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
5 March 2026
Wow factor hotel, good location for Manchester
Room had wow factor, super comfy bed, great bathroom, nice snacks although no free biscuits with the tea :(
Breakfast didn't start till 7am and I needed to leave at 7.10 so I didn't get any breakfast before leaving, even though i had paid. Unusual for work hotels to not start breakfast earlier.
3 March 2026
My go to hotel in Manchester! Amazing x
My Fav hotel in Manchester! Great location x big rooms x comfy beds x lovely staff
Na
3 March 2026
Great.
Staff are always polite and friendly. Rooms clean and spacious. It would be nice to be welcomed back, rather than have you been here before.
2 March 2026
Very good
Staff
No hair dryer
28 February 2026
Was only an overnight stay. Lovely hotel in a great location. Would definitely stay again.
Lovely staff. Room very spacious, bed very comfortable. Breakfast great variety and very tasty.
28 February 2026
Would recommend, we will definitely be revisiting next time we are in Manchester
Central, great access to shops and restaurants
Beds too soft
24 February 2026
Manchesters best hotel
Great stay on a Sunday night deal which was excellent value for money . Huge,comfortable room and just a few minutes walk into the city centre. Breakfast was terrific
For a five star hotel there aren’t many freebies. Take your own biscuits
23 February 2026
Always a joy to stay - further enhanced by a super professional staff member.
A regular for over 15 years - rooms are fab and the location is excellent. Special shout out to a lovely lady Geena - who went beyond to make our stay enjoyable. When hotels employ people who truly know the meaning of hospitality rather than doing a perfunctory job - it puts the cherry on top. So thank you Lowry and thank you Geena !
Aircon was slightly off kilter - but that's it!
23 February 2026
Exceptional
beautifully decorated, rooms feel very luxurious, have everything you could possibly need and more to make you feel pampered. the ReTreat spa was incredible, fantastic staff and excellent facilities, cant recommend the sensory deprivation tank enough! thank you for a restful stay. massive thanks to the housekeepers who keep this place looking immaculate every day.
22 February 2026
This was outstanding
Amazing staff amazing room everything was excellent
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21 February 2026
A comfortable, clean and enjoyable experience with secure parking.
Loved the room and the view, staff were also really helpful and friendly.
20 February 2026
Exceptional
Staff in The Lowry from reception (Ella and Isabel) to restaurant & bar Paul and Dwane to The Retreat wellness rooms were just exceptional. Food was great. Location ideal for exploring Manchester.
20 February 2026
Flying visit, shopping, football and eating out.
Central Car parking Station near to hand
Rooms could have been warmer
20 February 2026
Exceptional
Everything, i cheekily asked for a complimentary upgrade to celebrate my husbands retirement..and got one ! Executive room on floor 6 which was gorgeous
Nothing..
20 February 2026
Delightful keen to return!
Spacious comfortable room with everything we needed.
Minor niggles TV channels over complicated unable find radio
19 February 2026
Great Stay. Highly recommend!
Lovely, clean & spacious room. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly.
19 February 2026
Great stay in a fabulous location!
Very nice large rooms, comfy beds!
Shower pressure absolutely terrible for a 5 star property
18 February 2026
Another perfect visit to this lovely property. I’ll be back, for sure.
Location is perfect for my meetings. Breakfast is delicious. Rooms are spacious, bed is really comfortable and lovely towels and robes.
18 February 2026
Excellent
The rooms
17 February 2026
Great welcome, excellent location and lovely staff.
Almost all of the staff were wonderful.
Staff not able to respond so well when busy. Sometimes a little chaotic and unattentive. Shout out to the bar staff and wonderful reception. First class.
17 February 2026
Very good
Good location, big rooms, modern decor. Friendly and efficient staff. There was an initial issue as charged again for the pre paid room but it was sorted out without any problem
Nothing
16 February 2026
Fabulous
The staff were exceptional, from front desk to the restaurant. They were helpful, friendly and went over and beyond to make you feel welcome.
Na
15 February 2026
Perfect lovely comfy hotel stay!
We had a lovely stay, room was lovely and comfy. We had a nice lunch served by the very attentive Desmond. He made sure we were looked after and had everything we needed. We will absolutely come back.
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15 February 2026
Comfortable but pricy.
Location, receptionists/ car valets, bedroom size and comfort.
Breakfast staff quite inexperienced
15 February 2026
Excellent hotel
Pleasant staff, lovely room, very clean, nice bar area
Bar service a little slow but nice staff. Room a bit chilly
15 February 2026
Staff, quality of facilities and location make this hotel an excellent choice.
The location was ideal. Staff in all area were excellent.
14 February 2026
Will definitely stay again
Amazing hotel, staff so helpful and breakfast incredible
Nothing
14 February 2026
Lovely comfortable welcoming hotel
Loved the comfortable room overlooking the river. The bar area was cosy and welcoming, again with great views. Coffee and other drinks were served with almonds or homemade biscuits - a nice touch. Excellent breakfast. Location was exactly where we wanted to be. The hotel restaurant was closed on a Monday but I can recommend the Ottoman just nearby.
14 February 2026
Fabulous
size of room
13 February 2026
As always, it’s the staff that can make or break a hotel and I can honestly say that all bar none were brilliant, right
Great location, large spacious room with everything we needed, great views down the river too.
Nothing at all
12 February 2026
Excellent. Best hotel in Manchester by a mile
Really lovely greeting on arrival
12 February 2026
It does look on paper quite expensive however if you want to treat yourself definitely go here because you are made to f
Very convenient, easy to walk to the main areas. Fantastic stuff.
Nothing
11 February 2026
Booked the hotel for a work visit and had a comfortable stay. Lots of great restaurants and bars near the hotel making i
The location is great and staff are very friendly
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10 February 2026
Exceptional
Staff and location
9 February 2026
Exceptional
Big room
The view
9 February 2026
Fabulous
Friendly staff. Sandra on room service was a lovely genuine lady. Good Location.
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8 February 2026
Great location with parking
The location and friendly helpful staff. Always a pleasure to stay here
As we bring our dog with us and you welcome them in, it’s a shame there’s no where we can have a drink or meal with them. So we don’t get to use any other part of the hotel! Expect on the terrace in the summer..
8 February 2026
A great luxury hotel in every way what you’d want for a fabulous weekend
A great modern clean Hotel with lovely staff Paul the waiter was in every way exceptional he just could not do it enough to ensure that we were well looked after and enjoy your stay
7 February 2026
Outstanding hotel with fabulous bed and friendly staff
Outstanding bed, lovely large room and nice bathroom. Brilliant, friendly staff. Perfect location for my business needs.
Breakfast was very expensive. As a business traveller, I was expecting a desk/workspace, but there was none.
6 February 2026
great staff, great location, great food
staff were very friendly. breakfast was excellent. fantastic location, very central with all attractions in the city centre easily accessible.
5 February 2026
Perfect short stay
room was very spacious & the bed huge & very comfortable. Bathroom large, bright & with a large shower (would have liked the choice of bath and/or shower) & great magnifying mirror. breakfast all you could ask for and some. Great central location, very easy walk to many places. Bar excellent (especially the very polite & attentive staff) - would like to have been here in warmer weather to take advantage of the outside terrace!
No chair near a mirror or small table to do hair & make up in good lighting.
3 February 2026
Exceptional
We went for the 'Room Only' option as we wanted the flexibility of whether to have breakfast or not - it was the first time we have stayed here and I have no doubt in my mind that it won't be the last!
nothing!
2 February 2026
Comfortable, friendly and good location. We will stay again.
Large room and bed with view of the canal - excellent breakfast and friendly helpful staff.
Nothing of note during our stay
2 February 2026
Fabulous
I can charge my car overnight - concierge service is amazing
2 February 2026
Very good
Great location, and lovely hotel.
1 February 2026
Lovely hotel but wouldn’t stay again.
It is a beautiful hotel, very spacious and clean. The staff in the lobby and on the door were excellent very friendly and welcoming. The room was very comfortable.
We thought it was near the Lowry theatre, we should have checked first though! There is no pool or sauna. The staff in the breakfast restaurant were not attentive to us and treated us differently to other guests.
31 January 2026
From the moment we arrived to when we left everything was fabulous
The welcoming staff the location the cleanliness everything about our stay was fab even our dog loved it.
Nothing everything was perfect
29 January 2026
Best hotel I've stayed at so far
Very clean and great central location
A bit expensive
28 January 2026
Made our new years extra special with an upgrade
Great location and fab staff
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' 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

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5 March 2026
Chic stylish great bar super staff