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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Recent guest reviews
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
26 March 2025
Fantastic hotel in the middle of Manchester
Breakfast was excellent and we had a room upgrade, the room was beautiful and clean, we would definitely stay again.
Nothing
26 March 2025
Perfect stay
Very nice room and excellent food
Great location
25 March 2025
Enjoyable and would return
Great location, friendly staff, clean and high quality
24 March 2025
Exceptional
Everything. It was beautiful. Shannon on reception was so helpful . She was lovely
Nothing
24 March 2025
Was a comfortable room and in a good location
Space Location Room was quiet
Room was very warm. Lack of gluten free food available
24 March 2025
Exceptional
Easy check in Good concierge service
23 March 2025
Good value for an excellent hotel in the city centre
Very nice room Plenty of space
Nothing
23 March 2025
Exceptional
The TV turned on by itself in the middle of the night and music was playing From it.
23 March 2025
Absolutely fantastic stay, all staff were wonderful, polite and very helpful
Absolutely amazing stay
Nothing it was perfect
23 March 2025
Fabulous
The breakfast was the best buffet breakfast I have had in hotels over the years. The scrambled eeggs were moist buttery,good quality sausages and bacon. Staff were attentive and service was prompt.
21 March 2025
A great location super staff & comfy beds
Everything
Nothing
20 March 2025
Beautiful hotel, spotless and modern and friendly staff
Stunning hotel and high end furniture. Very modern
We weren’t told until check in that there was a PLANNED power outage that night for over 5 hours!!!
19 March 2025
Excellent stay
Good location, large room with good facilities. Staff excellent
18 March 2025
Really relaxing stay amidst a busy city centre .
The hotel has a nice intimate feel about it.
Pillows in the bedroom did not match the superb comfort of the mattress.
17 March 2025
Fabulous
room, breakfast, location
only a small gym, no wellness facilities
17 March 2025
Exceptional
We absolutely loved the hotel, staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating, rooms were a good size with lovely soft bedding, the location was perfect too.
15 March 2025
10/10 experience
Comfiest bed ever, rooms so spacious and clean. Staff really friendly and willing to assist whenever needed! Would definitely recommend and would return
Wish there was a pool!
15 March 2025
Fabulous
Location is perfect, breakfast and restaurant was excellent
Only thing i can think of is the shower power was pretty low
15 March 2025
Excellent stay
Very friendly and efficient staff
Nothing
15 March 2025
Luxurious hotel
I just love the comfort staff and location of this wonderful hotel.I can't wait to visit again.
Nothing....I loved everything about this hotel.
14 March 2025
lovely break
Lovely comfortable room, very nice staff.
Disappointed at lack of biscuits with tea and coffee things and warnings about the automatic mini bar weren't very clear. Room was quite hot.
13 March 2025
The Lowry is simply our favourite Manchester Hotel. We love everything about it
Everything and everyone
Nothing
12 March 2025
10/10 stay! From the staff to the room, all round perfect!
Gorgeous hotel, we was greeted by such friendly staff the minute we walked in we arrived a few hours earlier than our check in time to leave our cases whilst we waited but she was so helpful that our room was actually ready when we arrived so she sorted us to our rooms as soon as we got there, nothing seems to much trouble for them they will help with anything you need, our room was spot on, lovely view from our window, toiletries including shower caps and hair ties, robes and slippers, safety deposit box which actually works, silk hangers for delicate clothing, mini bar fully stocked with wine, cider, larger, spirits and soft drinks as well as sparkling and still waters and a snack counter fully stocked with crisps, trail mix, sweets. Nuts, honey, popcorn and chocolate, the tea and coffee that was provided too the tea was so nice, we ordered room service for our evening meal and the lady who brought the food to our room was so polite and helpful, the food was fresh and hot and tasted incredible, same vibe at checking out friendly kind and warm hospitality. Definitely recommend this hotel.
We had no dislikes about this hotel we would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of staying here and we will definitely be making this our new Manchester hotel choice.
12 March 2025
A lovely hotel and great staff, very clean.
Everything . The concierge, Mo, was very welcoming, professional and friendly, as were the upstairs bar staff. Nothing was too much trouble, including ,providing something off the menu. Highly recommend!!
11 March 2025
Very comfortable
Friendly, good location, quiet, large rooms, easy parking, good gym
Restaurant closed Monday to Wednesday
11 March 2025
Beautiful hotel would definitely stay again
Stylish, comfortable, lovely rooms, spotlessly clean
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
19 April 2025
Great value for money