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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

4.0
Rhona

26 April 2026

Great would recommend just ask for a room away from where garbage is sorted early morning

Good area, lovely staff and great breakfast. A wonderful spa area

Room 404 where we stayed was clean and comfortable my only gripe was been wakened up early with bottles being put in a bin for about 20 mins

5.0
Hester

25 April 2026

Nice work treat.

Great location, helpful staff, lovely room and facilities. Breakfast was great too.

4.0
Colum

24 April 2026

Enjoyable, Great base

Great breakfast selection in a nice dining room. Room was comfortable. Nice gym, pool, sauna facility. Very central hotel and easy walking distance to trams, trains and shopping, bars and restaurants

The lifts were very slow. Pool 'booked' out but there should be an option if you are just going to use the sauna, pool and not lie around

5.0
Karl

24 April 2026

Brilliant

Beautiful, well-kept property with well trained, knowledgeable and friendly staff

5.0
Neave

23 April 2026

10/10, our favourite hotel.

This was our third stay at the Edwardian and it gets better every time. The hotel is gorgeous and in the perfect location and the spa is amazing. The staff are always so friendly and accommodating and the breakfast is 10/10. Our favourite hotel in Manchester.

Nothing!

5.0
John

22 April 2026

Exceptional

Central hotel Good sized rooms Brilliant staff

Beds a bit hard

5.0
Sue

22 April 2026

Exceptional

It was just a 10 minute walk from the train station and there are three theatres within five minutes walk from the hotel

N/A

5.0
Ruby

22 April 2026

Absolutely amazing.

Unreal reception, kind staff and clean and nice rooms

Nothing

4.5
Anne

21 April 2026

Very enjoyable in a beautiful setting.

The beautiful decor in all the public areas and our room. The tasteful way the Free Trade Hall has been converted keeping some of its original features within and outside the building. Its position is ideal too for restaurants and bars. Also liked the spa and pool area.

Confusion over the bars! We thought the Champagne Bar was the only bar and didn’t find out until our second day that there were 2. We were slightly disappointed when the Champagne Bar was closed after 5pm! Maybe the bar areas and times could be pointed out by reception on check in. We didn’t switch the TV on until later on day 2 of our stay. So we missed relevant info! The Nespresso machine leaked too! We were slightly disappointed with the noise level in the pool. We thought we had booked a session so that there wouldn’t be hasn’t people in there. There were a few couples and a man with 5 young children all boys and quite rowdy. He wasn’t even in the pool with them. They were jumping in and splashing everyone. All for children enjoying themselves in a public pool. There was no policing of the pool area and the man was taking photos. Not appropriate.

4.5
Paul

20 April 2026

Spa facilities were spot on for a hotel

Perfect location with trams a 3 minute walk away, very clean spa area

Maid didn’t come to do my room till 4:30pm on the second day, but was on my own so wasn’t a problem as just said not to bother

5.0
Jenni

18 April 2026

Great if you can get it at a good price!

Stunning large room and great location.

5.0
Mark

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.

4.0
Lauren

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!

5.0
John

15 April 2026

Perfect stay made even more so by the professional and friendly staff

Clean, comfortable, well positioned, Friendly staff, good toiletries

NA

5.0
Weronika

14 April 2026

A gem!

it was fantastic and the Personnel was amazing! We will return 1000%!

5.0
Peter

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.

4.5
Joanne

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.

4.5
Zak

13 April 2026

Good location solid hotel can’t complain. Staff nice

Spa, bar area

No parking, rooms were just nice

5.0
Charlotte

11 April 2026

Excellent

The standard of the staff is exceptional Particularly in reception and the concierge

5.0
Carol

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

5.0
Nathan

10 April 2026

Classy

The spa

Parking

4.5
Manpreet

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

4.0
Marilyn

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!

5.0
Gwanzura

7 April 2026

Exceptional

The staff were so warm, the beds felt like clouds

4.5
Abi

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

5.0
Lisa

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

5.0
Roopa

7 April 2026

Amazing

The location what really ideal.

Every was amazing

4.0
Turnbull

6 April 2026

Very good

Good hotel

Nothing

5.0
Mcgrory

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

5.0
Jordan

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.

5.0
Michael

3 April 2026

Very good

Everything

Nothing

4.0
White

2 April 2026

Very good and staff very helpful, especially Bashaar

Clean, well designed

Nothing

4.0
Talal

2 April 2026

we loved it #gounited

location & staff friendliness & an amazing champagne bar!

they did not provide enough hangers for my wife

5.0
James

1 April 2026

Great location and great spa area

Everyone was very attentive and made the stay very enjoyable.

4.5
Troi

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!

5.0
Karen

31 March 2026

Perfect

Lovely decor really helpful staff fabulous gym

Nothing it was perfect

5.0
Lauren

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.

5.0
Fabian

31 March 2026

Excellent

The overall experience. Only problem for me was the parking.

No parking

4.5
Gerome

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

5.0
Liam

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

5.0
Sarah

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.

4.5
Christopher

28 March 2026

Beautiful hotel

Beautiful property and lobby area

Rooms felt a little small and slightly on the basic side

5.0
Yvette

28 March 2026

Fantastic five star plus hotel, highly recommended

Everything was fantastic and excelkent service!

5.0
Manjinder

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!

5.0
Manjinder

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

5.0
Lex

25 March 2026

What's not to like?!

Love the look, feel and service. Have stayed many times now.

5.0
Lucy

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

5.0
Isabella

24 March 2026

Exceptional

Lovely staff

5.0
Julie

24 March 2026

Amazing Manchester City break for my birthday, had everything we needed

Everything was amazing, staff, room, spa, location

Nothing

4.5
Michael

24 March 2026

Fabulous

Great location bang in the centre of the city. Clean and comfortable rooms. Very friendly staff. Decent breakfast.

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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