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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Recent guest reviews
16 April 2025
Always made very welcome - staff always friendly and helpful
Best hotel in Manchester Service is second to none
16 April 2025
Very nice hotel, clean and comfortable. Lots of choice for Breakfast, but was barely warm coming straight out of the wa
City centre location
Asked a member of staff on reception for directions, wasn't very helpful as didn't know, but she didn't ask anyone else if they could help.
16 April 2025
Exceptional
Fantastic room, great location.
Nothing
16 April 2025
Exceptional
loved it
16 April 2025
Exceptional
nothing it was outstanding
15 April 2025
Very enjoyable short break with family.
The hotel is in a great central location.The reception and communal areas are lovely. Also the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
I upgraded to a higher floor room with city view. In my opinion it wasn't worth the £50 a night extra (normally £65).
15 April 2025
Very good
Wellness: gym and pool. Location.
15 April 2025
everything is amazing
Amazing hotel high level of amenities all the staff are very kind nice and clean room rich breakfast the location is unique.everything is right next to you the gym and spa are great Above all, Mr. Gary Roberts is unique.very kind and willing to help us with everything
15 April 2025
Great hotel and Location
Room was clean and modern, really comfortable with all the amenities needed, location was really central to access restaurants all within walking distance.
The hotel does not have a Car Park like advertised; there is an NCP carpark 8- 10min walk from the hotel, not great if you have luggage with you.
15 April 2025
Great
Really lovely hotel with great staff and a lovely breakfast
Nothing
15 April 2025
Good
Perfect location and nice hotel, however, incredibly hard bed!! Additionally,I would’ve like the breakfast to be included in the price.but that’s just me …
15 April 2025
Perfect
On our arrival we entered into a clean spacious reception and the reception staff were very welcoming . Check in was quick and easy , Our room was a nice size it had everything and was lovely and clean . The hotel is very central and easy to find .
only fault is there isn’t great signage to say it’s The Edwardian . I think this will be because of the age and style of the building .
14 April 2025
A classy hotel with excellent facilities
A hotel that feels classy and backs it up with great rooms, gym, sauna and pool, not to mention the very reasonable restaurant and the bar.
14 April 2025
Excellent. Lovely hotel and location
It was excellent all round
I felt the room lacked a few small items that hotels of this standard normally have.
14 April 2025
Exceptional
13 April 2025
Comfortable stay
The spa was the best part of our stay. Liked the aesthetic of the spa, lobby areas and restaurant. We had a good sleep.
Parts of the room were tired and in need of a refresh. The bathroom was quite small.
13 April 2025
Fantastic hotel in city centre
Central location, great facilities and friendly staff
13 April 2025
Very good
We were not informed about sauna being out of service and pillows were very uncomfortable. Otherwise, very nice hotel.
13 April 2025
Good location
The location was great and the staff were very friendly. Breakfast was a buffet and had variety. Room has all the amenities needed, but needs to make several fixtures to the room.
12 April 2025
Exceptional
Wish there was parking closer to hotel
11 April 2025
Definitely one of the best options in Manchester.
Everything about the hotel was fantastic. The staff were very friendly which the most important aspect to me.
11 April 2025
Excellent
The bed
11 April 2025
Very good
All excellent except quality of the beds, need update
11 April 2025
Exceptional
Lovely hotel. Little late getting the room ready but compensated with a drink at the bar. Didn’t use all the facilities but we only stayed one night
11 April 2025
Beautiful stay in the best location
Beautiful spa Fabulous location Nice bar Spotless
Was double charged on a round of drinks Think just went through twice Security was a bit pushy getting you out the bar
10 April 2025
Incredible Spa & Hotel experience
Fabulous staff throughout hotel, breakfast was delicious and a great variety. The bar was lovely atmosphere & spa facilities fabulously relaxing. Pool is such a delight, calm music, water is warm- like a lagoon, hot tub too, lovely steam, sauna rooms and experience showers, plus well equipped large gym. Robes & towels in room & getting lift direct to and from in them to spa is easy so just put swimwear on in room & collect towels provided in spa too . The hotel room beds are so comfortable & pillows, duvet you melt into for best nights sleep! Thanks so much for the special bday treat and card in room too. Can’t wait to return!
9 April 2025
Was very enjoyable
Did not have breakfast. Room was good size and very quiet
A door on sink area as I felt it was too open not very private
9 April 2025
Lovely mix of traditional and modern.
Great Central location, knowledgeable and friendly staff, lovely pool and spa.
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9 April 2025
Lovely atmosphere, clean, good location and comfy
The stay was lovely, the spa was excellent with great facilities, the staff went above and beyond with their customer service and really comfy beds
8 April 2025
Perfect location and close to nice restaurants
Location was great
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7 April 2025
Wonderful
Would have liked a snack with tea and coffee facilities in the room Would have liked a less spicy food menu in the Peter street restaurant Lovely cocktails
6 April 2025
Our recent stay
We had such a lovely stay here, the spa, staff, and breakfast was all amazing. Really helpful staff who found my ring after I realised I had forgot it there, and had it sent back to me which I have now received. They also added a dessert into our room as it was my boyfriend’s birthday. The spa facilities were perfect, this has easily become our favourite hotel in Manchester compared to all the others we have stayed in!
5 April 2025
Lovely modern hotel with lovely spa
The spa The hotel lobby The room
4 April 2025
Loved everything
We absolutely love The Edwardian . Exceptional in every way
4 April 2025
Nice stay nice location
The location was good nice it had a spa
The room needs updating was abit tatty
4 April 2025
Great hotel and spa, brilliant location
The man at check in was very good.
Some staff were not as pleasant
3 April 2025
Fabulous
Food was amazing, spa is stunning.
Found it very odd the champagne bar stopped serving its delicious food at 4pm. Music in the Japanese restaurant was quite hectic at times
2 April 2025
Phenomenal! Best birthday present and Viktorija was amazing!
The ambiance, the attention to detail, the spa and excellent location.
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1 April 2025
Classy and modern!
Clean, modern aesthetic look! Clean, private & classy.
31 March 2025
Another memorable stay with great customer service, clean comfy rooms in the heart of the city
Great welcome at reception from Kyaw, who efficiently checked us in. We have stayed at this hotel before so knew what to expect, but the rooms were just as good as we remembered, with very comfy beds. The cocktails in Peter Street Kitchen are amazing and the breakfast was really good too. We love this hotel for it's location, just off Deansgate an so central for everything we love to do whilst in the city.
Nothing
31 March 2025
Lovely hotel and service and would look to stay again.
Great location with a mix of old and contemporary designs. Staff friendly and rooms very well appointed.
29 March 2025
A luxury hotel without being extortionate or painfully trendy
Most hotel breakfast buffets are dreadful but I was really impressed with The Edwardian’s offerings - coconut water as one of the juices, actual fresh, ripe fruit rather than bullets, beautifully cooked scrambled eggs and good quality bacon and sausages and black pudding. My room was lovely and comfortable, proper black-out blinds and even had an extra spare pillow. Absolutely nothing to fault the hotel (apart from the strange truffle popcorn to avoid guest allergies) - and will stay again when we next meet up friends in the city.
29 March 2025
Fabulous
Great location, lovely staff and a beautiful room
Only slight issue was the room could have been cleaner, a few small stains on the bedding and just a touch dusty in areas but all in all a lovely room
29 March 2025
Great stay, will be returning
It was lovely, great stay, all the staff were lovely and helpful .
28 March 2025
fabulous
only got 9 balloons even though i paid/booked for the package with 10
28 March 2025
Really nice hotel
Great location. Lovely hotel.
28 March 2025
Perfect
Breakfast unreal Reception and concierge brilliant
Nothing
28 March 2025
Serene
Superb hotel
A parking discount should be applicable as it's very expensive to park in the local car parks.
27 March 2025
Exceptional
The best place we have stayed in the UK. From the room, to the food, to the staff and location. 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
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Back massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - 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
16 April 2025
Relaxing and sophisticated stay