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
25 December 2025
Excellent
Spacious clean room and bathroom.
Rooms feeling a little dated now
25 December 2025
Excellent
Clean spacious room and bathroom.
Rooms starting to feel a little dated.
25 December 2025
Always love it here, gorgeous hotel!
Always love it here, gorgeous hotel!
The only thing it’s missing is a full spa area (pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi)
22 December 2025
Exceptional
Room was lovely, staff are amazing but the breakfast is second to none
21 December 2025
Spacious rooms with a luxury feel
Perfect location. Great rooms. Great value for money
Nothing
21 December 2025
Fabulous
Great location. Excellent and Friendly staff. Clean, spacious room. Quiet and peaceful, no outside noise, which is great for a city centre hotel.
Expensive parking. £32 a night!. Already paying a premium to stay at the hotel, so to charge that much for parking is taking a liberty. Bed was too soft for our liking, we prefer firm mattresses. Also the shower was very disappointing, big shower head, and a trickle of water. I was looking forward to a powerful shower.
18 December 2025
Top quality
Very nice property very clean, and up to date design. Staff were amazing. Room was great Parking was secure
We were happy with everything- if I was being picky the river view wasn’t amazing-
18 December 2025
Exceed my expectation good value for money on the day we went
Very Friendly snd helpful doorman
Didn’t eat as couldn’t find the information . Tv menu not the easiest to find that plus the costs of the chargeable items in the room
17 December 2025
Overall great stay, I would recommend it to anyone
1. Professional, friendly and welcoming staff 2. Efficient service and clean room
1. Rice I ate at dinner was packet, microwave rice 2. Better selection of pillows ( I personally found them to soft and not supportive)
16 December 2025
be back soon
Very welcoming on arrival, nice room, good value for money. Great location
16 December 2025
Exceptional
The staff were excellent and especially the young concierge man. I was walking up to the hotel, in the pouring rain, carrying a large number of bags (Christmas shopping) and he came outside getting himself wet and took all the bags of me and brought them to my room . What exceptional service. The front of house staff accommodated me to have earlier check-in and the manager was so helpful. I cannot fault this hotel
Nothing
16 December 2025
Excellent
The staff in the bar are very friendly, took time out to chat, while serving 👍
16 December 2025
Good hotel in excellent location.
Comfy bed, nice shower etc. even changed coffee machine when told the coffee provided for first machine was terrible. Great location - 6 minute walk to city centre. Plenty of bottled water available in room. Bar was nice as were staff. Restaurant was good except that on a Sunday evening, last order is at 20:30 which we found odd for a 5 star city centre hotel.
Was not impressed with watered down shower gel !! Seemed like someone trying to save money in a cheap way. Restaurant was good except that on a Sunday evening, last order is at 20:30 which we found odd for a 5 star city centre hotel.
15 December 2025
Another lovely stay with an incredible Sunday lunch in the River Restaurant.
Lovely as usual and the Christmas decorations are beautiful
Nothing - other than the Hollandaise sauce on my breakfast was luke warm.
15 December 2025
The staff were good, special thanks to Sherman and Gianluca
The location and the size of the room.
The warning alert, a false alarm, hit only once.
14 December 2025
Fabulous
Stayed lots of times n was looking a bit tired in places but has had a face lift n looked lovely
Bit pricey
13 December 2025
Wonderful as always
Superb location excellent staff and so helpful Still a class hotel
N/A
12 December 2025
Excellent stay in a great hotel in a great location
Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices. Room was super clean. Bed was really comfortable. Special thanks to Joe for help on arrival he went beyond being helpful.
Nothing.
12 December 2025
Fabulous
Lovely bar area and spacious rooms.
10 December 2025
Amazing
The Bed was huge and super comfy. Room was really big and relaxing. Nice quiet location and not far from shops and bars. Staff were super nice, offered to carry bags to room but we only had one bag. Parking very safe too.
No draft larger or beer at bar
10 December 2025
Would defo stay again
Beautiful
Price of the bar
9 December 2025
Amazing and see you again
Beautiful. Polite staff and delicious breakfast
Coat if parking and inconvenient not being able to park in front of door to offload and load luggage into vehicle
9 December 2025
Exceptional
Spacious rooms with comfortable bed
Slightly expensive parking cost
9 December 2025
Always happy to stay here
Location and safe parking also dog friendly and staff very good
Noise in the corridors outside our room 102 people coming in from nights out on & off til 2am..disturbing for us and our dog!
8 December 2025
Absolutely perfect- thank you
Staff are fantastic! The hotel is beautiful and the room overlooking the river was spacious , with an exceptionally comfy bed ! It was perfect
N/a
8 December 2025
Always a great experience
The Staff and the rooms not forgetting the great breakfast. Geena the customer experience ambassador went out of her way to be helpful.Her idea of the Christmas tree hanging photos of clients photo picture memories was a fun idea .
Nothing
8 December 2025
Very very special for us as my husband who is quite ill and was determined to get back to his roots and his favourite h
We love the hotel - having been a couple of times before but felt that this time the hotel is flourishing and the staff were exceptional on this visit- the concierge ; reception staff ; bar and restaurant staff and housekeeping . The room was lovely too .
Nothing
6 December 2025
Short but amazing stay
The room was amazing - cozy and spotless
Nothing
5 December 2025
Enjoyed a few days break, doing some damage to the credit card
Professionalism and attention of all staff. Proximity to centre of town
Public areas felt cold
4 December 2025
Simply the best
Perfection
Nothing to dislike
3 December 2025
This is a five star hotel in every way
Good location, spacious rooms, superb and helpful staff
Nothing
3 December 2025
Exceptional
Everything Clean, service, comfortable large room
Parking fee
2 December 2025
Excellent
I loved the luxury of it all, the staff from start to finish made me feel special and they were so helpful and polite I loved every moment.
The room had a smell like maybe someone might have smoked in it before but other than that it was perfect
2 December 2025
We felt special staying at the Lowry as everything was perfect. Thank you!
The staff were very efficient, helpful and friendly which is the most important part to us. Everything else was excellent from the meal in the bar to the cleanliness of our room. The bed was huge and so comfy, we had a great sleep😊
There wasn’t anything we didn’t like!
2 December 2025
Excellent and memorable. Will definitely be back.
Staff were so helpful, nothing was a problem for them. Room was very spacious and clean. Can’t find a bad word to say about my trip
30 November 2025
Lovely as always.
It’s just a lovely place. As always Claire was amazing. It’s almost worth staying just to see her. The restaurant is great too, I really look forwards to a warm nata for breakfast.
Not much
28 November 2025
Great staff lovely hotel great service always feels like home from home
It is the Lowry staff are excellent and room quality very good although some carpet upgrading would be beneficial
The area close to the hotel is experiencing redevelopment
27 November 2025
A very comfortable stay with lovely staff and service
The bed was by far the comfiest bed we have ever slept in!! The staff at Lowry are very professional, welcoming and friendly.
We were a bit confused about the wellness area as we assumed it was have the traditional hotel spa facilities(eg. Sauna, hot tub) but it doesn’t.
26 November 2025
Comfortable stay, nice friendly staff
Excellent location
Food was good, not perfect
26 November 2025
A very enjoyable experience
The room was lovely, the hotel staff were great, the food was excellent
NA
26 November 2025
Exceptional
Comfort, location friendly staff
25 November 2025
Great. Love the hotel and the tea
Breakfast was excellent. Staff super friendly and welcoming. Bed was so comfy, had a great nights sleep
Nothing - bar could have stayed open later
25 November 2025
Very good
On a cold day, the heating in the room took a long time to increase.
25 November 2025
A* We will return
Room was fantastic. car parking available was easy access, beds were incredibly comfy, staff were attentive but not intrusive, room was spotless, breakfast was incredible. We will be back
Nothing to fault
24 November 2025
Luxurious and special
The room was beautiful
Nothing at all
24 November 2025
Comfortable and spacious room
Location, although it would have been appreciated if we were informed in advance that the bridge was inaccessible.
24 November 2025
Exceptional quality hotel, brilliant staff in all departments, wonderful food in restaurant and breakfast. Easy parking
Size of the rooms, advanced tech in the room. Lovely clean reception and lifts, social areas. Restaurant, breakfast all exceptional, staff lovely and helpful Dwayne and all in the food areas absolutely great, really polite and friendly especially as wife’s birthday and little boy loved everything.
Road network to the parking and hotel very busy as roadworks around, so a nightmare to travel 2 miles across Manchester in 45 mins!! Surfaces in room paintings, and few hairs in bathroom which 6 year old found when playing with his plushies from SeaLife, otherwise everything else lovely and clean and lovely views from 6th floor room
24 November 2025
Fabulous
Room was spacious, bed was really comfortable. The staff I met were really helpful and friendly.
There were no free biscuits to have with my cup of tea and there was only two "everyday" tea bags.
22 November 2025
Great night in a huge room with our dogs
Enormous bed, lovely staff for whom nothing was too much trouble, food excellent for a hotel
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

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25 December 2025
Very good