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
17 April 2026
Brilliant overall
Clean, stylish, friendly staff, spacious room, plenty of storage
The rainforest shower head had v little pressure so rinsing shampoo out of my hair was challenging
15 April 2026
It was good but could be better
The bed was very comfortable and room was huge
No toothbrush and paste available, no toilet brush and towels quite old
15 April 2026
Enjoyed the stay as the room was great and the hotel is well placed for Manchester City centre being a short walk away.
Great location, room was clean and spacious with a view of the river.
The building itself looks like an office block with little character. For a 5 star hotel the lobby was little better than a premier inn.
15 April 2026
Very good
Very clean , smelt nicee and spacious
Nothing
15 April 2026
Loved it - we’ll come back again.
Mostly everything The hotel was handy for public transportation, and lots of Manchester was within walking distance.
Bar menu was limited, and there was no draught lager at the bar!! 😔
14 April 2026
Exceptional
Fab hotel with great rooms
Expensive parking.
14 April 2026
Simply amazing
Everything was simply superb. I wouldn't stay at any other hotel in Manchester
Not applicable
13 April 2026
Really lovely
All the staff were very attentive
All the staff were very attentive
12 April 2026
Perfect
Beautiful
Everything
11 April 2026
Absolutely amazing
The whole experience and staff and room was amazing.
Nothing
11 April 2026
Great location service
N/a
Gym facilities
10 April 2026
Perfect
The location and staff
6 April 2026
Five star with first class staff
The staff were absolutely fantastic Mo , Mario all the bar staff .. level 2 first class highly recommend
I don’t stay longer !!
6 April 2026
A very pleasant hotel overlooking the river Irwell.
Lovely staff, clean ,comfortable rooms, good breakfast.
Children in the bar area late at night!!!
4 April 2026
Excellent, very comfortable stay.
Modern feel, large room. Very comfortable stay. Great parking right out front. Welcoming front of house staff.
Shower pressure quite low for such a large shower and shower head. Other than that the room was lovely.
4 April 2026
Amazing!
Staff just couldn’t do enough for you. Definitely luxury vibes and fantastic place to stay
4 April 2026
A very enjoyable stay & would go again
Staff very friendly, great location, spotless
We had a sofa bed in our room & it wasn’t very comfortable. We was told in would be fine for our 10 & 12 year olds but it was a bit small & very uncomfortable to lay on
4 April 2026
Very good
Great location big spacious rooms
No swimming pool facilities, no real bar it was very quiet no atmosphere for such a popular hotel, rooms starting to get a bit shabby in parts
3 April 2026
All the staff are welcoming, always ready to help, room was 💯everything was on point
I enjoyed all the meal it was 💯
Nothing, everything is perfect 👌💯
3 April 2026
Exceptional
Lovely staff. Unbelievable bed, it was like sleeping on a cloud. Best nights sleep we've ever had 🤣 Breakfast was delicious. Thank you, a lovely lovely stay!
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2 April 2026
Exceptional
Fabulous location, lovely room
nothing
1 April 2026
Perfect!
We had an amazing stay here. Hotel was so easy to find and in a perfect location! Our room was immaculate and so well decorated. We can’t wait to come back soon!
30 March 2026
Perfect night away, made to feel very cared for by all of the staff
Gorgeous venue, very stylish and serene
Only negative thing, if I had to state, was our room has a noisy air con unit. But the rest of the stay outweighed the issue completely
29 March 2026
Spacious and beautiful
The hotel room was beautiful and spacious, well met our expectations. There was also a really cute Lowry bear to our baby. The dog bed was also super comfortable and our dog slept very well.
29 March 2026
loved it
breakfast could be improved more
29 March 2026
Lovely hotel, great ambiance and staff
Food was lovely. Great location - Staff were all hugely helpful - Particularly Denilson at breakfast
Car parking is an extra fee
28 March 2026
Exceptional
Absolutely everything - service, location, facilities.
There was nothing not to like
27 March 2026
Excellent.
Very nice hotel. Best hotel I have stayed at in Manchester. I regularly visit Manchester so will certainly be re booking again
Nothing.
26 March 2026
Very nice hotel for a relaxing stay in the canter of Manchester
Comfortable beds, large room, nice view on river, perfect location in city center
26 March 2026
Exceptional
Modern, interesting, great service and location
Nothing
25 March 2026
Exceptional
Everything
25 March 2026
Excellent
Very friendly very high end
Shower was we bit on the week side
24 March 2026
This is such a comfortable and spacious hotel, staff really great.
Thank you for the upgrade!!
24 March 2026
Welcoming, super comfortable.
Very welcoming, lovely staff throughout. Room spacious and super comfortable.
Nothing
24 March 2026
Exceptional
Everything is as perfect
The location and facilities were second to none
23 March 2026
relaxing and luxurious
lovely rooms very spacious
nothing
22 March 2026
Fabulous
Large comfortable and quiet room friendly and knowledgeable staff
22 March 2026
Exceptional
Absolutely amazing was the best hotel ever stayed in perfect thank you
21 March 2026
Wonderful, great rooms, lovely staff, good food and drinks
So easy to find, great parking, super staff, free upgrade on room. The staff so friendly and welcoming, really couldn’t do enough for me. Room was amazing, very large bed, walk in shower, Karl Lagerfeld Toiletries, quick room service, yummy food, great breakfast, super terrace for coffee or drinks. 10 minute walk to Deansgate / shopping district.
I can’t think of anything!
21 March 2026
My Number One Hotel in Manchester
Fantastic modern five star hotel with iconic bridge over the River! Great location! Great breakfast and superb service! Everyone is so helpful!
No Netflix access on TV
20 March 2026
Very good
Breakfast was great. Location was ideal. Very modern
The toilet in our room had urine marks on the front. This was a little disappointing. Staff at breakfast also not as friendly as those on front reception.
20 March 2026
Super hotel, excellent friendly staff who went above and beyond to make the stay enjoyable as well as facilitating work!
The hotel was perfectly located, a short stroll from the centre.
19 March 2026
Good
Staff, room
Pillows not comfortable, head sinks in like memory foam, had to stack all the pillows to support head
19 March 2026
Comfortable clean, beautiful rooms, friendly staff.
It’s a very well run hotel, we love the Lowry.
Clean and a good location.
16 March 2026
Amazing hotel in a great location.
Everything. The hotel is amazing and we were upgraded to a Riverside Suite!!! Absolutely fantastic and the staff are so lovely and friendly.
There was nothing I didn't like.
16 March 2026
Great choice for a stay mamchester
Great location, stylish comfortable rooms, delicious breakfast , bed so comfy!!
Missing a swimming pool
15 March 2026
Fabulous stay in the Lowry Hotel
Great location, comfortable spacious room, friendly helpful staff
Nothing
15 March 2026
Exceptional
Stunning hotel, friendly helpful staff and perfect location.
13 March 2026
Staffed at The Lowery for a stay for a show at The Lowery and first explore of Manchester. Perfect location for walking
The Hotel had a very nice atmosphere and the restaurant decor and setting on the canal very nice.
The air conditioning was a little noisy.
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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18 April 2026
the best hotel and staff