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
19 May 2025
Superb location , every comfort , professional and approachable staff. Great dinner on doorstep . Japanese/ Mexican
Location . Room provided everything we needed. Such comfortable beds and pillows. Spacious room. All comforts. Staff superb throughout. Very welcoming , professional but not officious.
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19 May 2025
Great hotel but one awkward interaction spoiled the experience
Clean, great location, very quiet and comfortable room
One incident with one of the bar staff; we thought we had charged our drinks to our room, however apparently we hadnt. Rather than subtly requesting we settle upon leaving the bar, we were chased and shouted at as we approached the lift. As it was a genuine mistake and it was clear we were staying at the property (we were waiting at the lift) this felt really quite excessive, and quite frankly embarrassing. Mentioned at reception during checkout, but no apology given. Won't be returning as there are many other options in Manchester where we won't been made to feel like criminals.
18 May 2025
Fabulous
Wonderful staff - so friendly and helpful. Amazing gym and pool area!
18 May 2025
This is our 5th time here since the end of last year, we will never go anywhere else now. Absolutely stunning hotel &
All the staff are super welcoming and polite, the cleanliness is 10/10 and we absolutely love the spa. Always so relaxing.
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18 May 2025
Excellent location and staff
Amazing location, very efficient and pleasant staff
18 May 2025
a relatively unruley group were in the champagne bar on the sunday evening - dissappointingly
breakfast
bit of a whining noise from outside to the bedroom window area.
18 May 2025
Beautiful hotel and spa in the heart of Manchester
The spa and facilities were excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Big room and very clean with a great view.
Beds were firm. Bedrooms not soundproofed well for the outside, could hear generator-like noises on the 11th floor.
17 May 2025
Fantastic
Beautiful hotel in a central location. Staff were exceptional especially the gentleman at the concierge. Will stay again on my next trip to Manchester.
17 May 2025
Exceptional
Clean, lovely spa
17 May 2025
Brilliant would recommend to anyone
Amazing hotel, staff are extremely welcoming and the spa facilities and staff were brilliant too! Been a few times now and every-time it has been outstanding, easy to get to the centre too from the hotel
16 May 2025
Enjoyable
Location
No concierge parking
16 May 2025
Beautiful hotel in Manchester
Beautiful hotel and very well equipped rooms
Nothing!
15 May 2025
excellent, high quality stay with lovely meals and breakfast
absolutely amazed at the hotel and service. keeping the outside original features, with a lovely modern twist inside. the rooms were lovely and spacious, the facilities in the room were excellent and a bath tub with a separate shower area. all the shampoos/conditioner and body lotions, were of high quality and plentiful. We were upgraded to a premium room, and there was a lovely cake wishing us for our anniversary. very kind and thoughtful. the restaurant food and breakfast was absolutely amazing. the service by all the waiters was amazing, besides the buffet food, they ask you on your table how would you like your eggs made. totally spoilt. the spa facilities are out of this world. it is helpful to book the free areas in advance so they can accommodate everyone at a reasonable time. the sauna, steam room and showers are excellent, but the swimming pool area, jacuzzi feels like you are in a different place. on one side of the wall, they have lovely sleeping beds and resting couches, and on the other side, they have the same cushioned platforms👌👌👌. very high end and lovely pool. overall an excellent experience, great break, will 100% come back again. A special thanks to all the staff and management, from the moment you walk in, to check out. Great experience!
not applicable, everything was excellent
15 May 2025
Fantastic. Luxury
Fabulous hotel and lovely staff
14 May 2025
Gorgeous building, lovely rooms, great location. Really nice pool and spa
The decor and the room was lovely. Really nice pool and spa facilities. Delicious breakfast and impressive dining hall! Staff friendly. Will definitely return.
14 May 2025
Excellent stay and would return again
Brilliant location, twin room was good size. Gym and pool was lovely.
TV streaming didn't work which was a minor issue and the lifts were a bit slow.
14 May 2025
Exceptional
Great hotel
13 May 2025
Lovely hotel, my go to hotel when staying in manchester
The location is great for my work trip, and great amenities right on the door step.
The only thing i didnt like was how hard the mattress was on the bed.
13 May 2025
Brilliant service in an excellent well appointed hotel. Great value for money.
Everything
Nothing
13 May 2025
This is my go to hotel while in Manchester.
The spa is gorgeous! Excellent customer service and I do appreciate being able to leave our bags before checking in.
No complaints!
13 May 2025
Fabulous
They were able to return my daughters coat, when I accidentally left at the hotel after check out. My daughter loved the swimming pool.
I was not able to get my morning coffee at breakfast as I in least busy part of the restaurant. The staff was not checking my area to see if I needed coffee.
13 May 2025
Great Location
Great location, easy walk to train station and lots of fun restaurants and bars. Friendly staff. comfy beds! really good breakfast buffet!
liked everything!
13 May 2025
Always an excellent stay everything is great
Everything
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12 May 2025
Perfect stay
Easy check in, very pleasant staff Excellent spa facilities. Would recommend.
12 May 2025
Ideal location in Manchester.
Location, cleanliness and breakfast.
The bed didn’t suit my back unfortunately. But still good!
12 May 2025
My new Manchester favourite.
Staff incredible and room super comfy!
Nothing!
12 May 2025
Very good
location and breakfast
12 May 2025
Fabulous
Friendly staff and great spa facilities
12 May 2025
Fabulous
Staff were really lovely.
We weren't told how we needed to scan the key card in the lift. Just had to work it out ourselves after much confusion! Also the tea and coffee selection was really poor considering such a nice hotel
11 May 2025
Fabulous hotel
Loved the spa facilities, breakfast was amazing, room was very nice and spacious, very clean!
11 May 2025
Superb
So clean, amazing staff, beautiful room, lovely food and a great team of staff
Not one thing
11 May 2025
We always stay here when visiting Manchester. Was at university in Manchester and used to see bands at the FREE TRADE HA
Location is perfect for arriving using the tram from any train station. If attending the AO arena for a band, it is easily walkable. Plenty of places to eat and drink nearby.
Nothing or we would not keep coming back!
11 May 2025
Very impressive and great value
I was very impressed- friendly staff, good food, and lovely spa
Nothing
10 May 2025
Comfortable stay with great amenities
The location
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10 May 2025
Staff were amazing, spa was gorgeous! Bed oh so comfy! Location was the best!
The location was perfect and the staff were so so friendly. The bed was soooo comfy and the window had electric shutters for black out.
Parking was difficult as hotel had none. The shower was not very nice as the floor around the toilet got soaked.
9 May 2025
Great location and facilities good too!
Great location & quality of the hotel.
Nothing
9 May 2025
Esculent service by Danny
Location and great service by Danny
9 May 2025
Lovely
The spa was exceptional and rooms were clean and tidy and spacious
9 May 2025
Don't expect a biscuit with your tea - lol
Light, airy and spacious with a feel of modern grandeur. All staff were polite, friendly and efficient even the maintenance man at 9pm at night. Great choice of breakfast and all employees attentive and professional, even a new trainee.
You'd expect biscuits or a snack as a welcome in your room. A bottle of water was provided in addition to tea and coffee but that was it. The TV didn't work but maintenance team were able to establish the power cord wasn't even plugged in and instead it was inside the cabinet behind the fridge.
7 May 2025
Exceptional
Staff very friendly and make us welcome. Definitely go back again.
Bed too hard to sleep!
5 May 2025
Professional and Friendly staff
Amazing staff that took care of me when I was sick and really made me feel that I am at home with my family Thank so much and I highly appreciate it
5 May 2025
Wonderful check in service, really nice comfortable room. Enjoyed the pool and spa facilities and had a great breakfast
Fantastic location, beautiful rooms and lovely staff
5 May 2025
Beautiful hotel, excellent location, very comfortable rooms
Breakfast was very expensive
Breakfast included in room rate
5 May 2025
Fabulous
Great location right in the centre of the city. Clean and comfortable room. Very friendly staff. Quality hotel overall.
Nothing
5 May 2025
Disappointing service
Modern and functional. Spa is amazing. Comfy big bed. Could be a perfect hotel.
Reception upsold a room on the basis that we could check in early. Failed to deliver. Overall let down by poor staff training, As a resident, I was asked if I wanted to see the breakfast menu prices before being taken to the table, in front of my partner. Really?
5 May 2025
Exceptional
Great breakfast. Kept us going all day. Very central location for restaurants, night life and theatre. Celebrated my birthday over the bank holiday weekend. Wonderful!
4 May 2025
Fabulous
Beautiful surroundings and excellent location
3 May 2025
Exceptional
Everything was superb good value for money. Food excellent. We are deff coming back possible for my birthday in October this time 2 nights so we can use spa/pool. This hotel is the best we have been. Highly recommend. The staff were brilliant couldn't ask for more. We loved it last night. The breakfast is amazing lots of choices.
3 May 2025
Exceptional
Love this hotel friendly staff!! Definitely go back again!
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
19 May 2025
The most beautiful stay.