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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
Matthew

18 January 2026

Fabulous

The bed was unbelievable

The room service was £100 just to be able to order, food costs were extra

5.0
Joe

18 January 2026

Very nice.

The location was great, the staff was helpful and friendly. All round a lovey experience.

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5.0
Ashleigh

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

5.0
Gemma

16 January 2026

Exceptional

I would of liked longer than an hour to use the spa facilities

5.0
Mark

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.

5.0
Darryl

14 January 2026

Exceptional

Staff were amazing

How many drinks i had

5.0
Simon

14 January 2026

Great welcome. Super bed linen

Very comfy

All good

4.5
Moyo

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

4.5
Caitlin

13 January 2026

Fabulous location, wonderful facilities and superb staff

Clean modern and super efficient

Awesome staff

4.0
Debbie

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.

5.0
Patricia

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

5.0
Rihanna

10 January 2026

Perfect stay would definitely recommend and come here again

Property was clean and the staff were welcoming

4.5
Andrew

10 January 2026

Great location. Lovely hotel. The best breakfast choice ever!

Beautiful inside with some lovely history.

4.5
Sam

10 January 2026

Lovely

Staff

Swimming pool/spa too busy, needs to be managed better

5.0
Tangoromeo

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.

4.5
Adam

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.

5.0
Stephen

8 January 2026

Exceptional

Very central for moving around Spa is great

NA nu

5.0
Oleg

7 January 2026

Exceptional

Spa amenities were great

Would be nicer to have more pillows in the room

5.0
Arun

6 January 2026

Exceptional

Beautiful hotel. Lovely staff. Great location.

5.0
Carol

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

4.0
Niall

5 January 2026

Great place to stay

Clean , nice vibe , location , comfortable beds , The Spa

4.0
Colette

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.

5.0
Frances

4 January 2026

Exceptional

Possibly the best UK hotel breakfast I've had! Beautiful spa!

4.0
Elizabeth

4 January 2026

Very good

The staff were lovely. Very attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was lovely.

Having to wait until 3pm.

5.0
Rebecca

3 January 2026

Great stay for Christmas markets

Lovely room, great location and loved the facilities

Nothing

5.0
Taofeeq

3 January 2026

Second time staying here no complaints

Great value for money

Nothing

5.0
Jennifer

2 January 2026

Exceptional

Staff were lovely Room was bigger than thought Spa was busy

4.5
Helen

2 January 2026

Comfy stay and my favourite hotel

Friendly staff, great location and facilities

Christmas parties taking preference over hotel guests!

5.0
Penny

2 January 2026

Perfect hotel - great restaurant and bar

Very luxurious- staff were lovely - one of best hotel breakfasts I’ve had!

Nothing

5.0
Jennifer

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.

5.0
Ian

1 January 2026

Very good

Everything

Nothing

4.5
Fiona

1 January 2026

Fabulous

Great decor great location

The beds where a little bit hard

4.5
Sandra

1 January 2026

Fabulous

We always enjoy our stay at this hotel, it's very clean, quiet and in a good location.

N/A

5.0
Macca

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.

4.5
Ashleigh

31 December 2025

Perfect staycation

Great rooms, clean and great service.

4.5
Ian

30 December 2025

Fabulous

Excellent facilities, the gym and spa are brilliant

4.5
Philip

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

4.5
Christopher

30 December 2025

Fabulous

excellent location and facilities

Champagne bar was very expensive

5.0
Ramadhan

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

5.0
Elle

29 December 2025

Lovely stay to celebrate Christmas

Room was spacious and tranquil

Bathroom could have been cleaner

4.5
Angelika

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.

5.0
Clare

29 December 2025

Excellent stay

Stunning hotel lovely spa and pool. Rooms very comfortable and all little touches nice.

5.0
Ralph

29 December 2025

Perfect

Location and comfort

N/A

5.0
Peter

28 December 2025

Would stay here again

Location/Facilities

Nothing

5.0
Zee

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

4.5
Gary

28 December 2025

Our stay was very pleasant, peaceful and very comfortable

The location

Our room had no view just a brick wall

5.0
Samantha

28 December 2025

Exceptional

Friendly staff and great facilities.

Noisy at night.

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.

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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