The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
Expert reviews
“Visiting rock stars and luxury hunters tend to favour this modern, five-star hotel (not to be confused with the arts centre in Salford Quays), where the fabulous bedrooms have enormous beds and ergonomically designed furniture.”
“Like a true Mancunian, this five-star hotel is showy without being pretentious and fiercely proud of its roots. Huge stylish rooms, floor-to-ceiling windows and attentive service keep guests coming back for more, while art exhibitions, a spa and people-watching opportunities make it an enjoyable place to linger.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Private parking
- Great breakfast
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
The Lowry Hotel is a luxurious and modern hotel situated on the banks of the River Irwell. This high-rise building is a key component of Manchester’s skyline, and its all-glass appearance makes it impossible to miss. With an ultra-chic foyer, complete with massive ceilings, tons of space, contemporary lighting, and clean lines, this space encapsulates the atmosphere of the entire hotel.
Choose from five different spacious floor plans: deluxe king double, superior king double, a suite with a river view, executive king, or a junior suite. You will have floor-to-ceiling windows, comfortable beds, iPod docks, plush furniture, and plenty of space no matter which room you choose. The private bathrooms feel extra luxurious with marble floors and walls, glass standing showers, and soft bathrobes.
Relax for a day at the hotel spa, which has five treatment rooms, including a relaxation room, a couples room, a sauna, a gym, and a hair salon. Dine at the onsite River Restaurant, serving a variety of chicken, fish, and beef. Next to the restaurant, you’ll find a lovely cocktail bar boasting great drinks and live music. Along the side of the Chapel Wharf building, step out onto the large terrace that showcases dazzling city views.
The People’s History Museum and the Manchester Cathedral are only a five-minute walk from this hotel, making this an extremely convenient location in Manchester.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
2 May 2025
Great location, good secure parking, no welcome treats in your room!
Location and secure parking, great breakfast and a really good 3 course Sunday Lunch.
Other 4-5* hotels across the UK offer in room welcome treats, which was a disappointment not to be offered!
1 May 2025
Excellent al round
Have stayed before. Excellent all round. Not cheap, but worth it.
All good
29 April 2025
Birthday treat
We stayed the week as my birthday over the Easter weekend. Superb hotel as set away from the main road with a convenient footbridge in to town. Mattress and topper made for a great nights sleep. Fab toiletries and complimentary hot drinks with a local Manchester tea brand included too!
Absolutely nothing
29 April 2025
Fabulous location and full of luxury and warmth from friendly helpful staff
Everything location was great and the rooms were huge.
Nothing loved it all!
28 April 2025
Exceptional
All of it, all staff so polite and helpful
Nothing
28 April 2025
Great stay overall
Loved that they left a teddy in our child's cot, lovely touch.
The bed was twin beds pushed together. Not very comfy.
28 April 2025
An amazing place to stay.
The room was fantastic. It was as big as expected and was very clean. Breakfast was amazing food was cooked properly and there was plenty of choice. All staff encountered were very attentive and polite.
I have nothing negative to say.
28 April 2025
Exceptional
Spacious rooms excellent customer service
N/a
27 April 2025
Me and my wife had an amazing time and would definitely consider rebooking again.
The location The high quality finishes of the room Pleasant staff Small touches that the hotel offered as it was my wife’s birthday
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27 April 2025
Fabulous
This was our first stay at The Lowry and we were particularly impressed by the friendliness of the staff. Also, for an overnight stay, we found the room was a good size and very clean.
27 April 2025
Loved the Lowry, would definitely stay again.
Modern, quiet, huge bedroom with a great layout. Staff were friendly and helpful. Loved the lounge bar.
N/A
27 April 2025
If you want a quiet up to standard hotel, then the Lowery is your choice.
Location and up to expectation
25 April 2025
Surprised by the location
The staff were absolutely brilliant !! Realy friendly and so helpful. The location of the hotel was surprisingly close to the centre, just a very short walk over the bridge, no need to move your car or get a taxi.
My only issue was it didn't have a pool. But the location made up for it.
25 April 2025
Amazing hotel with amazing breakfast
Excellent hotel very clean and elegant. The breakfast was amazing with lots of options, we ordered from a set menu which was amazing but you could also use the buffet too. Rooms were spacious and very clean
Unfortunately I didn’t get much sleep due to the mattress and pillows being uncomfortable.
24 April 2025
Simply lovely.
Great location, great room, great staff.
Parking only valid till 2pm
24 April 2025
Fabulous
Excellent breakfast Helpful and friendly staff Secure carparking Spotless bathroom Good location to visit cathedral and Rylands Library for example and King Street shops
23 April 2025
Great stop over for access to Manchester
Great
Nothing
22 April 2025
Fabulous
The hotel, staff and general facilities were very good. Rooms are very comfortable, spacious and to a high standard.
Breakfast service was not good. It was vry busy and not enough staff to deal with it. We were seated in the bar area, but didnt have the table set up before we sat down and so had no cutlery and had to request this. we were also not given any menus and therefore no options were given other than the buffet. Due to how busy it was, the breakfast buffet was very low on items and so i was unable to have the breakfast that had been paid for as part of our booking.
22 April 2025
A great place to stay.
Location was great - just a quick walk to the shops, bars and restaurants. Great having a spa on site.
22 April 2025
Excellent, will visit again!
The room was spacious, with great decor and amenities. Lovely king size bed, comfortable and clean. Useful products in the bathroom as well. Definitely one of the best rooms I’ve stayed in the U.K. Breakfast menu and buffet options also a plus.
Minor things - Car park slightly pricy £28p/n Brand new TV’s so Netflix not yet set up
22 April 2025
Exceptional
The hotel was excellent, the room fabulous. Very quiet and comfortable. The staff in the bar/ restaurant were very friendly and first class.
No negative points.
21 April 2025
Throughly enjoyable stay.
Breakfast was superb cooked - well done chef and kitchen staff 👌
I can't think of any faults
20 April 2025
Very comfortable and welcoming
The room was huge and very confortable, there were plenty of amenities and it was very clean and well-presented. The staff were very friendly when checking in and out, and the bed was very comfortable. The hotel was just a short walk away from the AO Arena, making it a great choice to stay after a concert
The mini-bar auto charging on picking items up didn't seem as well sign posted as it could have been, the prices for which were also hidden at the back of the menu booklet, with a different menu over the top
20 April 2025
Simply the best business & leisure hotel in the city bar none!!
Location, comfort, value for money being city Centre hotel, breakfast, rooms.
nothing
20 April 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel
19 April 2025
Great value for money
The friendly staff
19 April 2025
Best hotel in Manchester
We love the lowry it's our favourite hotel when we stay in manchester. Friendly helpful staff. Gorgeous comfortable rooms. Wouldn't stay anywhere else.
Nothing amazing hotel.
18 April 2025
Brilliant
The service
Nothing
17 April 2025
Great option if you are arriving by car
We’ve stayed here many times over many years when visiting family in the area. Parking is available which is a huge bonus in Manchester City Centre. The rooms are bigger than average and are consistently well kept.
We’ve never had breakfast here as it has not been included in the room rate and very expensive. It would be fabulous if there were a least a coffee stand selling drinks and pastries/muffins in the (huge) lobby - as per American hotels. It would really be a nice touch as the nearest coffee shop/cafe is a walk over the bridge into the main shopping area.
14 April 2025
A hotel that comes with a reputation and totally lives up to it.
Great ambience and facilities, a hotel that exudes class. Good gym, spa and excellent restaurant. The setting, looking out over the river is lovely.
14 April 2025
Exceptional
Great room - great location
Nothing I would improve
14 April 2025
A lovely though brief stay
A very comfortable hotel with friendly and welcoming staff in a good location.
The parking spaces a little tight
13 April 2025
Our first time here and it was a lovely experience.
Very attentive staff, superb breakfast. Very comfy beds. Easy parking.
Air con was quite noisy which I mentioned and we got a fan. Disappointed that Spotify didn't work on the TV
12 April 2025
Fantastic Hotel!
I was upgraded, so I cannot comment on the room I was going to have. But the upgraded room was superb!
Nothing I didn't like
7 April 2025
Very good
Unfortunately television/media did not work. Reported it but obviously wasn’t fixed for our one night stay
7 April 2025
5* service and best location for easy access
From the moment I arrived, the doorman was so courteous and helpful, I arrived early so was unable to check in immediately, but explained I was attending a meeting. The reception quickly took my details and luggage for storage, and advised when I returned that I could collect my room key. The Manager and all staff in the bar were wonderful and very welcoming, and the cocktails were amazing. I look forward to my return.
6 April 2025
Great staff, beautiful hotel, lovely room
Wonderful hotel!
6 April 2025
Exceptional
Excellent location for town center
Nothing
5 April 2025
Superb stay.
Everything was fantastic. Excellent customer service by all staff.
5 April 2025
Exceptional
Lovely hotel, helpful staff, amazing breakfast
3 April 2025
Comfortable, outstanding cleanliness, wonderful reception team
Reception team were friendly and efficient. Really liked the extra touch of calling the room after check in to check we were happy with the room and if we needed anything. The only thing that changed my score from a 10 to an 8 was the arrival at the restaurant for breakfast, 4 staff members walking around and we not acknowledged until the door host came from out the back. The same thing happened to another 3 guests that came in once we had been seated. It felt a little disorganised.
3 April 2025
Exceptional
This is about 5th 6th time staying here!! It is superb!! The rooms are beautiful!!
2 April 2025
Exceptional
From the staff, to the piano, to the room, to the restaurant, to the environment, just great. Would definitely be back.
1 April 2025
Would stay again 100%
Excellent stay! Welcoming staff on arrival called Erick. Really went above and beyond. Little touches like upgrading our room and chocolates with a happy birthday message as it was my husbands 40th.
31 March 2025
Fabulous
Birthday trip, staff were helpful and friendly.l made a request for rooms next to eachother as we had 2 - was given connecting rooms which was amazing!
30 March 2025
Exceptional
Location and staff
30 March 2025
Overall, great stay and great breakfast
Room was very spacious and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was amazing
There were no complementary snacks or drinks in the room which is what I was expecting.
30 March 2025
Was made to feel special
Location is excellent
29 March 2025
A welcoming, friendly and comfortable place to stay with great food and location
Lovely atmosphere in the whole place. Staff were helpful, friendly and made us feel very welcome and comfortable. Breakfast was exceptionally good and the restaurant food was also extremely good. The location was great and we were able to walk to most places we visited.
That we couldn't stay longer
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre
- - Massage
- - Evening entertainment
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Head massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
3 May 2025
Exceptional