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
8 June 2025
Super and would definitely recommend.
Location, great spa, super comfy bed! Good city skyline views. Great bar. Location. Did I mention location?
I like to have handbasin in same room as toilet so I don’t have to wash hands in the bath or leave the door ajar. But rooms are otherwise excellently furnished and comfortable. Parking in the nearby NCP is very expensive. The concierge can recommend a good alternative (10 minute walk but half the price) but this needs to be booked in advance to guarantee availability.
8 June 2025
Fabulous
Gorgeous hotel with added bonus of the pool and spa which is hard to find in a city centre hotel. The staff were very polite and helpful and the room was quiet and very comfortable.
7 June 2025
Exceptional
Beautifully decorated, warm pool, friendly helpful staff, nice breakfast 😋
7 June 2025
Exceptional
There was a young lady who served me room service. I wish I could remember her name but she was very lovely and polite. The room was very clean and comfortable. Great amenities and good location in town. The spa was glorious and they keep it to time slots so it's never too busy.
I don't like the fact that the bathroom door has a gap underneath. Makes sharing a room with someone awkward. No one wants to feel self-conscious using the toilet.
7 June 2025
Lovely stylish hotel
Prime location, clean and stylish. Friendly staff . Will definitely stay again if we are in Manchester
Nothing
7 June 2025
A beautiful hotel, fantastic location and excellent staff
Staff were amazing from the very start. Hotel was so chic. Loved the location, perfect for our concert at the Albert Hall (across the road), well placed for train stations, shops, 10-15mins from Cathedral and John Rylands Library. Fantastic restaurants, bars and brunch spots close by. Beautifully designed wellness facilities, peaceful ambience set by the team with scents and sounds. Very spacious rooms, loved the separate bath and shower. And there was proper space between the twin beds. Everything was immaculately clean. Liked the free use of robe/slippers/toiletries and water provided.
It was really sad that the spa facilities were so peaceful upon entry. But then 3 babies/toddlers and their parents took over spreading out across the pool. Commanding both stairwells, jumping in screaming and splashing. Everyone else who was really enjoying unwinding and taking in the peace, got out of pool and many left soon after. I am sure what could be done though to help this situation.
6 June 2025
Spot on
Great facilities; modern, comfortable room; great location; great breakfast. Would recommend
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5 June 2025
All good
Perfect location
Expensive but you get what you pay for
5 June 2025
Lovely hotel, friendly staff and would stay again.
Lovely hotel, spacious room, very friendly staff and well located. Oh and food also excellent.
Only niggle was that used towels were removed in the evening and not replaced.
5 June 2025
Fabulous
All good, nice hotel in a good location.
5 June 2025
A great experience!
The property is modern and has excellent facilities.
The size of the rooms were quite small considering it’s a five star hotel, so not good value for money in that regard.
5 June 2025
Exceptional
Great stay at the hotel. All staff were super helpful. Very happy with everything and thankful to have been looked after.
3 June 2025
Classy hotel
Classy hotel
Nothing
3 June 2025
The concierge at this hotel was brilliant! Couldn’t have been more helpful! He made our stay very easy!
The swimming pool and spa were great!
3 June 2025
Luxury and comfort
Clean and up market
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3 June 2025
Exceptional
Lovely modern room in a great location.
2 June 2025
Had the best time, beautiful place.
Everything
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2 June 2025
Was above and beyond what we were expecting
Everything about the Edwardian Manchester was excellent. The breakfast, the Spa, the location… but what made the stay extra special was the staff and how friendly they were. An extra special mention for Anna on reception. She couldn’t have done more for my Son and Me, and she went above and beyond to make sure our stay was memorable for us. We felt like royalty! Thank you Anna
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2 June 2025
Very comfortable and a lovely place to stay, staff were very friendly
We didn’t have breakfast at the hotel as it was too pricy
Less expensive
1 June 2025
Thanks to Kyaw for helping us when arriving and departing. He even remembered our names which gave that personal feel an
Staff, Service and Facilities were amazing the location was perfect with everything you need around you. Nothing negative to say about our stay would recommend to anyone.
1 June 2025
Perfect
Amazing location and hotel
Nothing
1 June 2025
Absolutely exceptional
Absolutely splendid hotel beautiful Decor , lovley and polite staff ,clean facilities absolutely amazing
Spa facilities so calming and relaxing
1 June 2025
Beautiful stay.
Beautiful hotel in a great location. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Service was great and I would recommend.
The steam room in the spa smelt musty.
31 May 2025
Lovely up market hotel with all amenities
It was very central to everything for 1 night
I thought it was very expensive
30 May 2025
Good location
Gym, bars, restaurants, room comfy.
All was OK
30 May 2025
Grreeeaaattt
Excellent stay as always
Everything. Location, staff, room.
30 May 2025
Fabulous
- The facilities (room, breakfast lounge, spa) are very beautiful - The breakfast buffet is excellent - The location is great
- It would be a 10/10 if you didn't have to book the spa in advance and only have the right to one hour slot in the morning and one hour slot in the afternoon. I booked a superior double room and in other 5 star hotels, I could have spent the day at the spa. I found that the spa was constantly very busy but I would like the freedom to be spontaneous. - Apart from that, nothing
30 May 2025
Fabulous
clean and spacious, great facilities
30 May 2025
Fabulous
I always enjoy my stays at the Radisson. Staff always polite and knowledgeable. Lovely relaxing hotel.
I not overly impressed with the way breakfast is managed. Having to queue to make toast is annoying - breakfast get's cold. The toaster was not working properly. I also think the hot breakfast counters are too high.
29 May 2025
A perfect anniversary stay - we will be back for sure
We lived the library champagne bar- other bar was closed, bar staff were wonderful and the chips were stunning delicious
could recommend a lower cost prosecco on the wine list to serve all budget.
29 May 2025
Stylish Stay in a Historic Building 🏛️✨
We stayed just one night, but really enjoyed it! The hotel has a beautiful lobby and modern design within a historic building. The room was spacious and full of natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. Materials and finishes felt high-quality, and there was a coffee machine — always a win ☕️ There’s also a spa at the hotel, but unfortunately we didn’t have time to try it. Our room was right next to the elevator, so a bit noisy, but for one night it was fine. Funny moment — we ended up leaving our massage roller behind as it didn’t fit in the suitcase 😄 They took a £100 deposit at check-in, which was handled smoothly.
28 May 2025
For the gym alone....
Beautiful building, though the rooms are in the modern addition. The gym is great, lots of equipment in an exquisite part of the basement.
I had no WiFi during my stay. It could have been my phone but, as I explained to staff, it appeared to connect to every other free WiFi in town.
28 May 2025
Exceptional
The Edwardian Radisson Collection Hotel in Manchester, is absolutely stunning, the staff go above and beyond to make your stay there enjoyable 👌 excellent customer service, from the moment you arrive. I stayed there for my birthday, and got upgraded to a bigger room which was beautiful, spacious, modern, and very comfortable. We were also given some vouchers to get a free b day drink at the bar, which was a really nice gesture from the gentleman who booked us in on the reception. The spar was also amazing, and again staff were so welcoming. Room service was also very prompt, and the food we ordered was of a very high standard. I would just like to thank everyone at the Edwardian Hotel, that made that day so lovely. I will definitely revisit some time in the future.
27 May 2025
Top notch
Clean luxurious classy style
26 May 2025
Very good
Good location. Room spacious and was suited to our needs. Spa was good very clean and friendly staff
Reception staff member in check in was quite rude and not helpful in questions we asked. Made to feel a little irrelevant when we asked about spa times and how to book. Didn't explain how lifts worked or speak about breakfast arrangements
26 May 2025
Great stay
Luxurious building
Nothing
26 May 2025
Stay for a local wedding
Facilities . Staff being available as opposed to on line check in etc . The spa and the general friendliness of staff and availability . A large selection of good quality toiletries and other beauty items which most hotels seem to have stopped providing. Water in the fridge which was replaced daily . Towels changed daily without asking. The lay out of the bathroom is good with a separate area for dressing etc outside the toilet and shower . Walk in shower also good.
Breakfast expensive and buffet style . Eggs ordered separate to the buffet was confusing as was the structure of the price of breakfast depending when booked . It was cheaper to book the day before in the hotel than a breakfast package .
24 May 2025
Pleasant and enjoyable with great customer service.
Service from all the staff in and around reception including the staff in the bar were so friendly and helpful. It really made for a nice welcome. The lady working in the spa reception was lovely too. Room was perfect for what we needed and when leaving we could leave our bags with reception and came back to collect them later in the day with no problems. Spa was very nice too!
No parking nearby made it a bit of a pain with bags after driving quite far but nothing to impact the experience.
24 May 2025
5 star
Excellent staff
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24 May 2025
Perfect stay
Everything was perfect! All of the staff were lovely and friendly, the room itself was amazing and all spotless. Our breakfast was delicious and the servers were very attentive. The spa facilities were also lovely! Genuinely couldn’t find anything to fault, great location too.
24 May 2025
We enjoyed very much and planning to return back thanks for making our stay worthwhile 👍😆👍
Everything was perfect
Location was perfect 👌
23 May 2025
The pool area is incredible & service is closer to 6 star
fantastic place can’t wait to stay again
23 May 2025
Fabulous
Good value, excellent breakfast, free use of spa, quiet bedroom.
Nothing.
21 May 2025
Great hotel !
Clean modern and stylish Great location from Victoria station approx 15 min walk Staff polite Pool gorgeous !!! Breakfast was delicious
Nothing
21 May 2025
Very good
Location
21 May 2025
Excellent stay
Great facilities and location. Very attentive staff!
21 May 2025
Definitely come again food was superb
Modern and clean and all the staff from the cleaners to reception and bar staff were excellent smiling and helpful
Nothing to dislike it was perfect
21 May 2025
Would stay here next time we go to Manchester
The hotel feels very luxurious from the moment you step in! Spa was just perfect 10/10 - you reserve your time so it doesn’t get crowded. Perfect location if you are going out.
Room was very basic and rather small for the price paid. Would have been nice for a staff member to show us where the stairs were and how to access spa & to use the lifts.
20 May 2025
Fabulous
Beautiful building- lovely room nice staff 10/10
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
8 June 2025
Great stay, would definitely recommend