excellent
The standard of the staff is exceptional Particularly in reception and the concierge
11 April 2026
Beautiful hotel
Beautiful hotel in the heart of Manchester
Requested quiet room my room was right next to lift so a bit noisy. But overall pretty good
10 April 2026
Classy
The spa
Parking
10 April 2026
Very good location, clean rooms and excellent facilities.
The location was very central and convenient to places that we had booked to visit. The staff and facilities were all very good too. It was also nice that they had a put a small cake for my partners birthday in the room, which was the reason for our visit.
N/A
8 April 2026
Enjoyed and would book again
Location Comfy bed Facilities Breakfast Staff
Lifts were a nightmare. One was out of order and with only two in operation it took so long to get up and down esp being on top floor!
7 April 2026
Exceptional
The staff were so warm, the beds felt like clouds
7 April 2026
Perfect
The spa was absolutely amazing. The vibes in the hotel were perfect. There were stuff to do everywhere. I’ve really loved the bar that they have downstairs the library bar the staff were amazing in there and so were they at breakfast in the morning
7 April 2026
we always have an amazing stay at the Edwardian, perfect location, amazing facilities too
everything! this is our 4th stay at this hotel and the staff went out of their way to make this stay extra special
nothing, the Edwardian and the staff throughout the hotel are first class
7 April 2026
Amazing
The location what really ideal.
Every was amazing
6 April 2026
Very good
Good hotel
Nothing
4 April 2026
The most perfect stay for our anniversary
I love the whole aesthetic of the property so clean and the staff are amazing
4 April 2026
Lovely stay
Great facilities, the gym, bar and restaurant were excellent. Room was spacious and well decorated, a modern twist to old.
Lots of kids in the spa was a bit distracting, but not a problem.
3 April 2026
Very good
Everything
Nothing
2 April 2026
Very good and staff very helpful, especially Bashaar
Clean, well designed
Nothing
2 April 2026
we loved it #gounited
location & staff friendliness & an amazing champagne bar!
they did not provide enough hangers for my wife
1 April 2026
Great location and great spa area
Everyone was very attentive and made the stay very enjoyable.
1 April 2026
Fabulous
The spa was amazing, the location was very good for fun things to do and plenty of places to eat good food!
Nothing that is a direct results of the hotel itself, we were very happy with our stay!
31 March 2026
Perfect
Lovely decor really helpful staff fabulous gym
Nothing it was perfect
31 March 2026
Exceptional stay, vey comfrtable
Staff were friendly, room was nice and bed was super comfortable. Best nights sleep I have had in a hotel to be honest. The spa and gym facilities were fantastic too.
It would be nice if there was discount for parking.
31 March 2026
Excellent
The overall experience. Only problem for me was the parking.
No parking
30 March 2026
Over all amazing stay , thought about everything detail and would stay again
Great location , smelt nice on arrival , friendly staff . Thought about all details .
My partners small and felt silly with the hot food at breakfast being quite high so she struggled to reach
30 March 2026
Whole experience was amazing the staff were really friendly. The facilities were ready available overall, amazing day.
The whole property was outstanding! Spa and gym facilities was amazing.
N/a
29 March 2026
Brilliant will be back
Loved the location and the interiors of the hotel. Beautiful reception and spa. Also Gary the head concierge was so helpful. Really went above & beyond.
TV was quite old and we couldn’t use apps like Netflix.
28 March 2026
Beautiful hotel
Beautiful property and lobby area
Rooms felt a little small and slightly on the basic side
28 March 2026
Fantastic five star plus hotel, highly recommended
Everything was fantastic and excelkent service!
27 March 2026
My happy place.
The spa, the rooms, the views and the bed! The showers and the food! I love it. The people are exceptional at what they do and I have been here alone and never felt lonely! Shout out to Gary - a wonderful man to meet. Thank you!
27 March 2026
Perfect. As always.
Everything! This is my go to for everything I want and need in a hotel. The spa is wonderful and Gary looks after you so well whenever we arrive. He’s so warm and welcoming. A real credit to the Radisson.
Nothing at all I absolutely love this hotel
25 March 2026
What's not to like?!
Love the look, feel and service. Have stayed many times now.
24 March 2026
I want to come to Manchester just to stay here
It was perfect everything we needed. An the staff were exceptional
That I couldn’t stay longer
24 March 2026
Exceptional
Lovely staff
24 March 2026
Amazing Manchester City break for my birthday, had everything we needed
Everything was amazing, staff, room, spa, location
Nothing
24 March 2026
Fabulous
Great location bang in the centre of the city. Clean and comfortable rooms. Very friendly staff. Decent breakfast.
23 March 2026
Lovely clean bright hotel our room was exceptional.
On arrival the first thing I noticed was a lovely fragrance in the reception area. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and the staff welcoming and friendly.
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23 March 2026
Exceptional
Book this place immediately!! I had an amazing stay. Such a comfortable hotel, such friendly and helpful staff. Definitely will stay here again.
22 March 2026
A luxurious feel for the price at the heart of Manchester
Nice spa for the money, stylish feel, good food, good staff
22 March 2026
Fabulous
Excellent location and friendly staff
Breakfast was way to expensive
21 March 2026
Magical.
It was magical. I booked to go see a DJ at Albert hall. Prime location. I laughed with the receptionist about my favourite DJ being in there. Oh he was. Ended up having a drink together which was just incredible. Loved the spa facilities. Loved every second of my stay.
That I had to go back to my life! Ahh!
20 March 2026
When i come to Manchester, always same choice. Thank you
All 😊
20 March 2026
Breakfast was amazing. The room was spacious and the staff were friendly.
Breakfast was amazing. The room was spacious and the staff were friendly.
Nothing, it was great.
18 March 2026
Exceptional
I want to say the concierge who was working whilst we stayed was brilliant, I can’t remember his name but I wanted to put this review out to say he was such a kind man and really seemed like he enjoyed his job! He was so down to earth and was lovely to chat to him. He helped me and my friend with our delivery quite late at night and made sure we were safe and stayed outside with us to pick up our food - such a gentleman and I can’t thank him enough for just being a really nice man. Wish him all the best
Was a gorgeous hotel ! Thank you
18 March 2026
Exceptional
Lovely bedrooms, central location and nice spa.
Breakfast. Very expensive and didnt look great
17 March 2026
Exceptional
This hotel was 10/10,the cleanliness ,the friendly staff and the spa .l will definetly go back again . I would also want to say that the bed was very cozy ,had the best sleep 😂😍
None .Everything was excellent
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
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
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - 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
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - 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 April 2026
Great if you can get it at a good price!