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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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Recent guest reviews

4.5
Jonny

4 December 2025

Very very impressed

Clean well designed property

Nothing

5.0
Clare

4 December 2025

Great hotel

Lovely clean central hotel and friendly staff

4.5
Stuart

4 December 2025

Fabulous

Lovely hotel and room in a great location

4.5
Thomas

4 December 2025

Fabulous

Love this hotel

4.0
Steven

4 December 2025

efficient, clean well ordered hotel with a good breakfast.

Hotel was very clean. Welcome was good and check in very efficient. breakfast was good.

Bed was too hard for my liking. We returned from a function at 11.30. Disappointing that the bar was closed on our return

4.0
Rebecca

4 December 2025

We loved staying at the Edwardian, would definitely visit again,

It was a beautiful old building with the benefit of modern facilities

There was a bad smell of drains in our bathroom

5.0
Mary

4 December 2025

Brill time

Great place stayed many times

Nothing

5.0
Irem

4 December 2025

Exceptional

Breakfast was great. It was an excellent choice

4.5
Rachel

3 December 2025

great for 1 night xmas shopping

Great location recetion bar and restaurant however rooms and spa are looking a little tired and need renovation. Reception and check in great Lobby decorated lovely Restaurant great service and food

Rooms carpet worn. Bed sheets had tiny blood spots on. Dressing table glass didnt look clean. Coffee machine didnt work. Spa tiles and flooring look dirty in parts

4.5
Keith

3 December 2025

Fabulous

Great location,lovely Spa facilities and friendly staff

Lift displays didn’t work in all the lifts which lead to confusion for us and other guests.

4.0
Neil

3 December 2025

Very good

Great room , fantastic staff , location is ideal

Nothing

5.0
Linda

3 December 2025

They stay was perfect

Excellent beat hotel ever.Central for tram and shops.

There was nothing to not like.The side door which is glass would be fine to have a sticker on transfer on it to let people no it is closed door.

5.0
Charlotte

2 December 2025

Excellent

Everything

Nothing

4.5
Kiale

2 December 2025

Xmas markets trip with the wife , cocktails and class

The hotel is in a great location and facilities are high class !

Should be a little bit cheaper due to room size.

5.0
Kelly

2 December 2025

Fabulous

Fabulous hotel. Love everything about it.

Nothing

5.0
Mohamed

29 November 2025

Amazing location everything amazing

The stuff very friendly

Nothing

4.5
James

27 November 2025

Fabulous

Its not the cheapest hotel in Manchester but you do get what you pay for, the staff were amazing and the room was very comfy, the shower/bath/toilet area was fantastic and the facilities in the room such as the Nespresso machine was very well received, we would definitely stay again

£30 for a buffet breakfast is criminal, its got to be freshly cooked for that price

4.0
Nicki

26 November 2025

Location, Location, Location

Location Facade

Nothing

5.0
Sean

25 November 2025

Excellent service and great facilities

Clean and great service

5.0
Craig

22 November 2025

Great

It’s in a great position and an all round great hotel

Nothing

5.0
Michaela

21 November 2025

Fantastic hotel in a great location

Great location, lovely spa and smells amazing.

4.5
Richard

21 November 2025

Good hotel, perfect location. Expensive parking

Fantastic position, very clean good staff.

Unfortunately we checked in on the Saturday evening, it’s not the hotels fault but the centre of Manchester is a bit of a zoo and with a big party vibe, was like checking in to a nightclub. Also, it’s not overly clear but the nearest parking is an NCP car park at £33 a day!!!!!!

4.5
Adrianna

20 November 2025

Fabulous

The stuff

No food after hours

5.0
Dea

19 November 2025

One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in

Lovely staff and service. The hotel itself was beautiful with the rooms being very clean and mattress very comfortable.

Nothing!

5.0
Olga

18 November 2025

Great hotel in beautiful Manchester

beautiful hotel room and grand entrance, easy to walk around and pleanty of restaurants and cultural things to do within a short distance

5.0
Robson

17 November 2025

Exceptional

Book in advance for spa as no availablity

4.5
Kyle

16 November 2025

Fabulous

Spa and pool

The fact the maid made us stand outside and caused a big problem to clean the room after waiting 4 hours for a clean

4.0
Julia

16 November 2025

Very good

The spar facilities were not overcrowded. Relaxing feel

Plates needed to be hotter at breakfast The breakfast was not red hot due to people Opening the lids on the dishes very frequent so lost temperature.

4.5
Lucy

16 November 2025

Excellent

Love everything about it! It’s one of our favourite hotels to stop at. One thing I would say is the suites need an up grade needs to feel and look more luxurious

4.0
David

16 November 2025

Great location, hotel just falls short

Location

Not great bar service. SPA was overcrowded and very small. Max 45 minutes before getting bored.

4.5
Jane

15 November 2025

We’re planning our next visit.

Every interaction with a member of staff was excellent. Fabulous spa and gym.

4.0
Lesley

15 November 2025

Very good

Beautiful, quiet rooms in the hotel. Very clean. Friendly staff. Fantastic breakfast. Walking distance to town centre.

Tried to use the pool but turned away as full, wasn't aware of need to book prior to stay.

5.0
Alan

15 November 2025

Beautiful hotel environment

Stunning decor

5.0
Linsey

14 November 2025

Had a fantastic stay, in a great location, love the hotel would stay again.

The hotel is beautiful hotel, stayed before and will likely stay again. Breakfast has a good cooked selection, but needs to have more gluten free and dairy free options, like cereals, bread and muffins, other hotels are offering these things.

The rooms are nice, but looking a little dated compared to the beautiful modern reception, bar and restaurant, carpets and table area where the TV sits etc looks dated and could look more modern.

5.0
Candise

14 November 2025

Lovely hotel in the centre of Manchester

The staff were very attentive and friendly. The hotel was clean and comfortable

The spa pool was over crowded and we only stayed around 10 mins which was a shame.

5.0
Mike

13 November 2025

Great venue for an overnight stop

Room was excellent, quiet, good blackout blinds, comfy mattress and pillows.

Nothing

5.0
Elsa

12 November 2025

Well appointed with lovely rooms and amenities.

Quality of the breakfast was excellent

The ability to serve the correct drink which took a long time to appear and was wrong on both mornings. The staff constantly apologised but that then becomes annoying. Simple task but for some reason dosent work, possibly a machine where you help yourself would be the answer.

4.0
James

12 November 2025

One night stay, very nice hotel and we were well taken care of, with a good breakfast to finish with

Room very nice, stylish bar and restaurant, with great staff and nice atmosphere

4.0
Martin

12 November 2025

Great hotel/location and spotlessly clean. Expensive brekky

Very smart hotel, great location, warm welcome. Booked in advance so prices fair for the quality. Room spotlessly clean and a good shower.

Pillows were too soft. Breakfast price is ludicrous. Breakfast service is a bit lacksadaisical..Had to ask 3 times to get a pot of black tea and finally brought latte....went beserk, I am not a morning person.

4.0
Yasmin

12 November 2025

Great 5* break within walking distance to the shops and centre

It’s not a massive hotel . Stylish, contemporary, chic and clean. The spa was great, sauna, steam and tropical shower. Changing facilities were clean and prestige

The car parking. The nearest car park is around a 7-10 min walk, in the rain with luggage isn’t great. Also, the hotel wasn’t signed very well. We walked past it twice.

5.0
Ravinder

11 November 2025

Great hotel in the centre of Manchester

Great location, great spa and superb breakfast

Nothing

5.0
Alison

11 November 2025

A fabulous break

The room was clean and very comfortable with all the amenities we expected. The breakfast was fantastic with plenty of choice. The location is perfect for the parts of Manchester we tend to visit.

More drink sachets required in the room, we used all the milk when we arrived in 2 drinks. When we asked for more they were delivered to the room.

5.0
Dana

10 November 2025

FAB

Concierge AMAZING man been there forever. REal asset Spa and massage irish lady S????

Should have had adouble bed

5.0
Paul

9 November 2025

Great hotel in good location

Stayed many times. Great location and hotel. Friendly staff. Clean comfortable. Good breakfast

It was all good

4.0
Ibrahim

9 November 2025

Coming to Manchester ? Stay here !

2nd time staying and love everything. The techno gym added a lux touch to the stay. Always top tier with them can’t fault the hotel.

For the price .. breakfast should be cheaper with all due honesty

5.0
Salina

9 November 2025

Will definitely be coming back again!

Everything!

Nothing at all!

4.0
O'hanlon

8 November 2025

Very good

The hotel was really lovely and all the staff were extremely polite and friendly. The breakfast choice was really good too.

The only thing I could fault was the lack of access to the 3rd floor by stairs as I don't use lifts.

4.0
Joumana

8 November 2025

Nice overall

Great location, nice spacious rooms.

Been staying at this hotel once per year for the past 7 years: same problem with the hot and cold water in the sink! It’s either too hot or too cold! It’s a shame, really, that such a hotel still cannot figure out how to fix such a basic issue. Also, it’s been the same in-room dining menu for years. Definitely can do better in terms of variety and taste.

5.0
Damilare

8 November 2025

I sincerely enjoyed my stay, staff were polite and everything you need is in your room.

Yeah it is a 5 star, I sincerely enjoyed my stay, staff were polite and everything you need is in your room.

Not so many breakfast options for non English.

5.0
Hayes

7 November 2025

Relaxing place with a great location in the city

I had special requests to surprise my boyfriend with some gifts that the hotel offer and it was executed perfectly we had such a lovely time the hotel couldn’t have been more accommodating

Everything was perfect

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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