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
23 March 2026
relaxing and luxurious
lovely rooms very spacious
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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
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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.
11 March 2026
Would definitely go back!
Gorgeous hotel. Staff all amazing and so friendly. Large rooms and very comfortable beds. Fabulous location, easy walking distance of Deansgate and the restaurant is exceptional. Highly recommended indeed!
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11 March 2026
Exceptional
Staff are wonderful - super friendly and helpful
10 March 2026
Clean comfortable functional
Everything
No little extras in the room that made it feel 5*
10 March 2026
Exceptional
Fabulous room. Spacious and very comfortable bed.
10 March 2026
Visit to celebrate a birthday, all round excellent experience.
Location and cleanliness was very good. Breakfast was also very good with lots of choice. All the staff we had contact with were excellent. Hotel car park well worth the cost, secure on site.
Nothing!
10 March 2026
Exceptional
Indeed
Room
9 March 2026
It was very good and would definitely stay ther again
Location was ok and breakfast was good but could have been a little hotter and bacon was dry and salty.
Overall a very good and friendly hotel
9 March 2026
Exceptional
The staff were so friendly and kind. Very helpful and ready to assist. I also enjoyed how clean it was and had a lovely smell throughout the corridors The breakfast was also great too and the staff there were attentive and kind.
I liked everything. Cant pick anything wrong. Id stay again
8 March 2026
Great hotel, one of best in manchester
Location, room and staff with a lovely breakfast
Entrance tucked away so lacks curb appeal. Bar area small
7 March 2026
A truly special hotel
Beautiful hotel, wonderful room and amazing staff
Nothing!
7 March 2026
Always a pleasure
Location and design
Got our breakfast order wrong
7 March 2026
Exceptional
Loved it!
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7 March 2026
Lovely staff, beautiful hotel, great location
The staff particularly, all so helpful and friendly. Hotel location was perfect for the party we were going to. Parking easy once we ignored the sat nav telling us not to go down the pedestrian area! Hotel was beautiful, all high quality furnishings and very clean.
Just a small niggle - we had a room facing the residential flats opposite but the room was perfect so we didn’t ask to move.
6 March 2026
Excellent service, room and good, but most of all, excellent staff who went the extra mile to look a
I eaten there since it opened and it was the best ever!
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5 March 2026
Very good
Friendly professional staff.
Nothing.
5 March 2026
Chic stylish great bar super staff
Great hotel and super staff. Bar is lovely!
Ok - floor to ceiling windows are spectacular but dont allow for night ventilation. If this is something important to you ask at reception or when booking and the fantastic staff will put a humidifier in the room.
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
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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
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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24 March 2026
Exceptional