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Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

5.0 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
$156
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4

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Oxford Street, Manchester, England, M60 7HA
  • Manchester Palace Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • O2 Apollo Manchester
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • AO Arena
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1313 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Twin Bed (Dining)

  • 71 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed (Separate Bath, Walk-In Shower)

  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Low Floor)

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Sleeping)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Twin Bed (City) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Twin Bed (City)

  • 17 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed (Low Floor) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Double Bed (Low Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

5-star hotel in Manchester City Centre
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG offers 270 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

21-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center, 17 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 27997 square feet (2601 square meters) include a conference center. This Victorian hotel also offers a fitness center, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff.

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG is a smoke-free property.

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Refuge - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per day); discounts available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 22 for adults and GBP 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Refuge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (27,997 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1902
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, per adult, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 22.00 for adults and GBP 11.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per day (656 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's elevator (lift) is 55 inches (1.4 meters) wide.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Palace Hotel Manchester
Palace Manchester
Principal Manchester Hotel
Principal Hotel
Principal Manchester
Principal Manchester Hotel
Hotel Principal Manchester Manchester
Manchester Principal Manchester Hotel
Hotel Principal Manchester
Principal Manchester Manchester
The Principal Manchester
Principal Hotel
Principal
The Palace Hotel

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 989 out of 1282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1282 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina M, Nazareth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my idea of the perfect hotel. It was beautiful, had so much character and life. The bar and restaurant area seemed to always have something going on and was a fun place to hang out. The room areas were nice and quiet. We barely saw or heard another guest even though it was booked. Staff were always cleaning and everyone was so nice and helpful. Our trip to Manchester was fabulous and staying in this hotel was the best part of a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location and very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in central location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRM

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very attentive & friendly. Amazing building and interiors and overall a lovely place! :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Babar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I had a wonderful stay in the hotel. The staff was very friendly. Especially Gabrielle at the front desk - no ask was too difficult - extremely supportive and kind. We are looking forward to returning to this hotel already next week.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tremendous hotel

Tremendous from start to finish. Early entry, great room, great restaurant, breakfast, bar and service throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building in a fairly convenient part of town. The pillows could use some improvement tho.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wow

Wow what a hotel absolutely fantastic and the staff were Amazing we had the best stay celebrating all our special birthdays and my nans who would have been 100 this week. Was so special Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No electricity
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Liked: Cleanliness
There is no power in my room Had shower in the dark and couldn’t shave
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay - excellent hotel!

We had a fantastic stay at the Kimpton – easily my favourite hotel in Manchester. The building is stunning and beautifully restored, with a great central location. Staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive throughout. Our room, tucked away on its own subfloor, was stylish, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up for a relaxing stay – from quality tea and coffee options to fresh milk in the fridge and bath salts in the bathroom. The complimentary wine and beer hour between 5–6pm was a classy touch, and we really appreciated the generous midday checkout and bottled water for the road. A brilliant experience from start to finish.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Babar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

aidan, Kirkland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fascinating "eclectic Gothic" building--unique in our experience--in a great location to walk central Manchester. Close to theatres, art museums and the central library. Roomy room. Sad our schedule didn't allow us to avail of free drinks, 5-6pm daily. Dining a bit too noisy for us, with music all evening till 11pm.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025