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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
Harry

15 February 2026

Exceptional

Staff were friendly and helpful

5.0
Joe

15 February 2026

Exceptional

The hotel was spotless and the staff was very friendly

5.0
Sukhwinder

13 February 2026

Exceptional

Modern, classy, great facilities, helpful staff

Nil

5.0
Jessica

12 February 2026

Thank you

It’s beautiful & staff are amazing

Trying to get a lift to the top floors🤣 was worth the wait though, beautiful hotel

4.0
Dr

12 February 2026

The hotel was smart and cozy and the spa is amazing

The moment you walk in it smells fresh and clean the staff were amazing and they go the extra mile for you too the beds are comfortable had a good night sleep zzz

The lifts were a pain only 1 working and every time you come to go down it was so stressful tuck ages up and down

4.5
Christopher

11 February 2026

Fabulous

Great location

5.0
Maxine

11 February 2026

Exceptional customer service

All of the staff were attentive and helpful. We were checked in by a lovely receptionist, Kyaw.

We enjoyed everything. However, the lifts were not adequate for the number of floors there are. We did have to wait ages and then the lift would be too full for us to get in.

5.0
Katherine

11 February 2026

Great location for a night in Manchester

Excellent location. Good breakfast. Enjoyed the spa facilities

Nothing

4.5
James

11 February 2026

Fantastic place to stay, excellent location for nightlife

Staff were excellent, Rooms very nice and clean, Location is second to none

Lift system was very chaotic, granted they were upgrading their lifts but it was still very slow.

5.0
Keith

11 February 2026

An amazing experience, couldn’t fault it in any way

Amazing everything

5.0
Vicky

10 February 2026

Perfect touches in every respect.

Fantastic hotel right in the middle of everything we wanted. Our room was lovely, modern and comfortable. Will be staying again for sure.

The lift was a little frustrating as we wanted to go down on check out but as it was busy the lift went up first and stopped at every floor even though full. A small thing that wasn’t a big deal but if in a rush I suggest taking the stairs.

4.0
Keeley

10 February 2026

Very good

The breakfast didn't meet expectations to be honest.

4.0
Kerrie

10 February 2026

Very good

breakfast, staff service and rooms

Spa was too busy

4.5
Trish

9 February 2026

Delightful classy hotel with fabulous warm staff.

Great staff, very friendly welcome. Lovely clean facilities, beautiful breakfast.

Lifts are being upgraded so down to 2 lifts in use. Can be a lengthy wait at peak times to get from bedrooms in the higher levels. We were on floor 14

4.0
Norbury

9 February 2026

Had a

The rooms were spacious, bed was so comfy. Robe and slippers were a nice surprise. Staff were always helpful, happy and smiling, nothing ever to much trouble for them. Spa was spotless and very relaxing.

Thought the breakfast was overpriced, had to wait for coffee and tea but the waiter said they were having trouble with the machine, so maybe just a one off. He was very apologetic and a lovely man very chatty.

5.0
Ryan

9 February 2026

Greater

Great

Great

4.5
Marianna

8 February 2026

It was very good. Really great breakfast and spa.

Everything was great

I dont like not having a door to the washbasin area from the bedroom. I would prefer privacy from my partner when I brush my teeth etc We asked to change room as ours was initially a bit scruffy and with a view that was not as great as when we stayed last time. However we got a much nicer room and view very quickly, and a later check out when we asked too.

5.0
Jenna

8 February 2026

Great hotel with lovely spa

Great spa, nice spacious rooms. Location was perfect and the bar was lovely as well.

4.0
Lynn

8 February 2026

Very good

Great location.

We arrived at lunchtime but no lunches available except for light bar snacks. The alternative was to order room service and eat in our room. A decent sandwich menu would have been preferable.

4.5
Arnaud

7 February 2026

The stay was wonderful but I really hoped the spa would have been less busy that’s my only thing I can fault about the s

The aesthetics are beautiful

The spa was a bit too busy

5.0
Nicholas

6 February 2026

First class. Wonderful hotel. Perfect evening

Everything

Nothing

4.5
Richard

6 February 2026

Comfortable, safe, class leading. would easily stay here again

room, breakfast, event holding. very good!

The lifts were a nightmare, they had one down and the programming in the lifts were terrible. might of spent most of my time in the lifts in his hotel lol

5.0
Caroline

3 February 2026

Loved it.

Staff at breakfast and dinner where so well trained and friendly

The bin in the bathroom had not been emptied

4.5
Justin

3 February 2026

Great hotel, location and would stay again. Good value for money.

This hotel was excellent, the hotel itself felt grand and the room was great. Comfy bed and everything you could want. The location was also brilliant.

Shame there is no parking but its central Manchester so to be expected.

5.0
Tharma

2 February 2026

Exceptional

I know it well. It’s a classy hotel

Accommodation and bar superb

4.5
Stephen

2 February 2026

My stay was fabulous.

Classy place.

Nothing, it was fine.

4.5
Max

2 February 2026

Fabulous

Breakfast, room size, staff and check in and out. Location.

Room could do with a bit of modernisation. Should have had a stocked mini bar.

4.0
Howard

2 February 2026

Ideal

The room was very nice, the bars were beautiful and exceeded our expectations

The lifts were a real problem, which took far too long to reach our floor upon check out

5.0
Suzanne

30 January 2026

AMAZING!!!

Amazing location, the spa and gym were one of the best city centre facilities I’ve stayed at. The staff couldn’t do more for you and the breakfast was fantastic. 10/10

Nothing

4.0
Kenneth

30 January 2026

Cool place in a great central location

Breakfast was great

In an amazing building like the free trade hall I expected a few more quirks to it's history

5.0
Jhoncy

30 January 2026

Amazing, will definitely visit again!

Everything especially the staff

Nothing

5.0
Susan

27 January 2026

Over all amazing! Highly recommended

Great location - amazing staff at reception Kyaw was particularly helpful. Bar service was spectacular and just everyone is so helpful.

Didn’t give great recommendations for dining options and the shower door isn’t very comfortable - too much water leeks out

4.0
Sophie

27 January 2026

Very good

The comfy bed, the staff, the location, the size of the room, the room service was exceptional.

I was expecting a more nicely furnished room considering it's supposed to be a higher-end hotel. The communal areas and reception look fantastic but the room itself wasn't much nicer than a Premier Inn.

4.5
Karney

27 January 2026

Fab

Everything was super, location, staff, breakfast and room.

4.5
Pamsim123

27 January 2026

A hotel worth visiting

The hotel was right across from the venue, the staff were incredibly friendly, the hotel & room were clean, there was a coffee machine in the room (very important) & the amenities were stocked & topped! I also loved the idea of 2 seperate bars - definitely a place to revisit just perhaps with an individual room.

I requested single beds & once rooms were changed to accommodate this it seemed like we were downgraded to a disabled suite? The room was great, however the bathroom wasn't remotely as nice as the double rooms..it had very low basins and I'm quite tall, so the walk-in 2 basin wet room (I feel) should be in both double & single rooms.

4.0
Louise

27 January 2026

Lovely hotel, conveniently located

Really easy check in and cute little touches. Really lovely spa and generally a really nice hotel in a great location.

The breakfast was on the cold side and the shower flooded the bathroom.

5.0
Amanda

26 January 2026

Exceptional

Clean comfortable and good location

5.0
Shane

26 January 2026

Very comfortable, clean and good value for money

Very clean and modern with a great breakfast

Not much to be honest

5.0
Amblesed

26 January 2026

Relaxing

Spa service was great

No complains

4.5
David

25 January 2026

Loved it

Room was spacious and clean

5.0
Philip

23 January 2026

10/10 hotel.

Staff were great when booking.com didn't pass along the twin room booking correctly. Gym is probably the best one i've seen in a hotel and the pool and spa area is great. I didn't have breakfast/food so can't comment on that.

Nothing.

5.0
Stacy

22 January 2026

Perfect stay. Great location. The best couple of days :)

We had a great stay. Perfect location. Staff were amazing. Very helpful. Cole at reception helped us for anything and everything our whole stay. We will definitely be back.

Nothing to dislike. It was great.

4.5
Rebecca

21 January 2026

Comfortable and great location

Beautiful building, lovely staff, amazing gym facilities and a nice dining experience.

Nothing, all good :)

5.0
Patrick

21 January 2026

I will be back!

Spa and rooms

Liked it a lot

4.0
Wendy

21 January 2026

Very good

Beautiful architecture, good size rooms

4.5
Robert

19 January 2026

Lovely hotel very relaxing

Lovely and relaxing and the cold breakfast selection beautiful , wait staff very friendly especially the Irish waiter which nothing was a problem to.

Hot food on the breakfast buffet not up to standard with the rest of the hotel .

4.0
Reece

19 January 2026

Very good

Clean, modern and well located

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

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kids' 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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