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
15 February 2026
Exceptional
The hotel was spotless and the staff was very friendly
13 February 2026
Exceptional
Modern, classy, great facilities, helpful staff
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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
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
11 February 2026
Fabulous
Great location
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.
11 February 2026
Great location for a night in Manchester
Excellent location. Good breakfast. Enjoyed the spa facilities
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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.
11 February 2026
An amazing experience, couldn’t fault it in any way
Amazing everything
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.
10 February 2026
Very good
The breakfast didn't meet expectations to be honest.
10 February 2026
Very good
breakfast, staff service and rooms
Spa was too busy
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
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.
9 February 2026
Greater
Great
Great
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.
8 February 2026
Great hotel with lovely spa
Great spa, nice spacious rooms. Location was perfect and the bar was lovely as well.
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.
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
6 February 2026
First class. Wonderful hotel. Perfect evening
Everything
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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
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
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.
2 February 2026
Exceptional
I know it well. It’s a classy hotel
Accommodation and bar superb
2 February 2026
My stay was fabulous.
Classy place.
Nothing, it was fine.
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.
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
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
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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
30 January 2026
Amazing, will definitely visit again!
Everything especially the staff
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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
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.
27 January 2026
Fab
Everything was super, location, staff, breakfast and room.
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.
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.
26 January 2026
Exceptional
Clean comfortable and good location
26 January 2026
Very comfortable, clean and good value for money
Very clean and modern with a great breakfast
Not much to be honest
26 January 2026
Relaxing
Spa service was great
No complains
25 January 2026
Loved it
Room was spacious and clean
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.
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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.
21 January 2026
Comfortable and great location
Beautiful building, lovely staff, amazing gym facilities and a nice dining experience.
Nothing, all good :)
21 January 2026
I will be back!
Spa and rooms
Liked it a lot
21 January 2026
Very good
Beautiful architecture, good size rooms
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 .
19 January 2026
Very good
Clean, modern and well located
18 January 2026
Fabulous
The bed was unbelievable
The room service was £100 just to be able to order, food costs were extra
18 January 2026
Very nice.
The location was great, the staff was helpful and friendly. All round a lovey experience.
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16 January 2026
Would definitely come again
Staff very friendly, we got upgraded. The hotel was clean, bed was comfy, facilities were all great.
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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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15 February 2026
Exceptional